Research projects

This research investigates the importance of place and space to communities, addressing key challenges around social exclusion and isolation, the effects and drivers of poverty, and community cohesion. The research will examine the development and evolution of warm hubs as places of social inclusion and community connectedness within Wales. Whilst prior exploratory research has suggested…

One of the core challenges for local economies is the transition to sustainable and green economies. Working with Environment Centre Wales, in partnership with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, we will conduct mapping and assessments of co-produced innovation in local economies linked to sustainable food and energy production, flooding prevention, responses to pollution, land…