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Geomorphologist at Loughborough www.edwinbaynes.wordpress.com

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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
📣 We're hiring a Professor of Physical Geography 📣 We’re looking for an outstanding physical geographer or environmental scientist who combines scholarly distinction with a collaborative, creative and ambitious approach. Closing date: 22/09/2026 Apply now: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSM837/p...
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Professor of Physical Geography at Loughborough University
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Professor of Physical Geography on jobs.ac.uk!
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
New paper from @dwhit.bsky.social's PhD work now available #OA in River Research and Applications: Fundamental Hydraulic Geometry Relations as an Accessible Tool for Identifying Channel Instability Over National Scales onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
'It's crazy' - villagers mystified as river dramatically changes course #Geomorphology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Mystery as part of River Elwy dries up and changes course
Part of the River Elwy has moved about 50 metres, leaving a
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Doctoral researcher Jamie MacManaway on deglaciation and its effects in Bolivia @uk.theconversation.com www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...
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As Bolivia’s glaciers melt, new lakes threaten mountain communities
An opinion piece authored by Jamie Macmanaway, Doctoral Researcher, from the School of Geography and Environment, for The Conversation platform.
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The latest newsletter of FLOOD-CDT, the Centre for Doctoral Training for Resilient Flood Futures, with contributions by @lborogeog.bsky.social's Dr @edwinbaynes.bsky.social, Imogen Onions and @louisethurston.bsky.social ⬇️ 🌊 More on FLOOD-CDT: flood-cdt.ac.uk sway.cloud.microsoft/IWFF1yn4978c...
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FLOOD-CDT Newsletter - Winter 2025/26
This winter has once again highlighted the scale and complexity of flood risk across the UK. The 2025/26 season has been among the wettest on record in several regions, with England seeing 42% above i
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The flight from the UK to Rennes is always a pleasure. The sunset views of the South Coast and the Channel Islands brought back memories of doing this flight pretty regularly about 10 years ago(!) Excited to spend the next few weeks back with the team at Geosciences Rennes!
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David Whitfield @dwhit.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
📣 New Paper! Pebble shape, size and arrangement control their resistance to transport… we did the stats to simplify how bed texture influences grain mobility! With @edwinbaynes.bsky.social, @sterice.bsky.social and Kate Mathers ⬇️⬇️ agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
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Influence of Grain Arrangement on Particle Mobility and Patterns of Variability Between Gravel Bed Rivers
Gravel bed surface-structure and mobility forces are quantified at 45 different rivers in England and Wales Surface texture is controlled by grain shape and size; this complicates bed stability c...
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Our Final Year Dryland Environments Fieldcourse has returned from Namibia. A big thank you to the team at Gobabeb Namib Research Institute, to everyone supporting the trip logistically, and to fieldcourse leaders Dr Matt Baddock, Dr @edwinbaynes.bsky.social & Prof John Anderson!
Group photo of Loughborough students at the Gobabeb Namib Research Institute. Photo: Matt Baddock
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Our Dryland Environments Fieldcourse is at the Gobabeb Namib Research Institute this week! Led by Dr Matt Baddock, Dr @edwinbaynes.bsky.social and Prof John Anderson, students are investigating the geomorphology, biogeography and climatology of dryland environments in the Namib Desert ⬇️
Students taking notes in the Namib Desert. Photo: John AndersonGobabeb Namib Research Institute. Photo: Edwin BaynesStudent group in the Namib Desert. Photo: John AndersonStudent group in the Namib Desert. Photo: Edwin Baynes
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Kristen Cook @kristencook.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Just a few days left for EGU26 abstract submissions! (deadline Thursday at 13:00 CET) With 40 geomorphology sessions available, there is something for everyone! So head over to www.egu26.eu/pg/GM and get started!
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
We are now posting on LinkedIn too (and will remain active here!) - find us at www.linkedin.com/company/lbor...
