(Continuing from Part 04) After escaping from Salé, I sailed south along the coast of Africa with the young boy Xury. We were finally free, but we were also in great danger. Our boat was small, and we had no clear destination. We carried some bread, fresh water, guns, and ammunition, but these supplies would … Read more
(Continuing from Part 03) After the pirates captured our ship, they took us to the port of Salé, on the coast of North Africa. I had lost everything. My trading goods were gone, my hopes of becoming wealthy had disappeared, and I was no longer a free man. The other English sailors were taken to … Read more
(Continuing from Part 02) After escaping the terrible storm at Yarmouth, I traveled by land to London. I was still young, inexperienced, and uncertain about my future. I had no relatives in London who could help me, and I knew very little about business or life at sea. I had enough money to return home … Read more
(Continuing from Part 01) The sea was calm again, and the terrible fear I had felt during the first storm slowly disappeared. My friend, the captain’s son, encouraged me to enjoy the journey. “Come, Robinson,” he said. “You must not be afraid of a little wind. You will soon become used to life at sea.” … Read more
My name is Robinson Crusoe. I was born in the city of York, England, in the year 1632. My family was comfortable and respected. We were not rich, but we had enough money to live without serious worries. My father was originally from Germany. He came to England and became a successful businessman. My mother … Read more
Project Description Executive Functions (EFs) and Emotion Regulation (ER) are foundational capacities that enable children to direct attention, manage behaviour and emotions, and adapt to changing demands. Across three linked studies, this PhD will investigate how EF and ER emerge in the first years of life, how they contribute to later mental health and behavioural … Read more
Royal Holloway, University of London, is offering three PhD studentships funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Landscape Awards. The scholarships support doctoral research in arts, humanities, and related disciplines, covering UK-rate tuition fees and a stipend of £23,805 per year (2026/27 rate, including London Allowance) for 3.5 years. A limited number … Read more
The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded EPSRC PhD studentship in Mechanical Engineering. The project focuses on developing actuated microdevices to improve the oral delivery of biological drugs using controlled mechanical stimulation. The studentship is open to UK, EU, and international applicants, with funding available for 3.5 years. Important Dates / Deadline Organization … Read more
The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded three-year PhD studentship in the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences. The project investigates molecular mechanisms of genome regulation in multiple myeloma, focusing on transcription factors, enhancer networks, and chromatin regulation. The successful candidate will join Dr. Tianyi Zhang’s research group and receive interdisciplinary training in … Read more
The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in the School of Mathematics. The project focuses on computational modeling and control of chemically active droplets for applications in micro-engineering, medical diagnostics, drug delivery, and environmental monitoring. Funding covers tuition fees, training support, and a stipend for 3 to 3.5 years. Important Dates … Read more