The Centre for the South is delighted to announce the ten winners of this year’s New Things Fund, designed to stimulate place-based policy engagement in Southampton and the surrounding region. Co-production is at the heart of each project, with academics working in close partnership with a range of organisations, including local authorities, charities, and social enterprises. Many research areas are featured, in alignment with the CftS’ six key challenges. For further information about any of the projects, contact the Centre for the South at [email protected] or visit our website.
Building relationships: priorities, needs and barriers for minoritised communities in accessing support for domestic abuse
- Dr Aude Campmas and the Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (FAH)
Coastal (in)securities: swimming safely through blue heritage on the Isle of Wight
- Dr Giulia Champion, Dr Franklin Nobrega, and Swim the Wight CIC (FAH)
Re-futuring community libraries: understanding their role in placemaking and local creative economies
- Dr Brian Hracs and the Friends of Cobbett Road Library (FELS)
Supporting local government scrutiny of private renting and improving outcomes for private sector renters in Southampton
- Dr Mark Jordan, Professor Helen Carr and the SCC (FSS)
Hampshire, Black History and railways: owners, workers, passengers
- Dr Helen Paul, Dr Gillian Kennedy, and Black History Month South (FSS)
Exploring and quantifying the opportunities and capacity for rooftop and car park solar infrastructure
- Dr Maj Alam, Dr Luke Blunden, and CPRE Hampshire (FEPS)
Voices unheard: exploring barriers and solutions for older adults accessing mental health support
- Dr Fei Wang and Compassionate Cuppa CIC (FSS)
Understanding looked after young people’s experiences and needs, and co-producing recommendations for moving towards independence
- Dr Becky Ward and Step by Step (FELS)
Mapping the Food System in Southampton
- Dr Jenny Baverstock, Prof Guy Poppy, and the SCC (FELS)
Co-production Corners: incubating ideas on the pathway to impact in healthcare policy and research
- Prof Lucy Green and Southampton Voluntary Services (FMED)