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Simulating sustainable packaging

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
This project focuses on developing advanced simulation techniques to optimise the sustainable packaging of granular and complex fluid materials through virtual prototyping. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Thornton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Calibration methodologies for industrial/geophysics granular materials

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
This PhD project addresses the "calibration problem" in particulate continuum models and particle simulations. Specifically, it focuses on developing robust methodologies for selecting and parameterising contact models, a crucial but challenging task due to the lack of standardised measurement techniques. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Thornton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Roles of negative transcriptional regulators in breast cancers

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
  Research Group: Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Breast cancer is a widespread and life-threatening condition that affects millions of women globally. Understanding the complexity of gene expression associated with this disease is essential for developing targeted interventions that can revolutionize its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PG Grzechnik, Dr S Nagarajan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Autonomous Multi-Agent Cyber Defence at Scale: Detection, Coordination and Response

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section
Project Description. AI-driven cyber defence systems promise faster detection and response, but real deployments remain constrained by limited scalability and weak coordination across distributed environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TL Li, Dr Y Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Geo-Aware Graph Learning for Transferable Flood Mapping from Earth Observation Data (GRAFT)

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
Project Description. Flood mapping from Earth observation (EO) data is a critical input to disaster risk management and climate resilience planning. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Dr P Corcoran, Prof P Rosin, Prof P Atkinson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Generative Bayesian Inference for Remote Sensing Inverse Problems (GENESIS-RS)

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
Project Description. Remote sensing measurements provide indirect, noisy, and often incomplete observations of environmental systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Prof P Rosin, Prof P Atkinson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computational abstraction for biologically plausible models of reasoning

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description. AI research today adheres to a data-first paradigm. From a　mathematical perspective, however, data can be seen as a product of models, i.e., mathematical assumptions such as structures, variables, and parameters, underlying AI systems.  . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Kido, Dr Y Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Towards Scalable and Reliable Human Evaluation Frameworks for NLP Systems

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description . Human evaluation remains a central component of assessing modern natural language processing (NLP) systems, particularly for tasks where correctness, usefulness, or appropriateness cannot be fully captured by automatic metrics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Alva Manchego, Dr N Verdezoto Dias
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human-AI Collaboration for High-Stakes Text Production

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description . As Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems (such as Large Language Models) are increasingly used to support high-stakes text production, understanding how humans and AI systems should collaborate becomes critical. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Alva Manchego, Prof S Schockaert
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Designing Benchmarks that Reflect Real-World NLP Use

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description . NLP benchmarks strongly influence research directions, yet many benchmarks prioritise convenience and leaderboard performance over realism, usability, and societal relevance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Alva Manchego, Dr JC Camacho Collados
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Decision Tree Induction from Small Language Models for Black-Box LLM Adaptation

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description. Flagship black-box large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-5 and Gemini-3 perform well across a wide range of tasks, including those that require reasoning or generating explanations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Kumar, Prof S Schockaert
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Explainable AI using human-computer dialogue

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Details. Abstract . With the rise of autonomous intelligent technology, the ability to explain why a particular action was proposed or taken is more urgent than ever. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MWA Caminada, Dr R Booth
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Intelligent, low-power, and networked biodiversity monitoring device

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
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 Supervisors: Dr J Beuchert, Dr NP Pham
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Foundation Models for Tactical Understanding in Football (FOUND-Football)

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
Project Description. The increasing availability of high-resolution football tracking data has transformed performance analysis, yet most existing machine learning approaches remain task-specific, league-dependent, and poorly transferable. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Dr P Corcoran, Prof P Atkinson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Calibrated Multimodal Verification to Prevent Hallucination in Robot Planning and Manipulation

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
Project Description. Large multimodal models are increasingly used as high-level “cognitive” modules in robotics, translating natural-language instructions into plans, explanations, and intermediate goal representations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Zhou, Dr JC Camacho Collados, Dr G Cao
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Explainable Rankings through Computational Argumentation

