Program Overview

PhD with Saputo Dairy UK

Introduction

The University of Plymouth offers a PhD program in collaboration with Saputo Dairy UK. The program focuses on a systematic review of UK environmental monitoring methods to assess potential impacts of dairy industry effluent on water quality.

Benefits for the PhD Student

• The PhD student will investigate the effects of treated discharge from the Davidstow Creamery on the local river chemistry and biota.
• The student will have the opportunity to develop computer modeling skills and apply them to different scenarios.
• The program provides a unique chance for the student to work with a leading dairy company and contribute to the understanding of the environmental impact of the dairy industry.

Benefits for the Business

• The PhD program aims to increase the understanding of the potential effects of the discharge of treated Creamery effluent on the local river.
• The research will provide detailed knowledge of water chemistry and ecology, enhancing the company's understanding of its relationship with the river.
• The program will help Saputo Dairy UK to achieve the collective objective of 'good' river status as defined by the Water Framework Directive.

Testimonial from the PhD Student

Rupert Goddard, the PhD student, expressed his satisfaction with the program, stating that he has had a fantastic supervisory team and has developed valuable skills. He feels proud of his achievements and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the environmental impact of the dairy industry.

Testimonial from the Business

Matt Bardell, Group Sustainability Manager at Saputo Dairy UK, highlighted the benefits of funding a PhD program for the business. He stated that it provides impartial information and answers to problems that the company may not have the resources to address. The program has been an economic way for the company to access a huge amount of in-kind advice from the academic supervisory team.

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