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Research culture rated among the best in the country by postgraduate students

The research culture at the University of Wolverhampton is among the best in the country, according to a national survey of postgraduate students.

The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey is a national survey run by Advance HE to gather information about the experience of any research student on a doctoral or research master's course.

The survey focuses on postgraduate students' experiences of their supervision, resources, the research community, progress and assessment and also wellbeing.

The findings highlight a strong research culture at the University of Wolverhampton, with satisfaction with this ranked at 5 th out of the 89 institutions that took part.

The results also showed the University was 11 th for professional development and 12 th for research supervision.

The University had the second highest response rate in the UK to the PRES survey, with 83% of eligible students taking part during 2021.

Professor Silke Machold, Dean of Research, said: "We are delighted with the results of the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, which really highlight the strength of the research culture at the University of Wolverhampton. To be ranked 5 th out of 89 institutions for this is testament to the hard work and commitment of our staff to ensuring our postgraduate students have the best experience and support possible.

"There were also substantial improvements in research skills, professional development and research supervision. The feedback we receive from our students is really important to us and we are analysing the comments submitted by students to continue to grow and develop our support and offering for our postgraduate community."

Dr Benjamin Halligan, Director of the Doctoral College, said: "Of all this excellent feedback, I'm particularly happy to see the very high levels of satisfaction with supervision, expressed by our postgraduate researchers. Regular and constructive supervision sessions are the key to ensuring timely and successful doctorate completion."

Data from the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey allows universities to compare their institution's postgraduate provision against others in the sector at a national, institution and discipline level.

For more information about PRES, visit: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/reports-publications-and-resources/postgraduate-research-experience-survey-pres

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Wolverhampton City Campus is the beating heart of the University, right in the centre of the city of Wolverhampton. With everything city living has to offer, start your journey to becoming a proud Wulfrunian here!

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Applying for a Research Degree (In Conversation with WLV Doctoral College)

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Our Professional Doctorate is a fully accredited professional training route toward recognition as a qualified counselling psychologist, with expertise in applied psychotherapy and research. It is a programme of personal and professional development designed to develop competencies in the assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of complex mental health issues. The programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), enabling graduates to have recognised professional expertise. Counselling psychology brings a unique fusion of the science of psychology with the traditions of psychotherapy, enabling trainees to work in a variety of challenging professional practice settings.

The vitality of the course comes from an experienced and supportive course team, passionate about empowerment in mental health.

Building on a programme history spanning two decades, the programme is committed to the development of ethical and reflective practitioners who work collaboratively with clients, as co-creators of the therapeutic experience. A foundation in humanist values, with emphasis on an empathic therapist-client relationship as central to mental health work, allows an integrative framework for the development of a range of clinical, research, and reflective skills. It offers an applied working knowledge of humanistic, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and systemic approaches. It supports the development of formulation-driven, integrated, and evidence-based ways of working, where trainees respond to the unique needs of each client they see.

The course has both full-time (3 years) and part-time (5 years) pathways. The pathways for this course are structured into two stages in accordance with the University of Wolverhampton Professional Doctorate Course Regulations (2021). These stages are normally sequential and a student progresses to the stage two when stage one has been successfully completed.

Stage one prepares trainees with the foundations in therapeutic, research, practicum and personal development skills to grow autonomy. At this stage, trainees will engage with therapy trainings in humanism/person-centred, cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic approach and critical psychopathology modules, as well as trainings and engagement with research methods and clinical placement.

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The Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

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The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, leading to Chartered status. It is continually revised with the very latest developments in the profession. The BPS develops and promotes psychology for the public good, and works to advance the role psychologists have in society by setting the standards of professional education and knowledge. Our courses are continually improved to meet these standards. The programme is approved by the Health & Care Professions Council, leading to eligibility for registration upon completion of the programme.

Study Psychology with us and experience our unique blend of teaching, applied learning, placement, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Our Professional Doctorate is a fully accredited training programme in Counselling Psychology. Our modern programme includes:

A comprehensive learning experience with an expert team.

State of the art facilities & equipment.

Applied placement opportunities in a variety of clinical settings, with experienced supervisors.

The programme is:

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Counselling Psychology
Counselling Psychology brings a unique fusion of the science of Psychology with the traditions of Psychotherapy, enabling graduates to work in a variety of challenging professional practice settings.

Our programme is one of the longest established training programmes in the United Kingdom, providing an exciting learning experience leading to professional recognition as a qualified Counselling Psychologist. It is a programme of personal and professional development designed to develop competencies in the assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of complex mental health issues. You will gain expertise in applied psychotherapies, research, and professional practise.

