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We have 14 wildlife health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
wildlife health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 14 wildlife health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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The social and environmental predictors of health resilience in a wild animal model
Project ID. HI_5. Theme. Health Innovation. Unlock the secrets of health resilience in wild baboons and make a significant impact on our understanding of immune function, behaviour and health in primates!. Read more
Health and Productivity of Cattle used in Rewilding
Rewilding is a nature-based approach to facilitating natural regeneration of intensively managed land, and has become a popular idea in the UK and Europe. Read more
QUARTILES DLA: Harnessing blood transcriptomics to explore physiological trade-offs in an Arctic ungulate
This fully funded PhD project is part of the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award, a BBSRC and NERC-funded research and training programme designed to equip… Read more
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Tuberculosis in Non-Human Primates: Best Practice Diagnostic Pathways in Zoological Settings, Integrating a One Health Approach
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) organisms, presents a significant zoonotic risk, affecting human health, wildlife, and domestic animals. Read more
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Predicting emerging issues of One Welfare and One Health and improving the care of Scotland’s animals
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) plays a vital role in protecting the welfare of Scottish animals in a variety of settings, in homes, on farms and in the wild. Read more
Building social-ecological resilience to human-wildlife conflict in western Ethiopia
Crop-raiding by wild animals poses a significant livelihood challenge to rural communities worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where population pressure, environmental and socio-economic change is driving the encroachment of farming into new areas that puts people in conflict with wildlife. Read more
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EPSRC collaborative studentship: Natural Language Processing for Improving Support for Young People’s Mental Health
This project will be in collaboration with Tellmi, an organisation specialising in providing digital mental health support for young… Read more
Ecology and behaviour of urban wildlife
The construction and development of urban areas is a relatively recent phenomenon. Urbanisation does, however, impose a range of advantages and disadvantages for biological organisms and which can bring them into conflict with humans. Read more
Exploiting raptor genome sequences to combat wildlife crime
Birds of prey have suffered persecution for centuries through trapping, shooting, poisoning and theft from the wild to meet the demand from egg collectors and falconers; they were also amongst the earliest beneficiaries of DNA testing in wildlife forensics. Read more
CASE Project: Revolutionising Early Detection of Crop Pathogenesis using AI-based analysis of digital Imagery.
This project will be undertaken in collaboration with Data Dynamics Ltd and includes a minimum 3-month placement based at the Industry Partner's premises. Read more
Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance
Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. Read more
Evaluating the meaning and distribution of ‘Tree Equity’ in Surrey: An interdisciplinary approach
Having access to trees reduces respiratory illness and improves mental health and well-being (Pataki et al 2021). Tress also provide protection from climate extremes such as flooding and heatwaves (Leets et al 2022). Read more
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Phylogeography of foot-and-mouth disease viruses in Central Africa
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains the most important global livestock disease, affecting livestock health, global trade and livelihoods. Read more
Investigation and modification of surface treatments for attracting and capturing microfibres dispersed in aqueous environments
Microplastic pollution is a well-known environmental concern. The continuous increase in the production and use of plastics in various forms in combination with a lack of waste management in their disposal continues to contribute towards contamination. Read more
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