University of Bristol Agricultural Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 82 University of Bristol Agricultural Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Self-funded PhD- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

About the Project. We conduct research on the causes and consequences of positive well-being across the life course. Positive well-being includes feelings of happiness, satisfaction with one’s life, and having meaning and purpose. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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Self-funded MSc R- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

We conduct research on the causes and consequences of positive well-being across the life course. Positive well-being includes feelings of happiness, satisfaction with one’s life, and having meaning and purpose. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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Self-funded PhD- Exploring the Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogen Entry and Colonization in Plants through Wounds

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How bacterial pathogens enter and colonise plant via wounds?. Wounding of plants by hard wind, hail, heavy rain, sand storms, and frost is common in nature. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Buscaill, Dr A Bailey

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Self-funded MSc R- Understanding tumour-mediated suppression of cytotoxic T cell function by rebuilding suppression in vitro

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Summary. Cytotoxic T cells have the capability of killing tumour target cells. However, this ability is commonly suppressed within the tumour microenvironment. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Wuelfing

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Self-funded PhD- Interplay between environmental toxins and cancer predisposition

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Cancer arises in part from intrinsic molecular and cellular alterations. For instance, loss of major DNA damage response genes such as BRCA1/2 has long been known to predispose individuals to multiple cancer types. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koh

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Self-funded PhD- Understanding tumour-mediated suppression of cytotoxic T cell function by rebuilding it in vitro

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Summary. Cytotoxic T cells have the capability of killing tumour target cells. However, this ability is commonly suppressed within the tumour microenvironment. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Wuelfing

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Self-funded PhD- Integrated multi-omics characterisation of human retroviral reservoirs

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Human retroviruses are a group of pathogens infecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide. The most widespread human retrovirus is HIV-1, which remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IL Shytaj

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Self-funded PhD– Role of T and NK-cell immunity during dengue virus infection and impact of immune modulation during therapy

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

A PhD position is available to study the role of human T and NK-cell immunity during infection with dengue virus (DENV), a flavivirus that is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Rivino

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Self-funded MSc R- Effects of age on disease defence strategies in ants

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Group living offers favourable conditions for the spread of infectious diseases, because high population densities and frequent social contacts facilitate pathogen transmission. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Stroeymeyt

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Self-funded PhD- Emergent leadership by well-informed individuals in self-organising groups

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Emerging infectious diseases often originate from a host shift, where a pathogen is transferred from its original host to a new host species. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Stroeymeyt

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Self-funded PhD - Fish, predator and collective behaviour

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How do animals interact in groups? What benefits and costs can this bring? What are the ecological effects of social living? How do differences between… Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Ioannou

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Self-funded MSc R- Fish, predator and collective behaviour

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How do animals interact in groups? What benefits and costs can this bring? What are the ecological effects of social living? How do differences between… Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Ioannou

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Self-funded PhD- The genomic basis of major evolutionary transitions

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Life on Earth has undergone several major evolutionary transitions that dramatically changed its biology. These include exciting innovations such as the emergence of multicellular organisms (animals, plants, fungi), the evolution of terrestrial organisms, or parasitism. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Paps

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Self-funded MSc R- Sublethal effects of novel insecticides on a beneficial parasitoid wasp and the implications for biological control

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Broad-spectrum chemical insecticides such as neonicotinoids are a major cause of beneficial insect declines globally. In response to this, bans and restrictions on neonicotinoid use have been implemented on a global scale in an attempt to reverse trends in insect biodiversity loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LA Alford, Dr HS Siviter

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Self-funded MSc R- Understanding the consequences of unpredictable cold stress events on a beneficial insect and the implications for natural pest control in agricultural landscapes

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

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

Supervisor: Dr LA Alford

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We have 82 University of Bristol Agricultural Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Bristol Agricultural Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 82 University of Bristol Agricultural Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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