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user experience PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 109 user experience PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Human-AI Collaboration for High-Stakes Text Production

  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description . As Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems (such as Large Language Models) are increasingly used to support high-stakes text production, understanding how humans and AI systems should collaborate becomes critical. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Alva Manchego, Prof S Schockaert
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decision Tree Induction from Small Language Models for Black-Box LLM Adaptation

  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description. Flagship black-box large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-5 and Gemini-3 perform well across a wide range of tasks, including those that require reasoning or generating explanations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Kumar, Prof S Schockaert
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Calibrated Multimodal Verification to Prevent Hallucination in Robot Planning and Manipulation

Project Description. Large multimodal models are increasingly used as high-level “cognitive” modules in robotics, translating natural-language instructions into plans, explanations, and intermediate goal representations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Zhou, Dr JC Camacho Collados, Dr G Cao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD 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-Driven Cloud Security: Advancing Sustainable and Zero Trust Frameworks through Automation

We are seeking a PhD candidate to join our cutting-edge research projects focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance cyber security in cloud environments and edge computing platforms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Liang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Beyond the Building: A Digital Framework for Neighbourhood Retrofit in Scotland

The Energy Efficient Scotland programme sets out a strategic roadmap to decarbonise homes, businesses, and public buildings, supporting the Scottish Government’s climate commitments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MJ Jowkar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Non-Invasive and Semantic-based IoT stream processing framework with Agentic AI for Next-Generation Trustworthy Wearable and Ambient Systems

Wearable Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as smartwatches, health trackers, and fall detectors are revolutionising healthcare, assisted living, and safety-critical systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr OB Bamgboye, Prof X Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Educational & Social Innovation for Rural Transformation

Do you want your research to improve education, enhance rural livelihoods, and shape sustainable and resilient social systems?. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  India PhD Programme
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Biomaterial coatings with lubricious, slippery coatings for improved urinary catheter performance

Intermittent urinary catheterisation is commonly used to address chronic urinary retention in patients suffering from conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Wylie
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. There is therefore an urgent need to increase the resilience of our water systems. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. There is therefore an urgent need to increase the resilience of our water systems. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. There is therefore an urgent need to increase the resilience of our water systems. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Understanding human-like technology

The exact replication of human performance, appearance, and behaviour through artificial systems has long inspired writers, psychologists, and scientists. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EG Gatti
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Real-time forecasting PV output using novel Machine Learning

The rapid proliferation of wind and solar installations, coupled with the growing impact of climate change on the volatile UK weather, creates formidable operable challenges for the UK electricity Grid. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Cai, Prof AH Hussain
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Generative LLMs as Personalised Health Coaches: Longitudinal Analysis and Generative Intervention Planning from Multimodal Muscle Fatigue Data

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Li , Dr Z Yu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only