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well-being PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Psychological intervention, cognitive training, functional rehabilitation and well-being in clinical populations with brain degeneration
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
Data analysis for digital entrepreneurship and well-being of entrepreneurs (Advert Ref: SF22/EE/CIS/ANWAR)
This age of big data gives a great opportunity to turn large-size datasets with high-velocity and diverse structures into real advantage in many fields, such as health, economics, education and disaster prevention. Read more
Vocational dance training: An opportunity to thrive or a risk factor for young people’s mental health?
Vocational dance training. An opportunity to thrive or a risk factor for young people’s mental health?. Fulfilling one’s potential by becoming the best dancer one can become and joining a professional dance company is a dream of many young people, who enter vocational dance training. Read more
The role of physical activity and sport in mental well-being and academic attainment in young people
UCL’s Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, in partnership with the youth charity Greenhouse Sports and in collaboration with the Institute of… Read more
Self-disgust as experienced in dyads: a mixed methods innovative approach
We are offering an exciting PhD opportunity to work with an established academic team on understanding an emerging important construct in mental health – self-disgust. Read more
Dunhill Studentship- Project 3: Improving health behaviour and independence in older adults with a cognitive training intervention
This project will explore the effectiveness of new interventions to support consistent engagement with important health behaviours in old age. Read more
Physical Education and the Primary-Secondary Transition
Loughborough University is a top-ten rated university in England for research intensity (REF, 2014) and an outstanding 66% of the work of Loughborough’s academic staff who were eligible to be submitted to the REF was judged as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, compared to a national average figure of 43%. Read more
Quality of life of smokers with periodontal disease: impact of Covid-19 lockdowns
Across the UK, since 2010, there has been a gradual decrease in the number of smokers from 20.1% to 14.1% (1). Smoking cessation has a positive impact in patients with periodontal disease, and current smokers present an increased risk of tooth loss in comparison to former smokers (2). Read more
The role of schools in supporting the mental health of neurodiverse young people: a mixed method study
Children and young people who have a neurodevelopmental condition such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and those with additional learning needs (ALN) /special educational needs, are at greater risk of poor academic attainment, school exclusion and absence. Read more
Nutritional enhancement of fruits and vegetables
Background. A wealth of scientific evidence now exists to show that diets rich in fruits and vegetables are beneficial to human well-being and health [1]. Read more
Dunhill Studentship- Project 2: Supporting future care decisions for older people
This PhD project will focus on communication and planning for future care needs for older people. For an older person to settle into a care home can be a long and distressing process. Read more
Dunhill Studentship- Project 1: Intergenerational communication: understanding and supporting social interactions between younger and older adults
Intergenerational communication has been argued to play a particularly important role in alleviating social isolation for older people. Read more
Parents’ adjustment to work: Neglected resources for the benefit of individuals, families, and organisations
Parenthood is a demanding life stage and major transition that has the potential to equip individuals with important skills that are highly transferable to the workplace. Read more
Implementing a mindful resilience programme for nursing staff providing palliative care: A feasibility study
Background. Burnout among healthcare professionals providing palliative care ranges from 3% to 66%. Promoting the wellbeing and mental health of nursing staff working in palliative care settings and across chronic diseases is a priority to ensure that therapeutic relationships with patients can be maintained. Read more