Countryside and Community Research Institute

“An internationally excellent Research Institute” (REF, 2021).
Shaping rural development policy and practice in the UK, Europe and further afield.

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Latest news

Matt Reed and Pippa Simmonds record Podcast

CCRI Director Matt Reed and PhD student Pippa Simmonds have recently recorded a Podcast for the ‘People Place and Nature Podcast’ entitled ‘Farming, Sustainability, and the Food Cycle’.

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About CCRI

CCRI – one of the largest specialist rural research
centres in the UK.

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Current research projects

  • Resilience Of The Rural Electricity Network To Meet Net Zero Impacts

    Resilience Of The Rural Electricity Network To Meet Net Zero Impacts

    This project seeks to gather expert insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with electrifying rural communities using sustainable energy sources.

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  • Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership

    Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership

    Funded by UK Research and Innovation, researchers and policymakers will work with communities from across rural Wales to explore innovative solutions to a range of major challenges faced by rural communities.

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  • Monitoring & Evaluation for Culture Nature England Project

    Monitoring & Evaluation for Culture Nature England Project

    This work will engage with project leaders and partners, library staff, and audiences to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the Culture Nature England project, rich in insights and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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