A foundation in humanist values, with emphasis on an empathic therapist-client relationship as central to mental health work, the programme offers an integrative framework for the development of a range of clinical, research, and reflective skills. It offers an applied working knowledge of humanistic, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and systemic approaches. It supports the development of formulation-driven, integrated, and evidence-based ways of working, where trainees respond to the unique needs of each client they see. This degree offers a unique fusion of academic Psychology and practical training in counselling competencies. Each year you will undertake a range of modules where you will learn from qualified experts in the field, who will teach you how to engage with clients and make a positive contribution to their welfare. You will engage an experiential learning throughout the entirety of the programme, and develop a robust skill set that can be applied in any work-situation.

The vitality of the course comes from an experienced and supportive course team, passionate about empowerment in mental health. Building on a programme history spanning two decades, the programme is committed to the development of ethical and reflective practitioners who work collaboratively with clients, as co-creators of the therapeutic experience.
Modern Training
The team has longstanding relationships with experienced placement supervisors in the NHS, education sector and surrounding services. We work closely to ensure that course content and clinical placement experiences remain at the forefront of modern mental health practice, with supervision normally provided by a Counselling or Clinical Psychologist.
Our Team
We are a diverse group of people welcoming those of any ethnicity, culture, religion or sexual orientation to join our community and contribute to the profession of Psychology. Our team are members of professional bodies - including Advance HE, the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Chartered psychologists, and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will be learning from experienced practitioners in Forensic, Counselling, and Clinical Psychology.

Join us at the next Postgraduate Open Evening and meet some of our team.
Our Place
The course is part of the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Education, Health, & Wellbeing. The School of Psychology is the professional home to over 50 teaching and research staff, bringing a broad range of interests and experience to benefit students learning on our portfolio of courses. Our School is recognised as one of the leading providers of Psychology education, using innovative teaching methods focussing on the application of scientific and theoretical principles to the study of people's lives. Psychology staff are grouped into a variety of highly active research clusters through our Centre for Psychological Research, publishing in the latest academic journals and working to make a real-world impact on people's lives.

We provide multiple opportunities to enhance your career and create networks inside and outside of the department: including volunteering networks, peer mentoring, and the opportunity to become a research assistant for our academic staff using the Research Opportunities Network.
On Campus
The course is based at our City Centre campus - the Millennium City building, where you learning a multidisciplinary environment alongside our colleagues in nursing and social care. The building offers a unique learning space in our psychology labs, simulated environments for creative research projects, and our cyberpsychology lab with the latest in virtual-reality and eye-tracking equipment.
Training Support
We offer many levels of support, such as academic, placement, research, and cohort tutors who provide personal support and professional mentoring in relation to many aspects of the training. While in training you will have access to our professional practice resources, teaching materials, CPD activities and regular tutorials with members of the team. We also support graduates as they enter the workplace, as alumni and members of the professional community. We work in partnership with Advance HE, the nationally recognised body in teaching quality, to continually develop the quality of our courses with modern teaching and learning practises.

Course Content
Our programme begins with an intensive welcome-week study package, designed to facilitate your transition to postgraduate study. It includes group contracting, forming your peer relationships, expectations of trainees & staff, roles in the training process, library & literature searching skills, project management, and resilience building.

Our course creates critical thinkers, leaders, and innovators who make real contributions to any role in which they work. Our courses are integrative and inclusive, where we focus on teaching and assessment using multiple techniques enabled by digital technologies. A variety of teaching methods enables us to develop self-directed learners, who are adaptable and well-prepared for modern workforce. We provide a supportive learning environment for people with creative minds, who like to ask challenging questions and find out what is behind what they see in front of them.

Study scientific approaches to understanding the mind, motivation, and behaviour. Modules cover theories, principles, ethics, and application in the real-world. Areas of psychology cover include: social, cognitive, health, clinical, & developmental psychologies, as well as research methods.
Training
You will experience a variety of high quality learning experiences, such as lectures, seminars, blended learning, online materials, group tutorials, and practical workshops. Assignments are supported with formative learning activities such as essays, research proposals, debates, presentations, quizzes, and online discussions. As you make progress you develop transferrable skills in writing, analysis, research, problem-solving, and reporting. You grow as an independent psychological researcher, skilled in complex problem-solving. Teaching develops knowledge and skills through hands-on work with psychological data, examining issues from across the spectrum of applied psychology. You will also examine various philosophical approaches to psychology in order to be able to evaluate, critique and question current psychological thinking.

All our courses actively embed employability initiatives into every aspect of the course, ensuring you are prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation. Graduates finish with a range of marketable skills in problem solving, data analysis, communication, information synthesis, and are well placed to take on further study or a career role. Research is also embedded throughout the programme, enabling you to see the links between research and the real-world.
Structure:

Stage 1: (Yr1) MSc Level - Building Foundations. Learn how Psychology understands the complex interactions between the mind, emotion, motivation, and behaviour. Gain understanding of the historical and scientific underpinnings of psychology. Study person-centred/humanistic, cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic & family theory, critical psychopathology, and a research project related to your developing interests. You will learn skills in clinical assessment, formulation, therapeutic containment, and a range of placement-readiness skills.