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description. Ranking systems are central to decision-making in domains such as sports analytics, search engines, recruitment, and academic evaluations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Booth, Dr MWA Caminada
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Predictive Health Analytics from Integrated Social Service Records: A Natural Language Processing (NLP)-Based Framework for Early Intervention

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
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 Supervisors: Dr C Perez-Almendros, Dr V Bennett, Prof SM Allen, Dr D Wilkins
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Safeguarding Language Models: Engineering Protective Responses to Mental Health Crises

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
  Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Project Description. Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly embedded in contemporary digital environments, yet their handling of crisis-related interactions remains inconsistent and carries substantial safety risks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Perez-Almendros, Dr LES Espinosa-Anke, Dr R Evans
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Investigation of Ga2O3-based semiconductors for ultraviolet optoelectronic devices

University of Strathclyde
Department of Physics
This project aims to develop and understand advanced semiconductor materials for deep ultraviolet (DUV) optoelectronic devices, a rapidly growing field with applications of major societal and economic impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Massabuau
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Autoantibody-Autoimmunity in Symptom-Based Disorders

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is characterised by motor dysfunction without tissue destruction, and its causes are unknown. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Goebel
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Proteomic Signatures of Muscle Resilience: Why Equine Jaw Muscles Resist Age‑Related Decline

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
This project investigates the equine masticatory apparatus as a unique large animal model for resistance to sarcopenia. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof MJ Peffers, Dr A Vasilaki, Prof K Bates
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Investigating the Role of Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Transfer of snoRNAs and Ribosomes in Joint Ageing

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Ageing causes significant deterioration in musculoskeletal tissues, especially cartilage, contributing to osteoarthritis. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) change with age and may drive cartilage decline by altering ribosome function and transferring regulatory RNA cargo. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof MJ Peffers, Dr e Clarke , Dr A Chabronova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Morphology, motion, and mechanics of vertebral joints in fish

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
This project uses fish as a fascinating model system to explore how our spines work so we can keep them healthier for longer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Camp, Dr A Sharp
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hyperalgesic priming in chronic pain – the role of the stress axes

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Chronic pain devastates lives, yet we still don’t fully understand how it takes hold—especially where there’s no clear physical cause. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Marshall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Determining metabolic reprogramming events in stem cells in response to inflammatory disease phenotype.

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
The studentship aims to determine how dysregulation of stem cell metabolism contributes to the impairment of stem cell function and how this can be rescued using healthy allogeneic MSCs to tread chronic diseases associated with ageing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Oldershaw, Dr A Chadwick, Dr M Phelan, Prof R Barrett-Jolley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating age-related biochemical changes in motor neurons using an induced pluripotent stem cell in vitro model.

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
The studentship aims to develop an in vitro model of human motor neurons, which can be used to investigate age-related impairment of motor neuron function and identify new treatments that can be used to treat chronic diseases associated with ageing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Oldershaw, Dr A Chadwick, Dr M Phelan, Prof R Barrett-Jolley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the therapeutic efficacy of resident cardiac stem cells

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
The studentship aims to characterise human cardiac resident stem cells and their potential for effecting functional cardiac repair. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Oldershaw, Dr A Chadwick, Dr M Phelan, Prof R Barrett-Jolley
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The wrong place at the wrong time: Immune cell-derived serine proteases as drivers of osteoarthritis

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
This project combines cutting-edge with established methods including activity-based probes, protein biology, ex vivo explant culture, ‘omic data analysis and in vivo models to reveal how serine proteases activate destructive MMP pathways. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Wilkinson, Dr ND Darling, Dr D Turner
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Designing therapeutic approaches for a new group of neurodevelopmental conditions associated with V-ATPase dysfunction

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Variants in V-ATPase encoding genes are increasingly linked to neurodevelopmental conditions for which there is no treatment. This project will explore small molecules and RNA-based therapies to combat these devastating conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Whysall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the molecular mechanisms of Wnt and Notch signalling during embryonic development

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
This project uses cutting-edge 3D gastruloid models to reveal how the integration of Wnt and Notch (Wntch) signalling pathways drives cell fate decisions in the early mammalian embryo. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Turner, Dr B Wilm
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