University of Dundee

This Ph.D. in Targeting Ras palmitoylation for the treatment of cancer at University of Dundee is concerned with understanding the way that Ras is palmitoylated with a view to developing new drugs for the treatment of cancer. Techniques: The student from Targeting Ras palmitoylation for the treatment of cancer at University of Dundee will gain....

How can Peircean semiotic theory facilitate this in visual communication’s primary audiences for mutual benefit? TheSemiosis – Semiotic Enhancement of Visual Communication for Improved Audience Engagement programme is offered by the University of Dundee. Visual communication (graphic design and illustration) outcomes communicate to real people. Semiotic sign-action affords the designer or illustrator opportunities to craft....

What are your understandings and experiences of historical and contemporary legacies of Scottish colonial history and how can they be share and communicated through contemporary art practice and research? Join the Contemporary Art and Scottish Colonialism programme from the University of Dundee to find out more. A practice led PhD of research on any aspect of....

The Beyond Representation – Painting as Embodied Practice programme is offered by University of Dundee. Practice-based PhD project that understands painting as an intuitive embodied act that goes beyond representation, that is, the concrete realisation of something seen or thought.The Beyond Representation – Painting as Embodied Practice programme is offered by the University of Dundee . Research....

Normative Modelling of Resting-state Eeg Across Lifespan for Application in the Early Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Disorders programme is offered by University of Dundee. The Normative Modelling of Resting-state Eeg Across Lifespan for Application in the Early Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Disorders programme from University of Dundee will provide a reference model to which individual cases can....

The language of visual music: An historical re-evaluation of the visual music canon in search of the origins of correlations between sound and vision. Join The Language of Visual Music programme at the University of Dundee. The Language of Visual Music programme is offered by the University of Dundee . Objectives What can we learn....

This project aims to build upon recent developments in the fields of Neuroscience and Psychology that have shed new light on the concept of synaesthesia and cross-modal experiences. The Science of Synaesthesia and Crossmodal Experience as a Basis of Robust Parameters for a Visual Language of Sound programme is offered by University of Dundee. Particularly of....

This How is Visual Music Evolving project aims to investigate what the legacy of Visual Music is in terms of the current field of practitioners that are involved in some technologically enhanced visual/music making process. Join the How is Visual Music Evolving programme from the University of Dundee. What their approaches are, what tools and....

The primary objective of this 21st century literary representations of love and relationships in works with themes of disabilities, long-term illness or neurodivergence project at University of Dundee is to research the interaction in literature of love and relationships with themes of disabilities, ill-health or neurodivergence. Context of 21st century literary representations of love and....

This Improving the Reliability and Economy of Anchors for Floating Offshore Wind Energy at University of Dundee aims to optimize the effectiveness of site investigation for the geotechnical design of FOWT anchors, resulting in a significant reduction in cost.  Context of Improving the Reliability and Economy of Anchors for Floating Offshore Wind Energy at University of....

In this Evaluating the therapeutic potential of leptin-based hexamers in neurodegenerative disease project at University of Dundee , we will extend this work to examine how leptin-based fragments affect a key pathological trait of AD: build-up of neurofibrillary tangles comprising hyper-phosphorylated tau.  Context of Evaluating the therapeutic potential of leptin-based hexamers in neurodegenerative disease project at....

This Language development in early childhood – Precursors of the transition to literacy project at University of Dundee  will examine how variation in early language affects the transition to literacy among children developing typically or atypically due to factors such as neurodiversity or socio-economic status. Context of Language development in early childhood – Precursors of the transition....

Of particular interest in this Language development in early childhood – Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers project at University of Dundee will be the quality of interactions and (proto-)conversations.  Context of Language development in early childhood – Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers project at University of Dundee A....

The main technical limitation for these studies is the scale: few stellar radii to sub-au are impossible to map even with interferometry. TheA variability study of young stars – Periodicity, hot spots, accretion and early evolution at the time of planet formation course is offered atUniversity of Dundee. The A variability study of young stars....

A robust and accurate facial 3D reconstruction method from images acquired by mobile device at home for facial growth monitoring project at University of Dundeeaims to alleviate the requirement of patients having to visit the clinic by developing a computer vision system to obtain highly accurate and dense facial 3D reconstruction from images acquired with....

The aim of this Multiple and Multi-dimensional Transitions of Doctoral students and significant others on returning to their home nation study at University of Dundee is to understand the multiple transition experiences of doctoral students and their impact on their wellbeing, as well as on those of their significant others  Context of Multiple and Multi-dimensional Transitions....

