The UK's biggest celebration of social science returns this November as the Economic and Social Research Council's Festival of Social Science will highlight the impact of social science research on people's lives, with more than 300 free events across the country.
Nine existing ESRC research centres have been awarded a total of just under £10.5 million in follow-on 'centres transition funding' to continue their pioneering social science research and activities to increase the use of their research in policy and practice.
Being forgotten can, to a lesser extent, affect self-esteem in the same way as being ostracised or rejected, psychologists have found.
A key challenge for the UK is to develop a broader and more integrated approach to infrastructure, says Professor Richard Dawson, Director of the iBUILD research consortium. An effective infrastructure is crucial to deliver economic growth and innovation.
