Researching the dance ecology of Coventry: resilience, creativity and imagining the future.

COVID-19 continues to have an impact on all areas of society, and the cultural sector is still in the process of learning about what this means long term. Contemporary dance in particular has had to discover new ways to be resilient and creative not only in terms of social distancing with its impact on how dancers can train and rehearse, but also adapting priorities for audience engagement and participation.


Music, Medicine and Dance - exploring what it means to perform

This AHRC-funded Network project is led by Prof Roger Kneebone (PI), Imperial College, London and Sarah Whatley (Co-I)  and brings together a network of practitioners, academics, and educators from music, dance, fine arts, medicine, and science to investigate the role of cross-disciplinary approaches to performance.


Innovatory Methods in Policymaking: The Use of Verbatim Theatre

Funded through the Strategic Priorities Fund, the project explores new forms of data gathering for policy making, and specifically the role of Headphone Verbatim Theatre in assessing the impact of Coventry City of Culture 2021 on citizens and their views of Coventry.


Community Food Hub in Foleshill, Coventry: An Evaluation

The Community Food Hub (CFH) in Foleshill, Coventry, started operating in March 2020 as a pilot project delivered by Feeding Coventry in partnership with Feeding Britain and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.


Performing AI

Young people will be most affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, according to UNICEF (2018). They therefore require knowledge and agency regarding Al systems.


Enhancing mathematics and statistics support through developing individual practices and establishing effective networks

Coventry University is seen as a world-leader in excellence in maths and stats support and in this project we will use our expertise to help the development of maths and stats support networks across Europe and globally.


OneSTOP: OneBiosecurity Systems and Technology for People, Places and Pathways

OneSTOP is pioneering a joined-up approach to minimise the introduction, establishment, spread and impact of terrestrial invasive non native species. 


Co-development of CPD for GCSE and A-Level Mathematics teachers on Maths Anxiety and self-explanations

This project aims to co-develop existing CPD for teachers of mathematics at GCSE and A-Level, focused on supporting their students to overcome Maths Anxiety, and improve attainment using self-explanation training.


SPRINGBOARD - Addressing the under-representation of women in Higher Education leadership: Ukraine and UK

This project addresses the under-representation of women in higher education leadership in Ukraine and the UK by focusing on the unique leadership challenges women face during times of crisis.


Cultural Resilience, Religious Faith and the intersection of Generative and Agentic Artificial Intelligence

Religious faith remains a cornerstone of identity and resilience, especially within marginalised communities, in the UK. A detailed study of the ethical and pastoral potential of AI in relation to religion


Climate Change and P/CVE (Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism) Policy: Strengthening Knowledge Systems in Kenya and Beyond

In Kenya, as in many ODA countries, climate change and violent extremism (VE) are pressing societal challenges.   


EVI-MIG Evidence-use in migration policymaking in Nepal

Research project is to analyse the use of research and other types of ‘evidence’ in migration/ ‘foreign employment’ policymaking in Nepal.


Systemic Risk of Using AI-Generated Synthetic Data in Autonomous Vehicle Development

This project examines the systemic risks introduced by AI-generated synthetic data in autonomous vehicle (AV) development. 


Hydrodynamics and metering of two-phase (liquid/dense gas) flow for carbon capture and storage

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a global strategy considered essential to mitigate climate change. The technical challenges for Brazil are severe, where the pre-salt is a complex of carbonate reservoirs in ultra-deep waters, under a thick layer of salt.


Female Voices in the Third Space: Researching Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in South-North Collaborative Online International Learning

This study aims to research the evolving field of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Higher Education (HE) through a Global South-North research project, focusing on female voices.


LIDER “лидер”: The Educational Leadership and Management Fellowship Programme for Kazakhstan

The Educational Leadership and Management Fellowship Programme “лидер” (LIDER) is a specialised capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the leadership and management capabilities of educational professionals in Kazakhstan.


‘Faithful’ Mothers and the Politics of Nurturing Future Secular Citizens

This fellowship will build a body of scholarship and a research network to explore the significant but unrecognised roles that mothers play in the formation of citizens and state-building, during and beyond times of conflict.


Vietnam Virtual Exchange for English Language Teaching

ViVEXELT (Vietnam Virtual Exchange for English Language Teaching), is a collaborative action research project between Coventry University and Hanoi University of Science and Technology. 


Scoping knowledge of gambling and gambling-related harms amongst international students

Across two UK universities, we will conduct a preliminary exploratory online survey with international students about awareness of and attitudes to gambling.


UK-France Hydrogen Energy Research Collaboration for Enhancing Research & Innovation

This project aims to build a collaborative partnership between Coventry University and Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA).