Latest news and updates from CCRI.
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).
The Countryside and Community Foundation has an open call for grant applications which closes on 28 February 2026.
CCRI’s Demelza Jones joined a panel at a session organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse.
New research from CCRI shows how England’s devolution programme could unlock the delivery of affordable homes in rural communities.
CCRI's new resource enables local authorities and environmental groups to organise community events that generate workable climate change solutions.