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Psychological intervention, cognitive training, functional rehabilitation and well-being in clinical populations with brain degeneration

University of Reading School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

The concept of human well-being is a fundamental aspect of our existence and is often particularly vulnerable upon diagnosis and/or progression of long-term neurological conditions for which there is no cure, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Ho

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

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Developing statistical longitudinal models to investigate the effects of life course events and decisions over the long term on the physical and mental health of the elderly

Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

This study aims to develop statistical models to describe and investigate the effects of life course events and decisions over the years on well-being in later life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Soan, Dr R McNiece

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

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Behaviour change interventions to improve population health and well-being

Brunel University London Health Sciences

Unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking and physical inactivity, leads to conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases, reducing health, quality of life, and burdens our society. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Cheung, Dr N Anokye, Dr S Pokhrel

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

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PhD Studentship: Understanding the female para-athlete: Body-image, gender identity and well-being

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Application details. Reference number. SSEHS/EP. Start date of studentship. 1 October 2020. Closing date of advert. 15 July 2020. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Pullen

15 July 2020 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Effectiveness of novel workplace-based exercise interventions for improving general health and well-being

University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Public health guidelines recommend that people should take part in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week to improve health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vollaard, Dr G Ryde

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

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Household Financial Forecasting and Planning: Biases and Support Tools (Advert Reference: SF19/BL/MOS/GONUL)

Northumbria University Faculty of Business and Law

Arguments about money are a major cause of conflict in many households. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gonul, Prof D Onkal, Prof M Thomson

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

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Exploring esports as a pedagogical tool for young people’s identity, culture and wellbeing development

Brunel University London Sport, Health and Exercise Science

There is growing concern over the impact that young people’s engagement with digital technologies has on their well-being. The discussions surrounding young people’s uses of digital technologies are overwhelming underpinned by a dialogue associated with risk and negative consequences. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Kerner, Dr R Hings

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

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The Division of Health Research

Lancaster University Division of Health Research

The Division is a multi-disciplinary department that brings together leaders in a range of related fields. Our research is important. Read more

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Crowdsourcing Social Support: Using Virtual Reality to Examine the Effects of Self-Disclosure on Psychological Outcomes (Ref: SF20/PSY/BROWN)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Current social media technologies allow individuals unprecedented possibilities for sharing information about themselves to large groups, expanding connections and opportunities for social support, thus potentially improving mental health, but the Centre for Mental Health has stated that much remains unknown about how posting on social media influences young people’s well-being. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Brown

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

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Detecting Affective States based on Human Motion Analysis , School of Computing Science, School of Psychology

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Human motion analysis is a powerful tool to extract biomarkers for disease progression in neurological conditions, such as Parkinson disease and Alzheimer’s. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Deligianni, Dr M Philiastides

30 June 2020 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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SEESALT: Novel ways to ’SEE’ coastal ’SALT’ marshes using low-cost drones and sensors

Aberdeen University Department of Geography and Environment

Saltmarshes are found extensively along low wave energy coastlines resulting from fine sediment accumulation and vegetation establishment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Green, Dr D Mauquoy

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

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Empowering consumers in threatening market contexts

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups

Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups https://aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/aru-centre-for-societies-and-groups. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Zawisza, Dr D McDermott

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

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Improving the effectiveness of social advertising

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups

Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups https://aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/aru-centre-for-societies-and-groups. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Zawisza, Dr D McDermott

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

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Using interpersonal touch as a means to improve carer and patient relationship

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups

Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups https://aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/aru-centre-for-societies-and-groups. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Jansson-Boyd, Dr D Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa, Dr J Aspell

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

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Artificial Intelligence in customer interactions: factors influencing value creation and sustained use in a variety of contexts (e.g., healthcare and financial services)

Brunel University London Management

As we enter the fourth industrial revolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by more and more organisations - profit-seeking and otherwise – to automate processes in more and more business areas, and with increasing autonomy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Canhoto

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