OVERVIEW. Biological invasions are a key driver of global change, causing irreversible ecosystem change, biodiversity loss and enormous economic burden. Read more
Climate change is challenging our ability to reliably grow crops. This PhD will be focused on the impact this is having on our capacity to produce a sustainable supply of malted barley for use within the brewing and distilling industries. Read more
Tinnitus (commonly described as ringing in the ears) is a condition where sound is heard in the ears or head without any external sound source, i.e., a subjective phenomenon. Read more
Agricultural crime is a fact of life for British farmers. While no official figures exist for this type of crime, key rural stakeholders such as NFU Mutual publish regular indicators of the level of the problem. Read more
Context. In 2017, the UK government launched its modern Industrial Strategy, followed by the announcement of the Construction Sector Deal in 2018. Read more
Reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions is one of the main goals of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (signed in 2015 during COP21) which seeks to limit the global raise in temperature to 1.5 °C. Read more
Research Group:
Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Dan Gordon. Dr Marie Gernigon (External - University of Paris-Saclay). Read more
Early career researchers’ wellbeing has been addressed by several studies, in terms of what factors could impact their wellbeing, what favoured elements could be present in their work environment to promote their academic progress. Read more
Irish agriculture is mainly grassland-based, and is key to the success of the dairy, beef, and sheep sectors. The Irish Climate Action Plan, the EU Green Deal, and the EU Farm to Fork strategy has placed ambitious reduction targets for the use of chemical inputs in the form of fertilisers and pesticides in grasslands. Read more
The creative industries are among the largest and most digital of the UK’s industrial sectors. Within creative industries we are witnessing two contrasting effects. Read more
The smart grid is rapidly evolving and merging with digital and information communication technologies (ICT) systems, resulting in an interconnected cyber-physical energy system. Read more
This project will investigate the relationship between population ageing and the energy transition. It aims to quantify the impact of ageing on energy uses and emissions at the macro level. Read more
Supervisors. Lead supervisor. Dr John Foulkes, University of Nottingham. Second supervisor. Dr Guillermina Mendiondo, University of Nottingham. Read more
Waiting lists for hospital treatment have steadily increased since 2016 (2016 was the last time that the 18-week treatment target was met by the NHS). Read more
Award summary . 100% of home tuition fees paid and annual stipend (living expenses) of £19,237 from 24/25. Also a significant research training support grant of approx. Read more
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