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social work PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 383 social work PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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The BCAT1 CXXC motif and oncogenesis in acute myeloid leukaemia

The BCAT1 gene is implicated in the pathogenesis of many cancer types, including acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)1–4. Recently, our group identified a novel antioxidant role for BCAT1 in AML cells5. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Coles, Dr A Cherry, Dr JW Whittaker
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Prognostic Markers in Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is the ninth most common malignant disease in the world (Ferlay et al., 2015). Following removal of diseased tissue, cancer reoccurs in approximately 40% of patients and in 8% it metastasises into other tissues. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Cherry, Dr S Coles, Dr EE Edwards
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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
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A glowing future? A sustainability transitions approach to ephemeral light festivals in the United Kingdom

Sustainability transitions have become an important and promising research agenda with a clear focus on energy, transport, and food systems (Köhler et al., 2019). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Flood Chavez, Prof A Dixon
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Home Automation and Dementia Care

Home Automation technologies have evolved significantly in recent years to incorporate all aspects of modern living from climate control, lighting, security, safety monitoring, entertainment and energy conservation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Bowers, Dr S Evans
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Examining Adaptations in Case Study Development to Enhance Participant Centred Learning in Management Education

The University places a significant value on collaboration in learning and Worcester Business School, like other schools across the University, has built its strong reputation as a learning community invested in management education, on the delivery of opportunities for learning through collaboration and participation, working and co-creating with students. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Andrews, Dr S Rezaei
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Vaccine hesitancy among adults living with allergy

The global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV2) brought the impact of vaccine-related hesitancy on healthcare planning and delivery into sharp focus (Clark et al, 2025). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Mahoney
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A Longitudinal Investigation of Symptom Burden in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) [The CKD-INSIGHT study]

Background. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition (LTC) with significant global health implications, affecting millions of people worldwide [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Kyte, Dr K Papadopoulos
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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
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Identification or risk factors and preventative strategies for musculoskeletal injuries in females

  Research Group: Human Performance
Female sport has grown rapidly in professionalism and visibility, with increasing access to high‑quality coaching, sport science, and sports medicine support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Holland, Dr DC Cooper, Dr AV Vaquera
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Heat mitigation and management for females

Global warming is causing a sustained increase in temperatures each decade, and an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, which collectively is harming human health. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Mee, Dr BD Duncan
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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
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Basketball footwear, is it a case of style over substance?

The purpose of Basketball footwear is multifactorial, the underlying substance that encompasses functionality, support and comfort which directly influences a player's performance is potentially now of less importance due to the stylistic trends that have been established due to ‘signature shoes’ which are associated with successful players. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr DC Cooper, Dr C Holland, Dr AV Vaquera
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Analysis of the effective development of women’s football players (Goalkeepers or outfield players) using LTAD as a framework

The women’s game is becoming more prominent and attracting more funding due to previous successes and low risk investment, an increase in revenue of 590% between 2011 and 2019 (Clarkson et al. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JW West, Dr PB Blakey, Dr J Francis
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An exploration of responders and non-responders to New Zealand blackcurrant intake on metabolic and cardiovascular responses

Use of dietary supplements as ergogenic aids is common among athletes to support training and enhance performance (Maughan et al 2011). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MC Cook
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