change and systems-level transformation? What materials and methods support regenerative practices in fashion, textiles, architecture, and product design? How can indigenous and local knowledge inform sustainable approaches? Projects may span biomimicry, eco-social innovation, participatory design, human factors, creative methods and policy advocacy, with opportunities to collaborate across environmental science, economics, and activism.

• Prof Claire Warden (C.Warden@lboro.ac.uk)

• UK fee - £5,238 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee - £29,500 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the 2026-27 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2026, February 2027 and July 2027.

UK tuition fees for 2026/27 are currently to be confirmed pending the release of the UKRI recommended rates. Once published, these rates will be subject to formal approval by the University before being confirmed.

• Target Start Date: October 2026
• Full time or part time available.
• Open to UK and international applicants.

We welcome discussions with interested candidates.

1. Interested applicants should first contact Professor Claire Warden (C.Warden@lboro.ac.uk) to discuss your research interests and funding options.
2. Applicants are then strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors with a CV, academic transcripts, and confirmation of funding sources or planned funding sources.
3. following any informal discussion, applicants are invited to make a formal application on the Loughborough Website.

change and systems-level transformation? What materials and methods support regenerative practices in fashion, textiles, architecture, and product design? How can indigenous and local knowledge inform sustainable approaches? Projects may span biomimicry, eco-social innovation, participatory design, human factors, creative methods and policy advocacy, with opportunities to collaborate across environmental science, economics, and activism.

• Prof Claire Warden (C.Warden@lboro.ac.uk)

• UK fee - £5,238 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee - £29,500 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the 2026-27 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2026, February 2027 and July 2027.

UK tuition fees for 2026/27 are currently to be confirmed pending the release of the UKRI recommended rates. Once published, these rates will be subject to formal approval by the University before being confirmed.

• Target Start Date: October 2026
• Full time or part time available.
• Open to UK and international applicants.

We welcome discussions with interested candidates.

1. Interested applicants should first contact Professor Claire Warden (C.Warden@lboro.ac.uk) to discuss your research interests and funding options.
2. Applicants are then strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors with a CV, academic transcripts, and confirmation of funding sources or planned funding sources.
3. following any informal discussion, applicants are invited to make a formal application on the Loughborough Website.