RELU Director wins prestigious international award
On 28 January 2013 Rural Economy and Land Use (RELU) programme Director Philip Lowe was awarded the Bertebos Prize for his significant contributions to sustainable rural development and land use management. Professor Philip Lowe has encouraged an interdisciplinary approach towards the achievement of a sustainable rural economy and taken an active role in rural policy development, both in the UK and Europe. RELU investigates the social, economic, environmental and technological challenges faced by rural areas. The programme is an unprecedented collaboration between the Economic and