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Pre-announcement: UKERC – Director Opportunity

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:00:00 GMT

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), will shortly be inviting applications for new interdisciplinary director of the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).

New ESRC brand launched as part of unified UKRI identity

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:00:00 GMT

A new brand for the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) has been launched today as part of a unified identity for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Announcement: Champion for the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) research programme.

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:00:00 GMT

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) are inviting applications for the role of Champion for the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) research programme. The £12.4m SMMR programme will be jointly delivered by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) on behalf of UKRI, and in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Marine Scotland.

Innovation in social care grants for four successful projects

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Collaborative grants worth a total £6.5 million have been awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council for four social science-led research projects focusing on innovation in social care and how it leads to improvements in people's lives.

UK contribution to social science research on climate change 'significant'

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMT

The UK makes a significant contribution to social science research on climate change but important research gaps remain, a comprehensive review of UK-funded research in this area finds. The report, commissioned by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), demonstrates that a remarkable diversity of topics, methods and geographies have been addressed over the past decade, with seven thematic priorities emerging.

Depression and binge-drinking more common for military partners

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Depression and binge-drinking are more common among the female partners of UK military personnel than among women outside the military community, shows ESRC-funded research at King’s College London.

Two-thirds of people support limited air travel in climate change poll

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Two-thirds of people support limiting air travel in order to address climate change, according to results from a YouGov poll commissioned by the new ESRC-funded Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST).

UK Climate Resilience town hall meeting

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMT

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Met Office invite applications to attend a town hall meeting focused on UK Climate Resilience in London (venue to be confirmed) on Thursday 3 October 2019.

Pre-announcement: Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources research programme

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMT

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) would like to announce the timetable for a new £12.4m research programme on the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR), delivered in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Marine Scotland.

Mental health, civil rights and workplace tech receive £25 million boost

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Centres driving advances in social research – such as in mental health treatment and prevention, and civil rights and engagement- will receive a boost today as the government unveils £25 million for social science research.

Motorcycle taxis – the fast track to prosperity for Liberian villages

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Research shows that upgrading footpaths to tracks can benefit rural and marginalised communities in Liberia, by opening the areas to motorcycle taxi services – drastically reducing transport times and boosting trade.

UK joins forces with international experts to tackle global challenges

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT

UK researchers and innovators will work with counterparts across the planet to tackle global challenges such as Ebola outbreaks, the impact of subpolar ocean currents on global climate, and the effect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on society and individuals’ happiness and wellbeing following a major funding announcement.

Pre-announcement: ISCF Healthy Ageing Challenge Research Director

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:01:00 GMT

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has now announced its plan for delivering the Healthy Ageing Challenge, an investment of £98 million to enable businesses, including social enterprises, to develop and deliver products, services and business models that will be adopted at scale which support people as they age.

Productivity institute: expressions of interests invited

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

As part of the ESRC’s Transforming Productivity Research priority, expressions of interest are being invited from researchers at eligible research organisations to develop bids for a productivity institute.

Legacy Centre Status and funding secured by five ESRC research centres in UK

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Five established research centres, previously funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), have been awarded the new ESRC ‘Legacy Centre Status’ and funding of just under £500,000 (£100,000 each – funded at 100% fEC) under a new funding model for centres designed to maximise the impact of their achievements and longer term sustainability.

Winners of the ESRC 2019 Celebrating Impact Prize announced

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Researchers whose work has made a real difference to society or the economy were celebrated at our annual Celebrating Impact Prize awards ceremony on 9 July.

Prime Minister announces cutting-edge modern slavery research centre

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

A new research centre will focus on prevention, victim recovery, supply chains and law enforcement to help put an end to modern slavery.

ESRC announces extension of funding for the UK in a Changing Europe and nine new Senior Fellows

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is delighted to announce additional funding of £3.19 million for the UK in a Changing Europe (UKICE) hub based at King’s College London and £4.3 million for nine new Senior Fellows for the UKICE initiative.

ESRC launches national consultation on leadership development

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

The ESRC is delighted to launch its national consultation as part of the ‘Fit for the Future’ project.

New ESRC Delivery Plan published

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the publication of our 2019 Delivery Plan. The ESRC Delivery Plan is part of a family of plans published today by UKRI’s nine constituent councils.