All toxic individuals are not created equal
Photo by Razvan Chisu on Unsplash Stories of toxic managers, politicians and bankers abound in today’s news headlines and social media stories, but why are there seemingly so many toxic...Read More >
Prosperity & Resilience
Cannon fodder: the criminal justice system as a vehicle for sacrifice
I recently watched the actor Ian McKellan, playing Shakespeare’s iconic character Sir John Falstaff, announce that he had drawn together an army made up of prisoners to fight for King...Read More >
Exploring the financial implications of climate change
As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, it is imperative for the financial sector to adapt and contribute to sustainable solutions. External drivers such as regulatory...Read More >
The meaning of language in conflict zones: The case of Cyprus
On European Day of Languages, Christiana Themistocleous reflects on how, in conflict-ridden societies language can reinforce the ideas of ‘utopia’, as a space of peace that connects the two communities,...Read More >
How communities can protect and revitalise their heritage in gentrifying neighbourhoods
From Williamsburg in New York to Shoreditch in London, artists looking for cheap premises have long been pioneers in revitalising old neighbourhoods, breathing new life into neglected areas while injecting...Read More >
Families flourish through co-created reading initiatives
Holly Joseph and Daisy Powell's (Institute of Education) community engagement in low-income areas of Reading to foster a love for literacy has earned them runner up at the 2024 Research...Read More >
How Britain’s new gen Z MPs could shake up the House of Commons
There are now ten MPs in the House of Commons who were born after 1995, up from just two before the election. Among them is Sam Carling, MP for North West...Read More >
A four-day week can work – if staff and employers can deal with the challenges
It sounds like a dream for many people currently working five days a week: how about just doing four days and having a long weekend? When the weekends feel too...Read More >
What a House of Commons with fewer privately educated MPs could mean for the UK
Elected leaders and representatives across democracies tend to be old, wealthy, male and belong to the ethnic majority of their respective countries. This lack of diversity is a problem: it suggests that those who govern are out of...Read More >
LGBTQ+ Travel Tool: What happened next
The LGBTQ+ International Travel for Work Policy Development Tool won the Research Impact category at this year’s Research Awards. In this blog, the tool’s creators, Frances Hamilton and Tahlia-Rose Virdee...Read More >
