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Northumbria University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships
We have 35 Northumbria University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships
We have 35 Northumbria University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships
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Synthesis and evaluation of novel enzyme substrates for use in microbial diagnostics (organic synthesis) (ref: RDFC22/HLS/APP/TURNBULL)
Background. This project builds upon a near 30-year collaboration between Northumbria University, the Freeman Hospital (Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust), and bioMérieux – a multinational biotechnology company. Read more
Intestinal immune reactivity to the cell wall fraction of Fusarium Venanatum (ref: RDFC21/HLS/APP/ZEVALLOS)
The filamentous fungus fusarium venenatum has been used to develop a fermentation process for production of mycoprotein, characterised by mycelium with… Read more
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Mapping and Interpreting 90 years of Illustrating and Writing Childhood in the Collection of Seven Stories: The National Centre for Children's Books. (REF: NBC-CDA22/ADSS/SWECW/GIBSON)
AHRC-funded through the Northern Bridge Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. This PhD project will explore changing historical cultural constructions of childhood in books for children, making creative responses to these constructions, and looking at contemporary children's understanding of them. Read more
A living bionic leaf to produce solar fuels and chemicals from carbon dioxide (RENU22C /HLS/APP/KALATHIL)
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities (ReNU)is a collaborative doctoral training programme run by the Universities of Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham. Read more
Lumbopelvic adaptations to microgravity: maintenance and recovery of spinal health through in-flight countermeasures and post-flight reconditioning (Ref: MRDF22/HLS/SPACE/CAPLAN)
This studentship will explore the role of a range of countermeasures used during or after exposure to microgravity to determine their effectiveness in mitigating… Read more
Understanding training needs and competences of the health and social care workforce to deliver the behaviour change agenda (Ref: MRDF22/HLS/IHSC/RODRIGUES)
The rise in preventable long-term conditions and an ageing population has led to unprecedented demands on public services (WHO, 2014, National Audit Office, 2016, 2018). Read more
Exploring principles of fatigue management, activity pacing and self-regulation in persons with chronically fatiguing conditions (Ref: MRDF22/HLS/IHSC/ABONIE)
Is the ability to effectively ‘switch-off’ the key to powering-up? Exploring principles of fatigue management, activity pacing and self-regulation in persons with chronically fatiguing conditions with a focus on the unexplored impact of genuine rest on a physically active lifestyle and healthy lifestyle. Read more
Biovalorisation of polyethylene plastic waste (Ref: MRDF22/HLS/BB/MUNOZ)
Plastic waste is omnipresent in the biosphere and has become an overwhelming environmental concern. Only a small fraction of plastics is recycled or processed when reaching their end of life. Read more
Lignin valorisation to value-added chemicals in a net zero carbon bioprocess (Ref: MRDF22/HLS/BB/BOMMAREDDY)
Sustainable circular economies are intrinsically tied to renewable resource flows, where vast quantities need to be available at a central point of consumption. Read more
The impact of right-wing populist and nationalist discourses on the views of young people (Ref: RDF22/HLS/SWECW/MCCUSKER)
The proposed study will address whether young people’s views reflect increasingly prominent, right-wing populist and nationalist discourses within the UK and globally. Read more
Validation of an online innovative virtual reality-based test for early detection of cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults. (Ref: RDF22/HLS/SWECW/HO-YINLAI)
Dementia places increased burden on healthcare and welfare services worldwide, due to aging populations. Current diagnosis is based on medical history, physical examinations, laboratory and psychological tests, and neuroimaging. Read more
Realising the potential of place-based arts/health interventions. (Ref: RDF22/HLS/SWECW/ROBSON)
This studentship provides an exciting opportunity to identify, engage with, and respond to the challenges of developing arts/health activity with communities that experience significant health inequalities. Read more
Understanding the myths and stories which shape the looked after – and previously looked after – child’s journey through the education system in England (Ref: RDF22/HLS/SWECW/HOULT)
This is an opportunity to study in the exciting, cross-disciplinary research environment in the Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing at the University of Northumbria, where improving the experiences of disadvantaged and marginalised people is at the heart of our integrated research strategy. Read more
A global analysis of the pre-drinking and DGs behaviours of adolescents and young people. (Ref: RDF22/HLS/SWECW/MCINNES)
Pre-drinking, drinking games (DGs) and alcohol use have become normalised in populations of adolescents and young adults globally. Alcohol is viewed… Read more
Moving well & feeling good: Motor control and physical activity engagement in children (REF: RDF22/HLS/SER/TEMPEST)
Worldwide, only half of children master motor skills such as jumping and balancing before adolescence. Children with poor motor skills tend to have low fitness and physical activity levels. Read more
