Direct participation has been an important threat in democracy for some decades now. However, the ideals of widespread individual participation are often in reality under threat of hijacking by a minority of self-efficacious individuals. Read more
Project Location. primarily based at UHI North, West & Hebrides, Cnoc Soilleir campus with occasional working, as necessary, at UHI Centre for History, Dornoch . Read more
The recently published UK Government Resilience Framework (Cabinet Office 2022) renews a commitment to a “whole-of-society” approach where strengthened partnerships with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) are seen as an important way of protecting communities. Read more
Many of UK’s renewal energy developments that obtain government sanctioned approval to proceed, but not ’community approval’, are compounding the NIMBY oppositions that often lead to protracted conflicts between communities, industries and governments which in turn results in significant social, political and economic costs to the interests of all concerned. Read more
The network of football throughout Scotland is considerable. it is estimated there are more than 2,500 clubs nationwide, more than 150,000 registered players, and a further 50,000 coaches and volunteers. Read more
Flooding is a natural disaster that can have severe consequences for communities, causing damage to infrastructure and homes and even leading to loss of life (Auliagisni et al., 2022). Read more
Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Politics, History and International Relations at Aston University. Read more
Community resilience has become a central part of disaster management approaches over recent years, adopted by policymakers and practitioners’ worldwide. Read more
A collaborative, practice-led doctoral research project situated in the Olympicopolis in partnership with London College of Fashion, UAL East and Creative Wick, Creative Zoning, East London. Read more
An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling. Read more
· Are you passionate about the role local voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises can play promoting positive health and wellbeing?. Read more
The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated students for 3 Excellence PhD Studentships starting in September 2024. Read more
Having access to trees reduces respiratory illness and improves mental health and well-being (Pataki et al 2021). Tress also provide protection from climate extremes such as flooding and heatwaves (Leets et al 2022). Read more
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
Research Group:
Institute of Life and Earth Sciences
This project will be based at Heriot Watt Orkney campus. Rapid emissions reductions[1] require transition of personal transport and freight, and reduction of energy in buildings and embedded in vehicles, and construction in urban areas. Read more
This project aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the role and impact of private sector providers involvement in the new mega prisons on local communities. It will focus on a selected site (HMP Berwyn) to develop a schematic account of the impact of private mega-prison providers on the local community of Wrexham, North Wales. Read more
In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team consisting of biologists, clinicians, engineers, mathematicians, and computational biologists and startups around the globe, we aim to decipher the organizational principles of sensorimotor function in mammals. Read more
The Covid pandemic led to a worldwide increase in physical and mental health needs, particularly amongst the young, the elderly and minority groups. Read more
Climate change is contributing to a worldwide increase in physical and mental health needs. There is subsequently a critical bottleneck in supply and demand for mental health services in the UK and further afield, especially for child and adolescent mental health [1]. Read more
Our multi-disciplinary rehabilitation research group (Biomedical Engineering Dept.) is pioneering a technology enriched approach to rehabilitation. Read more
NIHR Three Schools. Dementia Research Programme - Primary care identification of falls risk and social care delivery of falls prevention for people living with dementia in community. Read more
PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are water-repellent chemicals that can accumulate and remain for very long periods of time in water and soil. Read more
A Meeting Centre (MC) is a local resource, operating out of ordinary community buildings, that offers on-going warm and friendly expert support to people with mild to moderate dementia and their families. Read more
Pollution has resurfaced as a critical issue for the health of river ecosystems. Persistent and emerging water quality problems are being highlighted regularly by the media and community groups, pressuring regulators to reassess monitoring and assessment approaches. Read more
PhD. 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time. MPhil. 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time. Entry Requirements. An honours degree [2:1 or above] or equivalent overseas qualification. Read more
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