PhD Studentships Computer Science - Learning Sciences Research Institute

Located on the award-winning Jubilee campus at The University of Nottingham,the LSRI has an international reputation for research in the learningsciences and technological innovation. Research at the Institute exploreshow current, new and emerging technologies can be designed and evaluated toenhance human learning and interaction.

The LSRI brings together staff expertise from the Schools of ComputerScience and IT, Education, and Psychology, as well as links to otherdisciplines.

PhD Research Scholarships available for 2006/07

The scope of learning sciences includes understanding the processes andpractices of human learning, and designing new technologies and environmentsto enhance learning across all ages and cultures. Key areas of research forthe Institute are: global and distance learning; networked learning; designsfor personal, mobile and informal learning; mixed-reality learningtechnology; playful and game-based learning; visual thinking and learning;analysis of classroom interactions, and fundamental learning processes.

Applications may be made in any area related to the learning sciences, butmust be interdisciplinary in focus. Successful candidates will be jointlysupervised by staff from at least two of the three Schools making up theInstitute.

The studentships cover fees and a student stipend of around £12,000 per yearfor UK and EU full-time students. Fees only are covered for part-timeapplicants. Contributions to fees for exceptional overseas (non-EU) studentswill be judged on a case-by-case basis.

Selection Criteria

Students applying for PhD Research will need at least a 2.1 first degree inComputer Science, Psychology,Education or in an appropriate discipline. International students areencouraged to apply and should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

How to apply:

Further information and application forms can be found at our website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/lsri

You can contact the LSRI on: lsri-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk