A Breath of Fresh Air - Exploring how multi-disciplinary research can support the regional rural agenda

The official launch event of the Rural Research and Strategy Partnership

24^th April 2008, 10:00 to 16:00

What was the event?

This event was hosted by the Rural Research and Strategy Partnership (RRSP) and gave key policymakers and deliverers the opportunity to influence the rural research agenda in their region.

‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ comprised speakers, facilitated workshops and Q & A sessions. It provided an opportunity to air important rural issues and concerns.

The keynote speaker was Dr Stuart Burgess, the UK’s Rural Advocate and Chair of the Commission for Rural Communities. The event was chaired by Mike King, the Chief Executive of the Environment Council. Other speakers included:

Valerie Carter, Head of Rural Delivery, SEEDA
Philip Eadie, Head of SEE-IN, the South East’s Rural Observatory
Dr Ed Metcalfe, Chief Scientist and Head of Innovation, SEEDA
Dr Anja Ueberjahn-Tritta, RRSP Partnership Co-ordinator
Peter Bunyan, Regional Affairs Advisor, Surrey University

Full programme details ^(PDF-96K)

Summary of proceedings ^(PDF-255K)

Presentations

Challenges Facing the South East Rural Economy and Developing Solutions ^(PDF-2479K)
Valerie Carter
Introducing the work of the RRSP ^(PDF-411K)
Dr Anja Ueberjahn-Tritta
The Rural South East ^(PDF-1517K)
Philip Eadie
Leveraging the SE knowledge base for rural purposes ^(PDF-233K)
Ed Metcalfe

Who was the event suitable for?

Anyone whose activities have an impact on the rural South East and who are interested in influencing the research agenda to inform and help implement their policy decisions. For example, decision makers from: