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  An investigation of the role of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) application for manufacturing and service SMEs to develop the regional powerhouse (SF18/BAM/SHOKRI)
Northumbria University Faculty of Business and Law
  Dr A Shokri
Applications accepted all year round
This project investigates the benefits, limitations, effectiveness and implications of establishing a business excellence strategy and tool amongst Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in relation to meeting the objectives of the development of the regional powerhouse.
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  Lean and agile construction - understanding the origins of flow management in a manufacturing setting
Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Business School
  Dr R Stratton
Applications accepted all year round
The Toyota Production System (TPS) introduced a paradigm shift in thinking to automotive manufacture (Womack et al., 1990) that has since been applied to more complex flow environments including healthcare and construction under the label ‘lean’.
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  Applying Lean Techniques to Patient Flow using Stochastic Modelling
Manchester Metropolitan University Faculty of Science and Engineering
  Dr M Latif
Applications accepted all year round
Reference Number. ML-2018-PhD-1. Project Summary. This research project explores the use and development of an integrated simulation model for the study of patient flow in hospitals and its dynamic effects on staffing, patients, and resources.
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  Continental weathering and secular evolution of redox-sensitive isotope systematics
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Ocean Sciences
  Dr M Andersen, Dr M A Millet
Application Deadline: 7 January 2019
Project Background. The weathering of continental crust is a major driver of Earth’s climate. It helps regulate atmospheric CO2 content as well as provides soluble ions to the oceans.
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  The Institute for International Management
Loughborough University London
 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.
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  Investigations into the impact of emissions reduction technologies in advanced combustion engines on oil dilution– In collaboration with the Ford Motor Company.
University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering
  Dr C Bannister
Application Deadline: 18 January 2019
The Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC) at the University of Bath is seeking a PhD candidate for an experimental/modelling project, backed by the Ford Motor Company, investigating how state of the art aftertreatment systems utilised within advanced vehicle powertrains impact on oil dilution rates.
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  PhD in Geographical & Earth Sciences: Improved GPS time series analysis for geoscience applications including sea-level, GIA, tectonics, hydrology & volcanology
University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering
  Dr E Petrie, Prof P Clarke, Dr S Ray
Application Deadline: 18 January 2019
Using Global Positioning System (GPS) data to measure the motion of bedrock is highly useful in many areas of geoscience. calibrating tide gauges for land motion.
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  Effects of PDE4B inhibition on excessive weight gain-induced impairment in cognitive function in laboratory mice
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: BBSRC White Rose DTP
  Dr S Clapcote, Dr J. Johnston
Application Deadline: 7 January 2019
In humans, obesity impairs cognition and produces atrophy of brain regions associated with learning and memory. Individual cognitive performance declines with increases in body mass and energy consumption.
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  Reduction of iron oxide by carbon and gas in a novel low carbon, low energy alternative ironmaking process
University of Warwick WMG
  Research Group: Steels Processing
  Dr Z Li
Applications accepted all year round
An exciting opportunity to work as part of our Advanced Steel Research Centre at WMG, University of Warwick, an internationally leading centre for steel research.
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  SCENARIO: The effect of multi-scale roughness on the structure of atmospheric turbulence
University of Surrey Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Dr M Placidi, Prof S Grimmond, Prof A Robins, Dr H Lean
Application Deadline: 25 January 2019
It is estimated that “the cities of the future” will host an increasing percentage of the world’s population thanks to the proliferation of tall buildings that maximise the provision of housing and office per footprint area.
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