Category: Springboard

Lauren Asare shares how she used Springboard Funding to support her ongoing investigation into the lived experiences of thyroid disease patients. With a background in Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), Lauren provides valuable insights into the health applications of public engagement, and since acquiring this award, has obtained funding to continue her research through a PhD.

Peter Lefort discusses his recent Springboard-funded work, the Positive Tipping Points Toolkit, which builds on research exploring the positive impact that small-scale changes can have on the climate crisis. The toolkit forms part of a much larger project, focussed on bringing this methodology to new audiences.

Dr Lucy Hawkes shares insights into the Thunnus UK project, which investigates the return of Atlantic bluefin tuna to the nation’s waters. Using the Springboard Fund, the research team were able to share their findings through a public stakeholder event that invited attendees to contribute to this growing area of ecological research.

Dr Laura Sangha shares details of her role in the ongoing Leverhulme Trust project, exploring the value of wills in helping us understand the material culture of early modern England. With support from the Springboard fund, this project has encouraged public engagement through active volunteering and workshop opportunities.

Professors Vike Martina Plock and Felicity Gee discuss their recent work, which used Springboard funding to launch a community event celebrating internationally acclaimed author, Jean Rhys, and her connection to the South West.

The PER Team met with Springboard Fund awardees Dr Martino Luis (Lead Applicant) and Co-Applicant, Rongxu Liu to discuss their recent workshop. This event provided members of the public with the opportunity to learn about sustainable interior design, and the benefits of using digital technologies to support this.

The PER Team caught up with Springboard Fund awardees Rachel Griffiths (Lead Applicant), Saffron O’Neill, and Joanna Merrett (Co-Applicants) who told us more about their project. We […]