Welcome to the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR)
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) is one of the UK's leading academic research centres specialising in social and economic regeneration, housing and labour market analysis. Since our creation in 1990, we have developed an impressive and diverse research portfolio resulting in a strong reputation for scholarship, academic publication and research excellence.
We pride ourselves on combining academic rigour and sector expertise tailored to the individual needs of our diverse client base; whilst remaining competitive, flexible and business focused.
Our services include
- policy evaluation and advice
- research expertise
- consultancy
Our staff have expertise in
- shaping academic and conceptual debate
- impact and process evaluation
- evidence based reviews
- action research
Each year, we successfully secure in the region on £1.5 million research income from a range of local, regional, national and international funding bodies. We work with central and local government clients, development agencies, regeneration partnerships, charitable trusts, and research bodies to deliver high quality and cost effective research, advisory and consultancy services.
If you need further general information or would like to know more about one of our programme areas, please contact us.
SEMINAR SERIES 2009/10
Next seminar - 26 May 2010 - Experiences of Poverty and Neighbourhood Trajectories: A Longitudinal Approach




