Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) govern a vast array of real-world phenomena, from the stability of fusion reactors and the dynamics of oil drill strings to the behaviour of quantum systems and the flow of traffic. Read more
Bicycles are widely used for transportation, exercise, and recreation and play an important role in urban mobility. Individuals benefit from the fact that cycling is a healthy and cheap form of transport. Read more
Reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions is one of the main goals of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (signed in 2015 during COP21) which seeks to limit the global raise in temperature to 1.5 °C. Read more
Engineering problems related to conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage are attracting increasing attention by researchers, offering opportunities for novel research and industry collaborations. Read more
DNA is commonly pictured as a perfect double helix, although it is mechanically distorted inside our bodies. Inside cells, DNA loops and ‘supercoils’ (coils on itself) to facilitate the main genetic operations such as gene activation and genome replication. Read more
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Enzymes are remarkable biocatalysts that allow rapid, selective and efficient catalysis under mild conditions. Biotechnology exploits the rate-enhancing properties of these natural biocatalysts to manufacture high added-value products in an energy efficient manner. Read more
The Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarship will be part of the Australian Research Council funded Australian Laureate Fellowships Program “Upconversion Nanophotonic Systems” led by Distinguished Professor Dayong Jin. Read more
Targeted therapies such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have transformed the treatment landscape in cancer, however how these drugs get into and out of cells is often overlooked1. Read more
Position summary. EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne) invites applications for a PhD student position in the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering. Read more
UK & Overseas Applicants are invited to undertake a 4 year, fully-funded PhD studentship (fees and stipend) within the Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CE-CSE) at the University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce. Read more
1.1 billion people worldwide do not have access to water, and a total of 2.7 billion cannot access clean water for at least one month of the year. Read more
As the quest for sustainable building increases, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) promises to be a viable energy source that easily blends with modern architectural materials. Read more
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