Stage 2 (Yr2): Doctorate Level - Growing Autonomy. Develop critical thinking as you refine advanced skills in the application of psychological research to everyday life. Gain skills in Quantitative and Qualitative Research methods. Modules include developmental lifespan psychology, psychodynamic therapy, working with personality issues, art therapy, supporting psychosis, cognitive analytic therapy, attachment & the Dynamic Maturational Model (DMM), and a range of professional skills such as: supervision & mentoring.

Stage 2 (Yr3): Doctorate Level - Specialist Knowledge. Complete your doctoral research thesis, building expertise in a chosen area of study relevant to a clinical domain. Modules include professional issues, and up to date training in current areas of practise. Topics usually include: setting up a private practise, psychopharmacology, legal issues in psychology, LGBT issues, diversity & inclusion, working with clients experiencing domestic violence, assessment & treatment of sex offenders, working clinically in prisons, trauma focussed CBT.

Part Time Flexible Study Options: If you choose to study part time, there are several routes through the programme designed to facilitate other home or work commitments. A pre-study meeting with one of the programme team can help you plan your study-route so you can ensure success in your personal circumstances.

Unique Features
Our programme includes a range of additional training packages, funded as part of the course fees.

Additional training in Mindfulness based therapy

Psychometric Training - BPS Accredited Ability & Personality.

EMDR Level 1

Funding for attendance at Annual DCoP Conference twice during your studies (*Stage 2: Year 2 & 3).

Planning Your Journey
* Prof Doc Counselling Timetable and Module Routes 2021.

*Funding for DCoP conference is conditional upon submission of your research in poster or presentation format. This is part of our professional development commitment.
Clinical Placements: A Network of Partners
You will undertake a variety of clinical placements throughout your studies. We have a network of partner providers who work with us each year, hosting trainees in placement settings. Opportunities include:

As an enrolled trainee we will connect you with our partner network to open up opportunities for placements across the Midlands and beyond.

We are especially proud to have developed a three year placement pathway in collaboration with colleagues at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, providing a full training journey to those who study with us.

All trainees are required to work in a supervised clinical setting, and achieve 450 hours of direct clinical contact throughout the programme.
Opportunities
Through our School of Psychology we also provide opportunity to complete a placement at the Psychology Community Research Clinic (PCRC), where you may support students undertaking other programmes throughout the university.

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The University of Wolverhampton Doctoral Student (PhD and Prof Doc) Offer

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Welcome to the Construction Futures

Construction Futures is an underpinning research theme within the School of Architecture and Built Environment. The research in this area cuts across all of the School disciplines including Architecture, Built Environment, Civil Engineering and Geography.

Our work shapes and informs decisions, policy and practice, and enhances societal impact globally. Our research findings have led to change in organisational practice, information management systems, and the development of Smart Cities. Going forward, we will build on this to develop safe and sustainable improvement to the Built Environment.

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Construction Futures - University of Wolverhampton

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Construction Futures is an underpinning research theme within the School of Architecture and Built Environment. The research in this area cuts across all of the School disciplines including Architecture, Built Environment, Civil Engineering and Geography. Our work shapes and informs decisions, policy and practice, and enhances societal impact globally.

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WCRI - Wolverhampton Cyber Research Institute - University of Wolverhampton

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The Centre for Materials Science Research (CMSR) brings together advanced theoretical and experimental chemistry, biology and physics, synthetic methods, and specialist knowledge with an aim of delivering solutions to industry. Our main areas of focus are the discovery and study of sustainable materials for applications in energy capture, healthcare and bioplastics.

The Centre is made up from multiple research groups working in synergy with one another, and the Centre for Engineering Innovation and Research to deliver research which benefit society.

The Centre is home to the following funded projects:

SIRC (Science in Industry Research Centre)

IMPEL (Isoreticular Metal Phosphonates for Energy and Light)

The Centre works with regional, national and international Industrial partners seeking to deliver solutions in line with regional and national Industrial strategies as well as EU and UN Grand Challenges. Moreover we actively aim to promote industrial and commercial competitiveness with fundamental ideology of delivering sustainable processes which protect the environment.

Our activities in biopolymerisation using bacteria in fermentation processes to produce polymers from biologically available molecules, as well as in recycling used polymers has shown how microplastics in the environment can be effectively reduced.

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The Centre for Materials Science Research (CMSR) brings together advanced theoretical and experimental chemistry, biology and physics, synthetic methods, and specialist knowledge with an aim of delivering solutions to industry. Our main areas of focus are the discovery and study of sustainable materials for applications in energy capture, healthcare and bioplastics.

