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British Academy commissions new research into Faith-Based Services during COVID-19 04 Aug 2020

A Coventry University research proposal around the impact of COVID-19 on Christian Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) in the UK, has been selected for a British Academy 2020 Special Research Award.

The Organisational, Financial and Human Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Christian Faith-Based Organisation Service Sector in Great Britain

CTPSR project funded by the British Academy looking at the organisational, financial and human impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Christian Faith-Based Organization Service Sector in Great Britain

Dr Alex Roberts secures prestigious Faraday Institution Industry Fellowship 30 Jul 2020

Dr Alex Roberts, Associate Professor at the Institute for Future Transport and Cities, has secured one of six Industry Fellowships from the Faraday Institution for his research into lithium-ion battery cells.

Rapid evidence review on the causes and identification of individuals with specific learning difficulties (SpLD)

In January 2020, Professor Julia Carroll was invited to provide a rapid evidence review on recent research on Specific Learning Difficulties for the UK government.

Youth, Violence and Conflict Transformation: Exploring mobilization into violence and the role of youth in peacebuilding

This project looks at how we can ensure that young people’s voices are listened to and acted upon in societies where youth marginalisation has previously been a factor facilitating their mobilisation into violence.

Coventry University launches 50 fully-funded COVID-19 related PhD opportunities 16 Jul 2020

Coventry University has launched a suite of 50 fully-funded PhD studentships designed to deliver research solutions to the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Is it time to update the UK’s national PE curriculum? 28 Jul 2020

A study by Professor Michael Duncan has examined the effectiveness of the UK’s national Physical Education (PE) curriculum in comparison to the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) Shuttle Time programme.

STAR Energy: Sustainable and Replicable Off-grid Renewable Energy System for Riverside Communities in the Amazon

This institutional link designed, implemented and monitored a pilot low-carbon based energy solution with a sustainable business model to increase energy security, reduce environmental impact and improve economic and health indicators for one riverside community. 

“Cooking Connections Coventry” supports wellbeing during COVID-19 through food-based activities 03 Aug 2020

Researchers from Coventry University and the University of Warwick have been supporting people aged 55+ across Coventry during the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of a community project based around food and cooking.

The transition to capitalism in the Scottish Uplands 16 Jul 2020

The transition to capitalism in the Scottish Uplands and what it means for the agroecology and food sovereignty movements.

Securing the future of mobility for a post-pandemic world 30 Jun 2020

Professor Siraj Shaikh has outlined why a focus on cyber security is crucial to ensure that lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic do not go to waste.

SIMUSAFE (SIMUlator of behavioural aspects for SAFEr transport)

The goal of SIMUSAFE following the FESTA-V model methodology is to develop realistic multi-agent behavioural models in a transit environment where researchers will be able to monitor and introduce changes in every aspect, gathering data not available in real world conditions.

Coventry University Shortlisted for Two 2020 Postgrad Awards 16 Jun 2020

Coventry University has been shortlisted for two 2020 Postgrad Awards. The initiative, hosted by FindAMasters and FindAPhD, invites nominations from students undertaking Masters or PhD study across the UK.

Social Psychology of Conservation and the Environment: Facilitating Sustainability 13 Jul 2020

This short course consists of 10 hours of on-line teaching, organized over 5 weeks (2 hours per week), and 5 hours of off-line study (15 hours total for the course).

Flatten the Curve, Grow the Care: Looking Beyond the Pandemic 22 May 2020

Researchers from Coventry University’s Centre for Postdigital Cultures (CPC) have worked with a number of collective care, mutual aid and solidarity initiatives to support communities across the globe during, and beyond, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Building Japanese research capacity around disability studies and sport to positively impact the lives of people with disabilities - 2020 and beyond

The aim of this bid was to expand an already existing international collaboration and foster a long term sustainable multi-partner network in order to further develop our understanding in the field of disability studies and sport (DSS).

The Cracked Mirror: is the BBC’s mission to “reflect modern Britain” distorting news and undermining democracy? 10 Jun 2020

As Charter renewal looms later in this decade, how concerned should we be about the BBC and its role as a civic tool in democracy?

Edu-Hack Webinar 16 Jun 2020

Coventry University's Centre for Global Learning: Education and Attainment is hosting an online seminar on Edu-Hack, an international initiative to develop a capacity building methodology which utilises online courseware and EduHackathons.

Reimagining the Book Stand: Virtual Platforms for Academic Publications 03 Jun 2020

Researchers from the Centre for Postdigital Cultures (CPC) at Coventry University are reimagining the book stand to highlight the possibilities of open access publishing during the pandemic.

Addressing inequality, enhancing diversity and facilitating greater dialogue in the hosting of sporting mega events (EventRights)

The EventRights project will explore and produce recommendations as to how major sporting events (MSEs) can influence MSE organising committees and other stakeholders to ensure that progressive social opportunities to address inequality, enhance diversity.