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Forecasting contamination events affecting Chalk water quality using time-series analysis

University of Leeds Faculty of Environment

We invite applications for a fully funded EPSRC PhD studentship to work on an opportunity for investigating the impacts of contaminants on water quality in the Chalk catchments of SE England. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J West, Prof S Bottrell

Open Day(s) 6 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Indigenous tracers for assessing karstic flow and risks to water quality in Chalk catchments

University of Leeds School of Earth & Environment

We invite applications for a fully funded NERC CASE PhD studentship to work on an opportunity for investigating the impacts of contaminants on water quality in the Chalk catchments of SE England. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SHB Bottrell

Open Day(s) 5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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When blue spaces turn brown: understanding the influence of poor water quality on blue health (dis)benefits

University of Stirling School of Biological & Environmental Sciences

Water environments, or blue spaces, such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs and coastal waters are an important natural resource that support biodiversity, underpin food and energy production, supply drinking water, promote tourism and enable recreational opportunities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Oliver, Prof N Hanley, Dr J DICKIE, Dr T Robertson

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Monitoring Scotland’s fresh waters from space: re-engineering the state-of-art using artificial intelligence.

University of Stirling School of Biological & Environmental Sciences

Scotland’s freshwater ecosystems are under significant pressure from a range of stressors including inputs of diffuse pollution from agriculture, wastewater spillages from combined sewer outflows, and the increasing occurrence of hydroclimatic extremes (Marsden & Mackay, 2001). Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Hunter, Prof A N Tyler, Dr R O'Donnell

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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University of Bath URSA Project: Investigating the influence of reservoir mixing and geologic bombs on water quality

University of Bath Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Bryant

21 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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SCENARIO: Nature-based solutions for improved water quality in the UK: suitability and scalability

University of Surrey School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering

To date, the dominant approach to addressing the risks posed by extreme weather, natural disasters and climate change has involved engineered interventions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Pond, Dr D Hajializadeh

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The impacts of floating solar panels on lake ecosystems and water quality

Lancaster University Envision DTP

Why this project is important. There is an urgent need to decarbonise energy generation and transition to zero carbon to mitigate climate change impacts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Grefe, Dr S Thackeray

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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River algal blooms and water quality extremes under climate change (CENTA 2024-UKCEH1)

University of Birmingham School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Increases in freshwater nutrient pollution and rising temperatures are driving a water quality crisis with consequences for environmental and public health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Bowes

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Hydro Nation Scholars Programme 2024 - MICROTRACE: developing novel tools for quantifying microplastic and contaminant sources from different land management systems to inform water quality improvements

Robert Gordon University Hydro Nation Scholars Programme

This project aims to develop novel tools using agricultural microplastics as tracers along with other associated contaminants to inform water quality management. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Glendell, Dr S Devalla, Dr E Pagaling

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Flexible Electrochemical Multi sensors For online Water Quality Monitoring

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Solid state electrochemical sensor technologies with IoT systems have significant importance in many fields such as medical, biological, agricultural and environmental pollution monitoring systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LM Manjakkal

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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NERC GW4+ DTP PhD Project: Green Rooted Agriculture as a Sustainable System (GRASS)

University of Bath Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

This project is in competition for funding from the NERC Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (GW4+ DTP) for entry in September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Bryant

9 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Towards Sustainable Peatland Management in the UK: An Integrated Study of Carbon Balance and Ecosystem Services (Ref: RDF24/EE/MCE/AGARWAL)

Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Peatlands are a significant component of the UK's natural landscape, covering about 15% of the country's land area. These ecosystems are not only vital for biodiversity but also act as significant carbon sinks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Agarwal, Prof M Lim

26 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Environmental Digital Twins for Sustainable Water Management

University of Warwick School of Life Sciences

Research Group: CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance

Project Highlights. This project will develop digital twins for constructed wetlands (CWs) to model and assess the impacts of changing climate, hydrology, and biodiversity fluctuations on the overall performance and pollution removal efficiency of CWs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Abolfathi

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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CBE-01-Stokbro Jensen: Improved River Quality Monitoring and Prediction of Pollution Transport Near Storm Overflows

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Spills of untreated sewage through stormwater overflows can have considerable negative impact on river water quality. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Jensen, Dr A Schellart

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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SCENARIO: How do environmental factors and hazards affect the vulnerability, reliability and resilience of small-water supply infrastructure?

University of Surrey School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering

The provision of safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030 requires robust infrastructure. Small drinking-water supplies are used by millions of people and are the foundation of rural water supply. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Hajializadeh, Dr K Pond, Dr D J MacAllister

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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