PhD Studentship: Bridging the Data-to-knowledge Divide: Investigating the Role of Corporate Knowledge in Transforming Data into Actionable Insights

Project details 

Globally, we are facing a huge explosion in data creation volume. With technological advancements like IoT and Artificial Intelligence, organisations are gathering vast swathes of data but in many cases, are failing to use this data effectively. ‘Bad’ data carries significant costs for organisations and the wider economy, as well as having a negative environmental impact. This PhD will explore the underlying reasons why organisations are increasingly failing to transform vast amounts of data into meaningful information and knowledge. It will focus on the interplay between corporate memory, knowledge systems, organisational culture, and data management practices to uncover barriers and enablers of effective data utilisation, for the benefit of organisations and society. 

We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about the relationship between technology, data, and sustainability. The successful candidate will be a part of Loughborough University’s pioneering digital decarbonisation design group, a community of doctoral researchers investigating ecosystem solutions to decarbonise the digital world. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including business and management, computer science, information management and beyond. 

Supervisors

Primary supervisor: Professor Tom Jackson

Secondary supervisor: Professor Ian Hodgkinson

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) or international equivalent, with a preference of holding a master's degree.

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Loughborough Business School requires a minimum IELTS band 7.0 or above with not less than 7.0 in each component. Further details are available on the international website.

Funding

The studentship is for 3 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus University tuition fees.

How to apply

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select ‘Business School'. Please upload with your application a research proposal, copies of your transcripts/certificates, English language certificate and contact details of two academic references, one of which must be from your most recent degree. Please quote the project reference number: LB25-TWJ.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.

The selection criteria will be used by academic schools to help them take a decision on your application.

Contact details

Call: +44 (0)1509 635666

Email: t.w.jackson@lboro.ac.uk

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