Academics are not the only source of expertise informing rural policy and practice.
Research results are not an end in themselves. They must deliver tangible results for stakeholders and the public.
Collaborative research
Increasingly, researchers are working with people who have different kinds of expertise, perhaps:
particular skills
understanding of particular places
specific experience
They're keen to produce knowledge that can be of immediate use to:
industries
communities
policymakers
other stakeholders
Our aspiration
The aspiration of CRE is not just for more science or expertise.
We want better informed and skilled citizens and communities. Through their expertise they can tackle their own problems. They can learn more efficiently from elsewhere.
This process itself provides a rich source of material for research. We begin to map the ways we can achieve these aims most effectively.
We're working with a variety of stakeholders to improve knowledge for rural communities.
Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) between Newcastle University and local councils (ongoing) - CRE input: Prof Sally Shortall working with the Policy Academy.
ESRC Knowledge Transfer Research Fellow - Funding: Economic and Social Research Council (2008-2009) - Prof Sally Shortall seconded to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Northern Ireland.
Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) between the Northern Ireland Universities and the devolved government (2011-ongoing) - Prof Sally Shortall established the KESS with Eileen Regan, Research Services Northern Ireland Assembly.
Voices of Veterinary Experience - Funding from ESRC Impact Accelerator Fund (2016-2017) - CRE input: PI Prof Mark Reed, project team: Sue Bradley, Prof Philip Lowe
The Rural Economy and Land Use Programme (RELU) - Funding: UK Research Council, DEFRA, Scottish Government, (2004-2013) - CRE input: Director’s Office team comprising Prof Philip Lowe, Prof Jeremy Phillipson, Anne Liddon