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The Centre for Engineering Innovation and Research (CEIR) is focused on combining advanced scientific techniques, specialist knowledge and critical enquiry to solve engineering problems relevant to the industry, society, healthcare, and the environment. From advanced additive manufacturing to metamaterials, tissue engineering biomaterials, next-generation energy-absorbing devices, and advanced energy storage, the innovations at CEIR are focused on pushing the boundaries of engineering through interdisciplinary enquiry. The centre encompasses multiple research groups focused on in-depth enquiry into various cross-cutting and interdisciplinary thematic areas.
CEIR Impact
For REF 2021 an Impact Case Study was submitted based on our work around additive manufacturing of functional materials. The case study showcased our innovative work with a number of commercial partners across the aeronautical and aerospace sectors.

For information regarding research activities or collaborations, please contact Dr Arun Arjunan ( a.arjunan@wlv.ac.uk) who is the Director of the Centre for Engineering Innovation and Research.

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The Centre for Engineering Innovation and Research (CEIR) is focused on combining advanced scientific techniques, specialist knowledge and critical enquiry to solve engineering problems relevant to the industry, society, healthcare, and the environment. From advanced additive manufacturing to metamaterials, tissue engineering biomaterials, next-generation energy-absorbing devices, and advanced energy storage, the innovations at CEIR are focused on pushing the boundaries of engineering through interdisciplinary enquiry.

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The Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre (SPARC)

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Research Centre for Sport, Exercise and Performance (RCSEP) Welcome to the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Performance The centre was established in 2005 to recognise research achievements within sport, exercise and performance. It is physically located within the School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure and all academic staff within both sport and leisure are attached to one of the research clusters.

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We are advancing the discipline in ways that reflect the changes in society. For example, the increasing use of digital technologies leads us to research in cyberpsychology.

As a discipline, we conduct research in a broad range of topics and with a diverse range of methodological approaches. We conduct research which is inclusive, transformative, rigorous and are committed to the cause of Open Science.

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Centre for Psychological Research - University of Wolverhampton

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The Caring for Lifelong Health Research Centre

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The Caring for Lifelong Health Research Centre

The Caring for Lifelong Health research centre's aim is to carry out high-quality research into understanding, promoting and supporting health throughout the lifespan.

Click here to read The Journal of Health and Social Care Improvement (JHSCI), the online journal of the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing.

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The Caring for Lifelong Health Research Centre The Caring for Lifelong Health research centre's aim is to carry out high-quality research into understanding, promoting and supporting health throughout the lifespan. Click here to read The Journal of Health and Social Care Improvement (JHSCI), the online journal of the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing.

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Education Observatory - Research in Education at the University of Wolverhampton

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by Professor John Traxler Recently I contributed to the panel at ALT-C discussing the Association's new ethics framework and at some point, according to a flutter on Twitter, "@johntraxler suggested we need to decolonise education technology." A great idea whose time may have come!

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Begonya Ebot - Entrepreneurial Ambition and Social Embeddedness of Black Women Entrepreneurs in the West Midlands, UK

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Afusat Jaiyeola - The Impact of Socioemotional Wealth on the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Debt Financing of Family Businesses

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Precious Jumbo - Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum and Entrepreneurial Outcomes in Higher Education Sector: A Case Study of Nigeria

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XI Lei - Board member difference in company strategy development in Chinese enterprises

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Inyene Nkanta - Women Entrepreneurs: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Economic Development in sub-Sahara

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Khaoula Omhand -The lived experience of women academic : The role of class, gender, race, power, and dominance in Higher education context

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Ifeoma Onoja - Investigating Corporate Social Responsibilities(CSR) in the Ghanaian cocoa industry

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Philippa Peart - An examination of economic evaluation approaches in mental health promotion initiatives targeted at Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in West Midlands: a critical discourse analysis.

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Tianxing Pu - Socioemotional Wealth, Innovation Inputs and Outputs in Chinese Family Firms

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Diego Da Silva Rodrigues - Empirical Evidence of Mothers' Childcare and Labour Supply Policies: the case of Brazil and the UK.

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MRC - Management Research Centre - University of Wolverhampton

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Law Research Centre within the University of Wolverhampton.

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The Centre for Historical Research brings together scholars active in researching a wide variety of subjects, including class, gender, society, war, terrorism and retailing. In addition to the study of Britain and Ireland, colleagues also specialise in German and American history.

We enjoy a thriving research culture, with a community of PhD research students, many and varied publications, and an active programme of internal and external events.

Our projects have been funded by the AHRC, ESRC, Leverhulme, Marie Curie programmes as well as many others, whilst our researchers are part of international scholarly networks across Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia.
Our Impact
The Centre submitted two impact case studies to REF2021. The first, 'Using History to Transform the Education Curriculum of the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU)', was underpinned by historical research which has now reached all 200,000 union members across 25 organisations, enhancing both their personal development and career progression. The second, 'Military History in Public Commemoration and Professional Military Education', examined the development of Armed Forces using historical case studies to analyse and explain military performance and effectiveness, including: command and leadership, performance and participation, and technological development - playing a role in shaping the UK commemorative agenda during the First World War Centenary with considerable impact on public understanding of that conflict.

