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A recent study shows that urban regeneration in our poorest neighbourhoods can actually backfire and lead to a sense of isolation in older people.
A new study suggests that gender equality is key to solving the UK’s productivity crisis. The findings show a clear link between investment in childcare and social care and productivity over both the short and long term, a trend attributed in part to in part to freeing up the female workforce.
Two-thirds of Britain’s young adults aged 25-34 embrace Margaret Thatcher’s values and show support for the former Prime Minister’s policies and beliefs, says new research into the legacy of Thatcherism.
Ongoing research has investigated the prevalence and patterns of social media use by the labour movement. Twitter has become a vital tool to attract support for issues including fair pay and better working conditions, their study suggests.
The ESRC, in partnership with SAGE Publishing, is launching its third student writing competition. This year, ESRC-funded PhD students are being asked to explain how their research has an impact on improving the lives of people.
Professor Paul Nightingale has been appointed as ESRC's new Director of Strategy and Operations, and Professor Alison Park will be ESRC's new Director of Research.
ESRC is announcing £1.7 million of funding for projects investigating crime at sea, human trafficking, cyber-crime, crime in Africa and the overlap between crime and extremism.
ESRC in collaboration with other EqUIP funding partners is investing around £5 million for EqUIP's pilot research call on Sustainability, Equity, Wellbeing and Cultural Connections.
The first Green Great Britain (GB) Week will take place 15-19 October 2018, with the aim of engaging us all with the importance of tackling climate change and ensuring clean growth.
The UK wants to continue on a path of decarbonisation through its new clean growth strategy – and this desire is embodied in the inaugural Green Great Britain Week. What can be done to tackle climate change across all levels of society?
