People & Place
Our research is transforming the lives of individuals and communities powering a sense of pride, place and cohesion.
Drawing on our cross-disciplinary research strengths in arts, humanities, social sciences, and business, we work alongside community partners and industry to foster democratic, creative and vibrant visions for the future.
By focusing on civic pride and utilising community-led initiatives, we address regional disparities and drive social impact for regions across the world. We align creativity with new technology, increasing community cohesion and democratic engagement and enhancing wellbeing, happiness and quality of life.
Our collaborative research creates place-based policies that reflect the relationship between people, place, politics and socio-economics.
Through our place-based research, we are connecting communities, industry and education, driving engagement with environmental sustainability and regional green energy goals.
Through our local health networks, we are reducing health inequalities and driving improved community wellbeing through the co-creation of impactful research.
Case studies
Research centres
Centre for Applied Psychological Science
The Centre for Applied Psychological Science (CAPS) applies and develops psychological theory, models and methods to advance the well-being of individuals, and the effectiveness of groups and organisations to the betterment of society.
Centre for Culture and Creativity
Connecting researchers and practitioners from across the arts and humanities, the Centre for Culture and Creativity seeks to enrich cultural understanding, increase cultural engagement, enhance public debate, further creative and applied practice, and drive positive social change.
Centre for Social Innovation
The Centre for Social Innovation collaboratively seeks new avenues for public innovation surrounding contemporary national and international challenges which threaten the physical and emotional security of individuals, communities and societies.
