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A selection of case studies highlighting ESRC research impact in various areas of society.
An overview of our impacts can be found in the annual Research Performance and Economic Impact report.
Over the past decade Professor Matt Flinders has promoted and built impact capacity across the social sciences through his creation of new approaches, institutions, training initiatives and opportunities for engagement.
The service sector comprises around 80% of the UK economy, using significant amounts of energy. Research informed the introduction of sustainable practices into the UK’s £6.2 billion hairdressing sector, reducing the carbon footprint of haircare salons.
Research raised worldwide awareness of the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar’s Rakhine State and highlighted possible stages in a process of genocide.
Research involving children and young people on their experiences of gender and sexual violence has changed Welsh legislation, sparked youth activism on sexual injustice and violence, and is reshaping relationships and sexuality education in schools.
Research evidence presented to the Supreme Court led to a unanimous ruling that employment tribunal fees of up to £1,200 for claimants, introduced in 2013, were unlawful.
Government measures to encourage eight million eligible UK voters to join the electoral register were prompted by research, and helped boost voter registrations by two million in the run-up to the 2016 EU Referendum.
Crowd psychology research has enhanced crowd management practices for over 700 local emergency specialists, improved safety for 125,000 festival goers and changed stadium safety procedures throughout UEFA’s 55 member organisations.
Research resulted in a new tool for estimating the true extent of modern slavery – 40.3 million people worldwide – and underpinned the 2015 UK anti-slavery legislation.
Insights into autistic people’s perspectives have challenged public perceptions of autism and developed tools to help people with autism and their family members understand each other better.
Recommendations from research led to a new national reporting system on use of force for all police forces across England and Wales – improving transparency, accountability and police practices.
