Latest news and updates from CCRI.
On 6th May 2026, the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) hosted a Rural Geography Research Group (RGRG) workshop to reflect on the current state and future of rural geography in teaching and research. Supported by the Royal Geographical Society…
We are seeking an ambitious postdoctoral social science researcher to support delivery of a major UKRI funded transdisciplinary research project - FOOTPRINT.
Bringing together scientists, farmers, land managers, policymakers and citizen scientists across Europe and North Africa, the EUROSION network will map where, when and why soil is being lost.
Join us at a workshop exploring insect protein as an alternative to soy in UK poultry feed on 18th May.
The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) is delighted to offer three new fully funded social science PhD studentships, to commence in October 2026. CCRI recently secured the competitive funds for the studentships from the Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS).
A new two-minute animation helps young audiences understand how pesticides can harm the tiny ‘superhero bugs’ that we rely on for fruit and vegetables.
Details of the latest publications, including a book chapter whose lead author is PhD student Chloe Thompson and an article by one of the newest members of the CCRI team, Ffion Evans.
How can UK local authorities best work with rural communities on their Net Zero journey? CCRI’s Damian Maye, Philippa Simmonds and Aimee Morse put this question to researchers, rural policy leads, local government officers, and community members from across Gloucestershire at an event…
Life as a fisherman in England is a source of deep pride and enjoyment, but also stress, show the results of a major new survey led by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI).