4-5 NOVEMBER 2026, The NEC Birmingham    |

Up to 14 fully funded 4-year PhD studentships available for September/October 2025 entry. Applications now open for Home students, with limited places for outstanding international applicants.

The CDT in DigitalMetal is an exciting 4-year PhD programme designed to train future leaders equipped with combined expertise in metals and alloy engineering, digital technology, and AI. Led by the University of Leicester, in partnership with the Universities of Birmingham, Loughborough, Nottingham, and Warwick, this CDT focuses on transforming the metals and manufacturing industry using digital technology to enhance agility, productivity, and international competitiveness. As a PhD student, you will engage in cutting-edge research across various themes, collaborate with world-leading industrial partners, and develop a broad foundation in manufacturing management, product development, leadership, and personal development skills. You will be registered with a host university among the five leading institutions throughout your studies and will have equivalent access to a broad range of resources, including courses and training offered by all five universities in the CDT.

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Transformation of Metals Industry.
Fusing AI into Materials & Manufacturing
* Supervision by world-leading experts
*Access to world-class facilities and training from five leading universities
*Collaborate with more than 30 leading industry partners like Rolls-Royce to drive real-world innovation
*Enhanced stipend

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