Information for the media
Specialist knowledge on rural issues
The CCRI is one of the leading rural research centres in the UK, with a team of rural experts who may be able to help. Our researchers undertake academic research across a wide range of rural issues, including Agriculture, Food and Land Use, Rural Community Development and the Rural Economy.
Major funders of our research activity include organisations such as DEFRA, the Environment Agency, the Forestry Commission, Natural England, English Heritage and the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, as well as the EU. We are always keen to disseminate our research findings and knowledge to a broader audience, and would be pleased to help with your enquiries on any rural issues.
Media contacts
Here is a list of some of our senior researchers and a summary of their research interests and expertise.


Chris Short
University of Gloucestershire


Chris Rayfield
University of Gloucestershire


Damian Maye
University of Gloucestershire


Janet Dwyer
University of Gloucestershire


John Powell
University of Gloucestershire


Peter Gaskell
University of Gloucestershire


Matthew Reed
University of Gloucestershire


Robert Berry
University of Gloucestershire
For all other media enquiries, please contact us directly.