Doctor of Philosophy Research in Library and Information Management University of Wolverhampton - City Campus, UK

The PhD in Library and Information at the University of Wolverhampton provides a unique opportunity to engage in advanced research at the forefront of information science. Supervised by the internationally renowned Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group, you’ll explore innovative methods to analyse and evaluate research outputs through scientometrics, webometrics, and altmetrics.

World-Leading Expertise

• The Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group is recognised globally for its groundbreaking work, with much of its research rated as “world-leading” in the most recent national evaluation (REF2014).
• You’ll receive expert supervision from a team with extensive experience in quantitative analyses of publication and web data, addressing issues critical to research evaluation and impact.

Exceptional Success Rate

    The group has a 100% PhD completion success rate, demonstrating its commitment to supporting students through every stage of their academic journey.

Opportunities for Academic Excellence

    As a PhD candidate, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Attend monthly meetings with your Director of Studies for personalised guidance.
• Participate in the Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group doctoral forum, where you’ll present your research and collaborate with peers.
• Publish up to three international journal articles during your studies, showcasing your research to a global audience.
• Attend one to two international conferences, gaining exposure to the latest developments and building valuable professional networks.

Access to Cutting-Edge Resources

• Be part of the Research Institute for Information and Language Processing (RIILP), giving you access to expertise in advanced text processing and computational analysis.
• Participate in the institute’s joint seminar series featuring internationally invited speakers, enhancing your knowledge and expanding your professional network.

A Supportive and Collaborative Environment

• The program fosters a collaborative research culture, enabling you to engage with interdisciplinary topics that span library science, information retrieval, and digital innovation.
• Benefit from Wolverhampton’s commitment to professional and academic development through workshops and training offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics.

This program is perfect for aspiring researchers who want to make meaningful contributions to the evolving fields of information science and digital metrics.