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We have 12 University of Cumbria PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
University of Cumbria PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 12 University of Cumbria PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Marine and estuarine restoration: implications of restoration methods and drivers of success
Saltmarsh and seagrass ecosystems provide several essential ecosystem services, including shoreline protection from coastal erosion, nursery areas for many species of fish and invertebrates, fishery production, and carbon sequestration. Read more
Trunk to twig: high-resolution mapping of forest composition, architecture and carbon storage across the Amazonian basin
Tropical forests play a pivotal role in global climate regulation, as well as supporting vital ecosystems and rich biodiversity. Despite the importance of the Amazon, as the largest and most species-rich forest on Earth, vast remote regions of this territory remain severely under surveyed. Read more
Scale dependence in landscape restoration: tracking biodiversity gains and agricultural sustainability under environmental land management
Cumbria Connect is a 33,000-hectare nature restoration partnership that started in 2023 and sits less than 10 miles to the northeast from our Ambleside Campus. Read more
Vocal repertoires of killer whales in captive social groups: effects of social environment and genealogy
The role of genealogy and the social and physical environment in shaping behavioural repertoires can be difficult to disentangle in the wild, but studies on captive groups where environmental variables are controlled and genealogy and social history are known, can provide valuable insights. Read more
A Culture of Understaffing? Practical, personal and interpersonal consequences of long-term shortages in the UK ultrasound workforce
Building on extant research, this project would explore the nuanced (and often latent) ways in which a long-term shortage of sonographers in the UK has impacted upon persons, relationships, workplace culture and professional practice within the medical imaging workforce. Read more
Analysis of the factors influencing success rates of black grouse Tetrao tetrix re-introduction projects to inform future conservation programmes.
Black grouse Tetrao tetrix were once a widespread species across Britain. Habitat loss and overgrazing have resulted in a decline in numbers and range, making them a Red Listed Species of Conservation Concern. Read more
Understanding ecosystem restoration trajectories: a natural experiment approach at Skiddaw Forest
Restoration of degraded upland landscapes is a key component of current strategy to help landowners address the global challenges facing biodiversity, climate and wider ecosystem services. Read more
Residential home workforce development: the implementation of an online learning resource to support rehabilitation and reablement
The core purpose of adult care and support is to help people achieve the outcomes that matter in their life. With an ageing population, the requirement for specialist rehabilitation via physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) in care homes is increasing. Read more
Physiotherapy and education for Ehlers Danlos syndrome and hypermobility disorder and its associated symptoms
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is characterized by the abnormal synthesis and/or function of collagen, fibrillin, and elastin in the body and affects the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems. Read more
A mixed method study using Experience Based Co Design to explore the use of coercive practices in health settings when caring for young people with eating disorders.
Eating disorders, especially for patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness. Read more
Developing an intervention for the prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) in the UK medical imaging workforce
In the UK, rates of WRMSD in the medical imaging workforce – and particularly in medical ultrasound – are understood to be higher than in many other AHPs. Read more
Social Justice in Education
Working for social justice is an aspiration for many educationalists but is becoming increasingly challenging. This studentship aims to provide an opportunity for in depth investigation in one of the following areas. Read more
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