Our academics in the fields of science, information technology and engineering are engaged in research across a diverse range of areas from fundamental science to industrial applications. With cutting-edge facilities and working with a rich interdisciplinary community of scientists, technicians and researchers, our PhD students enjoy a vibrant environment in which to develop their ideas and to pursue innovation that has a positive impact at regional, national and international levels.

Recently completed or current PhD student theses:

• Tools to optimise pig in vitro production: improving sperm morphometrics, oocyte vitrification and embryo culture
• Genetic analysis in diverse ecotypes of Arabidopsis thaliana
• Understanding the epigenetics of alternative splicing in Arabidopsis thaliana
• Natural genetic factors associated with alpha-synuclein pathology in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans
• Understanding the shining ramshorn snail, Segmentina nitida: morphology, genetics
• Investigating pheromone monitoring for UK moths of conservation interest
• Natural variation in lifespan and stress responses in Caenorhabditis elegans
• A study of the structure and biological activity of the Eranthis hyemalis type II ribosome inactivating protein
• Maternal effects in parasitic nematodes: evidence, relevance and importance
• The environmental impact of Crassula helmsii