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PhD Scholarship Opportuni�es in Architecture Join an ac�ve interdisciplinary community of r es ear ch s tuden ts who f orm a k e y part of the vibrant research culture in the Sheffield Crea�ve Industries Ins�tute. We are rooted in Sheffield and South Yorkshire and engaged globally. 86% of our research in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning was assessed as ‘world -leading’ or ‘interna�onally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Our doctoral projects offer cri�cal, real-world insights into environmental, social and poli�cal issues. You will develop your own research programme with experienced researchers and prac��oners in architecture. We invite PhD applica�ons on any topic related to our research specialisms below, or mul�disciplinary projects across the Ins�tute. Our research contributes to all eight research themes of the Sheffield Crea�ve Industries Ins�tute: • Health & Wellbeing: indoor environmental quality, including ligh�ng, daylight percep�on, thermal comfort and occupant wellbeing; the emo�onal and experien�al quali�es of space. • Design for Health & Green Design: design for wellbeing and life transi�ons; environmental and bioclima�c design; urban ecology and green infrastructure; urban microclimate and heat island mi�ga�on; green and elevated public spaces in dense ci�es; climate adapta�on and landscape-led design. • Environment, Sustainability & Climate Emergency: building performance and energy simula�on; decarbonisa�on and net -zero buildings; life cycle assessment and embodied carbon; sustainable retrofit, adap�ve reuse and circular design; climate -responsive technologies. • Social Jus�ce & Intersec�onal Inequali�es: feminist and cri�cal disability spa�al prac�ce; urban inequali�es and environmental jus�ce; housing affordability; architectural educa�on and inequality. • Democracy & Rights: democra�c city -making; par�cipa�on, co -produc�on and ci�zen -led development; the poli�cs of commissioning and procurement; community ownership and social enterprise prac�ce; civic architectural prac�ce; housing democra�sa�on and the right to the city. • Heritage & Communi�es: par�cipatory and co -design methods with communi�es; superdiverse neighbourhoods and intercultural public space; inclusive parks, fes�vals and events. • Digital Cultures & Materiali�es: cra�, interac�on design and digital materiali�es; interac�ve objects; urban data and everyday life in smart ci�es. • Crea�ve Technologies: computa�onal design and digital architecture; immersive technologies (VR/XR); genera�ve AI; digital twins, the Internet of Things and smart buildings.

PhD in Architecture at SHU You will benefit from guided project planning and supervision and have opportunities to contribute to a range of seminars, workshops, and conferences. We provide flexible training and development opportunities covering research and career- related skills . Y ou will have access to dedicated postgraduate office space and excellent research, workshop, modelling and fabrication facilities.

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