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The Centre for Historical Research brings together scholars active in researching a wide variety of subjects, including class, gender, society, war, terrorism and retailing. In addition to the study of Britain and Ireland, colleagues also specialise in German and American history.

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Centre for Film Media Discourse and Culture

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FMDC - Centre for Film Media Discourse and Culture - University of Wolverhampton

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Centre for Film, Media, Discourse and Culture Research within the University of Wolverhampton Faculty of Arts.

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CTTR - Centre for Transnational and Transcultural Research - University of Wolverhampton

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Centre for Transnational and Transcultural, Research.

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Centre for Practice and Research in Performing Arts

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Centre for Practice and Research in Performing Arts - University of Wolverhampton

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Creative processes in the performing arts research group - Centre for Art, Design, Research and Experimentation (CADRE)

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Centre for Art Design Research and Experimentation - University of Wolverhampton

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Creative arts research at the University of Wolverhampton comes under the Centre for Art and Design Research and Experimentation (CADRE).

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Research Institute of Information and Language Processing (RIILP)

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RIILP brings together two complementary and interdisciplinary research teams, the Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group and the Research Group in Computational Linguistics, which explore the potential of advanced computing technologies for 'understanding' human language and social sciences, respectively. The results from REF 2014 confirm RIILP as one of the top performers in UK research. Both groups which form the institute are among the UK's leading groups in their fields.

Recent highlights

A recent study investigated discussions of bullying online, finding that female influencers' channels on YouTube are a useful resource to support victims of bullying.

During the first year of COVID-19 social distancing, we published reports on public reactions to the pandemic on social media, vaccine hesitancy, racism in reaction to the George Floyd killing, coronavirus academic publishing, and COVID-19-related disability issues.

'Energy of the nation project' - illumination of the London Eye during the Olympic Games based on the positivity or negativity of the nation as expressed on Twitter - watch a video on Big Data about the research which made this project possible

The Research Group in Computational Linguistics (RGCL) has been successful in their application for a European Masters in Technology for Translation and Interpreting (EM TTI). EM TTI will be run by the strong consortium consisting of the University of Wolverhampton, UK (the Coordinator); University of Malaga, Spain; New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria and Ghent University, Belgium and will deliver a cohesive, integrated European-wide programme. Bringing together these four Higher Education institutions, who are leading researchers in computational aspects of language study, as well as in state-of-the-art technology for translation and interpreting, will give the students access to high-profile academics and best practices across the field. Students on the two-year degree course have the opportunity to study at multiple universities and undertake industry placements related to their dissertation. EM TTI will produce specialists in translation and interpreting who are up-to-date with the latest applications which support their daily work. The disciplines involved are translation, interpreting, language technology, and linguistics.

Innovative new technology is being developed by Dr Victoria Yaneva to help people with autism read and understand text better. New web tool AUTOR relies on eye tracking technology to measure the accessibility of texts and pinpoint particular areas of difficulty in the text. Watch Victoria discuss AUTOR and her research.

Impacts

This Institute conducts research in a number of areas at the interface of computers and human language, including the problems that computers have in coping with the complex and intuitive system that is human language.

It is also active in developing software and methodologies to exploit internet-based data sources for social sciences research - including social media analysis, scientometrics, altmetrics and webometrics.

Software and Consultancy to Support the Information Industry

Information industry actors have developed improved commercial tools and services, supporting the UK to become a world leader in one digital publishing sector with software, consultancy and indicators from the SCRG. Specifically, our methods and findings helped London-based Digital Science create research impact indicators and alternative impact indicators (altmetrics) for scholarly publications for their world-leading international products, Dimensions.ai and Altmetric.com. We helped UK non-profit Jisc evaluate the potential to develop commercial tools for the publishing industry and academia. We enabled international commercial software developers to deploy integrated social media analysis products through our sentiment analysis software.

Advice and Consultancy on Using Indicators to Help Evaluate Research Impacts

United Nations (UN) organisations evaluated their achievements and designed more effective future strategies with our reports on the web footprint of their impacts, empowering women and helping organisations and individuals addressing food poverty worldwide. The EU developed more informed research strategies helped by our researcher mobility contributions. The UK higher education sector used indicators appropriately to support research evaluation helped by our advice in multiple advisory groups and reports. The Belgian government made more informed decisions about future research funding with our web impact analyses on the varied contributions of different research groups.

Improving High-stakes Medical Examinations through Natural Language Processing

The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) is a not-for-profit organisation which develops and administers the United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE), a compulsory exam for roughly 90,000 US medical students per year. The students who undertake this exam do so in order to obtain a medical license, without which they would not be allowed to practice medicine within the USA and Canada. NBME is, therefore, safeguarding the American public by ensuring that all practising physicians have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high-quality healthcare. RGCL and NBME have collaborated since 2005, which has impacted on both public services through the adoption of new and improved technologies in the service that NBME provides (medical licensing exams) and on practitioners and the delivery of professional services through changes to workforce planning and assessment practice.

