PhD Studentship in Community experiences of co-creating applied theatre decision labs for conflict resolution in place-based climate change adaptation

An opportunity to apply for a funded full-time PhD in the College of Arts, Technology and Environment, UWE Bristol, funded by The University of the West of England, Bristol:

The PhD student will have the opportunity to design, implement and evaluate a creative research methodology to explore inter-generational community experiences of participating in a co-creative process that combines deep mapping, design thinking and applied theatre to explore place-based, climate actions related to water security and climate resilience. This PhD is connected to the three-year Climate Collaboratorium project, funded through the New Frontiers in Research Fund 2023 (International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation). Particular attention in the research processes within Climate Collaboratorium is given to conflict resolution when considering possible adaptation pathways. In the UK, the community participation processes will be developed and delivered working with less heard groups in two river-side towns within the River Severn catchment. Key aspects of the overall research project include transdisciplinary, interdisciplinary and community-based research, within four different community settings – Canada, US, UK and Germany.  Further details are provided in the project abstract.

Keywords: community, participation, conflict resolution, climate adaptation.

The expected start date of this studentship is 01 October 2024

The closing date for applications is 23 August 2024.

Studentship Details

The studentship is linked to an externally funded research project (see abstract).

For an informal discussion about the studentship, please email Professor Lindsey McEwen (Lindsey.McEwen@uwe.ac.uk)

Funding details

The studentship is available from 01 October 2024 for a period of 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory progress and includes a tax exempt stipend, which is currently £19237 per annum (24/25).  In addition, full-time tuition fees will be covered for 3.5 years (Home).

Eligibility

Applicants must have a relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. social science, arts or humanities), and ideally will have an interest in how to involve marginalised groups in decision-making, participatory research methods and local climate adaptation.  The studentship is eligible for UK applicants only. 

How to apply

Supporting documentation: you will need to upload all your degree certificates and transcripts and a recognised English language qualification is required.

References: you will need to provide details of two referees as part of your application.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is 23 August 2024.

Further Information

It is expected that interviews will take place on the week commencing 2^nd September. If you have not heard from us by 30^th September, we thank you for your application but on this occasion you have not been successful.

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