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Shaping the future of co‑operative research

Researchers, academics and practitioners meet at One Angel Square in Manchester on 4 April 2019, to explore the hidden potential of co-operatives.

The interactive sessions aimed to give participants space to share current research and discuss the strengths, possibilities, and barriers to co-operative and social solidarity alternatives and explore what the future research needs of the movement and a Co-operative University might be.

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Research has never been more important to the co-operative and social solidarity movement as we look at how values based alternative models of social and economic organisation are gaining ground in people’s imaginations. From the scourge of zero-hour employment to the collapse of our social care, transport and higher education systems, research suggests that co-operatives can offer alternatives to the way we run our world. However it’s vital that we explore such ideas critically and gather the evidence. Robust research helps us to answer the questions: what works and what doesn’t? That way we can seek to establish the value of the co-operative difference.

This event is a great opportunity to bring together those involved in co-operative research and action. Sharing ideas, discussing research needs, exploring barriers to co-operative alternatives, this event is ideal for current and future researches, as well as those with an interest in this area.