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Responsible Business Practices in SMEs: the case of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter

Using the context of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, this exploratory study aims to understand how SMEs integrate responsibility into their everyday business practice and consumer attitudes to jewellery consumer social responsibility (CSR).


Training in Social Impact Management for Social Enterprise Mentors and Policy Makers

Workshop in response to the Mexican Government’s belief to tackle the economic and social development challenges that the country faces requiring innovative and financially sustainable initiatives which intentionally look to solve social or environmental problems.


Virtual Inclusive Cultural Entrepreneurs (VICE)

The Virtual Inclusive Cultural Entrepreneurs (VICE) project has 5 partners from 4 countries: UK, Sweden, Austria, and Croatia. Each bringing complementary skills and expertise in the fields of adult education, teacher training, post-digital cultures, archives, museums, and cutting-edge learning technology.


STARTIN Developing inclusive and innovative entrepreneurship education in Europe

The aim of START IN project is to stimulate the “social entrepreneurial mindset”, developing capacities and abilities from early ages, laying the foundations for young social entrepreneurs to transform ideas into action in different social, cultural or economic contexts.


Co-developing a Social Impact Toolkit for Community Food Businesses

This work builds upon research funded by Just Growth (2016) & Power To Change (2017) to create a toolkit that Community Food Businesses can use to understand their social impact.


Energy Revolution Research Consortium: EnergyREV

EnergyREV is focused on delivering (by 2022) investable and scalable local business models which use integrated approaches to deliver cleaner, cheaper, energy services for more prosperous and resilient communities.


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. 


Coventry University Shortlisted for Two 2020 Postgrad Awards

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.


Collaborative research project launched to advance Women’s Communal Land Rights in Africa

Coventry University academics have received funding to advance Women’s Communal Land Rights (WCLR) in East and West Africa as they aim to address the research gap in relation to gender and communal land rights on the continent.


New research unveils impacts of being in the care system for young people from minority backgrounds

Research by Coventry University has led to improved guidelines for supporting young people from minority backgrounds in the care system.


Development of Bioleaching-based processes for the recovery of precious metals of processed waste from Superalloys

In partnership with AAS, Coventry University are developing innovative and sustainable bioleaching-based processes to recover critical metals from superalloy by-products at AAS. 


£1million research project explores how playful learning boosts engagement and skills development in university students

Coventry University is part of a £1million research project investigating how playful learning approaches can change the way university students engage with their studies and develop essential skills.


Coventry University working with Coventry City Council to promote transport technology innovation in the region

The Institute for Future Transport and Cities (IFTC) is working with Coventry City Council and key stakeholders to showcase Coventry and Warwickshire’s world-leading transport innovation and rich heritage in mobility and transport design.


Bioleaching technology for the recovery of metals from Electronic Waste - Research Project

The aim of the project is to develop a sustainable and environmentally friendly method to recover precious metals from electronic waste that will create a closed-loop system to recycle metals back into the supply chain as required in a sustainable circular economy.


Great Britain’s Paralympic hopes boosted by Coventry University research innovation

Great Britain’s Paralympic hopes boosted by Coventry University research innovation


Researchers using radar technology for early detection and remote monitoring of cardiovascular health conditions

Researchers from Coventry University, in collaboration with the University of Glasgow, have used radar technology to develop a contactless heart sound detection system that could help the early detection and ongoing monitoring of cardiovascular health conditions.


The Big Question: Can we build communities of trust and peace?

On Tuesday 3rd February 2015, the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations played host to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, launching a new series of public talks at Coventry University entitled ‘The Big Question.’ 


Award-winning photographer reveals unseen and unfiltered realities of homelessness

A distinguished photographer and academic from Coventry University has won the Portrait of Britain Award for creating powerful insights into homelessness.


Julie Bayley Wins National Research Impact Award

Coventry University's Impact Officer Julie Bayley has won a coveted national award for research impact. 


Dr Geraldine Brown Hosts Black History Month Seminar Series

In partnership with Coventry University Black & Minority Ethnic Staff Network, Dr. Geraldine Brown hosted a series of seminars to mark Black History Month.