University Engagement in Rural Development: A Case Study of the Northern Rural Network

Authors

  • Jane Atterton Newcastle University
  • Nicola Thompson Newcastle University

Abstract

The Northern Rural Network was founded by the Centre for Rural Economy at Newcastle University, North East England in 2000. It was established with the aim of bringing together researchers and practitioners to share knowledge about pertinent issues in rural development. Its conceptual foundations were based on particular ideas about the value of bringing into constructive dialogue people and organisations with different knowledge, roles and perspectives on the regeneration of rural areas. As such the Network is grounded in ideas about the value of neo-endogenous approaches to rural development. In this case study paper we examine the Northern Rural Network as an initiative in putting neo-endogenous rural development into practice. Keywords: universities, neo-endogenous rural development, knowledge exchange, Northern Rural Network

Author Biographies

Jane Atterton, Newcastle University

Dr Jane Atterton is a Lecturer in Rural Development at the Centre for Rural Economy, Newcastle University. Broadly, her research interests focus on rural and regional development, with a specific focus on rural economies, businesses and innovation processes, migration and commuting flows, rural policy-making and the economic and social impacts of demographic ageing in rural communities. Jane is project manager for the Northern Rural Network.

Nicola Thompson, Newcastle University

Nicola Thompson is Runciman Research Fellow in the Centre for Rural Economy at Newcastle University. Her research focuses on the impact of changes in public policy and the structure of governance on rural localities in the UK and Europe. Nicola is part of the management team for the Northern Rural Network.

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Published

2011-05-13

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2010)

Section

Case Studies

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