Grants
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Professor Tim Jackson | Earth Resources | 01 February 2013
Passage aims to explore the relationship between sustainability and prosperity in the context of the ‘green economy’. The award will support professor jackson over three years in two principal tasks. The first of these is to synthesise th ...
Dr James Woodcock | Transport Ops & Management | 01 February 2013
This study will create a model to improve understanding about how a step-change in cycle commuting in the uk could be achieved. Cycling could bring a number of benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while simultaneously improving popu ...
Dr Henry Rothstein | Public Governance | 28 January 2013
‘risk-based’ approaches to governance are increasingly internationally promoted as universally applicable foundations for improving the quality, efficiency, and rationality of governance across policy domains. Premised on the idea that go ...
Professor Susan Mcvie | 01 January 2013
The applied quantitative methods network (aqmen) phase ii is a research centre that aims to develop a dynamic and pioneering set of projects to improve our understanding of current social issues in the uk and provide policy makers and practitioners w ...
Dr Simon Parker | Human Geography | 01 January 2013
The rethinking centres and peripheries (recap) research seminar series aims to develop new thinking and to generate innovate research surrounding the uneven geographic development of britain’s cities and regions in the wake of the 2008 fin ...
Dr Benedict Wheeler | Human Geography | 31 December 2012
Existing evidence indicates that natural environments may be a significant positive resource for health and wellbeing. For example they provide opportunities for physical activity and for rest and relaxation. However, the evidence for this is mixed a ...
Dr Rebecca Coleman | Sociology | 14 December 2012
The question of the future has been of interest for many years, but its significance intensifies in an ‘age of austerity’ in the uk, europe and some other parts of the developed western world. The conviction that the future will necessari ...
Dr David Wilkie | 01 December 2012
Investments to promote desired environment-development outcomes are some of the hardest to assess, because the causes of environmental resource scarcity are complex, and affect multiple aspects of human wellbeing, not just income. Credible evaluation ...
Dr Frauke Urban | Area & Development Studies | 15 October 2012
As china’s rapid economic growth has created a series of pressures, such as depletion of scarce domestic resources, the country is engaging more closely with low and middle income countries in asia and africa. Access to overseas natural resourc ...
Dr Tanya Wyatt | Criminal Law & Criminology | 01 October 2012
The main aim of the series is to enhance interdisciplinary examination of environmental harm and its regulation by bringing together academics at all career stages from a range of disciplines. Crucially though, the series will also include ecological ...
Outputs
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Meik Poschen | 18 May 2013 | Sociology | Other
This report summarises evidence gathered about the market for social simulation modelling services and business models.
Alex Voss | 18 May 2013 | Sociology | Technical report
This report is an introduction to the use of cloud computing for teaching agent-based modelling and simulation (abms). It is designed to act as a decision support document for instructors planning an abms study programme and aims to equip them with t ...
Caitriona Mcleish | 14 May 2013 | Science and Technology Studies | Impact Report
This project aimed to enhance understanding of how governments, industry, civil society and international organisations could improve the methods used to govern technological developments relevant to the biological weapons convention (bwc). It did th ...
A Cassidy | 14 May 2013 | Environmental Planning | Journal article
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Andrea Wheeler | 14 May 2013 | Environmental Planning | Conference proceedings
Wheeler, andrea (2012) “from agent of change to global citizen?” dialogue, drawings, narratives and performances of secondary school children engaged with the design of a sustainable school”. Nceub 2012 windsor conference, 12- 15th april, full paper ...
Andrea Wheeler | 14 May 2013 | Environmental Planning | Conference paper/presentation
Wheeler, andrea and dino boughlaghem and masoud malekzadeh (2011) “what do young people tell us about sustainable lifestyles when they design sustainable schools? the value of participatory post-occupancy evaluation of new schools with children” arch ...
Deborah Butler | 14 May 2013 | Human Geography | Dissemination / Communication
Conference paper presented at the international labour process conference, 18-20 march 2013, rutgers university, new jersey
Jonathan Morris | 09 May 2013 | Social Policy | Summary of Impact
This research has been used in a variety of non-academic ways. The pi has collaborated extensively with the coffee trade. He has given presentations on his work to coffee festivals, industry conferences and client events in ireland, italy, switzerlan ...
Mark Reed | 09 May 2013 | No Lead Discipline | Journal article
It is increasingly recognised that land degradation monitoring and assessment can benefit from incorporating multiple sources of knowledge, using a variety of methods at different scales, including the perspectives of researchers, land managers and o ...
Mark Reed | 09 May 2013 | No Lead Discipline | Summary of Impact
Research findings about best practice in knowledge exchange arising from this project are being used as the basis for the living with environmental change (lwec) partnership’s knowledge exchange guidelines and will be integrated into the rcuk impact ...
Case Studies
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Case Study | 21 December 2012 | Academic, Business, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Voluntary sector
Social scientists from the esrc’s centre for business relationships, accountability, sustainability and society (brass) at cardiff university have developed a new methodology that allows findings to go beyond narrow academic circles. In a study of ...
Case Study | 26 January 2011 | Business, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
A methodology for assessing the economic value of freshwater and marine environmental systems has led to a more cost-benefit based approach to implementation of the eu water framework directive in the uk.
