PhD Studentship: Improving The Prevention and Treatment of Lean Type 2 Diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa

About the Award:NIHR Global Health Research programmes aim to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable people in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This 4-year collaborative project brings together researchers from five institutions in the UK and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to understand...

About the AwardNIHR Global Health Research programmes aim to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable people in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This 4-year collaborative project brings together researchers across five institutions in the UK and sub-Saharan Africa to improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to understand how...

The UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Environmental IntelligenceData Science & AI for Sustainable Futures at University of Exeter in partnership with the Alan Turing Institute is offering fully funded PhD studentships.These prestigious studentships would be based jointly at University of Exeter (Streatham campus) and at the headquarters of the Alan...

The increasing reliance on electrical energy in contemporary society has made the stability and reliability of power systems a paramount concern. Rapid population growth, the inefficiency of traditional power plants, the proliferation of electrical devices, and the high cost of establishing new power plants have led to power systems operating near their...

Location: Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Streatham Campus, Exeter The University of Exeter's Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by BRACE to commence on 24 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. For eligible students the studentship will cover Home tuition fees plus an annual...

Location: Department of Computer Science, Streatham Campus, Exeter The University of Exeter's Department of Computer Science is inviting applications for a PhD studentship fully-funded by the faculty of Environment, Science and Economy to commence on 23 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. For eligible students the studentship will cover Home or...

Project description:NHS electronic health records from GP practices have provided a world-leading resource for research for over 20 years. UK hospitals are now also adopting fully electronic patient records, collecting high-fidelity data on patient journeys in hospital and as outpatients for the first time.This data science focused PhD offers an exciting...

Project description:There is well-established evidence from primary care that continuity of care with a single healthcare professional, such as a GP, can lead to improved care and clinical outcomes. However, this key concept has diminished as multiple long-term condition pathways and multi-disciplinary teams have superseded the idea of a primary HCP...

Project description:Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT-CT) imaging combines functional and anatomical data, enhancing diagnostics but remains underutilized and provides non-specific diagnosis. SPECT-CT's clinical value in assessing painful knee replacements (TKRs) includes accurate 3D analysis of component positioning and tracer uptake....

Location:Department of Computer Science, Streatham Campus, Exeter,The Department of Computer Science at the University of Exeter is currently accepting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship, with a negotiable enrolment date open until January 2026 or earlier. For eligible students the studentship will cover Home or International tuition fees plus...

Project description:Abdominal wall function (AWF) represents the interplay of muscles, nerves, fascia and subcutaneous tissues. AWF is important, complex and poorly understood, with wide-reaching implications in the abdomen and almost all areas of physical function. It is commonly affected by hernias and surgery, which can significantly disrupt physical...

Project description:Complex interventions are characterised as having several potentially interacting components. There are unique methodological considerations in designing and analysing randomised trials to evaluate complex interventions. These include adherence, potential for the intervention (and/or control) to be delivered in a group-setting and other...

Project description:The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology (CMM) at the University of Exeter conducts world-leading research of growing importance, globally and locally. CMM provides an exciting programme of public engagement activities. This PhD opportunity will strengthen patient and public involvement (PPI) in this field.PPI means that members of the public...

Project description:Sleep has been linked to mental health outcomes, and other diseases including dementia, diabetes and heart disease. Working with international collaborators, we recently identified over 350 changes in our DNA that play an important role in influencing sleep. However, these studies were limited by the scope of collected sleep data and the...

This new full-time post is available from 2 December 2024 on a permanent basis.This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.The roleA position has become available for a Diagnostic Radiographer to join...

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Technician to join our team at Hydro-X. As a Water Treatment Hygiene Specialist, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining all types of water treatment systems and equipment.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct temperature checks and monitoring of water systemsPerform water sampling and...

**About the Role:**The **Continuous Improvement Lead** will play a key part in driving process excellence and lean engineering within Meridian Business Support. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team and contribute to the company's success.**Key Responsibilities:**Develop and implement process improvement initiatives...

**About the Role:**The **Continuous Improvement Lead** will play a key part in driving process excellence and lean engineering within Meridian Business Support. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team and contribute to the company's success.**Key Responsibilities:**Develop and implement process improvement initiatives...

About the RoleThe Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to join our team as a Falls Prevention Specialist. This exciting opportunity will enable you to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...

About the RoleThe Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to join our team as a Falls Prevention Specialist. This exciting opportunity will enable you to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...