PhD Studentships in Information Studies University of Northumbria We are seeking highly motivated applicants for full-time doctoral level study in the School of Information Studies. A good undergraduate degree is expected, and candidates should preferably also have a masters degree. Two Studentships are available for three years, and applications from self-funded candidates are also welcome. A Studentship is currently of value £6455 p.a. plus fee payment of £2740 p.a. Suitable applicants will also be entered for AHRB funding. Studentships are subject to satisfactory reviews of progress. A limited amount of teaching may be expected of the appointees which would attract additional payment. The School currently has 10 PhD students. For more details see: http://is.northumbria.ac.uk/imri Research focuses on the people-centred aspects of the design, development and evaluation of information systems and services in contexts such as the public sector including libraries, museums and archives, HE and FE, private sector companies, health information management and records management. To apply, send a full CV and an outline of your proposed research to: Margaret Watson, Acting Head, School of Information Studies, Lipman Building, University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, or by e-mail to: [log in to unmask], (fax.: 0191-227-3671). Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Linda Banwell (0191-227-3768, e-mail [log in to unmask]). Closing date: 31st March, 2001. Maureen Dickson Administrator Information Management Research Institute School of Information Studies Room 004, Lipman Building University of Northumbria at Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8 ST Tel: 0191 227 3222 Fax: 0191 227 3671