NICRE director Jeremy Phillipson, Professor of Rural Development at the Centre for Rural Economy at Newcastle University, said: “Through our research and work to catalyse rural innovation with partners, we are contributing to a step change in national rural economy evidence and innovation capabilities and demonstrating the value of working directly with businesses and communities.
“With rural economies increasingly vital to the national agenda, this is an excellent time to get involved in our work and shape NICRE’s medium and long-term development.”