University of Reading Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 University of Reading Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring the Ubiquitin-Proteasome system’s Impact on Ageing and Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Unravelling the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving ageing to improve human health across the lifespan is a central aim of biomedical research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Harnessing Causally-Informed Deep Learning for Use in Climate Modeling

University of Reading Department of Computer Science

If you are passionate about tackling some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, we invite you to join a groundbreaking project that stands at the crossroads of climate science and computational innovation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T.R. Jones, Prof X Hong

16 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Critical geographies of disaster risk, climate change adaptation and development

University of Reading School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

Enquiries and applications are invited for a PhD project on critical geographies of disaster risk and climate change adaptation. Project should address one or more of the following themes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S E Blackburn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mood and Reward and Mental Health

University of Reading School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

We examine a broad range of topics in the Neuroscience of Reward Group, all connected by reward processing and mental health. For example, we examine youth depression and mood in peri/menopause. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C McCabe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Representing ground-atmosphere coupling over complex terrain: the need for a new paradigm

University of Reading Department of Meteorology

Computer models used to predict the weather (known as numerical weather prediction or NWP models) and climate (known as climate models) do not simulate… Read more

Supervisors: Dr MA Teixeira, Prof RS Plant, Dr S Derbyshire, Dr I Stiperski

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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How is climate change affecting atmospheric turbulence?

University of Reading Department of Meteorology

Atmospheric turbulence is the leading cause of weather-related aircraft accidents and. incidents. It injures hundreds of passengers and flight attendants annually, costs the aviation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Williams

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing computing architectures for improving the simulation of fog

University of Reading Department of Computer Science

To numerically simulate the formation of fog, a horizontal spatial resolution approaching 1 metre or less is highly desirable to improve scientific understanding… Read more

Supervisor: Dr T.R. Jones

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Net zero housing retrofits - assuring a sustainable low-carbon transition in the domestic sector

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

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

Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Decarbonisation of the Food System

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

As the world transitions to a low carbon economic system, dramatic changes will be required across the all sectors. The food system, which is currently estimated to be responsible for 20-30% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is one where particular urgency is required. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Local-level governance and environmental protection in Brazil

University of Reading Department of Politics and International Relations

About the Project. Local authorities are often the ones in charge of taking substantive measures to protect the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Araújo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Trace evidence: Locard’s exchange principle using invertebrates

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

In most criminal or forensic investigations, much of the work focuses on the collection and assessment of biological traces of human origin. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M A Perotti

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Forensic acarology: the importance of mites in forensic investigations

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

This project involves the study of mites (Acari) in their role as useful markers in forensic investigations. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr M A Perotti

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 13 University of Reading Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Reading Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 University of Reading Environmental Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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