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📢 Citizen Social Science event! These sessions in July and August are offered by Coventry University and Coventry City Council At these sessions you will learn to undertake your own research projects with experienced researchers from University! Email to register: coventryhdrc[at]coventry.gov.uk

Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration Webinar - Sinead Ouillon from addresses the Upskilling residents to be community researchers, and talks about her experience of using community research and training Citizen Social Scientists.

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📢Maritime Security News at , Coventry University! The CTPSR team has been busy with a new project with IOM Indonesia on Transcending Borders – Strengthening Coordination, Detection and Management of Migration-Related Transnational Organized Maritime Crime in Indonesia’. The newest newsletter has details about this project, an end-of-project report, and new publications. Read and subscribe: https://createsend.com/t/j-D048CE66B35108F32540EF23F30FEDED

On 🗓April 29th at 11:00–12:30 BST, , Coventry University is hosting a launch event for its Barnardo's funded project 'Designing ‘safe spaces’ for black children and young people in care placements with an emphasis on identity and voice.' Sign up for this free online event and learn how you can support the research and how the team can make the project work for you. Register by April 20th to attend: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mqsYS2U3vkqsfA4NOYr9Txdhu8ib-uFMmbqGQ-Frtu5UN1hLUTYxOTNXNlVGUkdDVDgwOVJZTlo1My4u&embed=true

📢 New project! 'Designing "safe spaces" for black children and young people in care placements' fills an important research gap by promoting the voices of Black children and young people in care places and creating safe spaces for discussions of identity and culture. This , Coventry University project is led by Professor Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor and the research is funded by Barnardo's: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-directories/projects/2024/safe-spaces-for-black-children/

Are you a music event organiser or venue manager in England? , Coventry University PhD Student KT Sonnen is conducting research on safety and security at large music events. Watch the intro video to find out more and learn how you can participate:

Safety and security at large music events Introductory video by KT Sonnen, PhD Researcher, CTPSR, Coventry University.How safe do attendees at concerts and festivals really feel? Does it matter as lo...

📢 New publication! 'Spatial Sovereignties in Squatted “Excess Spaces”' is a new article written by 's Dr Ali Jones and published in The Antipode Foundation. This piece considers how 'self-banned subjects refuse the social contract to instead carve out alternative forms of sovereignty grounded in squatted excess spaces'. Read the full article online: https://doi.org/10.1111/anti.13042

Congratulations to Dr. Alessia Mangiavillano on her recent PhD Viva Success in (Re)framing migrant experiences: exploring the production of comics as counternarratives to the migration crisis in the Mediterranean.
Well done on this fantastic accomplishment.

Coventry University is delighted to be part of the PRO-CLIMATE project exploring 'Proactive community adaptation to climate change through social transformation and behavioural change'. PRO-CLIMATE aims to investigate the drivers and barriers to behavioural change, explore pathways towards achieving effective governance and organisational improvements for example in processes and procedures, to enable and enhance climate resilience. The findings of PRO-CLIMATE will contribute to the development of effective strategies for achieving systemic transformations towards climate resilience: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-directories/projects/2024/adaptation-to-climate-change/

📢 New poetry anthology based on the , Coventry University research project "Exploring unarmed civilian self-protection in Cameroon's Anglophone conflict" The moving and inspiring poems in this booklet, as well as the drawings that illustrate them, are all written and drawn by civilians living amidst the current conflict in the English-speaking North West and South West regions of Cameroon:https://www.coventry.ac.uk/globalassets/media/global/08-new-research-section/ctpsr/resilient-voices-poetry-booklet_web.pdf

Coventry University is pleased to be a partner organisation on the Pro-Coast project. The project is a multinational European HORIZON project on the topic of “Understanding the role of behaviour, gender specifics, lifestyle, religious and cultural values, and addressing the role of enabling players (civil society, policy makers, financing and business leaders, retailers) in decision making”. The project aims to stimulate and empower local communities and civil society in general, to support restoration and maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystem services across Europe, and thus to involve them more actively in environmental governance.

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Congratulations to the most recent group of graduates from . This achievement marks a significant milestone in their academic journey, showcasing their dedication and hard work. The cohort's commitment to their studies and research has undoubtedly contributed to their success. It is a testament to their perseverance and passion for their chosen field of study.

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join Coventry's Health Determinants Research Centre for a seminar on 23rd April at 12:30. Spearheaded by 's Sinead Ouillon, the focus will be on upskilling residents to become community researchers. This digital event will delve into the ways local citizens are equipped with the necessary skills to carry out research on issues that resonate with their local communities.
By attending, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how individuals can contribute to the well-being and development of their communities by conducting research into areas that directly impact them. It's an incredible opportunity to explore how research can empower individuals and strengthen local communities.
Join us, and broaden your perspective on community-led research and its transformative potential.
Here's the link to the event: https://buff.ly/43hiUI0.

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Congratulations to 's Jenny Ratcliffe for passing her PhD viva! Her thesis "Exploring the ‘Brussels bubble’" looks at how communication has changed and impacted on trust and trust-building. Well done on this fantastic accomplishment!

Congratulations to Dr Siham Aboujanah for successfully completing her PhD at Coventry University on ‘Transformational Change and its Impact on Employee Well-being and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour: A Longitudinal Study in a Safety-Critical Environment’. This is a fantastic accomplishment! We would also like to thank the supervisory team and examiners for supporting Dr Aboujanah!

Our university partners in Hawassa, Ethiopia have made huge efforts to support peace on campus, despite the tense environment. They have ambitious plans and are open for partnership. We have enjoyed working with them in through the British Council and EU sponsored Enabling University Peace Education project.

