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We have 11 University of Reading, School of the Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
University of Reading, School of the Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 11 University of Reading, School of the Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
The Architecture of Future Healthcare Environments
Healthcare provision is constantly evolving due to advancements in medical science, changes in patient demographics, and emerging challenges. Read more
Investigating Opportunities and Challenges of Crowdsourcing for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Conflict-Affected Areas
The increasing frequency of global conflicts and climate-related disruptions has significantly impacted energy infrastructure. Particularly in conflict-affected areas, access to reliable energy sources remains critically limited. Read more
SEDarc Doctoral Training Partnership studentships (Economic and Social Research Council ESRC) **ENTRY 2025/26**
INFORMATION FOR APPLICATIONS ENTRY 2025/26. The University of Reading is delighted to be part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc). Read more
Cross-sectoral problem-solving in construction 4.0: bridging the gap between technology development and implementation
The advent of Construction 4.0, characterised by the integration of AI, robotics, and digital technologies, has significantly transformed the construction industry. Read more
Moving beyond oil from below through creative practice and urban artivism for the transition to post-fossil fuels cities
As many countries grapple with the transition towards a regime of renewable energies, fossil fuels continue to determine the daily existence of the majority of the world’s population. Read more
Managing the risk of social value gap in infrastructure projects
Infrastructure projects are critical to foster countries’ economic development, prosperity and growth. It has been reported that till 2030, there will be a need to invest on average 3 trillion USD annually to keep pace with population growth. Read more
Sustainability Integration of Low-Carbon Production and Consumption within the Food System
As the world transitions to low carbon systems across all sectors, dramatic changes will be required across our society to reach our net zero targets. Read more
Climate change adaptation in construction organisations
The effects of climate change, including extreme weather conditions, temperature increases, and floods, are increasingly evident worldwide. 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
Improving community engagement in renewable energy developments
Many of UK’s renewal energy developments that obtain government sanctioned approval to proceed, but not ’community approval’, are compounding the NIMBY oppositions that often lead to protracted conflicts between communities, industries and governments which in turn results in significant social, political and economic costs to the interests of all concerned. Read more
Understanding and managing cultural diversity on UK construction sites
Despite stringent health and safety regulations, the construction industry continues to suffer the highest proportions of fatalities and injuries of all major UK industries. Read more
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