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

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Current research projects

  • 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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  • Evidence Enquiry for Wellbeing and Heritage

    Evidence Enquiry for Wellbeing and Heritage

    This review will cover a five-year span, capturing completed and ongoing projects from universities, research institutions, heritage associations, government bodies, and charities. By focusing on both published research and emerging initiatives, the project aims to provide a forward-looking picture that reflects the latest trends in the field.

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  • Evaluating the effectiveness of AB9 Winter Bird Food in Countryside Stewardship

    Evaluating the effectiveness of AB9 Winter Bird Food in Countryside Stewardship

    This project focuses on improving our understanding of the effectiveness of the winter bird food option (AB9) under the Countryside Stewardship scheme.

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