well being PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

An intervention to improve deaf children’s social communication skills

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Deafness and hearing loss combined is the most prevalent sensory deficit experienced by children. In England alone, more than 45000 children are deaf or have a hearing loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Heinrich, Dr H Chilton

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Causal Machine Learning in Aerospace PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This PhD project will investigate the recent field of study of Causal Machine Learning, which aims to modify and augment Machine Learning by using Causal Analysis techniques as a way to solve its limitations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Guo, Dr MA Arana-Catania

24 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Eliminating Harmful Cells to Maintain Homeostatis and Prevent Tumorigenesis

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Hamaratoglu Lab studies cell-cell signalling in development, homeostasis and tumourigenesis. We take advantage of outstanding genetic tools in Drosophila, and use larval imaginal discs as model epithelial organs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Hamaratoglu, Dr C Hogan

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Adoption of Proprietary Home and Community Automation Technologies in Support of Ageing-In-Place

University of Worcester Research School

This PhD study will investigate the adoption of proprietary automation technologies used in the home or in the community by people affected by dementia. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Bowers

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How care-experienced individuals define and achieve career success

University of Worcester Research School

The proposal intends to focus on the experiences of care-experienced individuals’ transitioning from the looked after-care system in England and Wales, into employment and what they define as career success, achievement, and enjoyment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Murray

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The dance culture and its impact on the dancer

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Fulfilling one’s potential by becoming the best dancer one can become and joining a professional dance company is a dream of many young people, who enter vocational dance training. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kavussanu, Dr Y J Kim

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Chaos-based cryptography

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M S Baptista

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

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Immune-dysregulation in chronic inflammatory muco-cutaneous disorders

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This exciting PhD project provides a rare opportunity to discover novel mechanisms of immune-dysregulation in under-researched but clinically important… Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hijazi, Dr R Abu Eid, Prof D J Blackbourn

18 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Constitutional reform and the case for and against codification

University of Worcester Research School

The idea that the United Kingdom’s constitution is under strain is not new, nor is the belief that the accepted norms of the constitution, which are central to the effective operation of our political system in the United Kingdom, are being disregarded by the executive. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Monaghan

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in integrative bioinformatics and systems biology - From sequence to strain-specific phenotypes.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof BT Teusink, Dr DM Molenaar, Prof DR Remondini

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Studies in acoustic interactions with liquid drops

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

An ultrasonic monitoring system has been built that is able to characterise liquids based on the growth of pendant liquid drops [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bosy, Prof A Augousti

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Determination of the non-coding RNAs in the knee joint tissues of dogs at differing risk to cranial cruciate ligament rupture.

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

Background. The cranial cruciate ligment (CCL) is the most frequently damaged ligament of the canine knee joint following injuries and age-related ligament breakdown, leading to the development of osteoarthritis (OA). Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Comerford, Prof M Peffers

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

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Virtual reality (or mobile app) as a tool for loneliness and wellbeing

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health negatively particularly when forcing many into prolonged isolation from others. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Yong

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Assessment Framework for Inclusive Sustainable Public Places

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Traditional social life. While the social aspect is the most recognisable benefit known for urban places, many other benefits could be identified. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof I Kenawy

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