Language Technology to Improve Text Accessibility for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work undertaken by the RGCL led to the development of new text simplification guidelines to make texts more accessible for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as software to support their implementation by users. This case study focuses on impacts relating to the experiences of service users from three different types of organisations: NHS Foundation Trusts; Non-Profit Associations Providing Services for People with ASD; and a Software Design and Development Company. These impacts occurred as a result of research being used by practitioners/ professionals in conducting their work, influencing professional standards and guidelines, and effecting change in educational practices in higher education beyond the submitting unit.

Research Areas

Particular specialisms include:

anaphora resolution

named entity recognition

corpus development and exploitation

gender differences in the social web

scientometrics

social web analysis methods

More information

Tel: 01902 321 630 | Email: riilp@wlv.ac.uk | Web: www.wlv.ac.uk/riilp

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RIILP brings together two complementary and interdisciplinary research teams, the Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group and the Research Group in Computational Linguistics, which explore the potential of advanced computing technologies for 'understanding' human language and social sciences, respectively. The results from REF 2014 confirm RIILP as one of the top performers in UK research.

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Our research themes:

For REF 2021 we submitted four Impact Case Studies under Unit of Assessment 3 (Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy). These spanned a range of impacts, from contributing to health policy and guidelines, to evidence of direct benefits to patients, and even as far as impacts on art and culture.

Specifically the Impact Case Studies covered the following topic areas:

In partnership with colleagues from the Centre for Psychological Research, utilising research research on eating behaviour and digestive disorders, we informed national health policy and to underpin the 'Living in Silence project, which uses various art forms to better inform those from South Asian communities who are living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Using our knowledge on working with bereaved families to inform policy and guidance around organ donation across various NHS trusts, as well as large independent organisations.

In partnership with colleagues from the Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre, we were able to show how exercise can be effectively utilised to benefit the health of cancer patients. Impacts ranged from underpinning the health programme Action Health based from Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, to informing best practice documents of various large cancer organisations across the world.

Our research on clinical communication with patients was used to inform a large variety of health policy documents from key national and international organisations.

The University has invested heavily in the recruitment of research active staff and the provision of high quality research facilities, including a £1.6m investment in provide world-class biomedical science laboratory accommodation and new build support for psychology and exercise physiology research.

There is a distinctive emphasis trying to ensure that the findings of academic research are quickly and effectively translated into clinical practice. And there is close collaboration with local NHS Trusts including the National Cancer Research Institute-funded Black Country Cancer Research Network.

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RIHS - Research Institute in Healthcare Science - University of Wolverhampton

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Our research themes: For REF 2021 we submitted four Impact Case Studies under Unit of Assessment 3 (Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy). These spanned a range of impacts, from contributing to health policy and guidelines, to evidence of direct benefits to patients, and even as far as impacts on art and culture.

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ICRD - Institute for Community Research and Development - University of Wolverhampton

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University of Wolverhampton is a large UK university based in the West Midlands, offering undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses across 4 faculties.

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University of Wolverhampton is a large UK university based in the West Midlands, offering undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses across 4 faculties.

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The University of Wolverhampton at the forefront on knowledge

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At the forefront of knowledge: A University of Research Excellence

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Unlocking the Potential of the Immune System

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Our research: Making a difference | Emotional Eating

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At the University of Wolverhampton, we are proud to be changing lives and making a difference through the inspiring work of our research community. Our research profile continues to grow and receive recognition globally, thanks to the extraordinary work of our teams and the startling discoveries they are making.

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University of wolverhampton research brochure 2018

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About our Research - University of Wolverhampton

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The University has been awarded almost £2 million in recognition of our research excellence. This is a testament to our hard working staff, and a mark of the University's constant drive for discovery and innovation.

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Information about research degrees at the University of Wolverhampton

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Research degrees offer you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to undertake research into an area of personal or professional interest.

Our research degrees give you the most solid base possible to launch further research and career development.

Browse our research degrees.

Our Offer

We aim to provide you with the expertise, the training, the environment, the support and the resources to ensure a speedy and successful doctoral completion, and employability skills for life after.

Please see our PhD & Doctoral Offer for more information.

Now is a great time to start your research degree as loans are now available to help ease the cost of study at this level. More information on the loans can be found here https://www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan

We offer the following research degrees:

The PhD is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a thesis. The PhD programme also supports the development of research and generic skills to equip you to operate successfully as a professional researcher in any setting.

The MPhil is a programme of independent, self-directed research reviewing or surveying and collating and evaluating existing knowledge in an approved topic and presenting the findings in a thesis for examination including a viva. Like the PhD, the MPhil develops your research and generic skills and is pursued under the guidance of a team of expert supervisors. It differs from the PhD in that it is a smaller scale of work, conducted over a shorter period of time and does not create new knowledge in the field.

