Performing Arts Advocacy Alliance

This project is a partnership between Coventry University Centre for Dance Research (C-DaRE), OneDanceUK and Birmingham Dance Network (BDN). The aim of the project is to understand how small arts organizations, artistic researchers and local artists can connect with and influence local & regional policymakers.


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.


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.


SOIL NEXUS - Building policy tools for water- and waste-based urban soil remediation

This project aims to address the gap between practice and policy in the virtuous use of urban wastes for the remediation of urban soils.


A big-data-centric hearing impairment rehabilitation solution

A big-data-centric hearing impairment rehabilitation solution using a novel and affordable hearing aid tailored for tonal language speakers, personalised hearing screening, and online therapeutic calibration and motivation service


New Frontiers in Social Innovation Research: Social Innovation Management for BIOPlastics (SIMBIO)

A CBiS project exploring the social and environmental implications of bio-based packaging


Midlands Future Mobility

IFTC’s role in MFM supports future CAV testbed trials by developing guidance and case studies to assist users with test definition and planning.


Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Torture Experiences of South Sudanese Refugees in Northern Uganda: Health and Justice Responses

This research investigated the health and justice service responses to the needs of South Sudanese refugees living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda who had been subjected to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and torture.


The Interplay between Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Peacebuilding

This project focuses on how transitional justice and reconciliation mechanisms and processes interplay and how this interrelationship works in practice across different contexts.


InoCardia: Contractome-AI

Contractome-AI’s combination of novel assay and computational methods improves early detection of heart contractility issues, helping avoid expensive downstream problems.


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. 


Understanding motivations, barriers and enablers for participation in community food activities

The aim of this project is to further our understanding of the motivations, barriers and enablers of diverse communities’ participation in community food activities.


Evaluation of City of Culture Transforming Leadership Programme

Working within evaluation design principles and a methodology which aligns with the City of Culture Trust’s strategic approach, and to the outcome-led / partner-driven model deployed across the city.


Supporting Urban Integrated Transport Systems (SUITS)

SUITS is one of the three projects of the EU’s CIVITAS 2020 initiative focusing on sustainable urban mobility plans.


Aotearoa Somatic Practice, Chronic Pain and Design Network

This project will develop a network of Aotearoa experts in chronic pain from dance and somatic practices, kaupapa Māori methods, health and wellness/hauora, and design.


Suburb

This body of paintings continues Graham Chorlton’s research into the possibilities of representational painting within contemporary art practice.


COV(ID) RESIDENCY

Under the moniker of SPECT.ANON. George Saxon and Ryan Sehmar worked with Vivid Projects as part of a year-long residency to re-imagine worlds under curfew during a shared self-isolation. A series of events, referred to as interludes and intervals, were developed within the environment of an empty space. The audience was beckoned into a wooden structure, where potential action and intervention were recorded at given intervals, as the artists deciphered the interior world (inner space) of this existence together with the fragile tensions and antagonisms presented by the exterior world (outer space).


Use of digital self-management technology by older people with long-term health conditions

The provision of digital technology to older people may not be effective for a range of reasons for example, low motivation; digital literacy; insufficient support; language and communication skills; age-related mobility or cognitive restrictions. We are interested in understanding these reasons in order to improve the process of matching self-management technology to individual needs.


Mental Health and Productivity Pilot

Coventry University is co-leading a group of health professionals, academics and business leaders who have been awarded £6.8m by Government to tackle poor mental health in the workplace with a focus on the East and West Midlands regions.