EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Urban Science and Progress. Up to 10 Home/EU PhD studentships available for 2016
“For the first time in history, more than half of the World’s population lives in urban areas; in just a few decades the World’s population will exceed 9 billion, 70% of whom will live in cities. Enabling those cities to deliver services effectively, efficiently and sustainably, while keeping their citizens safe, healthy, prosperous and well-informed, will be among the most important undertakings of this century.” [UN-HABITAT]