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Published: 06 May 2025 78 views
Reducing Peak Energy Demand with Behaviourally Informed Cooking Innovations
The UK government aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with Clean Power by 2030. A critical challenge in this transition is the increasing strain on electricity grids, particularly during peak demand hours (6-8 PM) when household cooking, heating, and commercial kitchen operations coincide.
This interdisciplinary project will explore how a combination of behavioural science and smart cooking technologies can encourage meal preparation outside of peak hours, reducing pressure on the grid while supporting public health and sustainability goals. By identifying behavioural barriers, testing technological solutions, and integrating policy recommendations, this research will bridge the gap between energy policies and public health priorities.
Aim: To investigate how behavioural and technological interventions can shift cooking activities off-peak, aligning with energy saving goals while maintaining nutrition and convenience.
Swansea University has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation since 1920. We have a long history of working with business and industry but today our world-class research has a much wider impact across the health, wealth, culture, and well-being of our society. We have achieved an extraordinary level of success in recent years and our research activity exceeds that of many larger universities yet this has not compromised the friendly and relaxed atmosphere that has always characterised the �Swansea experience�. In our Centenary year, we look forward to continuing to work ... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | Swansea University |
| Type | PhD |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Swansea University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend of in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £19,237) and includes access to a Research Training Support Grant.
If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.
To receive WGSSS studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equivalent to an UK honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
The duration of study varies from 3.5 to 4.5 years full time (or part time equivalent).
The duration study is dependent on prior research experience and training needs of the student which will be assessed by completing a Development Needs Analysis.We welcome applications for both full and part-time study.
All WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3-months in total (or part-time equivalent). All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations.
WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the UKRI eligibility requirements.
WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Assessment:
Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to give a short presentation and answer a series of panel questions
English Language: IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.
Please include the following documents with your application:
Applications should be received no later than 16th May 2025 including all required documents. Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered.
To apply, please complete your application online with the following information:
Course choice – please select as per preferred mode of study, either:
(Full Time) Psychology/ PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / October
(Part Time) Psychology/ PhD / Part-time / 6 Years / October
In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email [email protected] where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.
For more dtails, visit Swansea Scholarship webpage
