The nature of society and equality across age groups, industry, habitats and public policy are among 13 exciting new projects announced today. The projects will enable researchers in Canada, France, Germany, the UK and Japan to collaborate on the social sciences and further strengthen international cooperation.
Two observatories funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) will bring research and policy together to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 and accelerate the UK’s recovery.
Plastic pollution is one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges. This investment by UKRI aims to reduce its impact on communities and the environment by supporting interdisciplinary research teams to investigate ways to combat or mitigate the effects of plastic waste in developing countries.
Researchers whose work has made a difference to society and the economy were celebrated at the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) annual Celebrating Impact Prize awards. A digital ceremony took place on 12 November.
ESRC is part of UK Research and Innovation