The role of universities in supporting young people to become effective peace builders: The experience of Hawassa University in Ethiopia Hawassa University, in collaboration with international organisations (including the EU. the British Council and USAID), has focused on three main interventions that enhance capacity of the students…

📢 New Report! "Rethinking Sovereignty and Security at the Maritime Frontier" explores issues of and highlights the complexity of governing and securing the maritime space.

Based on Dr Adam James Fenton's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) research at Coventry University and funded by the European Commission, the report features articles by a number of key scholars:
> Ioannis Chapsos, Coventry University
> Dr. Adam James Fenton, Coventry University
> Joseph D., PhD Candidate, Coventry University
> Robert McCabe, Coventry University
> Carina Bruwer, PhD, Institute for Security Studies
> Jacqueline Nakaiza, Makerere University
> Tamlyn Monson, Coventry University

Read the full report online:https://www.coventry.ac.uk/contentassets/fbd8590ec109423e83ccf9c1f475d62b/rethinking-maritime-sovereignty-and-security-ctpsr-msp-special-report-jan-2024.pdf

The new book on the history of Muslim women in Britain by Professor Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor ( , Coventry University) is “a collection of remarkable and often hidden stories of Muslim women who helped shape the history of Britain.” Read the BBC Midlands article about this fantastic publication:

Hidden histories of British Muslim women revealed

Hidden histories of British Muslim women revealed The authors set out to highlight the women who helped shape the history of Britain.

📢 New report! We're delighted to announce the publication of the "Expressions of Self" end of project report. Funded by the Nuffield Foundation and Coventry University and led by 's Professor Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor, Dr Alison Halford and Dr Kusha Anand, this report explores how care-experienced children and young people from minoritised backgrounds understand their identities. You can access the full report and outputs on the project webpage: https://buff.ly/3vEGfXh

Join our webinar this Tuesday 10-11.30GMT to learn about Enabling University Peace Education. We will explore the challenges researchers face when studying vulnerable or hidden populations in relation to violent extremism and terrorism. Register now to gain insights on trust-building in knowledge co-production and the ethical considerations involved.

CTPSR/British Council Webinar: Values and Trust in conducting research in security-sensitive, dangerous localities and its impact on the co-production of knowledge Online survey BOS

The recent book by Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor (Coventry University) and Jamie Gilham studies the roles of Muslim women in Britain, 1850–1950 and "sheds new light on the important place Muslim women have had in multicultural Britain". It's wonderful to see the review in The Morning Star about this groundbreaking book:

Solidarity with our Muslim sisters SYLVIA HIKINS applauds a landmark history of remarkable British women

Our colleagues at MIDEQ Hub have published a new 'Handbook of South-South Migration and Inequality'! ⬇️ You can download the entire volume and also individual chapters from MIDEQ partners and invited contributors at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-39814-8

📢 New Newsletter "Understanding Environmental Drivers of Maritime Insecurity". Published by the Maritime Security Team at CTPSR Coventry University, these updates highlight activities at the Centre and feature special briefings. Read the full issue and sign up to read future updates on our cutting edge research: https://bit.ly/CTPSR-MarSec-Dec2023

🚨Don't forget to register for the upcoming report launch for the "Expressions of Self" research project. Led by Professor Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor ( , Coventry University), this Nuffield Foundation funded project uses narratives from care-experienced children and young people and demonstrates young people's fluid constructs of identity, showcasing their remarkable ability to oscillate across different identity positions seamlessly. The hybrid event on 🗓 January 17th will be held in person at the Nuffield Foundation London offices and online via MS Teams. Register today to attend! https://coventry.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/expressions-of-self-report-launch

Valencia in Spain is set to be the EU Green capital in 2024. In the lead up, they've welcomed international speakers to discuss citizen's roles in smart cities. Sinead Ouillon was privileged to share insights from CTPSR's research on a citizen-led circular economy.
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"Expressions of Self: Race, Religion and Representation of care-experienced children and young people" is a research project funded by the Nuffield Foundation and Coventry University. The project uses narratives from 26 care-experienced children and young people from diverse backgrounds, to explore their perspectives on ethnicity, religion, and identity.

Join us on 🗓 17 January 2024 at 12:00–17:00 GMT for the report launch, which will be held as a hybrid event: in person at the Nuffield Foundation in London and online via Teams. Registration is free and everyone is welcome! https://coventry.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/expressions-of-self-report-launch

Assistant Professor Dr. Daniel Range from Coventry University (CTPSR) is set to deliver a key speech at the International Dialogue of Civilization Conference in Abu Dhabi 19th-22nd Feb, 2024.

We are honored to introduce Dr. Daniel Range, Assistant Professor of Coventry University, as our esteemed keynote speaker at the upcoming International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilization in Abu Dhabi (Feb 19-22, 2024). Join us for enlightening discussions on global harmony and understanding.

Couldn't attend the "Why SAARC? Challenges and Missed Opportunities" discussion? No worries, watch it here on YouTube: https://buff.ly/3Tg0aFT.
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We invite you to join an upcoming webinar titled *"Why South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation? Challenges and Missed Opportunities."*

Date and Time: *Sunday, 10 December 2023, 3:00 pm UK time*

Speakers:
*Mani Shankar Aiyer*: Former career diplomat and Union Minister of India.
*Tariq Karim*: Former Bangladeshi Ambassador to the US.
*Zahid Ahmed*: Honorary Research Fellow at Deakin University.

Moderator: *Dr. Serena Hussain*, Associate Professor, CTPSR, Coventry University.

Host: *Kanak Mani Dixit*, Founder, Himal Southasian.

To register for the event, please visit the Zoom Registration link for more details https://buff.ly/4aaovTj

Collaborating Organisation: *Southasia Peace Action Network* (Sapan)