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Histories of Sexual Health Research at Aston: Tracing Sexual History through the Aston University Archives
Aston University Dr Ilaria Scaglia 🎓 Heritage Studies 🎓 History

Examine Aston University's archives to uncover the history of sexual health research from 1960 to 1989. Analyze archival materials to connect local research initiatives to broader social movements and their impact on so…

This research highlights how archives reveal concealed histories of sexual health and social activism, important for understanding cultural…

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International history archives emotions
Epistemic Infrastructures of Planetary Health Governance in Southeast Asia
University of Sydney Prof Sonja van Wichelen 🎓 Development Studies 🎓 Public Policy

Explore how knowledge systems shape environmental governance in Southeast Asia. Investigate the power of epistemic infrastructures and their role in marginalizing local knowledges while legitimizing large-scale developm…

This research is crucial for revealing how dominant knowledge systems shape planetary health interventions, often marginalizing local and i…

Planetary Health Epistemic Infrastructures Climate Change Governance Southeast Asia
Decarbonization and Electrification in Social and Community Housing Living Labs in Quebec
Concordia University Prof Marguerite Mendell 🎓 Development Studies 🎓 Economics

Explore community-led models to decarbonize social housing through innovative social finance and policy co-construction. Analyze regulatory and financial frameworks shaping equitable energy transitions while engaging cl…

This research addresses critical gaps in ensuring social and low-income housing benefit from decarbonization and electrification efforts, s…

Social finance impact investing co-construction of public policy the commons
Understanding the Knowledge, Application and Impact of Physical Development in the Early Years in Wales
Cardiff Metropolitan University Mr H Jones 🎓 Education 🎓 Public Policy Deadline: 23 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cardiff Metropolitan University exploring how physical development is understood, applied, and experienced in early years settings across Wales.

From Pitch to Parenthood: Co-creating a Female Health System for Professional Footballers Returning to Play Postpartum
Cardiff Metropolitan University Mr H Jones 🎓 Nursing and Health 🎓 Public Policy Deadline: 23 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cardiff Metropolitan University focused on developing the first evidence-informed perinatal health system for professional women’s footballers returning to play postpartum.

USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship - Epistemic Infrastructures of Planetary Health Governance in Southeast Asia
University of Glasgow Prof Sotiria Grek; Dr Emiline Smith; Prof Sonja van Wichelen; Dr Sophie Chao 🎓 Development Studies 🎓 Government Deadline: 21 Apr 2026

Fully funded joint PhD between the University of Sydney and University of Glasgow examining how knowledge systems shape planetary health governance in Southeast Asia.

Histories of Sexual Health Research at Aston: Tracing Sexual History through the Aston University Archives
Aston University Dr Ilaria Scaglia; Prof Mark McCormack 🎓 Heritage Studies 🎓 History Deadline: 01 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Aston University exploring the history of sexual health research through archival materials, focusing on social, cultural, and institutional developments.

Credibility Without Disclosure: Secrecy and Linguistic Strategy in UK Espionage and Covert Action Accusations
Aston University Dr Thomas Eason; Dr Nicci MacLeod 🎓 Criminology 🎓 English Language Deadline: 01 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Aston University examining how UK authorities construct credible public accusations under conditions of secrecy using linguistic and discourse analysis.

Re-reading for wellbeing
Aston University Dr Chloe Harrison; Dr Natalia Stanulewicz-BuckleyC 🎓 English Literature 🎓 Languages Deadline: 01 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Aston University exploring re-reading practices and their impact on reader wellbeing using cognitive stylistics and empirical research.

Protecting our Girls? Power and agency in anti-immigration ‘grooming gang’ narratives
Aston University Dr Graeme Hayes; Dr Amy Booth 🎓 Linguistics 🎓 Linguistics and Classics Deadline: 01 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Aston University analysing anti-immigration narratives using sociological and socio-linguistic methods, focusing on discourse, power, and social media dynamics.

Fully Funded PhD within the School of Law and Social Sciences
Aston University Dr Katie Tonkiss 🎓 History & Archaeology 🎓 Law Deadline: 01 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Aston University inviting proposals in law and social sciences, including linguistics, sociology, history, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Do Educational Pathways Mitigate Social Class Inequalities in Early Labour Market Outcomes? Evidence from Growing Up in Scotland
University of Strathclyde Dr Michael Vallely 🎓 Education Management 🎓 Educational Inequality Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

A fully funded PhD at University of Strathclyde examining the role of educational attainment and pathways in mitigating social class inequalities in early labour market outcomes in Scotland.