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physical education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 78 physical education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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An intensified, modular absorption carbon capture approach for dispersed small- to medium-scale industrial emitters

Project Summary. Join a new PhD research programme developing an innovative approach for efficient, modular absorption-based CO₂ capture for dispersed emitters. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rezk, Dr E Tandis, Dr A Alaswas
 15 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multimodal Large Language Model for Human-Centered Robots

Supervisory Team.  Dr. Tan Viet Tuyen Nguyen. This project explores the development of a Multimodal Large Language Model that empowers robots to understand and respond to humans through vision, language, and other sensory data. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Nguyen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding wound care in self-harm: A compassion-focused self-management wound care approach (HHS-2026-09)

Self-harm remains a significant public health issue, yet many people who self-injure experience inadequate, fragmented, or stigmatising care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unbreakable photonics-based encryption using hybrid electronic-optical systems

Encryption is a cornerstone of modern communication systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data transmitted across networks. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Closed-Loop Embodiment and Gait Stabilization Using a Robotic Tail for Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease

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 Supervisor: Dr Y Hayashi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Optimisation of Visual Performance in Athletes Using Custom-Made Lenses

Details of the Project. Visual performance is increasingly recognised as a critical determinant of athletic success, particularly in fast-ball sports where millisecond decisions determine competitive outcomes (Laby & Kirschen, 2021). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Naroo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The potential of Artificial Intelligence to predict heart disease: exploring AI to link electrocardiographic and metabolic biomarkers in individuals at risk of heart disease

Ischaemic heart disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide [1] and is increasingly prevalent in regions such as the USA and UK [2, 3]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bueno, Dr EE Edwards
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Mapping Hydromorphology and Hydraulic Habitat

Hydromorphology is synonymous with physical habitat in rivers and describes the combination of the morphological and hydrological / hydraulic components of river channels. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Visser
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The impact of extended waiting times for treatment and investigation in people with long-term conditions

Waiting lists for hospital treatment have steadily increased since 2016 (2016 was the last time that the 18-week treatment target was met by the NHS). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Stack, Prof D Kyte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Living with allergy during the transition to secondary school

Allergy, the immune system’s hypersensitive reaction to typically harmless substances, can be severe and lead to a potentially life-threatening reaction or anaphylaxis (Turner et al, 2019). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Mahoney, Prof E Bradley, Prof A Kington
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Musculoskeletal Health in the Workplace: Prevention and Intervention

Musculoskeletal (MSK) issues persist as the leading cause of work-related absenteeism. These multifaceted problems encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from lifestyle-related behaviours to injuries and pre-existing diseases that individuals bring with them into the workplace. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Holland, Dr DC Cooper
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on cardiovascular responses to prolonged inactivity and exercise

New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) has a unique and high profile of anthocyanins (Kähkönen et al 2003). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MC Cook, Dr AR Renfree
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Adoption of proprietary home and community automation technologies in support of ageing-in-place

This PhD study will investigate the adoption of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) automation technologies used in the home or in the community by people affected by dementia. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Bowers, Dr MO O’Malley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Generative AI for Designing Molecules with Tailored Properties

This project leverages advanced Generative AI (Gen-AI) models to accelerate the discovery of novel molecules with tailored physical properties. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Moshfeghi, Dr T Nematiaram
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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