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Building an Urban Serving University: a social relations programme for Coventry

Urban universities are a huge asset for their home cities. They are catalysts for social mobility, investors in infrastructure and providers of extensive employment opportunities.


BES funded Jewellery Study makes impact in the industry

Prof. Marylyn Carrigan presented the key findings of her study into responsible business practices in SMEs, using the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter as an example.


CBiS teaching module in Local and Regional Economic Development

The Centre for Business in Society (CBiS) is to launch a new third year geography teaching module in Local and Regional Economic Development. 


CBiS hosts first network event on comparative Policy approaches in the Regional Development of the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) Sector

Led by Dr Jason Begley (SURGE) this Regional Studies Association funded research network is tasked with comparing and contrasting the development of the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) sector in three regions in which the participating partner institutions are located.


Dr Nick Henry and Dr Paul Sissons to to map and analyse data on bank lending

Dr Nick Henry and Dr Paul Sissons have won a contract with Big Society Capital, Citi Bank, Community Investment Coalition and Unity Trust Bank to map and analyse the newly released UK data on bank lending to individuals and businesses.


Discussing Growth Strategies at the West Midlands Economics Forum

Dr David Jarvis delivered a keynote presentation at the West Midlands Economic Forum (WMEF) held at Coventry University on 20th June.


Methodology Research Ethics Seminar Series

Methodology Research Ethics Seminar Series


Coventry to become focal point of Mega-Events research

Coventry to become focal point of Mega-Events research


Conference at the Arab American University in Jenin (AAUJ), Palestine

Three members of staff and one postgraduate student from the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations (CTPSR) presented papers at the first international conference on ‘Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding in Palestine’ between 1-2 June 2014.


Dr Leonardo Mataruna starts a new project: “Ball, Rings & Peace” in Brazil

Dr. Leonardo Mataruna starts a new project: “Ball, Rings & Peace” in Brazil


CTPSR hosts trust conference

The Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations hosted 90 delegates from over 21 countries on the 5-7 Nov for the 8th Conference on Trust Within and Between Organisations. 


Postgraduate student scoops award for academic excellence

PhD student Hetty Blades has been selected to receive a cash prize of £500 for 'overall academic excellence' from robemakers Ede and Ravenscroft.


CBiS presents findings of Tackling Financial Exclusion project

On 29th January 2015, CBiS hosted an event to present the findings of a large-scale project which aimed to form a comprehensive picture of financial exclusion across the UK.


Professor Harris Beider on 'The Big Questions'

Professor Harris Beider from the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations was invited as a panellist  to the BBC TV programme The Big Questions which is broadcast live across the network from 10am every Sunday and covers topical issues in current affairs.


The 3rd Global Peace Workshop

The Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University & Mugla Sitki Kocman University are organising The 3rd Global Peace Workshop.


7/7 Reflections

Ten years on from devastating events of 7/7, the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University take a look at where we are now. A decade in reflection.


BT Tower Talk

From ethical hackers to the Dark Net: cyber security today.


Coventry University secure NATEP funding for Aerospace Innovation

The Centre for Transport & Mobility here at Coventry University, working with Muretex Ltd, are one of eight Midlands aerospace innovation projects to secure £900,000 match funding.


Senior Research Fellow Presents at US National Aerospace Conference

Dr. Dale Richards, Senior Research Fellow, Human Factors was recently invited to present at the American Institute of Aerospace and Aeronautics in Dallas.


How cities can connect people in poverty to jobs: full report now available

A full report from Paul Sissons and Kevin Broughton's research on 'how cities can connect people in poverty to jobs' is now available.