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We have 119 Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 119 Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Performance-Based Circular Structural Design of Steel-Timber Floor Systems

  Research Group: Civil Infrastructure Systems and Engineering
The construction sector is undergoing a major transition towards net-zero carbon, circular economy principles and digital engineering. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bompa, Dr Y Bu, Dr S Ibrahim
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Energy System Digitalisation

1. Project Overview. Emerging smart grid technologies including artificial intelligence, distributed ledger, and data analytics drive the decarbonisation of energy systems with the least costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr WH Hua
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Funded PhD: Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE)

Loughborough University invites applications for the Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Professional Doctorate
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Reimagining Music Venues: Spatial, Digital & Experiential Innovation in Live Music

As part of the AHRC MusicFutures Creative Custer programme at University of Liverpool, this PhD is a focus on creative technologies and the transformative potential of emerging tools to reshape the music sector. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Koeck, Dr M Flynn
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities in the Department of Archaeology

The Department of Archaeology at York is a vibrant research community and a centre of excellent research-led teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Centre for Medieval Studies

As the oldest interdisciplinary centre for postgraduate study of the Middle Ages in the UK, the Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) offers world-class teaching from expert academics. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Fully Funded PhD in sustainability in cooling in memory of Dr Gareth Davies

This is an exciting PhD opportunity within the College of Technology and Environment (CTE) at London South Bank University (LSBU). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Lagoeiro
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Sustainable & Digital Engineering and Project Management at Durham University Department of Engineering

The twin transition of sustainability and digitalisation is transforming how engineering and project-based organisations design, deliver, and govern projects. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Accelerated Urban Air Quality Modelling for the Strategic Deployment of Pollutant-Mitigating Catalytic Surfaces – Ref: M34Impact-MSE6

Urban air quality is influenced by multiple factors including traffic emissions, human behaviour, meteorology, and the built environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Beckwith, Dr S Tomlinson
 8 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Risk Transfer, Homeowner Resilience, and Sustainable Urban Development in the UK (Ref: ABCE-ISBE-MDP)

The United Kingdom faces a critical, dual imperative. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Del Pinto, Prof K Chmutina
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Placemaking through the pedestrian’s eyes (Ref: ABCE-ISBE-AN)

With rapid urbanisation and the increasing densification of cities, enabling people to navigate and experience urban space confidently is essential for creating inclusive and sustainable environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Natapov, Dr T Wilcockson
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Point-Cloud-Based Structural Health Monitoring and Quality Control for Complex Heritage Morphologies (Ref: ABCE-EBE-ZH2)

Heritage buildings often exhibit complex, irregular, and evolving geometries, making traditional inspection and monitoring methods inadequate. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Hu
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Lean Construction and Whole-Life Information Management Through Integrated Digital Twins (Ref: ABCE-EBE-ZH1)

The UK construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with growing pressure to deliver projects more efficiently, sustainably, and transparently across the entire building lifecycle. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Hu
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Building Simulation and Digital Twins: New methods of reducing the performance gap of new and existing buildings (Ref: ABCE-EBE-SF)

This project seeks to use advanced simulation techniques, programming skills and data science technologies to study the potential of improving our generation of Digital Twins using Building Performance Simulation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Firth
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Productivity Promise: A Critical Study of AI-Driven Monitoring Technologies and Their Impact on Construction Productivity (Ref: ABCE-EBE-KA)

Construction organisations are increasingly turning to AI-enabled monitoring systems, such as machine-vision progress tracking, predictive safety and productivity analytics, and automated resource allocation, to enhance project delivery and reduce inefficiencies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KA Ayinla, Prof M Sohail Khan
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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