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The creative industries are worth around £87 billion to the UK economy, and higher education institutions play a central role in the sector’s success and future prosperity. At Coventry University our roots can be traced back to a mid-19th century design school, and 175 years later the creative spirit that drove that school’s successful foundation and collaboration with industry is as vibrant as ever, and evident in our teaching and research activities.
A healthy and happy population is one which benefits from all facets of society – from early years education to social justice policy – being geared towards preserving and improving our physical and mental wellbeing. Ageing populations and rises in mental ill-health are just some of the significant challenges we face, but at Coventry University we’re transforming the way we tackle these issues – among others – through research.
Building on its strong automotive heritage, reputation for enterprise and innovation, and its commitment to the low carbon economy, Coventry University is at the forefront of developments in ‘green’ vehicle technologies. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are being designed and built in Coventry through the university’s cutting-edge spin-out company Microcab, which sits as part of the Centre for Mobility and Transport.
Researchers from our Centre for Business in Society have been investigating new and more effective ways of encouraging responsible lending and borrowing, working with UK credit unions to target the source of the problems and spread knowledge of better practice across the sector.
Female Genital Mutilation Research
Female genital mutilation (FGM) has affected over 125 million girls and women around the world. Our researchers have spent many years working in communities affected by FGM, both in the UK and abroad, to try to understand why it happens and what can be done to prevent it.
Experts in cybersecurity from our Centre for Mobility and Transport are using their research to develop a unique early warning system to anticipate and tackle these ever-present threats – and in so doing protect UK plc and the personal data of internet users.
Researchers in our Centre for Psychology, Behaviour and Achievement have created the UK’s first set of measures to guide health service providers as part of a three-year project into building a support network for adults with Autism spectrum condition, specifically in relation to depression and suicidality.
The European Space (ESpace) Project – coordinated by a team led by our Centre for Dance Research (C-DaRE) – has been addressing this issue by looking at the creative reuse of digital cultural heritage.
Disability | Health and Wellbeing | Coventry University
At Coventry every student is equal, in being able to fulfil their true potential. Gone are the days when any form of impairment or disability was an automatic bar to a university education. Many disabled students make a significant contribution to the academic, cultural and student life at Coventry, and disability provision is a serious core consideration, not an afterthought.
Course Director and Assistant Professor in MA Illustration and Animation| john.burns@coventry.ac.uk John has had animation work shown at the Astrium Space Technology Conference, Space Room, The Science Museum, London Oct 2010 and at Farnborough Airshow between 2007-2009. He has had exhibitions in Blackburn, The Lake District, Birmingham (MAC), Bath, Wardour Street, London, Frankfurt, and Paris individually and within groups.
Assistant Professor in Media Production| karen.arrand@coventry.ac.uk Karen has had a long and varied career with the BBC where she worked her way up from Runner to Series Producer. She is an expert in Contemporary factual programming and has been in charge of producing a diverse range of output from live studio formats.
The focus on preparing students for successful futures sets Coventry apart as a university. The key: developing and enhancing students' employability––and delivering a serious competitive advantage in the jobs market. At Coventry, that starts right from the beginning
Course Director and Assistant Professor in Fashion| angela.armstrong@coventry.ac.uk Angela is leading research on testing the latest smart fabrics, coatings and trims and their assessment in relation to current health and safety standards, investigating the sustainability of materials and manufacturing processes.
Assistant Professor in Theatre| jof.chafer@coventry.ac.uk Joff Chafer works in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in the School of Media and Performing Arts.
Professor Theatre Training and Education, Centre for Dance Research
Associate Head of School (Student Experience) stephen.dawkins@coventry.ac.uk