The Poetry – Communism – Philosophy project at University of Dundee  aims to take seriously and examine systematically the political implications of the fact that there is no poetry that is not addressed to all.  Context of Poetry – Communism – Philosophy project at University of Dundee If poetry creates a “gift to language” (A. Badiou)....

This Creating Futures (Project 2) – Exploring young children’s perceptions of the creative industries and future careers in the field at University of Dundee  specifically seeks to explore the thoughts and perceptions of children aged 4-11 regarding the creative industries and the notion of this as a career option.  Content Creating Futures (Project 2) – Exploring....

This Creating Futures (Project 1)- Exploring primary teachers understanding of the creative industries and how this informs practice project at University of Dundee specifically seeks to explore primary teachers’ experiences and understanding of the creative industries and how this informs their practice.  Context of Creating Futures (Project 1)- Exploring primary teachers understanding of the creative industries....

In this Rethinking the concept of life. A dialogue with non-Western perspectives project at University of Dundee  we want to investigate the metaphysical concept of life, as explored in philosophies of (neo-)vitalism, Lebensphilosophie or the phenomenological tradition, from distinctly non-Western perspectives. Context of Rethinking the concept of life. A dialogue with non-Western perspectives project at University of Dundee We....

This Topics in the Philosophy of Information – Investigating the Philosophical Bases and Implications of Information Technologies project at University of Dundee offers expert supervision from both Philosophy and Computing. Dr Ashley Woodward (philosophy) is an established researcher who has published on the concept of information in a number of continental philosophers Context of Topics in....

The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency project at University of Dundee will aim to answer the question of why some individuals have better speech comprehension skills or are more musical than others.  Context of The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency project at....

The Strathmartine Trust Scottish History programme is offered atUniversity of Dundee. With the Strathmartine Trust, the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, we seek applicants for two funded doctoral scholarships in Scottish History at the University of Dundee. This scholarship funds doctoral research that engages with the aims and objectives of Eden Project Dundee....

In this Truth and Being Laid Bare – The Use of Nudity in Philosophy project at University of Dundee, we want to investigate the notions of ‘naked’ or ‘nude’ in relation to the fields of epistemology, ontology, political philosophy, philosophy of law or aesthetics, or some combination of these fields. Context of Truth and Being....

The aim of the this Is there a role for Fusobacterium nucelatum, candida or HV16 in oral disease progression study at University of Dundee would be to determine the possible association between F.nucelatum, candida and HPV16 in oral disease progression by a comparison between normal oral mucosa, benign oral lesions, oral potentially malignant lesions (OPML) and OSCC.....

The aim of PI3K-Akt expression in dysplastic oral lesions and implications for recurrence and malignant transformation at University of Dundee is to determine whether there is an association between the expression on PI3K-Akt in oral dysplastic lesions with recurrence, field cancerisation and malignant transformation.  Context of PI3K-Akt expression in dysplastic oral lesions and implications for recurrence and....

The primary objective of The representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture project at University of Dundee  is to research the representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture. Context of The representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture project at University of Dundee Zines are typically self-published, low-cost and DIY....

This aim of this Dialects, registers, and accents – investigating the use of sociolinguistic variants project at University of Dundee is to marry the psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic sides of this problem, by combining cognitive and social psychological methods to investigate both the cognitive mechanisms behind sociolinguistic variant use. Context of Dialects, registers, and accents – investigating....

Our highly interdisciplinary Language, self, and society – Linguistic inequality and beyond project at University of Dundee attempts to address complex interwound relationships between language, individuals and societies.  Context of Language, self, and society – Linguistic inequality and beyond project at University of Dundee To address the question, one could explore situations in which individuals are prevented....

This PhD programme in Urban Planning is a research degree offered by the School of Social Sciences at the University of Dundee. About the programme Within the School of Social Sciences, our town and regional planning academics join our architecture academics in sharing an ethos based upon Geddesian dialogues between theory and practice, localism and the....

Psychologists at the University of Dundee aim to transform lives by consulting and collaborating with local councils, charities and corporations with particular focus on the themes of Social Inclusion & Health and Challenges in Human Communication & Learning. The University offers this PhD degree in Psychology. Research Current research topics for Psychology degrees at the....

Politics and Politics and International Relations academics at the University of Dundee have particular strength in international politics and are part of the wider School of Social Sciences. The Politics and Politics and International Relations academics programme is offered at the University of Dundee . Politics and International Relations at Dundee is strongly research orientated.....

At the University of Dundee, Physics has entered into a new and exciting phase of growth, with eminent staff appointments in cutting edge technology sectors and research in projects are available in multiple areas. About the programme This continual reinvigoration allows state-of-the-art teaching and research to complement traditional fundamental knowledge transfer, so as to provide....

Philosophy at the University of Dundee offers both taught postgraduate courses and supervision for postgraduate degrees by research. The University of Dundee welcomes applicants who already have an Honours degree in Philosophy , as well as those with backgrounds in related disciplines who wish to take up philosophy at an advanced level. Key Facts The....

Roots will be modelled as bonded DEM particles. By means of simple artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, the model will include features such as gravitropism, time-dependent root stiffening (thickening), root branching and root tip reorientation based on penetration resistance in the Micro-Bio-Mechanical Modelling of root growth in soils at University of Dundee  Context of Micro-Bio-Mechanical Modelling of root....

The goal of this On Analysis and Design of Submerged Wave Energy Devices project at University of Dundee is to study wave interaction with submerged energy devices and assess the energy production.   Context of On Analysis and Design of Submerged Wave Energy Devices project at University of Dundee Submerged wave energy devices are desirable due....

TheWhat time can tell us about space: Using time-resolved observations of young stars to explore the circumstellar environment beyond what direct resolution can achieve project at University of Dundeeis offered towards a PhD in Physics. It is based on observational astrophysics. Previous astrophysics background will be an advantage. Context ofWhat time can tell us about....

‘A Vernacular Scientific Imaginary?’ The Origins and Impacts of Science Fiction Stories and Strips in British Comics in the First Half of the 20C at University of Dundee is based on (but by no means limited to) a number of key Dundee specialisms and resources. These include a supervisory team who are world-leading on the....

The PhD Advanced sensing platforms project at University of Dundee  will cover the full technological cycle from materials fabrication, characterisation and laser-assisted modification to translation of the material systems into sensing platforms.  Context ofPhD Advanced sensing platforms project at University of Dundee The Raman spectroscopy technique provides a ’spectral fingerprint’ of a molecule that can be....

Our new idea in Advanced Biomaterial for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections at University of Dundeeis to combine the anti-bacterial property of silver and anti-adhesive property of PTFE in a single coating by incorporating PTFE nano-particles into a silver matrix using a cost-effective electroless deposition technique. Context of Advanced Biomaterial for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections at University of....

The principle concept of a wave carpet energy device is similar to that of propagation of waves over a muddy seafloor, where significant amount of wave energy attenuates due to the strong interaction with the mud banks. Wave Carpet – Protecting coastal zones while generating electricity  is offered at University of Dundee  Context Similarly, a wave carpet....

In recent years, significant attention has been given to the development of marine renewable energy. Development of a computational tool for design and analysis of floating offshore wind turbines is offered at University of Dundee  Content The offshore wind energy, in particular, has experienced remarkable growth and continues to expand world-wide. Fixed offshore turbines are limited....

This Sub-Continent Religious Traditions, Disability (Non-normative Bodies) at University of Dundee aims to examine how different types of narratives might energise the supporters of the far-right movement and drive them to engage in political violence.  The Sub-Continent Religious Traditions, Disability (Non-normative Bodies) at University of Dundee will focus on analysing the language produced by far-right groups....

ThisIdentifying secreted biomarkers in brain cancer project is offered at University of Dundee. The final goal of this Identifying secreted biomarkers in brain cancer project at University of Dundee is to establish a blood-test to quickly detect biomarkers in patient blood which can inform pathology and/or risk of brain tumour patients. Diversity statement Our research....

ThisData-driven Site-specific Seabed Characterisation for Floating Offshore Wind using Image-based Machine Learning project is offered at University of Dundee. This Data-driven Site-specific Seabed Characterisation for Floating Offshore Wind using Image-based Machine Learning project at University of Dundee aims to develop a novel machine learning (ML)-based data-driven approach for site-specific seabed characterisation in offshore settings. Diversity....

ThisQuantitative Research Methods in Medical Education project is offered at University of Dundee. A continuous thread throughout this Quantitative Research Methods in Medical Education project at University of Dundee is the emphasis on innovation and maximisation of rigour in the design and execution of research. Context Medical education, as a relatively new field of scientific....

This The impact of social media networking on early career researchers wellbeing project at University of Dundee is aiming to develop in depth understanding of Social network use and researchers’ wellbeing. The prospective PhD candidate for this The impact of social media networking on early career researchers wellbeing project at University of Dundee will go....

This Exploring innovative clinical teaching strategies and their implementation through the use of technology enhanced leaning project at University of Dundee aims toinvestigate evidence-based drivers and enablers of effective and efficient implementation of clinical teaching strategies. This Exploring innovative clinical teaching strategies and their implementation through the use of technology enhanced leaning project at University....

