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Growing Connections

Growing Connections investigates the potential of alternative, more agroecological approaches to tree production in which many small community nurseries produce a diverse range of locally sourced, locally adapted trees.

University Professor to investigate if UK debt levels benefit the wealthy after winning Leverhulme grant 23 Nov 2023

Coventry University’s Professor Glauco De Vita has successfully secured a prestigious funding grant to investigate whether higher levels of UK public and household debt are leading to increased wealth inequality.

Senior CBiS researcher co-authors ground-breaking new book 30 Jun 2020

Oxford University Press has published Strategy: Theory, Practice, Implementation, a new book co-authored by Maureen Meadows, a Professor of Strategic Management within the Centre for Business in Society (CBiS).

Coventry University secures DFID funding to support workers in developing countries hit by the global pandemic 21 Aug 2020

Coventry University secures DFID funding to support workers in developing countries hit by the global pandemic  

Coventry University launches the first International Conference in Techno-Auditing for 2021 03 Mar 2021

The Centre for Financial and Corporate Integrity (CFCI) are inviting paper submissions for the first ever International Conference in Techno-Auditing 2021 (ICTA2021).

Coventry University research output recognised in the 2022 Tackling Economic Crime Awards 24 Nov 2022

Research-inspired training from the Centre for Financial and Corporate Integrity (CFCI) has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Training Initiative category in the 2022 Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs).

Coventry University researcher has submitted evidence to Parliament to help protect the UK from financial fraudsters during the COVID-19 recovery 27 Aug 2020

Dr Lorenzo Pasculli has submitted evidence to the House of Commons’ Treasury Committee to assess the Government’s response to COVID-19-related fraud risks and suggest more effective preventive measures.

Cyber security monitoring and risk assessment in local government authorities: a social engineering exercise

The aim of this project was to achieve the operational change required to overcome some of the key barriers to eGovernance and ICT adoption, particularly those related to data security and operational resilience.

Creating resilience and sustainability in flower supply chains

The project is undertaking various forms of research to better understand the impacts of the pandemic on the floriculture sector so that longer lasting support can be provided and to better understand the factors which help supply chains to be resilient during times of crisis.

Jobs and Skills in the Leeds City Region

Low-paid work and in-work poverty are significant issues in the UK economy. The aim of this project is use research insights to help inform choices in Leeds City Region around employment and skills policy, particularly relating to in-work progression.

Urban and Rural Connectivity in Non-Metropolitan Regions (URRUC)

This project brought together stakeholders and research institutions from four EU countries to address the challenges of mobility and accessibility in four specific regions within their borders.

How do we ensure responsible lending and borrowing?

Our research on 'responsible lending and borrowing' undertook a follow-on project to explore innovative impactful ways for the research findings to encourage greater responsible lending and borrowing.

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

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

Managing the Impacts of Mega-Events: Towards Sustainable Legacies (CARNIVAL)

Investigating the factors that impact upon the planned and unplanned legacy outcomes of sporting and non-sporting mega-events and their implications for stakeholders.

Engagement collaboration: Water bonds to mitigate environmental risks

Water is indispensable for life, health, and human activities. As such, sustaining water resources and addressing their scarcity is an urgent global challenge. 

REFS: Inspiring the next generation of sport officials in Europe

The overall aim of REFS is to inspire the next generation of sport officials in Europe.

Better Work, Better Businesses: Making the Case for Ethical Trade in the South African Fruit Industry

This project will seek to: advance understandings of how labour standards improvements are connected to improvements in business performance.

The temporary staffing industry and economic change

The analytical work of the different national temporary staffing industries and the way they operate in different labour markets is designed to advance our understanding of labour market operations, challenges and developments, particularly around the use and nature of temporary work. This project is designed to deliver impact to a broad range of stakeholders, including academics, policy makers, those working in the industry and the general public.

Empires in Metal: Corporate Political Activity and Business-Government Relations under “Anglo-Saxon Capitalism”

This project explores business-government relations and the political activities of leading firms by drawing on historical 'Anglo-Saxon' case studies.

Understanding People’s Attitudes Towards Pensions

The overall objective is to provide a nuanced debate in relation to people’s financial well-being with an emphasis on long-term savings (pensions) and understanding of financial capability.