To what extent can visual representations of living spaces offer an insight into the lived experiences and mental well-being of people in the HIV/AIDS community in the UK? This project will offer a forum where all members of society can re-engage with the HIV+ community. (read more)

How can medieval churches tackle longstanding issues of uncertainty in contemporary rural life? This research aims to draw on the roles of heritage sites in local, national and transnational activities to help develop place-based responses to rural uncertainty. (read more)

What is the value of local parks in lifting the wellbeing of local communities? How do communities relate to their green spaces? This project will explore these questions in the context of Robinswood Hill Country Park, which serves several nearby suburbs in Gloucester. (read more)

Can digital tech empower online consumers to respond to environmental emergencies? This research seeks to create a tool that can connect with consumer practices to give them the opportunity to make ethical consumer choices. (read more)

Can both productive stitch and subversive stitch be understood as therapeutic? This research seeks to explore the role of sewing in 19th century asylums and their relevance to contemporary wellbeing. (read more)

What support do young people of diverse backgrounds need to deal with the climate and ecological emergency in their own way? This research explores how a process of learning, led by marginalised young people, can enable their voices to be heard in this sphere. (read more)

In emergency flood disasters, what information is needed from scientists? How should data be presented and within what timeframe? This research project aims to gain a deeper understanding of organisations’ flood data needs, in order to produce more useable science. (read more)

What are the forces that shape the structure our cities? How do pollution and slums impact urban development in the long run? By studying maps spanning almost a century, this project will explore these questions to understand how our future cities might be more sustainable. (read more)

Can a collaborative filmmaking process provide an empowering space for refugees and asylum seekers? Can filmmaking be used as a critical tool in examining the current immigration system? This research seeks to scrutinise the immigration system through collaborative filmmaking. (read more)