ThisRegulation of protein palmitoylation in the heart by persulphidation project is offered at University of Dundee. This Regulation of protein palmitoylation in the heart by persulphidation project at University of Dundee will investigate the effects of persulphidation on protein palmitoylation in the heart. Diversity statement Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and....

ThisInvestigating mechanisms of extra-cellular matrix remodelling and fibrosis in the gastrointestinal tract project is offered at University of Dundee. This Investigating mechanisms of extra-cellular matrix remodelling and fibrosis in the gastrointestinal tract project at University of Dundee will aim to create and characterise a novel experimental model of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) as a key process....

ThisUnderstanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions project at University of Dundeewould be suitable for those with a background in health sciences or social sciences. This Understanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions project is offered at University of Dundee . Context Loneliness is increasingly recognised as....

ThisArgumentation-enhanced Explainable Image Quality Captioning (Arg-IQC) project at University of Dundeebrings together both, Image Processing and Computational Argumentation. This Argumentation-enhanced Explainable Image Quality Captioning (Arg-IQC) project is offered at University of Dundee . Context Image Quality Captioning (IQC) has many potential applications such as helping mobile phone users to improve the quality of images they....

This Political Marketing, applied analysis of the use of marketing by campaigns, parties and governments project at University of Dundee will conduct applied interdisciplinary analysis of Political Marketing, drawing on concepts from marketing, political science, communications, management, media and psychology. In this Political Marketing, applied analysis of the use of marketing by campaigns, parties and....

ThisAgeing Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Exploring online health communities for middle aged and older women in the UK project is offered at University of Dundee. The aim of this Ageing Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Exploring online health communities for middle aged and older women in the UK project at University of Dundee is to investigate....

ThisBayesian Joint Longitudinal and Survival Modelling of Bivariate Longitudinal Trajectories for Two Disease Outcomes project at University of Dundee is specifically tailored for Electronic Health Records and Big Data analysis. This Bayesian Joint Longitudinal and Survival Modelling of Bivariate Longitudinal Trajectories for Two Disease Outcomes project at University of Dundee is designed for candidates eager....

ThisInfluence of individual cultural background on seeking, interpreting, and utilizing feedback among medical undergraduate student project is offered at University of Dundee. This Influence of individual cultural background on seeking, interpreting, and utilizing feedback among medical undergraduate student project at University of Dundee aims to examine the potential interplay between individual cultural backgrounds and engagement....

ThisInfluence of individual culture and cultural competence in developing and applying clinical reasoning skills among junior medical doctors project is offered at University of Dundee. This Influence of individual culture and cultural competence in developing and applying clinical reasoning skills among junior medica l doctors project at University of Dundee deals with the fact that....

ThisInvestigation of short-term effects of colchicine on blood proteins using proteomics project is offered at University of Dundee. The purpose of this Investigation of short-term effects of colchicine on blood proteins using proteomics project at University of Dundee is to measure serum or plasma proteomes before and after colchicine administration in colchicine-naïve volunteers. Diversity statement....

This Novel automated diagnostic pathways with augmented precision medicine approaches for the early detection of liver disease project is offered at University of Dundee. Using expertise developed within the UoD and NHS Tayside this Novel automated diagnostic pathways with augmented precision medicine approaches for the early detection of liver disease project at University of Dundee....

The objective of thisVascularisation of tumour organoids for mechanistic and drug developmentproject at University of Dundee is to integrate GBM organoids into commercially available (Mimetas) organ-on-a-chip plates which are designed for high throughput imaging and plate assays. In this Vascularisation of tumour organoids for mechanistic and drug development project at University of Dundee , the....

This The effect of early-life stress on cardiac function in later life project is offered at University of Dundee. This The effect of early-life stress on cardiac function in later life project at University of Dundee is concerned with characterising and comparing the phenotypic and biochemical properties of hearts from control mice with those that....

ThisThe inflammatory response to recurrent hypoglycaemia in diabetes project is offered at University of Dundee. Previous research related to this The inflammatory response to recurrent hypoglycaemia in diabetes project at University of Dundee has shown that glycaemic variability, the alteration between hyper- and hypoglycaemia has persisting effects on systemic inflammatory markers that may contribute the....

In this Lessening Health Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Through Innovative Drug Repurposing project at University of Dundee, the student willstudy the mitochondrial impact of PK activators on wild-type L6 cell and those lacking PKM2. In this Lessening Health Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Through Innovative Drug Repurposing project at University of Dundee , the....

ThisLearning and Memory in the response to recurrent hypoglycaemia in diabetes project is offered at University of Dundee. In this Learning and Memory in the response to recurrent hypoglycaemia in diabetes project at University of Dundee , the candidate will test whether this altered response to hypoglycaemia develops through the mechanism of habituation. Context Recurrent....

