Opportunity profile: Designing net zero with coastal communities

The AHRC pushes the green agenda forward with local projects led by young design researchers

Top tips

• Don’t be deterred if you don’t feel your partnership is well established.
• Think about the legacy and opportunity beyond the scope of the project.
• Take part in as many of the surgeries and events offered by the AHRC as possible.
• Academic supervisors should not be the lead role in the project.

After a successful pilot round, the Arts and Humanities Research Council has launched a Design Exchange Partnerships call on designing the green transition. It aims to kick-start local partnerships involving early career researchers who can develop design solutions for specific challenges facing UK coastal and island communities.