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Inducing labour: exploring methods and prediction of success using routinely collected data
Over a third of UK pregnant women undergo induction of labour (IOL) to expedite birth. IOL practice patterns are changing but the supporting evidence-base is weak. Read more
Labour Market Reallocation, Unemployment, and Income Inequality in the UK
What are the economic effects of workers moving from one sector to the other on unemployment and income inequality? There is a revival of the discussion… Read more
Assessing and improving the productivity of construction labour through resilient interventions against stagnation (in respect of the evolving perspectives of the impacts of pandemics like the coronavirus)
The construction sector, covering other professional services, accounts for a substantial value addition of every economy globally and generates substantial incomes in export earnings, especially in advanced economies. Read more
Understanding Innovation and Labour Market Outcomes in Developing Countries
There is growing evidence that labor markets (in both developed and developing countries) are becoming increasingly polarized, with the share of employment in both high and low wage jobs increasing, while the share of employment in middle-wage jobs has fallen (Acemoglu & Autor, 2011; Goos et al., 2009). Read more
The Labour Market Returns to Education in China
This is an empirical analysis of the effect of education and training on labour market returns in China. The conventional multivariate regression analysis will serve as a benchmark. Read more
Remittances, socio-economic development and migration
Migrant remittances remain an important source of external financing for many developing economies. The estimated total amount of remittances flowing between countries in 2018 was US 694 billion, an increase from US 128 billion in 2000 (World Bank, 2021). Read more
Using administrative data to better understand social policy challenges in Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
This 3-year studentship is fully-funded, covering all fees and providing a stipend. This stipend will support work towards a PhD, awarded on the basis of original research presented in a written thesis. Read more
Industrial Robots-as-a-Service: Understanding Social and Economic Implications
OVERVIEW. The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has seen 100% of its research impact rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, underlining the wide-ranging positive impacts that our research has on the world (REF, 2021). Read more
Individual resilience
This project brings together research in psychology and economics to study resilience of individuals. Read more
Post-BrexCovid changes in the work and employment of vulnerable and under-represented groups. An Intersectional analysis (Advert Reference: SF21/BL/LHRM/CIESIELSKA)
During the COVID pandemic, the devastating shutdown of entire sectors of the economy has exposed key vulnerabilities in our current modes of social and economic organisation that existed prior to the crisis, in which income is dependent on employment for most. Read more
Health Opportunity for Patient Empowerment in Gestational Diabetes (HOPE-GDM)
Research Group:
Chemistry and Biosciences
Gestational Diabetes is a temporary condition diagnosed at 24-28 weeks gestation, where the body is unable to maintain normal blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance during pregnancy. Read more
Anticipating and experiencing pregnancy and childbirth in women with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: expectations and experiences
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional structural disorder of the spine. The cause is unknown, but increased incidence at puberty is thought to be linked to rising hormone levels and irregular development of muscles around the spine. Read more
Institute for Media and Creative Industries Research
PhD. 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time. MPhil. 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time. Entry Requirements. An honours degree [2:1 or above] or equivalent overseas qualification. Read more
Development of automated methods for detection of trace levels of heavy metals in environmental samples.
Supervisors. Denis Mc Crudden, Martin Bradley. Project Summary. Heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and zinc are defined as naturally occurring elements. Read more
How do international workers ‘negotiate’ care(er) responsibilities?
Recent global phenomena (e.g., COVID-19, Brexit, etc.) have seen significant socio-cultural, political, and economic changes shifts, affecting who we consider as international workers. Read more