Screenshot showing top of LinkedIn page for Geography and Environment at Loughborough. It includes the University logo and a background image of students working in bluebell woods on campus.
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Great day out with new Doctoral Researcher Ciaran, exploring the metal mining legacy of Swaledale @lborogeog.bsky.social #FloodCDT
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🎉 Congratulations to all winners at the School of Social Sciences and Humanities Annual Staff Awards, including @lborogeog.bsky.social's Stephanie Alleyne, Matt Baddock, @edwinbaynes.bsky.social, Tom Denning, Daniel Elliott, Dave Graham, Tom Stanton, Guy Tallentire and Sarah Wappat!
Slide entitled School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Staff Awards 2025, Loughborough University
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Today! Analytical Laboratory Showcase @lborogeog.bsky.social | Drop by, discuss research opportunities and explore technical support 🧪⚗️
Analytical Laboratory Technician Tom Denning explaining use of our Total Organic Carbon (TOC) with Total Nitrogen (TN) AnalyzerView from above of Analytical LaboratoryView of laser particle sizerView of Ion Chromatograph in action
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
The second newsletter of the year is now out! This issue includes research highlights from Dr Jana Eichel and Prof. Jo Nield, a reflection from the AGM in Leeds and our next art competition #BSGAC25. We also include an obituary to the late Prof Joanna Bullard, who will be greatly missed. Link below👇
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
We will be celebrating Jo Bullard's life on Thursday 4th December, from 2.30pm at Loughborough University. Please register here if you would like to attend: forms.office.com/pages/respon... The @rgsibg.bsky.social have published an obituary of Jo: www.rgs.org/about-us/our...
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Professor Joanna Bullard (1969-2025) | Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joanna Elizabeth Bullard, Professor of Physical Geography at Loughborough University.
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
*Funded #PhD opportunities on Flooding* At FloodCDT, we're currently advertising a large number of PhD projects combining cutting-edge science, engineering, and social approaches to deliver real-world impact: See here for the full list of projects: www.findaphd.com/phds/program... flood-cdt.ac.uk
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FindAPhD : Fully funded PhD studentships at the Centre for Doctoral Training for Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT) at University of Southampton
Apply for a PhD: Fully funded PhD studentships at the Centre for Doctoral Training for Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT) at University of Southampton
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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Incredibly sad news from our Geography community at Loughborough www.lboro.ac.uk/subjects/geo...
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Professor Joanna Bullard (1969-2025)
We are incredibly sad to share news of the recent passing of Joanna Bullard, Professor of Physical Geography in the Department of Geography and Environment, School of Social Sciences and Humanities at...
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
It's bedform week in Loughborough! Our second year geomorphologists are getting to grips with the concept of Thresholds through a nice flume experiment! @lborouniversity.bsky.social
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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 11/09/2025
The call for #session #proposals for the #EGU26 General Assembly is now open! Submit short course ideas and/or proposals for Union Symposia and Great Debates by 16 September 2025. 👉 Submit your proposals here: egu.eu/60GYS7
Image description: A crowded conference hall with attendees. With text reading:" The call for session proposals for #EGU26 is now open! Apply by September 16, 2025."
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European Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 09/09/2025
The call for #session #proposals for the #EGU26 General Assembly is now open! Submit short course ideas and/or proposals for Union Symposia and Great Debates by 16 September 2025. 👉 Submit your proposals here: egu.eu/60GYS7
Image description: A crowded conference hall with attendees. With text reading:" The call for session proposals for #EGU26 is now open! Apply by September 16, 2025."
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Kristen Cook @kristencook.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Calling for EGU 2026 session proposals! If you have an idea for a geomorphology session, head to meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU26/provis... and enter it in. Sessions on new topics and themes are extremely welcome! Help to build a great programme for EGU26!
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Call for session proposals
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
New #OA paper: Early Holocene jökulhlaup chronology and deglaciation dynamics in central Iceland Led by Greta Wells, using 36Cl exposure dating & geomorph evidence to interpret past flood routes along course of the modern-day Hvita river Now out in Boreas: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Early Holocene jökulhlaup chronology and deglaciation dynamics in central Iceland
Glacial lake outburst floods (jökulhlaups) have occurred throughout the Quaternary in glaciated regions worldwide. Reconstructing flood chronology yields insight into deglaciation processes, environm...
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Charnwood Forest Geopark @charnwoodforest.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
🎉IT'S OFFICIAL!🎉 🥳 We're applying for UNESCO Global Geopark status this year! 🌐 Read more about what this could mean for our region, and sign up to get involved: www.charnwoodforest.org/charnwood-fo...
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
⏰ We are still looking to fill the positions of Junior Deputy Chair and Outreach Vice Chair on our Executive Committee starting in September. Please get in touch if you are interested in applying! Brief descriptions for the roles can be found below ⬇️
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
We're ready for the @lborouniversity.bsky.social Open Days tomorrow & Saturday! Looking forward to meeting lots of prospective Lboro Geographers! #LboroOpenDay
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Rebecca Hodge @rebeccahodge100.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Lovely to be able to order first paper mugs for Mel Guirro, Jiao Chen and David Whitfield (@dwhit.bsky.social). Well done!
Three mugs with the typeset first page of academic papers on them.The backs of the three mugs, which have figures from the papers on them.
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
First day at Flood & Coast with #FloodCDT Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency, opening the conference by setting out the context for the flood sector and future #resilience. Recent flooding examples local to @lborouniversity.bsky.social featuring heavily.
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Kristen Cook @kristencook.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Less than two weeks left to nominate someone for an EGU award/medal! I'm sure that everyone can think of a great colleague who deserves to be recognized for their work, but that can only happen if someone nominates them. It's really not hard to do, so go for it! www.egu.eu/awards-medal...
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Awards & medals nomination
EGU, the European Geosciences Union, is Europe’s premier geosciences union, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide.
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Kristen Cook @kristencook.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Just a bit over two weeks left for EGU awards and medals nominations! These are really important for recognizing our excellent colleagues, so please consider nominating someone that you think does awesome science!
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Melaine Le Roy @subfossilguy.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Seeing Blatten buried again and again, from every angle... Properly staggering! 😮😱
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Bob Hilton @profbobhilton.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
New Job! Please repost! We have a NERC funded PDRA position here @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social, 2 yrs, on modelling cryosphere change and hydrochemistry #models, #carbon, #permafrost, #deglaciation Come join our friendly team! Apply by 11/06, any Qs get in touch! my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Interested in sediment transport of gravel bed rivers? Check out David's new paper! The first of many super interesting bits of work from David's PhD - stay tuned!
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David Whitfield @dwhit.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
🚨 The first publication from my PhD thesis is out now in @jgrearthsurface.bsky.social! We use force-balance models to estimate grain mobility thresholds for 45 riverbeds across England and Wales With @edwinbaynes.bsky.social, @rebeccahodge100.bsky.social, @sterice.bsky.social & Elowyn Yager ⬇️⬇️
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The Influence of Gravel‐Bed Structure on Grain Mobility Thresholds: Comparison of Force‐Balance Approaches
Two different novel force-balance models are used to estimate grain mobility thresholds using resistance force and microtopography data An automated point cloud segmentation approach is compared ...
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
*New #OA Paper* Erosion dynamics in carbonate bedrock channels inhibit weathering processes How does dissolution impact rock erodibility throughout river cross-sections? We explore that question here, just out in ESPL: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Ksenia Chmutina @kschmutina.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
‼️Only a couple of weeks left before the deadline‼️ Come spend a month at @lboroias.bsky.social! You’ll get to meet my amazing @lborouniversity.bsky.social colleagues, hang out with other IAS Fellows, focus on your research, & drink lots of coffee with me at the International House🤓 lnkd.in/e7rfbNjy
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Residential Fellowships | Institute of Advanced Studies | Loughborough University
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Spot the difference? Same bar, 14 months apart. Fascinating change documented by @dwhit.bsky.social for his final PhD chapter! @sterice.bsky.social @centa.bsky.social
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Joel Scheingross @jscheingross.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Interested in waterfalls? My former PhD student, Sophie Rothman, (with support from NSF) made a fun outreach video about how waterfalls erode, check it out and please share widely: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVgr...
