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Community Land Ownership and Sustainable Rural Development in Europe
University of the Highlands and Islands Dr Bobby Macaulay πŸŽ“ Development Studies πŸŽ“ Human geography

Explore how community land ownership shapes sustainable rural development across Europe. Use multiple methods including case studies and Q methodology to analyze community governance of land. Build on foundational theor…

This research addresses critical challenges such as climate change, soil exhaustion, and social equity by improving understanding of how co…

259+ citations Β· h8
land reform community landownership rural development island development
Data Justice for Urban Climate Impacts in Lagos and Harare
University of Manchester Dr. Rose Pritchard πŸŽ“ Climate Science πŸŽ“ Development Studies Deadline: 10 May 2026

Explore how climate data drives urban adaptation policies and whose voices are included or excluded. Investigate in Lagos and Harare to reveal insights on climate justice and equitable governance.

This research is crucial for improving urban climate adaptation strategies by highlighting the social dimensions of data use and governance…

1788+ citations Β· h19
Social-ecological systems environmental change data justice
Sustainable Aviation PhD Scholarship: Reducing Aviation’s Carbon Footprint
Dublin City University Prof Julie Byrne πŸŽ“ Business πŸŽ“ Finance Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Explore sustainable aviation by researching fuels, finance, and policies that reduce carbon emissions. Engage with stakeholders to develop impactful solutions advancing climate-friendly aviation practices.

This research addresses the urgent need for decarbonisation in the aviation sector, a significant global carbon emitter. By combining finan…

555+ citations Β· h11
Sustainable finance energy finance corporate finance
AI-Driven Adaptive Mobility for Resilient Transport in Flood-Prone Urban River Basins
Monash University Malaysia Dr Susi Susilawati πŸŽ“ Artificial Intelligence πŸŽ“ Civil Engineering

Explore AI-driven solutions to improve transport resilience during floods in urban river basins. Develop adaptive plans integrating flood data and local insights to enhance equitable evacuation strategies and reduce dis…

This research tackles real-world mobility challenges caused by flooding, which disrupts access to services and disproportionately affects v…

1348+ citations Β· h17
Traffic Engineering
Will Climate Change Worsen the Problem of Antibiotic Resistance?
AGH University of Science and Technology Dr Daniel Padfield

Investigate the effect of temperature on plasmid transfer and antibiotic resistance evolution in bacteria. Utilize experiments, sequencing, and models to predict AMR dynamics under climate change.

This research addresses the urgent global health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance, especially as climate change alters environmenta…

3000+ citations Β· h25
Antimicrobial Resistance Plasmid Transfer Bacterial Growth Mathematical Modelling
Human-in-the-Loop AI for Equitable and Climate-Resilient Sewer Systems
AGH University of Science and Technology Dr Jawad Fayaz Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Develop AI-powered, human-in-the-loop decision frameworks to enhance climate resilience and equity in urban sewer systems under uncertainty. Integrate physics-informed models with preference-based reinforcement learning…

This research addresses critical gaps in managing urban sewer infrastructure under climate uncertainty, explicitly incorporating social equ…

Physics-Informed Machine Learning Reinforcement Learning Climate Resilience Urban Sewer Systems
Adapting for change: deliberative approaches to farm system climate adaptation in the Usk Valley
AGH University of Science and Technology Dr Damian Maye Deadline: 06 May 2026

Investigate and develop innovative deliberative tools to empower farmers in the Usk Valley to adapt to climate change. Leverage participatory methods and real climate data to transform farm resilience strategies.

This research bridges local knowledge and scientific data to support sustainable and resilient farm systems under climate change, enhancing…

1500+ citations Β· h20
Climate Adaptation Farm Systems Participatory Research Environmental Planning
Important Trees - Co-creating ways to recognise and protect their value
AGH University of Science and Technology Dr Alice Goodenough Deadline: 01 May 2026

Investigate how to enhance tree protection by co-designing legal frameworks that recognize ecological and social values. Develop skills in qualitative research and policy analysis while influencing real-world environmen…

This research addresses the urgent need to align legal protection with the multifaceted importance of trees, essential for climate regulati…

Tree Protection Environmental Governance Co-Design Ecosystem Services
Integrated Sulphation Removal and Mineral Matrix Consolidation for Pollution Induced Stone Deterioration
Sheffield Hallam University Dr Cyril Maucourant, Prof Fin O'Flaherty Deadline: 05 May 2026

Develop innovative stone conservation treatments to remove damaging sulphation and protect limestone heritage. Apply and validate solutions on iconic UK cathedrals, advancing sustainable built heritage protection.

This research offers the first reliable, safe approach to simultaneously remove sulphation while consolidating stone fabric, directly addre…

Stone Conservation Sulphation Removal Limestone Preservation Built Heritage
Investigating the influence of particle-toxicant interactions on toxicant bioavailability and toxicity in a tropical estuarine amphipod of mangrove wetlands
Heriot-Watt University Dr Theodore Henry Deadline: 05 May 2026

Investigate particle-toxicant interactions affecting toxicant bioavailability and toxicity in mangrove ecosystems using advanced experimental models. Enhance understanding to inform conservation policies and pollution m…

This research addresses critical knowledge gaps in ecotoxicology related to particle-toxicant dynamics, improving toxicity predictions in m…

Particle-Toxicant Interactions Bioavailability Aquatic Toxicity Mangrove Wetlands
MOSSFLOW: Mechanisms Of Sphagnum controlling Surface FLOW
The University of Manchester Dr Emma Shuttleworth Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Investigate how Sphagnum moss controls surface water flow to reduce flood risk in UK peatlands. This PhD will combine field and lab work to quantify moss-induced surface roughness and its hydrological effects.

This research advances peatland restoration by quantifying Sphagnum’s role in hydrology and flood mitigation, helping to protect vital ecos…

4500+ citations Β· h30
Sphagnum Moss Peatland Hydrology Flood Risk Reduction Ecosystem Restoration
MOSSFLOW: Mechanisms Of Sphagnum controlling Surface FLOW
The University of Manchester Dr Emma Shuttleworth Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Investigate how Sphagnum moss controls surface water flow to reduce flood risk in UK peatlands. This PhD will combine field and lab work to quantify moss-induced surface roughness and its hydrological effects.

This research advances peatland restoration by quantifying Sphagnum’s role in hydrology and flood mitigation, helping to protect vital ecos…

4500+ citations Β· h30
Sphagnum Moss Peatland Hydrology Flood Risk Reduction Ecosystem Restoration