Northumbria University (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) has 12 PhD studentships available across the subjects of design, human-computer interaction, social computing and related areas. Each studentship includes a full stipend, paid for three years at RCUK rates for 2017/18 (this is yet to be set, in 2016/17 this is £14,296 pa) and fees (Home/EU £4,350 / International £13,000 / International Lab-based £16,000). The deadline for applications is 20th January 2017, with each studentship due to commence in October 2017. Each of the named supervisors would be very happy to discuss the proposed projects with prospective applicants, and there is a great degree of flexibility within each of the topics. Please see the links below and get in touch with the named contacts for further information. Design to Support Online Identity Management for Women Living with HIV https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81632&LID=1151 Contact Abigail Durrant: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Designing for Crowdfunding Social Innovation https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81639&LID=1151 Contact Jo Briggs: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Participatory Design Fiction for Alternate Civics https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81641&LID=1151 Contact John Vines: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> The value of craft sensibilities in technology orientated Maker and Hack communities https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81645&LID=1151 Contact Justin Marshall: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ‘Entangled Things’ to Ameliorate Older Age Isolation https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81827&LID=2712 Contact Dave Kirk: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Social computing for food and sustainable living https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81718&LID=2712 Contact Adrian Clear: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Whole Body Interactions: standing user interfaces for the next generation interaction https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81586&LID=2712 Contact Nick Dalton: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Digital Risks for Older Adults https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81624&LID=2714 Contact Pam Briggs: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> What is the role of brokers and brokerage in the appropriation of Assistive Technologies in dementia care? https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81619&LID=2714 Contact Katie Brittain: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Human Building Interactions https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81716&LID=2712 Contact Leslie McIntyre: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Could Skype/FaceTime combat loneliness in the elderly? https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81630&LID=2714 Contact Thomas Pollet: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> The impact of social media outreach and engagement on health information seeking and risk perceptions during infectious disease outbreaks https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81625&LID=2714 Contact Santosh Vijaykumar: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> --------------------------------------------------------------- For news of CHI books, courses & software, join CHI-RESOURCES mailto: [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe from CHI-ANNOUNCEMENTS send an email to mailto:[log in to unmask] For further details of CHI lists see http://listserv.acm.org ---------------------------------------------------------------