In thisExploring cardio-renal-metabolic interactions in patients with heart failure project at University of Dundee, the student will learn how to handle large datasets and use statistical methods to assess outcomes. In this Exploring cardio-renal-metabolic interactions in patients with heart failure project at University of Dundee ,students will look at the prevalence of renal disease, diabetes....

ThisAdvancing Mass Spectrometry Tools for Endotyping Chronic Respiratory Diseasesproject at University of Dundee seeks to contribute to the refinement of therapeutic strategies and, ultimately, improved patient outcomes. Throughout this Advancing Mass Spectrometry Tools for Endotyping Chronic Respiratory Diseases project at University of Dundee , the student will engage in close collaboration with analytical experts and....

ThisInvestigation of minimally assisted vs self and conventional extrication of people form vehicles following road traffic collisions project is offered at University of Dundee. In collaboration with the co-founders of the original EXIT project and the anticipated International Post Collision Care Centre, this Investigation of minimally assisted vs self and conventional extrication of people form....

This Biomechanical investigation of activities of daily living pre- and post- varying surgical approaches to hip joint arthroplasty project is offered at University of Dundee The purpose of this Biomechanical investigation of activities of daily living pre- and post- varying surgical approaches to hip joint arthroplasty project at University of Dundee is to begin to....

ThisThe Role of Green Participatory Budgeting in a Just Transition to Net Zero project is offered at University of Dundee. This The Role of Green Participatory Budgeting in a Just Transition to Net Zero project at University of Dundee is centred around the concept of Green Participatory Budgeting.GPB has been identified as a potential tool....

ThisModelling nonlinear coastal dynamics under extreme conditions project at University of Dundee aims to develop a model to study the effect of climate change on design of coastal systems. For this Modelling nonlinear coastal dynamics under extreme conditions project at University of Dundee , the successful candidate must have a MSc degree (or equivalent) in....

This Business, management, and marketing PhD programme is offered at the University of Dundee. Our Business, Management and Marketing research programmes are based within the School of Business at the University of Dundee. The Business, management, and marketing PhD programme is offered by the University of Dundee . About the programme Our reputation for research....

The PhD programme in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee is designed to offer students the chance to work with world leading researchers at the edge of engineering and clinical science, developing solutions for pressing real world need. The work is highly collaborative, with the majority of projects linking with colleagues in the School....

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) seeks to foster innovation within creative practice, employ creative practice as a methodology to enhance other disciplines or domains, and contribute towards an explicit and transparent knowledge base that furthers our disciplines in the future. This Art and Design programme is offered at the University of Dundee. This....

This Archives and Records Management programme is offered at the University of Dundee. The Centre for Archive and Information Studies (CAIS) provides opportunities for doctoral research (including Part Timeby Distance) in archives, records management, memory & identity, family & local history and related subjects. The Centre for Archive and Information Studies (CAIS) offers a supportive....

ThisAnatomy and Human Identification programme is offeredat the University of Dundee. CAHID is an award winning teaching and research centre whose staff are both REF returned and responsible for REF impact case studies. Spanning anatomy, forensic anthropology and forensic science, CAHID has a vibrant and exciting research focus and reach.This Anatomy and Human Identification PhD....

Within the School of Social Sciences at the University of Dundee, our Architecture academics join our town and regional planning academics in sharing an ethos based upon Geddesian dialogues between theory and practice, localism and the international, the synoptic view and specialism. Key Facts Our Architecture researchat the University of Dundee includes work on the....

The Accounting and Finance PhD degree programme academics are based within the School of Business. This PhD degree programme is offered at the University of Dundee. The Accounting and Finance PhD programme is offered at the University of Dundee . Key Facts Our main research interests are: Accounting Education Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in....

Research within Civil Engineering at the University of Dundee is undertaken within two thematic groups, namely Environment and Infrastructure, within which smaller specialised research sub-groups operate. About the programme An important overlap between the Environment and Infrastructure themes lies in the area of sustainability and sustainable economic development, where emphasis is placed on preservation of....

The Computer Science PhD programme at the University of Dundee is focused on transforming lives, locally and globally. We create research leaders that tackle global problems that can empower society through technology. The Computer Science PhD programmeat the University of Dundee promotes collaborative research and innovation. We focus on projects that push the boundaries of....

The University of Dundee’s School of Dentistry, a WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Issues on Congenital Anomalies and Technology Transfer, has an established reputation in the quality of its dental research and the delivery of research degrees. Features At present, over half of our research postgraduate students are from overseas countries such as the....

