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‘Vital and timely’ net zero policy research
Funding from the British Academy will drive a six-month project exploring place-sensitive participatory policy development for a 'just transition’ to net zero. 1/5
‘Sustainable and equitable’ engagement in research supported by new funding opportunity
Project with UKRI brings £4m for Community Research Networks. 2/5
Levelling Up White Paper pledges ‘huge shift of power’ from Whitehall
Our Associate Director welcomes "real weight given to wellbeing and pride in place”. 3/5
New project will ‘support people of all faiths and circumstances’
Project to develop a Group Theory of Change supports CUF’s broader ambition to understand ‘what works’ for hyperlocal faith-based social action. 4/5
New research programme explores role of ‘social infrastructure’
A collaborative project, funded by the British Academy and Power to Change, and led by the Institute for Community Studies and the Bennett Institute for Public Policy. 5/5Blogs See all blogs
‘Communities must be at the heart of a people-powered transition to net zero’
The independent review calls for widespread participation in low-carbon living – yet government policy hasn’t changed, says Samanthi Theminimulle.
‘Health equality has been de-prioritised for decades’
Emily Morrison highlights the ‘triple injustice’ in knowledge and evidence, gender identity, and social policy that perpetuates health inequity.
‘A human-centred approach in an uncertain world’
Young people need ‘pragmatic and solution-orientated design-thinking' as they develop skills, knowledge and behaviour on their Civic Journeys, says Professor Matt Flinders
£3.7m award will support universities to maximise their local impact
An ambitious, three-year programme will support universities to maximise their local social and economic impact.Videos See all videos
