Hertfordshire Business School Full Time PhD Fee Waiver Studentship An Investigation into the Psychosocial Impacts of Creative Events on Older Generations (over 70’s) Recent decades have seen an increasing proportion of adults over 70 across society, as average age expectancy increases. This increase is expected to continue over coming decades bringing concerns for the holistic health and well-being of older adults. Creative events such as; painting, drawing, dancing, singing, photography, crafts are inherently social by their nature; although many of the potential impacts of events are not widely understood. This doctoral study will give a candidate the opportunity to carry out transformative research and test how creative events impact upon older people and their Psychosocial wellbeing drawing upon concepts such as; critical gerontology, benefits, reduced loneliness reduced isolation, inclusion, and belonging. Applicant Requirements • Completed UH application form, including two academic references. • A research proposal on psychosocial impacts of creative events on older generations of approximately 2000 words and including rationale for the topic of study; research aims; methods; expected contribution to knowledge. • Copies of qualification certificates and transcripts. • A copy of your passport. • Candidates for whom English is not their first language will require certification of English language competence (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Applicants should have at least an upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline. A Masters degree in a relevant field will be advantageous. This fee waiver studentship is open only to Home UK/EU nationals. For an application form see: For enquiries regarding research degrees at the University of Hertfordshire and this application process, please email Abiha Nigath (). Abiha can also supply you with our PhD Schedule on request. For enquiries concerning this studentship please email Professor Stephen Page () Please send completed applications to
Hertfordshire Business School Full Time PhD Fee Waiver Studentship An Investigation into the Psychosocial Impacts of Creative Events on Older Generations (over 70’s) Recent decades have seen an increasing proportion of adults over 70 across society, as average age expectancy increases. This increase is expected to continue over coming decades bringing concerns for the holistic health and well-being of older adults. Creative events such as; painting, drawing, dancing, singing, photography, crafts are inherently social by their nature; although many of the potential impacts of events are not widely understood. This doctoral study will give a candidate the opportunity to carry out transformative research and test how creative events impact upon older people and their Psychosocial wellbeing drawing upon concepts such as; critical gerontology, benefits, reduced loneliness reduced isolation, inclusion, and belonging. Applicant Requirements • Completed UH application form, including two academic references. • A research proposal on psychosocial impacts of creative events on older generations of approximately 2000 words and including rationale for the topic of study; research aims; methods; expected contribution to knowledge. • Copies of qualification certificates and transcripts. • A copy of your passport. • Candidates for whom English is not their first language will require certification of English language competence (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Applicants should have at least an upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline. A Masters degree in a relevant field will be advantageous. This fee waiver studentship is open only to Home UK/EU nationals. For an application form see: For enquiries regarding research degrees at the University of Hertfordshire and this application process, please email Abiha Nigath (). Abiha can also supply you with our PhD Schedule on request. For enquiries concerning this studentship please email Professor Stephen Page () Please send completed applications to
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