The University of Dundee has some of the top Law academics in the UK working on world-leading research as part of the wider School of Social Sciences. Research Current Law research topics at the University of Dundee include: Human rights and liberal democracy Towards an international law of energy Domestic assaults and abuse: a comparison of....

The School of Health Sciences (SHS) strives to transform lives through applied health research, within a vibrant research community within our school and the wider university. This PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences is offered at the University of Dundee. This Nursing and Health Sciences programme is offered at the University of Dundee .We are committed to....

We provide a high quality research and training environment for more than 500 scientists and clinicians. This PhD in Medicine is offered at the University of Dundee. Our goal is to improve the understanding of the mechanisms of disease to address important health problems and to deliver practical solutions leading to health improvement for individuals, communities....

The University of Dundee offers this research degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics. Research is undertaken within four main groups, and within these groups, smaller specialised research sub-groups operate. About the programme Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics at the University of Dundee provides an exciting mix of research and teaching. Our staff make significant contributions to the field in....

Mathematics at the University of Dundee is internationally renowned for its research strengths in Applied Mathematics. Features As well as research in single disciplines there are many examples of successful interdisciplinary research. Regular international conferences are organised, and there is a lively seminar programme, involving local and visiting speakers. This Mathematics programme is offered at....

The University of Dundee is one of the leading universities in Europe for research in Life Sciences. We make fundamental discoveries on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying health and disease in humans, animals, plants, parasites and bacteria. About the programme At the School of Life Sciences , we make fundamental discoveries on the molecular....

Economic Studies (School of Business), has a reputation for research excellence, having hosted talented academics including the 1991 Economics Nobel Prize winner – Ronald Coase. This programme is offered at the University of Dundee. Features Research conducted by the department is diverse, but with focus around empirical and policy-oriented content. The department also has a history....

The vision is for our Islamic Finance PhD programme at the University of Dundee to become the home for some of the best Islamic finance researchers in the world. The University of Dundee aims to undertake world-class research in Islamic political and moral economy, finance and banking. All research projects will be inspired both theoretically and....

The University of Dundee offers a range of taught and research-based postgraduate History degrees in British, European and American history from the early modern period to the present which attract full-time and part-time postgraduate students from the UK and overseas. Features History at the University of Dundee is a member of an international doctoral programme....

Academics in Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Dundee research across the broad areas of environment and society and are part of the wider School of Social Sciences. Research Our research addresses some of the most pressing environmental and societal issues in the World today. By making distinctive contributions to understanding these issues, staff....

The Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee is designed to disrupt positively the forensic science ecosystem. Our aims are broad and wide, striving to restore, revise and recharge the validity and credibility of the science in our court rooms. Forensic science is the application of science within the forum of....

English and Creative Writing at the University of Dundee provides a nurturing environment for both individual and collaborative research: its permanent academic staff, together with a number of teaching and research fellows, cover a wide range of interests and periods. At the University of Dundee research postgraduates are advised and trained, not only on the....

The academics in the field of Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy at the University of Dundee are based within the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), part of the wider School of Social Sciences. About the programme CEPMLP is at the forefront of education in and for global energy....

This Education, Social Work and Community Education PhD degree programme is offered at the University of Dundee. Links to the University of Dundee Graduate School, to the collaborative Social Dimensions of Health Institute, and to Research Councils and other funding bodies are also important for this Education, Social Work and Community Education programme. Features Collaborative teams....

ThisUsing ultrasound thalamotomy as an opportunity to understand the contributions of the human thalamus to decision making and learning project at University of Dundee will be a collaborative initiative with clinicians at the Walton Centre Liverpool & University of Liverpool and cognitive neuroscientists at University of Glasgow’s Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNI). MR guided Focused....

This The Scottish Sheriff Court in the Seventeenth Century project is offered at University of Dundee. Sheriff courts were the key regional nodes of both civil and criminal justice in early modern Scotland, but neither they nor their work have been subject to sustained modern analysis. The goal of this The Scottish Sheriff Court in....

ThisUtility of in silico prediction tools to aid variant interpretation project at University of Dundee will apply a variety of methods to assess whether these novel computational approaches can variant interpretation in the clinical genetic testing workflow. This Utility of in silico prediction tools to aid variant interpretation project at University of Dundee deals with....

ThisInvestigating how dormant senescent cells can drive drug-resistance following chemotherapy project is offered at University of Dundee. Most anti-cancer chemotherapeutics work by inducing DNA damage and arresting the cell cycle in either G1 or G2 phase. A frequent outcome of this arrest is that cells exit the cell cycle into a state known as senescence.....

