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How should academics study — and shape — the smart cities of tomorrow? Daniel Keech explores the emerging field of “Smart City Science”: its promise for addressing urban challenges and its relevance to neighbouring rural areas.
Josh Davis explains how the CCRI Winter School has not only provided a supportive, constructive space to discuss his PhD, but also a setting to explore how knowledge is created, challenged, and shared.
On the International Day of Forests (21 March 2026), we’re shining a light on how the CCRI’s research helps policymakers, land managers and communities carve out a more resilient future for the UK’s trees.
2026 marks the CCRI’s 40th anniversary. Director Matt Reed reflects on a research centre that has not only endured volatility in this time but flourished.
In November 2025 a team from CCRI working with partners from the British Academy and local government ran a workshop focussed upon community engagement for net zero governance.
Academics are increasingly expected to make their research meaningful to time-poor politicians, policymakers, practitioners and citizens.
On World Soil Day 2025 [5 December], we spotlight CCRI’s four EU research projects dedicated to improving soil health.
Janet Dwyer is back in Japan as part of the SATOCONN project and has written another Blog about her recent experiences in and around Kyoto.
This week is Rural Housing Week. Demelza Jones considers why rural affordable housing is so crucial to a thriving and sustainable countryside.