Course overview
The RAU is committed to environmental, economic and social sustainability, and so all our projects explore issues that will help farmers, horse owners, and rural businesses apply innovative techniques and models to improve output, economic viability, health, and welfare while caring for the environment.
Why study at the RAU?
Excellent job prospects for PhD candidates in both industry and academia
Integrated structured training on research methodologies, statistics, presentation skills, and academic writing
Range of on-farm facilities and unique established trial-plot areas to support your work
Strong research collaborations with the University of Nottingham, Rothamsted Research, and University College Dublin allowing you access to some state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
Our research degrees are validated by the University of Gloucestershire giving you access to a large and subject-diverse postgraduate network
Current research areas include:
Agronomy and sustainable agriculture
Wheat-bean intercropping and sustainable production systems
Environmental challenges and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Developing sustainable pest control methods
Soil science
Understanding management influences on soil organic matter
Nutrient cycling in soil and potential for carbon sequestration
Equine science
Behavioural probes of brain function in horses
Evaluating energy balance in competition horses
Forage hygiene and respiratory health in stabled horses
Urban regeneration
Smart city modelling
International competitiveness of Chinese construction firms
UAE residential valuation systems audit investigation and future pathways
The University is interested in receiving applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and self-financing students wishing to undertake research at either Master of Science by Research (MScR) or Doctoral (PhD) level.
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