17 Nov
2025
17 Nov
'25
11:08 a.m.
This PhD opportunity may be of interest to some (particularly our current Masters
students).
From: Elizabeth Renner <elizabeth.renner(a)northumbria.ac.uk>
Sent: 17 November 2025 10:58
To: Elizabeth Renner <elizabeth.renner(a)northumbria.ac.uk>
Cc: Lee Shepherd <lee.shepherd(a)northumbria.ac.uk>uk>; Merryn Constable
<merryn.constable(a)northumbria.ac.uk>
Subject: recruiting a PhD student (funded) for 2026-2027
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Dear colleagues and friends,
I am recruiting a PhD student! I would be grateful if you could share the advert with
suitable candidates (ideally with a Masters degree in progress or in hand):
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/bridging-the-species-divide-animal-mi…
The project is entitled "Bridging the species divide: Animal minds and the
human-animal relationship". The student will ultimately work with pet owners, using
both qualitative and quantitative methods, to understand their experiences of mind
perception with their pets. (n.b., this is not an animal cognition project.) The PhD is
competitively funded, and open to both UK and international students: funding covers both
stipend and tuition. The closing date for applications is 23 January 2026.
Northumbria is a great place to do a PhD: we have a supportive department with an active
community of PhD students, postdocs, and ECRs. The vibrant city of Newcastle offers access
to both cultural and natural attractions (and of course, lots of potential participants).
If prospective students have any questions, they can feel free to reach out to me via this
email address.
Thanks very much!
Liz
Dr Elizabeth Renner (she/her)
Assistant Professor
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