Research Projects

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Expert Advisor to MEPC High Performance Technology and Motorsport Cluster Study

Commissioned SQW to investigate the high performance technology and motorsport (HPTM) cluster across the geography “within about 30 minutes” of Silverstone.

Innovation in Tackling Food Waste

This ESRC Festival of social science event, aimed to showcase new and innovative research strategies of tackling food waste and connect social innovators with the business community.

Supporting Inclusive Growth through the Third Sector

Third sector business model change and its impact – two case studies of third sector organisations delivering ‘inclusive economies initiatives’ in the East and West Midlands.

A Self Contained British Empire in Metals

This project explores attempts after the First World War to organise a British imperial minerals strategy, to ensure British control over the mineral reserves of the Empire.

The Roles of Science Diplomacy in Combating Global Plastic Pollution

This project is proposed to explore the roles of science diplomacy in combating the global plastic pollution.

Export-readiness in the Thai edible insect industry: Devising a Roadmap

Thailand is the world’s largest producer of edible insects, supplying into domestic and regional markets. This research will underpin the development of a roadmap to overcome barriers and which will enable Thailand's edible insect industry to achieve export readiness.

Be Digital to be Strategic in the Museums Sector: Surviving the Pandemic

This project addresses particular economic and social issues museums in Coventry and West Midlands are facing, whose issues have been exacerbated by the current pandemic.

Building Japanese research capacity around disability studies and sport to positively impact the lives of people with disabilities - 2020 and beyond

The aim of this bid was to expand an already existing international collaboration and foster a long term sustainable multi-partner network in order to further develop our understanding in the field of disability studies and sport (DSS).

Examining Sustainability Risks in Indonesia-UK coffee supply chains

Sustainable Wild Harvest Products

Much wild harvesting is unregulated and poses sustainability risks, and retailers increasingly want transparency concerning social and environmental impacts within supply chains. This project is a response to the need to identify solutions to meet this assurance gap.

COVID-19 and Future Transport

Working in-conjunction with Coventry City Council’s Transport and Infrastructure team, Dr Andrew Jones and Dr David Jarvis sought to interrogate emerging thinking surrounding the future of transport in order to support the Council’s COVID-19 recovery plans.

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.