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Waterfalls and how they erode
YouTube video by Sophie Rothman
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Excited to be heading up to Lincoln this evening to talk to the local branch of the Geographical Association. Always fun to talk about waterfalls to interested Geographers!
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Rebecca Hodge @rebeccahodge100.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Planning for Gravel Bed Rivers 10 is underway. We are identifying speakers, but we're short of researchers from outside Europe/N America. Do you know anyone doing exciting research on gravel bed rivers from these areas? Please get in touch! Dates are 7th to 11th Sept 2026, more to follow.
The Allt Dubhaig, Scotland. There is a gravel bed river in the foreground, with lots of exposed gravel in a bar. There are mountains in the background with a bit of snow on, and a sky with clouds in.
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Rebecca Hodge @rebeccahodge100.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Great couple of days thinking about roughness and geomorphology. Thanks everyone for being so enthusiastic, @geogdurham.bsky.social for funding and @houseago.bsky.social for organising.
People sitting in a classroom. There are lots of post-its on the whiteboard.
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Prof Ksenia Chmutina @kschmutina.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
❣️Come spend a month with us! @lboroias.bsky.social is now accepting applications for Residential Fellowships! You'll get to work on your own research, chat with amazing @lborouniversity.bsky.social colleagues & drink coffee with me at the International House 🤓 www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias...
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Residential Fellowships | Institute of Advanced Studies | Loughborough University
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Wolfgang Schwanghart @topotoolbox.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Check out GraphFlood esurf.copernicus.org/articles/12/... by @bgailleton.bsky.social for flood extent modelling. This is a set of simulations for four different precipitation rates. Dark blue indicates larger flood extents for higher precipitation rates. Soon available for #TopoToolbox, too.
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Features a write-up from the #BSG24 conference @lborouniversity.bsky.social 👇
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Fiona Clubb @drfionaclubb.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Our new paper in discussion in @egu-esurf.bsky.social publishes the results of Scotland's Big Sediment Survey - a citizen science project to document the grain size of Scottish rivers led by Anya Towers during her PhD. Find out more here: egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
Gravel bar along a river in Scotland
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bgailleton.bsky.social @bgailleton.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
📜 New Paper Alert 💻 Come and check our latest work at Géociences Rennes: `graphflood`, a new method to efficiently simulate 2D hydrodynamics on landscapes. Python package easily installable 💻✅ Check my website for docs/info/tuto (Adding new ones every few days): bgailleton.github.io
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Boris Gailleton
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Sophie Cranston @sophiecranston.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
New item in lborogeog cabinet of curiosities alongside fabulous 1st year student map. Represents our current research project exploring place belonging among new arrivals to Loughborough / first-year teaching of @allanwatson1.bsky.social looking at sense of place www.lboro.ac.uk/subjects/geo...
Mental map of Loughborough and the Carillion tower
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Edwin Baynes @edwinbaynes.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Always a pleasure to visit Géosciences Rennes, this time supporting Will Norriss' PhD experiments on bedrock channel evolution in response to constant forcing conditions.
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CENTA @centa.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
We are happy to announce that the CENTA3 Doctoral Landscape Award Bid has been successful. This will allow us to continue on the work done in CENTA1 and CENTA2 to deliver excellence in PhD training within the Environmental and Earth Sciences: #CENTA3 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/ma...
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Major investment in doctoral students to support next generation of researchers - University of Birmingham
Two doctoral training programmes supported by the University of Birmingham are to receive fresh funding from UK Research and Innovation.
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