Communication and Social Change (CSC) Hub PhD Studentship in London

About the CSC Hub

The Communication and Social Change (CSC) Hub at Loughborough University London fosters participation, storytelling, activism, and citizen empowerment by way of inclusive and decolonizing communication. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to handle key world challenges:

• Mobility: Refugees and migration
• Planetary Futures: Sustainable ecologies and degrowth
• Peace and Conviviality: Citizenship, governance, and inclusion
• Digitalization: AI & society, digital justice
• Corporatization: CSR, company stakeholder activism

Our work connects CSC themes with fields like design, politics, digitalization, and administration.

Research Focus Areas

We welcome analysis proposals in Communication and Social Change, notably in the next areas:

• Planetary Futures and the Commons: Sustainable ecologies, catastrophe resilience, planetary justice, degrowth.
• Peace, Conviviality, and Wellbeing: Social actions, media, civil society, and governance.
• Digital, Social, and Epistemic Justice: Ethical AI, human-centered computing, digital sovereignty, information colonization.
• Corporatization of Social Change: CSR, privatization of funding, social entrepreneurship, sustainable growth.
• Sports, Equality, and Social Change: Youth empowerment, wellbeing, and participatory communication.

94% of Loughborough’s analysis influence is rated world-leading or internationally wonderful (REF 2021).

Key Details

• Entry Requirements: Applicants ought to maintain a 2:1 undergraduate diploma (or equal) in a associated topic. A grasp’s diploma could be helpful.
• Fees and Funding: Fully funded for UK and worldwide college students. Includes:
  • Tuition charges (totally lined)
  • A tax-free stipend of £21,237 every year for 3 years.

Application Process: Applications have to be submitted on-line.

• Campus: Select London
• Program Name: Choose the Institute that most closely fits your proposal.
• Quote undertaking reference: 2025/LUL/CaSC.
• Include a analysis proposal and minimal supporting paperwork to keep away from delays.

Supervisors

Primary and secondary supervisors might be members of the CSC Hub college. Supervisory groups might mix experience throughout a number of Institutes at Loughborough University London to encourage interdisciplinary analysis.

Applicants are inspired to suggest two potential supervisors who align with their analysis pursuits, notably these with experience in:

• Communication and Social Change
• Political Science, Design, Management, Economics, Memory Studies, or Disaster Studies

Lead Supervisor: Dr. Cristian Nitoiu

Entry Requirements

• A minimal of a 2:1 undergraduate diploma or equal in a associated topic.
• English Language Requirements: Applicants should meet the University’s minimal requirements. Visit the International web site for particulars.

Fees and Funding

• UK Students: Fully funded (tuition + stipend)
• International Students: Fully funded (tuition + stipend)

Stipend: £21,237 every year (tax-free for 3 years).

How to Apply

1. Apply Online: Start your utility
2. Under Campus, choose London.
3. Under Programme Name, select the Institute related to your proposal.
4. Quote the undertaking reference: 2025/LUL/CaSC.
5. Submit your analysis proposal and supporting paperwork.

Application deadline February twenty fifth, 2025

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