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Systems thinking and systems mapping are essential in unpacking tensions, trade-offs and dilemmas in the complex issues around digital decarbonisation and system change. As identified by the Design Council (Beyond Net Zero, 2021), effective transition to net zero and beyond requires system...
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This project is sponsored by Network Rail and is an exciting opportunity to work on the degradation of masonry-lined tunnels, which pose a risk to UK railway infrastructure. This project will: (i) enhance understanding of the degradation processes; (ii) investigate inspection and condition...
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Experienced RAAC asset owners such as Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) are continually improving and understanding the behaviour of their RAAC. Patterns will only be realised and understood when the whole stock is analysed. Challenges arise during RAAC data capture, such as inconsistencies,...
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Shape, topology and chemistry of materials and structures are the ingredients to achieve multifunctionality. Combining mechanical and thermal, or permeability and bio-instructive properties in the same high-performance product require novel design, manufacture, and validation techniques, both in...
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stable isotope methods to study water balance using deuterium oxide. This studentship is funded by the Leicester Biomedical Research Centre which is a collaboration between Loughborough University
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an excellent opportunity to work with Dr Ahsan Islam’s research group within the Chemical Engineering Department at Loughborough University. You will be joining a vibrant and multidisciplinary research community
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Rationale Surface water flooding - also referred to as pluvial flooding - is caused by intense, highly localised convective rainfall creating excessive runoff that cannot drain away quickly enough. According to a recent Defra report [1], it is the UK’s most widespread form of flooding, with 3.2m...
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Rationale Globally, ≈175 million children and young people (CYP) are affected by disasters annually. CYP have the capacity to contribute to building resilience to disasters (Mort et al., 2018b), and we need to include their knowledge of their local environment and imagination as, when empowered,...
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Vision We are seeking a highly motivated student to help develop and scale up a sustainable low-cost low-energy route for creating novel high-performance copper components from waste feedstock. The project will explore the potential of a solid-state recycling process considering technical,...
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Rationale Flooding – the most wide-spread natural hazard – affects every country and region of the world. Flood risk is expected to increase due to climate change, as evidenced by recent recurring UK summer and winter floods. The UK climate projections (UKCP18) suggest a >10% increase in heavy...