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social computing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 81 social computing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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A Physics-Informed Machine Learning Approach to Epidemic Digital Twins

Project Summary. Join us in developing next-generation AI tools for epidemic intelligence. This PhD will create Physics-Informed Digital Twins that combine epidemiology, machine learning, and optimisation to infer hidden infection dynamics and simulate public-health interventions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Alamino, Dr E Wanner, Dr T Webber
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation

The EPSRC CDT in Net Zero Aviation is the world's 1st Doctoral Centre of Excellence for Net Zero Aviation Training, Education and Research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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PhD Opportunities at Sheffield Business School

Sheffield Business School. Accredited by AASCB, the Business School is among the top 6% of business schools globally. Our ambition is to be a world leading applied business school. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Business Research Programme
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PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Sustainable & Digital Engineering and Project Management at Durham University Department of Engineering

The twin transition of sustainability and digitalisation is transforming how engineering and project-based organisations design, deliver, and govern projects. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Safeguarding Language Models: Engineering Protective Responses to Mental Health Crises

  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description. Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly embedded in contemporary digital environments, yet their handling of crisis-related interactions remains inconsistent and carries substantial safety risks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Perez-Almendros, Dr LES Espinosa-Anke, Dr R Evans
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Societies (Ref: 2026/LUL/IDT)

Modern society increasingly relies on responsible and explainable AI automation, intelligent systems, and multi-source data to support AI–human collaborative decision-making in complex socio-technical environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Shi
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing hybrid AI on wearables and video for fine-grained cattle behavioural monitoring

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 Supervisor: Prof A Dowsey
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Institute for Digital Technologies

The Institute for Digital Technologies (IDT) is dedicated to advancing digital technology to tackle major global challenges. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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PhD in Design, Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Based on the south coast, an hour from London, the University of Brighton has built a reputation on research excellence and a dynamic, diverse and creative student community and the University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Valuing green and blue urban landscapes

During this prolonged period of neo-liberal development our discourse in the West has become fragmented between a growing concern for climate change/sustainability and a continued need to promote intensive growth and prioritise the needs of capital. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Garside
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tackling Contextual Bias in AI Models for Online Safety

Background. Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly used to detect and moderate online harms, such as cyberbullying, misinformation, and disinformation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P yI
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Systems Change and Community Collective Impact Projects

1. Context. Communities face complex challenges that often necessitate solutions beyond the capacity of any single organization. Collective impact (CI) has emerged as a promising approach, bringing together diverse stakeholders to tackle shared issues. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Garside
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and Sustainability Assessment of Novel Building Integrated Solar Technologies

The transition to a sustainable energy future requires changing how urban environments operate. Buildings and industrial sites are major energy consumers and sources of emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Hosouli
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Trust and Generative AI in Agile Software Development: Building the Next-Generation Trust Maturity Model

Trust is the invisible glue that holds Agile software development together. Teams rely on openness, accountability, and shared confidence to deliver high-quality software at speed. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr OB Bamgboye, Dr BD Davison
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Urban Facilities Management in the Smart Places Ecosystem

Growing areas of academic and policy interest in the built environment consider the role of cities as homes to the majority of the world’s population and key drivers for health and wellbeing, resilience and sustainable development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Smith, Mr AR Reid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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