CHR has been engaged in independent and collaborative research since 1990, and its large body of research serves local, national and international policy makers and practitioners. Following the appointment of Duncan Maclennan as Director, new research capacities were developed to link housing processes and outcomes to economic, social and environmental change. 5 new research staff were added along with 3 PhD students, bringing its staff total to 28. Their expertise builds upon substantial experience in social housing data collection and analysis. CHR's work is increasingly used by those with interests in cities, health & education determinants, carbon reduction and housing policy ultimately contributing to better chances and places for people.
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CHR’s international KE project, New Times, New Businesses, was launched in July, 2011. Professor Duncan Maclennan is the chief investigator, while Sharon Chisholm is the project manager.
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CHR recently launched a new research project to support providers and commissioners of housing-related support services in England collect and use information about the needs and achievements of their clients. This project complements CHR’s strengths in data systems, analysis and reporting.
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CHR supports collaboration between academics, policy makers and practitioners, as well as the co-production of research across academic schools. CHR puts Knowledge Exchange at the heart of its practice. This is centred on a belief that a research best serves its users when they are known to researchers and where on-going dialogue requires that research findings are accessible and useful.
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