This Developing novel targeted therapeutic approaches through induced-proximity of proteins project at University of Dundee aims to harness cellular enzymes to target desired post-translational modification on specific intracellular proteins through induced-proximity of enzymes to target proteins. Through this Developing novel targeted therapeutic approaches through induced-proximity of proteins project at University of Dundee , not only....

For thisDevelopment of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment project at University of Dundee, we are seeking a proactive and passionate individual with a keen interest in scientific research in the field of medical devices. The focus of this this Development of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and....

This The effect of stress on head and neck cancer patients, laboratory and clinical aspects research project is offered by University of Dundee. The aim of the lab part of this The effect of stress on head and neck cancer patients, laboratory and clinical aspects research project at University of Dundee is to further investigate:....

Achieving adequate musculoskeletal tissue healing is one of the most challenging factors in the repair of orthopaedic tissues. This Development of micro-incubator OCT, OCE bioreactor system to engineer a robust musculoskeletal tissue model project is offered at University of Dundee This Development of micro-incubator OCT, OCE bioreactor system to engineer a robust musculoskeletal tissue model....

This Evaluating the Just Transition to effect policy change project at University of Dundee deals with the undeniable fact that the world faces environmental and climate crises of epic proportions. The world must transition to a green economy marked by low carbon GHG emissions urgently (by 2050), and the efforts to move to a green....

This Targeting the extracellular matrix remodelling for the treatment of obesity-associated cardio-renal dysfunction project is offered at University of Dundee. This Targeting the extracellular matrix remodelling for the treatment of obesity-associated cardio-renal dysfunction project at University of Dundee will use both genetic and pharmacological approaches that reduce extracellular matrix accumulation for cardiac and kidney metabolic....

ThisAdvanced Methods in Hyperspectral Imagery Analysis for Smart Sensing Applicationsproject from University of Dundee aims to focus on the application of hyperspectral imagery in remote sensing, food and drink, manufacturing and medical diagnosis. Hyperspectral imagery, an extension of traditional imaging, has proven to be a significant tool in various scientific fields due to its ability....

This Investigating the role of RNA dependent DNA repair in childhood cancer project at University of Dundee will involve close partnership with other top labs in the UK and USA with a focus on developing treatments for DNA damage related diseases. In this Investigating the role of RNA dependent DNA repair in childhood cancer project....

ThisUsing chemical-genetics to inhibit and characterise (undruggable) enzymes project is offered at University of Dundee. This Using chemical-genetics to inhibit and characterise (undruggable) enzymes project at University of Dundee will build on the strategy to develop a method to inhibit three phosphatase complexes with known substrate-binding motifs, and then potentially expand the system into other....

ThisThe Holistic Microbiome in Health and Disease – Linking the Oral, Gut and Respiratory Microbiomes project at University of Dundee focuses on recruiting new cohorts to study the microbiome contemporaneously across multiple body sites. For this The Holistic Microbiome in Health and Disease – Linking the Oral, Gut and Respiratory Microbiomes project at University of....

This Investigations into the protective actions of CBD in the early synaptic deficits in dementia project is offered at University of Dundee. This Investigations into the protective actions of CBD in the early synaptic deficits in dementia project at University of Dundee will greatly increase understanding of tau-related synaptic abnormalities, and it will provide valuable....

ThisFertility preservation of male childhood cancer patients project at University of Dundeeaims at assessing what proteomics and transcriptomics changes occur in the immature testis after exposure to chemotherapy, to understand the mechanism of damage and develop a protective strategy. This Fertility preservation of male childhood cancer patients project at University of Dundee will involve the....

This Examining the dysfunction of DNA damage repair in synucleinopathies project at University of Dundee would build upon determining similarities in nuclear pathology and DNA repair dysfunction in other synucleinopathies such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple systems atrophy. This Examining the dysfunction of DNA damage repair in synucleinopathies project is offered at University of Dundee....

ThisTherapeutic potential of neurosteroids in the treatment of anxiety and social avoidanceproject at University of Dundee would focus on the potential role of neurosteroids in limiting the increases in anxiety and social avoidance caused by acute and / or chronic stress in mice. The goal of this Therapeutic potential of neurosteroids in the treatment of....

In this Investigating Lysosomal Dysfunction in Ageing and Neurodegeneration project at University of Dundee, the plan is to characterise the lysosomal content in terms of proteins, lipids and metabolites in cells derived from peripheral blood from people with PD /AD and healthy controls. This Investigating Lysosomal Dysfunction in Ageing and Neurodegeneration is offered at University....

ThisVisualising the longitudinal themes in a medical degree project at University of Dundee would explore education design and curriculum design to identify optimal ways to visualise and present the longitudinal strands of a 5 year medical curriculum. This Visualising the longitudinal themes in a medical degree project is offered at University of Dundee . Diversity....

