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We have 19 Rural Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Rural Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 19 Rural Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Surveillance of the environment: monitoring ecological restoration and biodiversity in the Scottish uplands using Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Supervisors. Ian Lawson (University of St Andrews). Richard Streeter (University of St Andrews). Sarah Watts (Corrour Estate). Kirstie Ball (University of St Andrews). Read more
Ponds for Wildlife and People: Quantifying Opportunities for Wetland Creation in Agricultural Landscapes
The University of Manchester
Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy, School of Environment, Education and Development
Freshwater wetlands are the most biodiverse habitats on earth and are losing species faster than their marine or terrestrial counterparts. Read more
Investigating the cognitive ecology of the European nightjar
Background. This project aims to use new, state-of-the-art tracking technology to track at very high resolution the movements of first-time and experienced breeding nightjars from shortly after they arrive from migration. Read more
A Biophilic design approach to UN SDG 3 and Trauma Informed Design
Research Group:
Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
This PhD will contrast the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing (UN SDG 3) with Biophilic, Trauma Informed Design (TID). Read more
Knowledge and behavioural attitudes towards wastes generation and recycling in urban and rural settings
Research Group:
Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
Waste generation and rising demand for primary resources are still uncontrolled and increasing problems imposing enormous pressures on the environment and natural resources. Read more
Can car sharing schemes work in rural areas of Scotland and can this achieve sustainable transport?
Shared mobility practices such as. Car sharing systems (CSS) are intended to reduce car ownership, reduce the private car fleet, improve mobility, and traffic congestion while offering advantages for drivers such as total cost of ownership (TCO) and flexibility for drivers. Read more
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[HUMS Bicentenary PhD] High-resolution modelling and geo-visualisation of socio-spatial inequalities in infrastructure access in England
The PhD project aims to provide a more robust approach to differentiate socio-spatial inequalities, in terms of area type and different socio-demographic group, in access to infrastructural amenities and services across multiple spatial scales in England. Read more
Net zero housing retrofits - assuring a sustainable low-carbon transition in the domestic sector
The UK has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The UK's 29 million houses represent 14% of total emissions (CCC, 2019), with nearly 90% of these built more than 20 years ago before stricter energy efficiency standards came into force (Ince & Marvin, 2019). Read more
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Leveraging social media to respond to flooding events for interdependent transport systems (RDF25/EE/ABE/ZHAO)
Extreme weather events such as heatwaves and heavy precipitation have become more significant and frequent duo to climate change, posing threats to life and property. Read more
PhDs in The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research
Our research focuses on issues of social and economic disadvantage as experienced by places and people. We invite applications for research study in any of our research strengths, which include. Read more
WRDTP ESRC PhD STUDENTSHIPS 2025/26
The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is a collaboration across the social sciences at the Universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York. Read more
WRDTP ESRC PhD STUDENTSHIPS 2025/26
The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is a collaboration across the social sciences at the Universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York. Read more
WRDTP ESRC PhD STUDENTSHIPS 2025/26
The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is a collaboration across the social sciences at the Universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York. Read more
WRDTP ESRC PhD STUDENTSHIPS 2025/26
The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is a collaboration across the social sciences at the Universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York. Read more
WRDTP ESRC PhD STUDENTSHIPS 2025/26
The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is a collaboration across the social sciences at the Universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York. Read more
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