Workshops
- Outdoors, health and leisure - developing the research agenda for the South Downs
23rd March 2010.
University of Brighton
This seminar will include presentations on initiatives and research that examine links between people, the outdoors and health. There will be an overview of the current situation in relation to the South Downs area and discussion sessions on future priorities and opportunities for research and provision. - What's the buzz? The impact of bees on land use and the community
28th April 2010.
University of Sussex, Brighton
Bringing participants up to speed on the biology of bees and their relationship with plants, including ongoing research at the Laboratory of Apiculture and Social Insects (LASI). - Future farming and food security
Summer 2010.
University of Brighton, Brighton
Date to be confirmed
If you have specific ideas for a workshop topic, please discuss this with the Partnership Co-ordinator whose details are given below. If you wish to attend any of the RRSP's events or to be kept informed about the Partnership's future plans, please supply your contact details to the Partnership Co-ordinator. All workshops are free, but to attend you need to register in advance.
Past workshops
* indicates that presentations given at the workshop are available online.
- A Breath of Fresh Air *
Exploring how multi-disciplinary research can support the regional rural agenda. - Ageing in a rural environment: *
Exploring the needs of the local economy and the ageing workforce. - Anaerobic digestion workshop *
Evaluating the potential for anaerobic digestion to providing energy and soil amendment. - Opportunities and barriers to woodfuel system approaches
Discussing issues relating to the production of woodfuel from established woodlands in private ownership in South East England. - Rural scenario development workshop
Exploring the critical issues that are likely influence the future of rural areas in the South East of England. - Zero carbon buildings: opportunities for rural living?:
Exploring opportunities for rural areas to work towards the Government targets of achieving zero carbon development.
Partnership Co-ordinator
Alison Melvin
Acting RRSP Partnership Co-ordinator
c/o Forest Research
Alice Holt Lodge
Farnham
Surrey GU10 4LH
Tel: 01420 22255
Fax: 01420 23653
E-mail: info@rrsp.org.uk
