The Centre for the South is delighted to announce the ten winners of this year鈥檚 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鈥� six key challenges. For further information about any of the projects, contact the Centre for the South at cfts@soton.ac.uk or .
Building relationships: priorities, needs and barriers for minoritised communities in accessing support for domestic abuse听
- Dr Aude Campmas and the Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (FAH)听
Coastal (in)securities: swimming safely through blue heritage on the Isle of Wight听
- Dr Giulia Champion, Dr Franklin Nobrega, and Swim the Wight CIC (FAH)听
Re-futuring community libraries: understanding their role in placemaking and local creative economies听
- Dr Brian Hracs and the Friends of Cobbett Road Library (FELS)听
Supporting local government scrutiny of private renting and improving outcomes for private sector renters in Southampton听
- Dr Mark Jordan, Professor Helen Carr and the SCC (FSS)听
Hampshire, Black History and railways: owners, workers, passengers听
- Dr Helen Paul, Dr Gillian Kennedy, and Black History Month South (FSS)听
Exploring and quantifying the opportunities and capacity for rooftop and car park solar infrastructure听
- Dr Maj Alam, Dr Luke Blunden, and CPRE Hampshire (FEPS)听
Voices unheard: exploring barriers and solutions for older adults accessing mental health support听
- Dr Fei Wang and Compassionate Cuppa CIC (FSS)听
Understanding looked after young people鈥檚 experiences and needs, and co-producing recommendations for moving towards independence听
- Dr Becky Ward and Step by Step (FELS)听
Mapping the Food System in Southampton听
- Dr Jenny Baverstock, Prof Guy Poppy, and the SCC (FELS)听
Co-production Corners: incubating ideas on the pathway to impact in healthcare policy and research听
- Prof Lucy Green and Southampton Voluntary Services (FMED)