Matthew Reed

Matt Reed is a Research Professor at the University of Gloucestershire and Director of the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI). His work focuses on the intersections of technology, environment, and food systems, with expertise in organic farming, urban agriculture, agri-environmental policy, and commercial fisheries. He holds a PhD from the University of Gloucestershire on the development of the organic food movement (2010).

• Affiliations: Director of CCRI, member of Wales ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership, and Academic Board representative.
• Teaching: Undergraduate courses in international relations.

His research spans over two decades, including projects funded by Defra, ESRC, EU Horizon 2020, and the Norwegian Research Council. Key areas include sustainable food transitions, digital innovation in food supply chains, and co-design frameworks for natural resource governance. Recent projects include the UrbanFarmers initiative (Norway) and SPRINT pesticide transition study (EU).

Publications emphasize socio-economic dimensions of agriculture, with over 60 peer-reviewed articles and reports. Current work explores urban food networks, pesticide policy consultations, and participatory fisheries management. No specific scientific awards are noted, but his contributions to food system scholarship are widely recognized.

• Grants: Over £5M secured for projects since 2009.
• Advisory Roles: Collaborator with UK government agencies and international NGOs.

Led the CCRI’s expansion into transdisciplinary research, overseeing 30+ staff and 50+ annual projects. Active in policy dialogues on rural development, food security, and climate resilience.