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Centre For Doctoral Training
Professor Colin Hughes, Director
Dr. Sally Randles, Co-Director
Sue Huzar, Senior Programme Administrator
PhD studies are central to our research capacity building. SCI doctoral graduates are uniquely qualified to make contributions in many emerging areas of activity aligned with the challenges of environmental sustainability. We are therefore pleased to announce that a minimum of four funded studentships are available on the four year SCI CDT programme for entry September 2012. Further details can be found at:
http://www.sci.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-2012
In 2008 the SCI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) had its first intake of students on fully-funded four year scholarships. Three years on, we have 25 PhD students who form an outstanding community of students across 3 cohorts.
Our doctoral students receive four full years of funding and the opportunity to work across disciplines with world class researchers at The University of Manchester. CTD students will become a member of a global community of early career researchers in the growing field of sustainable consumption.
Students have the opportunity to network and share their experiences across disciplines through a programme of activities at the Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI). Students undertake a rigorous programme comprising a number of integrated cross-disciplinary tasks and activities. The innovative programme emphasises collaboration through effective communication, networking and team work.
Earlier this year our students ran a PhD conference entitled ‘Sustainable Futures' aimed at postgraduate students from across the UK and Europe. Conference proceedings have led to an accepted paper in the Journal of Environmental Development (Elsevier) due to be published in December 2011/January 2012.
In May 2011, students from the 2008 cohort participated in "Meet the Sustainability Scientists" at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Their hands-on exhibit was aimed at families and members of the general public visiting MOSI, following the story of "Lost Socks: Tales of Sustainability."
For more information about the PhD programme please contact Sue Huzar at sue.huzar@manchester.ac.uk