The Amazon Tall Tower Observatory with miles of the Brazilian rainforest seen in the background
26
Sep

Coventry University researcher finds ‘forever...

Harmful chemicals that last for so long they’re known as ‘forever chemicals’ have been found in the Amazon rainforest atmosphere for the first time.

Three CAWR researchers stood at the One Health Fair
18
Dec

Agroecology researchers shine at One Health Fair in...

In response to the escalating threat of climate change, the UK and Europe are taking decisive action by actively investing in projects and initiatives geared towards the...

Apple trees blossoming in the community tree nursery
19
Jul

50-year-old find at abandoned allotments sees...

An unexpected discovery at an abandoned allotment in Coventry has led to a project looking to preserve the city’s trees.

Dr Geraldine Brown
21
Apr

Coventry University researcher examines the impact of...

Gambling should be viewed the same as other addictions such as drugs and alcohol as it "devastates lives and families”, according to a Coventry University researcher.

Various jars, packets and bottles of food displayed in outdoor market display setting
25
May

New Living Library launched to influence sustainable...

A new ‘Living Library’ showcasing good-practice examples of collaborative short food supply chains has been launched.

black and orange abstract image depicting a woman's face behind bars
17
Jan

New report recommends legislative changes for the...

A new report from researchers at Coventry University and academics at City, University of London, recommends legislative and policy changes for the protection of...

Foleshill social  supermarket outside.
13
Dec

Social supermarket and community centre continue to...

More than 10,000 of a Coventry community’s most vulnerable people have been fed by Foleshill Social Supermarket throughout the height of the pandemic.

sweet chestnut
30
Apr

Coventry University calls on public to help protect...

Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR) has teamed up with The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) on a new citizen science project to...

plastic waste
22
Mar

Coventry University leads research tackling...

A team of Coventry University researchers welcomed more than 40 international stakeholders from the bioplastics industry to the first of three social innovation labs to...

Honey bee hive
15
Mar

Researchers design new citizen science project to...

A pilot study by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR), supported by the British Bee Keepers Association (BBKA), will work with...

Severn Trent water treatment facility
11
Mar

Coventry University and Severn Trent project to...

Researchers from Coventry University are collaborating with Severn Trent and the Organics Group to turn sewage waste into a clean fuel for tankers and other vehicles.

FOOdIVERSE
12
Feb

Is organic food diversity the answer?

Researchers from the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR), have been awarded £100,000 by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural affairs) as...