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a doctoral research degree undertaken by medical graduates. An MD project is of more focused scope and therefore shorter in length than PhD study but is of comparable depth and the work should also make an original contribution to medical knowledge. It may be laboratory- or clinically-based and will focus on a specific clinical research topic.

Practising UK-based GMC-registered clinicians may undertake a full- or part-time MD to work on a research question that arises from or is part of their clinical duties and interests.

To find out more about the course and to make an application visit the MD Course page

Professional doctorates are structured doctoral programmes with taught elements that address aspects of theory, practice and research. They are equivalent in time, intellectual demand and academic outcomes to those of a traditional PhD.

Professional Doctorate students make a contribution to both theory and practice in their field, and develop professional practice by making a contribution to (professional) knowledge primarily through advanced supervised research written up as a thesis.

Professional Doctorate courses:

The PhD by Published Work route is intended primarily for mid-career research-active academic who, for one reason or another, haven't had the opportunity to undertake a research programme leading to a PhD. Submissions for this award will consist of coherent body of work which is of the same quality, rigour and volume as required of a standard PhD in your field and which constitutes an original contribution to knowledge.

At the University of Wolverhampton this route is only available for academic staff of the University appointed to a full-time contract or occupying a substantive part-time post equivalent to at least 0.2 of a full-time contract.

See 'Appendix A: Regulations for the Degree Award of PhD by Published Work' of the 'Research Degree Regulations' for more information: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policies-and-regulations/academic-regulations/

Higher Doctorates are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated a command over a field of study and who have made a significant original contribution to the advancement of knowledge or to the application of knowledge (or to both).

Applications may be made for the following higher doctorates:

Doctor of Arts (DArt)

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Doctor of Design (DDes)

Doctor of Engineering (DEng)

Doctor of Letters (DLitt)

Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)

Doctor of Music (DMus)

Doctor of Science (DSc)

Doctor of Social Science (DSocSc)

Doctor of Technology (DTech)

Higher Doctorates are awarded on the basis of a submission of a substantial portfolio of research-based work. The applicant must have published research outputs in the accepted media within their field of significant quality and number and be involved in peer reviews of their subject.

The work submitted must be of high distinction and must establish that the applicant is a leading authority in the field or fields of study concerned. Applicants must evidence a sustained and coherent contribution in their field over a number of years that is consistent with the applicant playing a leading role in their subject area. Applicants must demonstrate leadership in their field, the nature of which must be set out clearly in the applicant's statement.

See 'Appendix B: Regulations for the Award of Higher Doctorate' of the 'Research Degree Regulations' for more information: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policies-and-regulations/academic-regulations/

Life as a research student

You'll have all of the benefits of being part of the University of Wolverhampton. You'll have the option to stay in our student accommodation, you can join all of the Students Union sports clubs and societies and you'll have access to the same student services. As well as this, you will be part of the Doctoral College, and be able to take advantage of our excellent Research Skills Development Programme.

Studying for a research degree is an intensive and demanding commitment; that is why, across the university, considerable practical and academic support is offered to all research students. During your studies you will be supported by a supervisory team who will guide you in the development of your project. They will offer advice and encouragement at every stage, helping you to develop increasing independence as you gain knowledge of your field.

Don't take our word for it, meet some of our current research students and see what they have to say about studying at Wolverhampton.

Programme

Mode of attendance

Hours per week

Weeks per year

Normal Programme Length

Max Programme Length

All applications are assessed on an individual basis and in some cases the University may require you to meet higher entry requirements than the minimums outlined below.

To apply for a research degree, you should normally hold one or more of the following:

a first or upper second class honours degree, or

a master's degree, or

evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the Dean of Research, or

relevant professional experience

For a Higher Doctorate, you should normally hold either:

a first degree awarded by a UK University (or equivalent body), of at least seven years standing, or a qualification of equivalent standard; or

a higher degree awarded by a UK University (or equivalent body), of at least four years standing, or a qualification of equivalent standard.

English language requirements

If your entry award was not delivered in English, you do not have a degree from an English-speaking University, or you are a non-native speaker of English, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English at least to the level of an IELTS score of 7.0 or its equivalent to be registered as a research degree student.

However is you wish to pursue a Research Degree in the areas of Chemistry, Computing and Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English at least to the level of an IELTS score of 6.5 (Writing - 6.5 and no less than 6.0 in any other component) or its equivalent.

Pre-Research Degree Course

If you need some support to meet the criteria of applying for one of our research degrees, we offer a Pre-Research Degree Course which is a bridging course to an MPhil or PhD.

The fees charged for our postgraduate research degrees depend on whether you are a home/EU student or an international student. Have a look at our Research Degrees Fees page for how much your programme will cost per year*.

*Research Support Fees: In addition to course fees, you may be liable for other charges, such as Research Support Fees (RSF). RSFs are a fee charged to provide funding to cover research-related items/activities which are essential in order to carry out the research. RSFs are detailed alongside our fees and these will be confirmed at the time of offer.

As a research student, you could self-fund or apply for funding from an employer or other organisation. Prospects.ac.uk has detailed information about funding postgraduate study.

Financial support for research study

Before applying, you should consider carefully how you will finance your studies for the duration of your programme, including tuition fees, research support fees and living costs.

We are able to take payments in instalments, to spread out the cost of your studies, and it is possible to switch between full-time and part-time modes of study. For more information go to www.wlv.ac.uk/howtopay.

Government loans

From 2018, the government is making loans available for postgraduate research students of up to £25,000, to cover fees and living expenses. More information can be found at www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan.

Please note: If you are intending to make an application to Student Finance England (SFE) to fund your studies, before applying to SFE, you will need an offer letter from the University with a formally agreed start date for your doctoral research. An offer will only be made following sucessful completion of the application process, therefore your start date may be at least 3 months from the date you submitted your research application to us.

Loyalty Discount

The Universiity offers a 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme and/or a taught postgraduate programme to a postgraduate research programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree and/or Masters level qualification, as long as the new award is at a higher level.

For full terms and conditions please see: Loyalty Discount for Postgraduate Research Students
International students
A number of International Scholarships are available by application in academic year 2021/22.

Further information and guidance can be found at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/international-fees--scholarships/

Research councils

The UK Research and Innovation funds postgraduate study in all subject areas on a discretionary basis.

University Research Studentships

The University offers a very limited number of research stipends, formerly known as bursaries, to research students. Stipends are designed to support specific projects as determined by the Research Institute rather than individual student-led projects.

Funds are accessible from the relevant Research Institute or Centre - please contact them directly.

Other sources

The Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund

Living in Wolverhampton

It is enviably cheap to live in Wolverhampton and ideally located for travel around the UK. We are only one and a half hours from London, one hour from Manchester and 15 minutes from Birmingham by train. If you have not lived in the West Midlands or the UK before, you should research the average living costs.

If you are a national of a country that is not within the European Economic Area (EEA) and you do not have a passport issued by an EEA country, it is very likely that you will need to apply for a Tier 4 student visa before you leave your home country.

What type of visa you will need, and the process for applying for it, will differ based on the type of course you plan to study, the duration of your course and several other criteria.

As part of the application process you will need to obtain the relevant entry clearance before you can travel, ensure you have sufficient funds and pass any health checks before you arrive in the UK.

For more information applicants should refer to guidance from our Visa & Immigration team

All of our postgraduate research students belong to both their Faculty and The Doctoral College. The Doctoral College delivers a comprehensive programme of research training and development, as well as social events for you to meet with others and exchange ideas.

Additional support for all of our research students includes:

English language support - available to all students for whom English is not their first language.

The Gateway - Offering advice before you join us, including information on funding and career

Careers, Enterprise & the Workplace - Careers advice & guidance, jobs & placements, volunteering, start your own business.

The Chaplaincy - A friendly and unique place on campus for people of all faiths and none.

Nursery facilities - Our nursery on City Campus, Little Scholars, offers an excellent and convenient environment if you require childcare.

Students' Union - A comforting and welcoming space on campus, as well as opportunities to get involved in social and sporting activities, advice and support.

Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) - Comprehensive support services for students with disabilities.

WeLoVe Alumni Association: Careers advice, discounts and opportunities to network and join us at special events.

To find out more about research in a specific subject please browse all PhD programmes via the button below, where you can register your interest if you require further information or click 'Apply Now' to take you straight to the online application form.

For more information on what to include in your application see our Research Applications Guidance .

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Research degrees offer you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to undertake research into an area of personal or professional interest. Our research degrees give you the most solid base possible to launch further research and career development. Browse our research degrees.

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Dr Leonie Jackson - University of Wolverhampton : Currently a lecturer

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University Of Wolverhampton Research Conference 2019 Hamlet Reynoso Research

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University Of Wolverhampton Research Conference 2019 Amari-Webber Research

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Dr Yun Luan - University of Wolverhampton  Currently Director of Evaluations

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Dr Elke Nauheimer - University of Wolverhampton  Currently: Company Director, Consultant and counsellor

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Dr Bright Kwakye-Awuah - University of Wolverhampton  Currently Senior Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi

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Directions to the University of Wolverhampton Science Park

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Map and directions for Wolverhampton Science Park, including printable maps

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Directions to the Burton Health Education Centre

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Directions to the Burton Health Education Centre

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Map and directions for Burton Health Education Ce - University of Wolverhampton

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Map and directions for Burton Health Education Centre, associated with the University of Wolverhampton.

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Map and directions for Springfield Campus

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University of Wolverhampton is a large UK university based in the West Midlands, offering undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses across 4 faculties.