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Historical Knowledges of Charterhouse Coventry and their Influence on Contemporary Perceptions, Planning and Practice of Ecological Restoration of Charterhouse Fields
Masters by Research. Entry. January 2024. Duration. Full Time 1 Year. Eligibility. UK/International (including EU) graduates with the required entry requirements X. Read more
The impact of digital interventions on implementation intention
This is a project jointly funded by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and an industry partner, the Active Training Team (ATT), which designs and delivers immersive safety leadership training programmes for the construction industry. Read more
Change your world – choose Glasgow for PhD study
At the University of Glasgow, our aim is to offer the best environment for your talent to flourish. If you have an idea, if you have dedication and passion, you could have what it takes to become a UofG world changer. Read more
PhD Studentship Opportunities in the overall Field of Cognition Research
The Max Planck School of Cognition (MPS-Cog) is a joint graduate program of the Max Planck Society and leading German Universities together with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Helmholtz Association, and University College London, and is additionally funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Read more
Understanding multilingualism: Cognitive, linguistic or social aspects of coordinating knowledge about multiple languages
PLEASE NOTE. This project is for self-funded or externally sponsored students only. We invite applications from strong and motivated candidates to our highly interdisciplinary PhD project on language processing in multilingual contexts. Read more
The self-perception of adults with orofacial clefting
Introduction. Orofacial clefting (OFC) is one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide and the most common of all facial birth defects. Read more
The role of far-right narratives in mobilising support for violent political action
The project aims to examine how different types of narratives might energise the supporters of the far-right movement and drive them to engage in political violence. Read more
The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency
The PhD project will aim to answer the question why some individuals have better speech comprehension skills or are more musical than others. Read more
Testing a dynamic model of radicalisation in individual and society
The project seeks to address radicalisation, an important societal issue which undermines public safety, wellbeing, and the effective functioning of a society. Read more
Scaffolding recovery from alcohol and drug addiction through systematic engagement with pro-recovery online communities
Substance use disorders exact a huge toll on individuals, their families and the community at large. This manifests as increased physical and psychological morbidity and mortality, and greater involvement in crime. Read more
Rethinking the concept of life. A dialogue with non-Western perspectives
We are currently experiencing a resurgence of interest in metaphysical concepts that often remain stuck in Western modes of thinking. Read more
Multiple and Multi-dimensional Transitions of Doctoral students and significant others on returning to their home nation
Transitions can be defined as an ongoing process of psychological, social and educational adaptations due to changes in context, interpersonal relationships and/or identity, which can be simultaneously exciting and worrying for an individual and others in their lives, and which can require ongoing additional support (Jindal-Snape, 2016, 2018). Read more
Language, self, and society: Linguistic inequality and beyond
PLEASE NOTE. This project is for self-funded or externally sponsored students only. Language is said to be a uniquely human property which constitutes many aspects of our lives. Read more
Language development in early childhood: Precursors of the transition to literacy
Early language skills are known to contribute to later reading acquisition. This project will examine how variation in early language affects the transition to literacy among children developing typically or atypically due to factors such as neurodiversity or socio-economic status. Read more
Language development in early childhood: Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers
A connection between a child’s early language development and the learning environment is well established. What is less clear is how specific environments and experiences affect the linguistic skills of young children with resulting effects on their later conceptual understanding and language use. Read more