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An ecological approach to zoonotic parasite invasion into the UK through pet movement and climate change
Pet travel and imports bring risks of zoonotic parasite introductions. Changes in pet travel rules, commercial activity and rehoming from overseas have broadened possible sources and routes of infection, while the likelihood of exotic parasite establishment increases as climate warms. Read more
Predicting zoonotic disease dynamics from digital archive records
Over 60% of human diseases have their origin traced to wildlife. These zoonotic diseases represent a significant threat to global human health, wildlife health, food security and economic growth, and understanding where, when and why they emerge is a crucial aspect of disease control. Read more
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Marine and Coastal Environmental Monitoring using Drone and Aerial Hyperspectral Imaging Sensors
PhD Postgraduate Research Fellowship. Ref. No: CW_2023_01_MI. Position: PhD Postgraduate Research Student. Read more
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Digitialisation: Challenges and Opportunities for Smaller Regional Innovation Systems
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Digitialisation. Challenges and Opportunities for Smaller Regional Innovation Systems. Discipline of Management, J.E. Read more
Combatting social isolation experienced by formerly homeless people
Research Group:
Institute for Social Policy, Housing and Equalities Research
Project Ref. JWS2023-SJ2. Many formerly homeless people report experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness after they have been provided with settled housing. Read more
Housing-led responses to homelessness and complex needs in rural areas
Research Group:
Institute for Social Policy, Housing and Equalities Research
Project Ref. JWS2023-SJ1. Read more
Building Intergenerational Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
Research Group:
The Urban Institute
Project Ref. JWS2023-RW. The World Health Organisation Age-Friendly Cities and Communities agenda has provided a framework for the development of cities and communities that enable social participation, independence and ageing-in-place. Read more
Urban Mobility and Active Travel for Ageing Communities in 20-minute City Neighbourhoods
Research Group:
The Urban Institute
Project Ref. JWS2023-JM. The need for active travel for ageing communities within cities has been recognised globally for many decades, linked to the importance of mobility for older people to enhance physical and mental wellbeing. Read more
Inequalities in market access to nutrient dense foods: A mixed methods investigation in rural India
Inadequate access to nutritious diets poses a major challenge to the health of poorer and marginalised people in rural India. Nutrient-dense foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, milk, meat and eggs, are inadequately available or unaffordable at many local retail markets of relevance to the rural poor. Read more
Understanding the local and regional impacts of immigration on local educational and labour market trajectories
Project Partner. UK Home Office, Managed Migration Research (MMR) team . Primary Supervisor. Gwilym Pryce (. g.pryce@sheffield.ac.uk. Read more
Understanding Inequalities & Interconnections in Health and Social Care
Project Partner. The Health Foundation. Primary Supervisor. Peter Bath (email. p.a.bath@sheffield.ac.uk. ; webpage. here. ) . Read more
The Social Care Workforce in Wales
Project Partner. Social Care Wales. Lead Supervisor. Liam Foster (email. l.foster@sheffield.ac.uk. ; webpage. here. ). Academic Supervisors. Read more
The Role of R&D and Innovation in Promoting Growth across Sectors, Firms and Regions
Project Partner. UK Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Primary Supervisor. Jesse Matheson (email. Read more
Productivity and Spatial Economic Disparities in the UK
Project Partner. UK Government Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). Primary Supervisor: Jesse Matheson (email. Read more