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PhD Studentships at University of Salford, UK

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The University of Salford, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work is currently advertising a number of full time PhD Studentships, in information related topics. The School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work & Social Sciences is a dynamic School with a commitment to lifelong learning. With around 200 members of academic staff who are experts in a wide range of disciplines including Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Social Policy, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Sociology and Criminology, we are able to offer an excellent and comprehensive educational experience. The School has a lively and very successful research community with extensive academic and clinical collaborations and nearly 100 Doctoral students. The rich knowledge and expertise gained from our research activities helps to inform health and social policy and practice both nationally and internationally.

The School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences are looking for research proposals in a wide range of subject areas, including: information management for healthcare; digital health and crime and justice informatics. Studentships are open to UK nationals and the closing date for applications is 31^st March 2014. Further information is available from http://www.salford.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/funded-phd-studentship/pathway-to-excellence-studentships/schools-and-colleges/school-of-nursing,-midwifery-and-social-work