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The Edge - March 2008 - Issue 27
Download issue 27 in PDF format (1.5Mb) A new magazine for ESRCThis issue of The Edge will be the last published edition of the magazine. Launched in May 1999 to highlight the role of the economic and social sciences in society, the magazine has seen many changes. Following a review of our readers the ESRC is refreshing its portfolio of corporate magazines. To meet the readers' needs and to give timely and enhanced information the ESRC is introducing a new magazine to replace The Edge. Building on the success of The Edge, from summer 2008 there will be a new regular magazine focusing on raising awareness of ESRC's research and its impact. Aimed at a wide range of readers from the MP to the businessman, the voluntary worker to the teacher, the public through to the social scientist, it will have a circulation in excess of 30,000. Published three times a year (spring, summer, and early autumn) it will incorporate many new features and content offering a reflection of society today and the relevance and impact of social sciences. In addition, in May 2008 the ESRC will be launching a bi-monthly e-newsletter, containing corporate news and funding opportunities aimed at the academic community. You will automatically receive the new ESRC magazine, which remains free of charge. If you would like to sign-up for the new ESRC e-newsletter register at: http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/enewsreg EditorialFeatures- Sustainability and security in an uncertain world
For some, the certainties of the Cold War are preferable to the uncertainties of the war on terror. But the underlying challenges are the same as in the earlier era: how to tackle global poverty, disease, population growth, climate change and competition over energy and natural resources. - Social science research shapes our world
Research has the potential to have an impact in society, not least in addressing practical and policy issues. So how much does social science research actually make a difference? Six research users from different fields show how this research is both relevant and essential. - Nine years at the edge
After nine years of bringing social science research to the public, we celebrate with a look back over the magazine's eventful career, topical content and illustrious contributors.
Opinion- Social scientists need to engage with the public
What can social scientists learn from their counterparts in other disciplines? One key lesson is to interact and engage with the public, both in the research process itself and in explaining their findings.
Research Specials- Making a difference: the environment
ESRC-funded research led by Professor Simin Davoudi helped shape Government policy on waste management, not least because the research involved direct communication with policymakers and regional technical advisory groups. - Making a difference: internet security
Professor Sonia Livingstone's research programme UK Children Go Online has had a huge impact on the design of safeguards to protect children from harmful material on the internet. It has also exposed significant gaps and uncovered how much young people are exposed to such material.
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