Social Science of Sustainability and Environment
About the consultancy
Dr Jenni Cauvain can provide consultancy in the areas of:
- sustainable cities
- urban policy
- low carbon retrofit
- energy advice
- housing
- fuel poverty
- energy efficiency.
Dr Marianna Poberezhskaya can provide consultancy in the areas of:
- carbon literacy
- climate comms
- climate change politics in authoritarian states
Dr Jenni Cauvain (nee Viitanen)
Senior Lecturer
Sociology
Staff profile, Dr Jenni Cauvain (nee Viitanen), Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University
Marianna Poberezhskaya
Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences
Marianna Poberezhskaya is an Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations with teaching responsibilities on the BA (Hons) International Relations, BA (Hons) Politics, and BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations courses. Marianna teaches on the following modules: 'Post-Soviet Geopolitics', ‘Environmental Citizenship’, ‘Environmental Politics and Policy’, ‘Media, Power and Truth’. Marianna is the Research Lead for the Department of Social and Political Sciences. .
How the consultancy works
Dr Jenni Cauvain can support with:
- Development of bespoke training
- Fieldtrips
- Policy development
- Evaluation of existing projects
- Impact assessment
- User engagement
- Industry-university research collaborations
Jenni’s consultancy is likely to be particularly relevant for local government, social landlords, third sector organisations, businesses, and community groups. Her previous policy outputs include various reports done with the thinktank IPPR North including a report for Bradford City Council on their housing need and policy briefing on energy policy and fuel poverty and Housing in Multiple Occupancy, in collaboration with the thinktank Future Climate.
Dr Marianne Poberezhskaya can support with:
- Data collection and analysis
- Fieldtrips
- Bespoke carbon literacy training
- Policy recommendations
- Media analysis
Marianne’s consultancy will be particularly relevant for NGOs, local and national governments, and higher education institutions.
How to access this consultancy support
For more information on the support available, how it could work for you, and to discuss your ideas, contact Kelly Smith, Commercial Manager at kelly.smith@ntu.ac.uk.
Consultancy and support
Sustainability consultancy
NTU offers a comprehensive package of support to help businesses become more sustainable, carbon-literate, and contribute towards an increasingly green economy. This support is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Productivity and innovation consultancy
NTU offers several consultancies to businesses that would like to improve their productivity and innovation by working with our subject matter experts. This support is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Developing new products and services
We can provide you with the skills, expertise and technology to help your business develop new products and services, from start to finish.