Case Study | 26 January 2011 | Business, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
Policy recommendations from the sussex energy group have shaped the uk government's position for climate change negotiations, as well as informing the chilean and indian governments on technology transfer policies.
Case Study | 26 January 2011 | Business, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
An environment law online resource is receiving more than 1,100 visitors per month, with most interest in issues around noise, waste and planning
Case Study | 26 January 2011 | Business, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
The research group on lifestyles, values and the environment has quantified how consumer purchasing decisions drive carbon emissions - helping to develop a business standard on carbon footprinting.
Case Study | 26 January 2011 | Business, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
Research led by professor simin davoudi investigating how policy and political pressures are influencing current processes across england have been central to new government guidance on waste policy.
Features
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Feature | 07 May 2013 | General public, International, Policymakers, Press/media
A study supported by the esrc and the department for international development presents some surprising results of the controversial zimbabwean land reform - and challenges five particular myths.
Feature | 26 April 2013 | Business, General public, Press/media, Schools
Both insurance buyers and insurance sellers frequently fail to assess risks accurately, according to new research. An esrc-supported report concludes that when people make assessments about rare events, they often tend to misjudge a number of factors ...
Feature | 22 March 2013 | Business, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
The challenges of food security, global food systems and our dependence on food imports is explored in a new report based on an esrc public policy seminar.
Feature | 04 March 2013 | General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
As we enter climate week, poll results have revealed that public concern about environmental issues and climate change has sunk to a 20-year low since the beginning of the global financial crisis.
Feature | 26 February 2013 | General public, International, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
Regulations controlling air pollution from ships might be ineffective, suggests esrc-funded research. A minority of berthing ships in the uk and sweden are burning high-sulphur fuel in restricted control areas.
Feature | 31 January 2013 | General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
Sixty years ago, over 300 people died, 24,000 people were evacuated and 32,000 houses were damaged in the 1953 east coast flood. The early history of the early warning system and how it was funded has been explored in an esrc-funded research project. ...
Feature | 02 November 2012 | General public, Press/media, Schools
Communities hit by natural disasters are faced with a major challenge when it comes to recovering, but experiences from previous events can help us find the most effective response. Esrc-funded research explores issues such as community resilience, r ...
Feature | 04 October 2012 | General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Public sector, Schools
The parc study, funded through the esrc-supported national prevention research initiative, has analysed the effect and 'walkability' of pedestrian-friendly spaces in east belfast.
Feature | 19 September 2012 | General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Schools
The integrated transport and health impact model, developed at the esrc-supported centre for diet and activity research, enables transport planners to predict how different patterns of transport use impact on health.
Feature | 10 August 2012 | General public, Press/media, Schools
With a new football season coming up, environmental concerns may not be the first thing fans will be thinking of. But research shows how social responsibility and green practices might be the next big goal for football clubs.
Press Releases
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Press Release | 29 January 2013 | Academic, Business, Policymakers, Press/media, Public sector, Voluntary sector
On 28 january 2013 rural economy and land use (relu) programme director philip lowe was awarded the bertebos prize for his significant contributions to sustainable rural development and land use management.
Press Release | 01 November 2012 | Academic, General public, International, Policymakers, Press/media, Voluntary sector
Learning about surviving disasters has resulted in a unique bank of research data which provides insights into what makes an effective community response at this critical time. Community responses are key to helping children and young people who surv ...
Press Release | 26 October 2012 | Business, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Public sector
One of the challenges we face is how to best design and change cities into smart intelligent and sustainable environments. Researchers will explain how new technology can make our cities more habitable, and help the people who live in them understand ...
Press Release | 10 August 2012 | Academic, General public, Policymakers, Press/media, Public sector, Voluntary sector
Powerful new partnerships with the common aim of achieving a more environmentally and economically sustainable future can be forged by community action groups and local authorities - which often regard each other with mutual suspicion and mistrust ac ...
Press Release | 19 June 2012 | Academic, Business, General public, International, Partnerships, Policymakers, Press/media
Vast differences in cycling cultures have been found in uk cities; for some cycling is a traditional transport accessible to all while for others it is a new edgy, urban subculture according to recent findings from a research project funded by the ec ...
Press Release | 14 May 2012 | Academic, Business, General public, Partnerships, Policymakers, Press/media
Research shows that street furniture, barriers, parks, public spaces and neighbourhood architecture can stir up powerful emotions in local residents. This should be taken into account in programmes designed to reduce tensions and foster community coh ...
Press Release | 14 March 2012 | Academic, Business, General public, International, Policymakers, Press/media, Public sector
The united nations (un) global carbon market requires substantial reform because it too often fails to support the projects and people it is meant to help, according to new research from the economic and social research council (esrc)
Press Release | 28 February 2011 | General public, Policymakers, Press/media
The first findings from the world’s largest study of households are now published. With data on our working lives, relationships, health, finances and neighbourhoods the understanding society publication gives an early taste of the social landscape o ...
Press Release | 31 January 2011 | Academic, International, Partnerships, Policymakers, Press/media
The largest joint initiative between european funding agencies in social sciences, the open research area scheme, announces its successful grants. The scheme is a new way of funding for the esrc, agence nationale de la recherche, deutsche forschungsg ...
Press Release | 11 October 2010 | General public, Press/media
Seven new energy and communities research projects will examine how we use energy, our understanding of energy use, and effective community energy management.
