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MScR: Understanding the consequences of unpredictable cold stress events on a beneficial insect and the implications for natural pest control in agricultural landscapes
The earth is currently experiencing rapid changes in climate. As ectotherms, insects are highly susceptible to temperature change, with temperature impacting all aspects of their fitness. Read more
MScR: Mechanisms of electroreception in insects
A MScR studentship is currently available in the Sensory Biophysics Group at the School of Biological Sciences. The studentship is supported by an ERC Advanced Investigator Award and is open to UK postgraduates. Read more
Ecology of Insect Pests of Stored Products and Museums
People store many different products for a variety of purposes. Stored products include food, wood, clothing and also items in museums stored for posterity. Read more
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Reducing waste in agriculture by valorisation of cold press rapeseed oil processing by-products
The UK rapeseed oil market continues to grow and the increased oil production to meet the demand is associated with high amounts/volumes of by-products being created. Read more
Plant-insect interactions in a changing world
Project Overview: . Insects associated with plants comprise one of the most diverse groups of species on earth. Their impact on the ecology and evolution of their host plants is widely recognised, as is their contribution to multiple important ecosystem services. Read more
Emergent leadership by well-informed individuals in self-organising groups
Background. Groups of molecules, cells and organisms often display sophisticated collective properties whose complexity far exceeds the capacity of the individual units. Read more
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Engineering symbionts for control of vector born diseases
Supervisors. Dr Lee Henry and Dr Chema Martin. Funding. China Scholarship Council (CSC). Deadline. 31st January 2023. Research environment. Read more
Development of bioinspired robotic flapper
This project aims to take a bioinspired approach to develop a novel flapper based on the structure of the insect flight motor. Rotary engines, as seen in most aircraft, operate poorly at small scales due to increased friction and power requirements. Read more
Communal spiders’ trophic interactions and pest control potential
Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in October 2023. The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Science and Health, and will be supervised by. Read more
Emerging Fraud Challenges against Alternative Proteins
The many challenges relating to environmental sustainability and climate change are major global concerns. Read more
Reconstructing bee communities - the role of national parks in supporting pollination ecosystem services
Insect pollinator communities, in particular bees, have undergone wide scale declines, driven by a range of factors including habitat loss, agricultural intensification, climate change, disease and invasive species. Read more
MScR: The function and mechanisms of animal defensive coloration
“The colours of many animals seem adapted to their purposes of concealing themselves, either to avoid danger, or to spring upon their prey.” Darwin, E. Read more
Rockpools or rocking pools? Sensing the vibrations of coastal animals and understanding the potential effects of vibrational noise
About the Project. Beneath our human senses lies a sensory world that animals use extensively to explore and interact with their surroundings. Read more
The function and mechanisms of animal defensive coloration
“The colours of many animals seem adapted to their purposes of concealing themselves, either to avoid danger, or to spring upon their prey.” Darwin, E. Read more
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PhD Studentship in Agriculture - The effects of biopesticides on bees and implications for regulatory testing
Overview. Plant protection products must be shown to be safe for non-target organisms, particularly bees, in order to satisfy regulatory requirements. Read more
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