From waste to compostable packaging: Addressing the environmental end-of-life impact of modified cellulosic films using biogeochemical analysis. Theme(s): Aquatic/terrestrial/soil biogeochemistry Primary Supervisor: Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso <y.benitez-alfonso@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Biology)
Palaeobaselines for assessing ecosystem health: what is ‘natural’ anyway? Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: Dr Bryony Caswell Institution: Department of Geography, Geology and Environment
Quantifying the combined impact of climate change and ozone on crops Theme(s): Atmosphere and Climate Primary Supervisor: Prof Andrew Challinor Institution: School of Earth and Environment
BioCast: Using Weather Radars and Numerical Weather Forecast to Predict Changes in Biodiversity Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation, Atmospheric Physics, Climate, Ecosystem processes, dynamics and functioning, Living World, Meteorology, Population, community and behavioural ecology Primary Supervisor: Professor Stephen Mobbs
Land-use strategies for biodiversity conservation, food security, and ecosystem (dis)services Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: David Williams <d.r.williams@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Earth and Environment)
Assessing the threat to Antarctic shallow marine ecosystems from hitchhikers on non-native kelp Theme(s): Ecosystem processes, dynamics and functioning Primary Supervisor: Cath Waller <c.l.waller@hull.ac.uk> Institution: University of Hull (Biological and Marine Sciences)
Uncovering the hidden biodiversity benefits of beavers using environmental DNA Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: Dr Lori Lawson Handley <l.lawson-handley@hull.ac.uk> Institution: University of Hull (Biological and Marine Sciences)
Veterinary medicines and feed additives in the environment following use in the poultry industry Theme(s): Aquatic/terrestrial/soil biogeochemistry, Ecosystem processes, dynamics and functioning, Living World Primary Supervisor: Dr Laura Carter <l.j.carter@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Geography)
Smart Rivers: Using sensor networks to understand carbon cycling in regulated rivers Theme(s): Ecosystem processes, dynamics and functioning Primary Supervisor: Dr Megan Klaar <m.j.klaar@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Geography)
Regional investigation of extinction-recovery patterns during the Toarcian (Lower Jurassic) hyperthermal event Theme(s): Earth Processes, Palaeoenvironments and palaeontology Primary Supervisor: Dr Crispin Little <earctsl@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Earth and Environment)
