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Other PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 157 Other PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Bilingualism and multilingualism in young children: Exploring the impact on learning, literacy and communication

Early development in a bilingual or multilingual context presents both opportunities and challenges for a young child. Much of the research on this issue adopts a general perspective on multilingual learners but this project aims to examine issues specific to the particular languages that the child is learning. 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

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

Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training: Energy-efficient Indoor Climate Control for Optimised Health

This SCDT will provide an immersive opportunity for PhD students with a world-class interdisciplinary research and training programme to bridge the net-zero design and construction skills gap whilst providing specialist skills in human-centric smart building design and digitisation for optimised health and resilience. Read more

The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults

  Research Group: Psychology
Past studies have shown that reading fiction is linked to better Theory of Mind (ToM). Yet not much is known about literary aspects or whether the type of fiction modality that drives this superior performance. Read more

The Effects of Befriending on Cognitive Function

  Research Group: Psychology
Poor social relationships can contribute to cognitive decline [1], and vice versa; cognitive decline may strain social relationships [2] and curtail social engagement [3] and leading to loneliness and social isolation. Read more

Biological rhythms and the dopamine system in cognitive dysfunction

  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia are associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes. Schizophrenia affects 1.1% of the population and although not the most common psychiatric condition it is arguably the most severe and debilitating. Read more

Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship - Maintaining fulfilling and thriving romantic relationships

Important. Due to maternity leave, the closing date is Friday 10 May 2024. Interviews will take place sometime June 2024 and the PhD student’s anticipated start date is between September and December 2024. Read more

The effectiveness of School Street Closures: Impact evaluation

There are currently no published peer reviewed papers looking specifically at School Streets projects. I published a report collated from grey literature and interviews with local government officers (Davis, 2020) which examined the perception of displacement parking associated with School Streets. Read more

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