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Routine Monitoring of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Approximately 15 million people in England, representing 1 in 4 adults, have one or more long-term conditions (LTCs).1 2 A LTC is an illness that cannot be cured, but may be controlled with medicines or other treatments.3 People living with LTCs face considerable challenges around the management of their long-term physical and mental health.2. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Kyte, Prof R Stack, Dr K Papadopoulos, Prof PC Cockwell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A Longitudinal Investigation of Symptom Burden in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) [The CKD-INSIGHT study]

Background. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition (LTC) with significant global health implications, affecting millions of people worldwide [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Kyte, Dr K Papadopoulos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Living with allergy during the transition to secondary school

Allergy, the immune system’s hypersensitive reaction to typically harmless substances, can be severe and lead to a potentially life-threatening reaction or anaphylaxis (Turner et al, 2019). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Mahoney, Prof E Bradley, Prof A Kington
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Exploring the Use of Social Media Platforms for Supporting Individuals with Long-Term Conditions: Impacts on Self-Management and Healthcare Engagement

This PhD will investigate how individuals with long-term conditions (LTCs) use social media platforms to access informal care, social support, and advise from people with lived experience of illness. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Stack, Dr CS Sealey
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Professional Cognitive Modelling for Dependability in Built Environment

The persistent need for and the pursuit of dependability across subject areas in built management sustain excellence in professional practices and continuous professional learning and development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Chen
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Exploring the Lived Experience of People with Coexisting Type 1 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are two long-term conditions that often intersect, creating complex physical, psychological, and social challenges. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Kyte, Dr E Richardson, Dr E Innes
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Researching Teachers’ Lives, Identities and Stories

This PhD opportunity sits within the work of the Inclusion by Design Research Group at the University of Worcester and invites proposals that explore teachers’ lives, identities and stories. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Wallis
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Exploring the Application of Universal Design in Social, Digital, and Architectural Learning Spaces

This research focus should aim to explore how the principles of Universal Design (UD) can be applied to the interfaces between social, digital, and architectural spaces to foster greater inclusivity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MF Findon, Dr S Bracken
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Application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in post compulsory education

Investigating the impact for Inclusive Education of Universal Design for Learning with the application of Virtual and Artificial Technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr DC Cooper, Dr S Bracken
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Musculoskeletal Health in the Workplace: Prevention and Intervention

Musculoskeletal (MSK) issues persist as the leading cause of work-related absenteeism. These multifaceted problems encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from lifestyle-related behaviours to injuries and pre-existing diseases that individuals bring with them into the workplace. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Holland, Dr DC Cooper
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Identification or risk factors and preventative strategies for musculoskeletal injuries in females

  Research Group: Human Performance
Female sport has grown rapidly in professionalism and visibility, with increasing access to high‑quality coaching, sport science, and sports medicine support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Holland, Dr DC Cooper, Dr AV Vaquera
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Heat mitigation and management for females

Global warming is causing a sustained increase in temperatures each decade, and an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, which collectively is harming human health. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Mee, Dr BD Duncan
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Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on cardiovascular responses to prolonged inactivity and exercise

New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) has a unique and high profile of anthocyanins (Kähkönen et al 2003). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MC Cook, Dr AR Renfree
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Basketball footwear, is it a case of style over substance?

The purpose of Basketball footwear is multifactorial, the underlying substance that encompasses functionality, support and comfort which directly influences a player's performance is potentially now of less importance due to the stylistic trends that have been established due to ‘signature shoes’ which are associated with successful players. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr DC Cooper, Dr C Holland, Dr AV Vaquera
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Analysis of the effective development of women’s football players (Goalkeepers or outfield players) using LTAD as a framework

The women’s game is becoming more prominent and attracting more funding due to previous successes and low risk investment, an increase in revenue of 590% between 2011 and 2019 (Clarkson et al. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JW West, Dr PB Blakey, Dr J Francis
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