This Developing new methods of assessing non-clinical topics in medical education project at University of Dundee will explore existing methods of assessment, and develop, pilot and validate new formats of assessment for these complex, contextual topics. This Developing new methods of assessing non-clinical topics in medical education project is offered at University of Dundee .....

ThisValidation of novel combination treatments in lung cancer project at University of Dundee will provide outstanding training in the latest methods to study lung cancer biology and to generate patient-derived cancer models. Our lab has combined stated-of-the-art transcriptomics, metabolomics and CRISPR drop-off screens in lung cancer models and identified novel synthetic vulnerabilities that can be....

The overall aim of thisImproving the understanding of risk, outcomes, and treatment of E. coli infections in people with multimorbidity project at University of Dundee is to improve understanding of the interactions between multimorbidity, risk of E. coli infection, antibiotic resistance and adverse outcomes, and the implications for the treatment and prevention of infections. This....

ThisMolecular characterisation of post-tuberculous bronchiectasis project is offered at University of Dundee. In this Molecular characterisation of post-tuberculous bronchiectasis project at University of Dundee , the student will investigate the lungs of patients with post-TB bronchiectasis to answer the following clinically relevant questions What is the inflammatory endotype of patients with post-TB bronchiectasis and how....

This AI driven Multi-modal sensing and fusion for autonomous industrial inspection and smart decision-making project at University of Dundee sets out to fundamentally transform the use of image processing and deep learning technologies in pivotal industrial sectors, including manufacturing, oil & gas, and renewable energy. This AI driven Multi-modal sensing and fusion for autonomous industrial....

This Developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based self-training platform for laparoscopic surgery project at University of Dundee will be involved in developing a fully autonomous laparoscopy self-training system that provides insightful, intuitive, and timely feedback for improvement. With this Developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based self-training platform for laparoscopic surgery project at University of Dundee , we....

In this Simulation-based training for improving surgical performance and patient safety in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) project at University of Dundee, we aim to explore the development and validation of simulation-based training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for improving quality of surgical performance and patient safety. To achieve the aim of this Simulation-based training for....

ThisPerceptual quality assessment on reconstructed CT images project is offered at University of Dundee. This Perceptual quality assessment on reconstructed CT images project at University of Dundee deals with the fact that, although Computed Tomography (CT) scan has been widely used for accurate disease diagnosis and treatment, there is a risk that patients may be....

This Perspectives on reality as processes and event – from Heidegger to non-duality and beyond project at University of Dundee seeks to addresses fundamental issue by developing a way of thinking, a language or a conceptual scheme, that is adequate to the networked complexity that current conceptual resources simply cannot grasp. The key premise of....

This The poor, by the way-Practice-led working-class experimental writing project at University of Dundee aims to forefront working-class lived experience to produce new experimental, interdisciplinary writing. Drawing upon the confluence of the formal and informal to embody and to examine innovative forms of original writing, this The poor, by the way-Practice-led working-class experimental writing project....

This Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture project at University of Dundee invites applications for those interested in and generating new theories of aesthetics or contents analysis of contemporary and/or historic art. This Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture project at University of Dundee might involve the use of quantitative analysis and basic (SPSS) statistics to find....

This Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld project is offered at University of Dundee. With many major museums still collecting only tokenist amounts of artworks made by female or non-binary creatives (Gørrill 2020), this Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld project at University of Dundee aims to gather evidence of contemporary gender (in)equality within the....

For this Migration and Medical Climatology, the climatic pull upon those leaving Scotland in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries project at University of Dundee you will examine climate as a pull factor for Scottish immigrants. The Migration and Medical Climatology, the climatic pull upon those leaving Scotland in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries project at....

The Scotland diaspora, was there social justice for the failed immigrant in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries project at University of Dundee will be rooted in the nineteenth and/or twentieth centuries and will examine Scottish immigrant communities in America, or Canada, or Australia, or New Zealand. This Scotland diaspora, was there social justice for the....

This Weather, climate, human impacts and human responses in early modern Scotland (c.1600-c.1700) project at University of Dundee is relevant to the interdisciplinary research theme of climate action and net zero. Due to its geographical position at the North East corner of the Atlantic Ocean, Scotland was particularly affected by climate change in the early....

ThisTransnational social movements and the struggles against settler colonialism in Southern Africa project is offered at University of Dundee. This Transnational social movements and the struggles against settler colonialism in Southern Africa project at University of Dundee provides an opportunity to examine the roles, motivations, and impacts of twentieth century transnational social movements, that were....