We have 41 University of Worcester, Research School PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
University of Worcester, Research School PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 41 University of Worcester, Research School PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Investigating the impact of different flooring surfaces on EMG muscle activation of the knee and hip muscles during squatting and stair descending in patients with Patellofemoral Pain.
Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects a significant portion of the population, particularly athletes and physically active individuals. Read more
Pre-registration health care students’ experiences of the safe learning environment charter (SLEC)
This PhD proposal will give an opportunity to explore how the current NHS safe learning environment charter (SLEC) is perceived by health care students in terms of impact and support for their education in clinical practice. Read more
Basketball footwear, is it a case of style over substance?
The purpose of Basketball footwear is multifactorial, the underlying substance that encompasses functionality, support and comfort which directly influences a player's performance is potentially now of less importance due to the stylistic trends that have been established due to ‘signature shoes’ which are associated with successful players. Read more
Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Mapping Hydromorphology and Hydraulic Habitat
Hydromorphology is synonymous with physical habitat in rivers and describes the combination of the morphological and hydrological / hydraulic components of river channels. Read more
An exploration of responders and non-responders to New Zealand blackcurrant intake on metabolic and cardiovascular responses
Use of dietary supplements as ergogenic aids is common among athletes to support training and enhance performance (Maughan et al 2011). Read more
Identification or risk factors and preventative strategies for knee injuries in females
In recent years, female sport has seen and exponential rise in both professionalism and success. This had led to greater access to professional coaching, sport science and sports medicine support. Read more
Bridging the Gap: Investigating the Professional Landscape of Applied Performance Analysts in Sports Performance Analysis
As the discipline of sports performance analysis experiences unprecedented growth and diversification, the role of the applied performance analysts emerges as a key component to aid coaches, athletes and stakeholders’ decision making (Martin et al., 2023). Read more
Musculoskeletal Health in the Workplace: Prevention and Intervention
Musculoskeletal (MSK) issues persist as the leading cause of work-related absenteeism. These multifaceted problems encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from lifestyle-related behaviours to injuries and pre-existing diseases that individuals bring with them into the workplace. Read more
Sport Coaching, Positive Youth Development and Vulnerable Young People
Vulnerable young people are currently facing unprecedented challenges from the pressures which come with social media misuse, unstable family environments… Read more
Heat mitigation and management for females
Global warming is causing a sustained increase in temperatures each decade, and an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, which collectively is harming human health. Read more
Building social-ecological resilience to human-wildlife conflict in western Ethiopia
Crop-raiding by wild animals poses a significant livelihood challenge to rural communities worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where population pressure, environmental and socio-economic change is driving the encroachment of farming into new areas that puts people in conflict with wildlife. Read more
The INDICO-II Study – Effects of Body Composition and Dietary Improvement on Cell Membrane Dynamics and their Relationship with the Aetiology of Type II Diabetes
The InDiCo Study (Inflammation, Diets, body Composition) is a pre-clinical study conducted at the University of Worcester. The InDiCo Study is currently unravelling links between diets that favour a pro-inflammatory environment with biomarkers of cell function and body composition. Read more
The BCAT1 CXXC Motif and Oncogenesis in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
The BCAT1 gene is implicated in the pathogenesis of many cancer types, including acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)1–4. Recently, our group identified a novel antioxidant role for BCAT1 in AML cells5. Read more
Representations of illness and/or disability and/or the National Health Service in British film and television
This PhD will explore wide-ranging representations, across British film and television history, and across genres, of illness and/or disability and/or the National Health Service. Read more
Reframing Critical and Socially Engaged Arts Practices from a Creative Health / Health Humanities Perspective
The Arts and Health Research Group was created in 2021 in response to the nationwide increase in physical and mental health needs in the UK, particularly amongst the young, the elderly and minority groups, following the Covid pandemic and lockdown. Read more