Background. Global models underpinning future projections struggle to capture African weather and climate change, to a large extent because the convective storms that generate tropical rainfall are below their coarse grid scale and have to be parameterised. Read more
Flood risk is controlled by both the hydrology and the physical shape and behaviour of a river and its floodplain (e.g., river type and behaviour; impacts of artificial modifications). Read more
Oak (Quercus robur) is an ecological keystone tree species within the UK, with each tree a habitat for up to 200 other species (Mitchell et al., 2019). Read more
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Sub-Saharan African countries face severe environmental and climate challenges directly impacting livelihoods and biodiversity. Read more
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Sub-Saharan African countries face severe environmental and climate challenges directly impacting livelihoods and biodiversity. Read more
Wetlands are crucial habitats for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem integrity. However, newly constructed wetlands could have implications for mosquito communities and disease risk by increasing habitat availability. Read more
One full scholarship is available in the School of Geography in 2025. This scholarship is open to UK applicants and covers fees plus maintenance, and associated fieldwork costs. Read more
This PhD is being advertised as part of the Centre for Doctoral Training for Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT). Further details about FLOOD-CDT can be seen here https://flood-cdt.ac.uk/. Read more
Scientific Background. Megafires, characterised by their extraordinary size, speed, and intensity, are increasingly threatening society, ecosystems, and ecosystem services such as carbon storage (1-4). Read more
Biodiversity is threatened by habitat degradation and fragmentation, which hampers the ability of species to successfully shift their ranges in response to climate change. Read more
Project ID. SS_19. Theme: Safety and Sustainability. The Ministry of Defence warns of cascading risks, including flooding and energy insecurity, leading to homelessness and increased civil unrest (MoJ, 2024). Read more
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Supervisors. Lead Supervisor Theo Economou, University of Exeter, Mathematics and Statistics . Additional Supervisors. Christophe Sarran, Met Office, Applied Science . Read more
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