PhD Opportunity – Investigating Biosolids Fertilised Pasture Effects on Ruminant Health

NorthWestBio (NWB) is a new BBSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) delivered between the Universities of Glasgow, Lancaster, Queen’s Belfast and Strathclyde.

This PhD opportunity is about an exciting interdisciplinary project that bridges animal health and environmental sustainability and explores how using sewage sludge biosolids as agricultural fertiliser impacts the gastrointestinal health and function of grazing sheep.

Supervision Team

• Dr Rheinallt Jones, University of Glasgow
• Dr Michelle Bellingham, University of Glasgow
• Dr Eulyn Pagaling, Hutton Institute

Both institutions maintain active relationships with industry and government partners, providing valuable networking and collaboration opportunities throughout your PhD journey.

Why This Matters

This project addresses critical questions about sustainable agriculture, combining practical farming solutions with environmental stewardship and animal welfare – essential topics for the future of food production.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21st November.

Training Opportunity – Bridging Fields Programme for Academic Researchers

FREE CPD Training for Academics Working in Agricultural Research

The Bridging Fields programme from Royal Agricultural University offers charitably-funded, free continuing professional development (CPD) for UK-based academic researchers who want to work more effectively and collaboratively with farmers and growers.

Upcoming Opportunity: Soil and Regenerative Agriculture Residency