Project background. The burial of organic matter in the ocean is a major component of the global carbon cycle, which impacts on global climate. Read more
In the last 20 years the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster emerged as a pre-eminent model system for studying changes that occur during both normal and pathological ageing (~75 per cent of the genes that cause disease in humans are also found in the fruit fly!). Read more
Healthy plants, like all higher organisms, host an extensive commensal microbial community or microbiome. Non-pathogenic microbes in many cases benefit the host. Read more
Post summary. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK (Home) students for 3.5-years starting September 4, 2023 (it is possible to start earlier). Read more
Tree species, functional and genetic diversity is known to mediate ecosystem processes and functioning of the forest ecosystems. However, forest ecosystems are connected to other ecosystems through the flow of species, energy and elements. Read more
Our two most successful theories of the universe - quantum theory and general relativity - are incompatible with each other. Several approaches to unifying these theories have been developed, such as string theory, loop quantum gravity and semi-classical gravity, but we do not know which, if any, are correct. Read more
Powdery mildews (PMs) are prevalent plant diseases that compromise the production of many valuable food and horticultural crops, including cereals, strawberry, cucurbits and pea. Read more
The loss of floral forage resources that has resulted from land-use change within the last century is considered to be one of the key threats to social bees in temperate landscapes. Read more
This studentship, now in its second year, will be awarded to a strong, qualified applicant from a BGM (black and global majority) background to study for a PhD in Geography at Royal Holloway University of London. Read more
Please note that advertised projects are sample projects and prospective applicants are not required to apply to one of the advertised projects, but are welcome to discuss broader research interests with the academic named in the advert - and/or to apply with their own research proposal. Read more
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