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Response to the IPCC 1.5°C Special Report

By Kevin Anderson Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Science and Engineering Posted: October 8, 2018

The University of Manchester’s Professor Kevin Anderson responds to today’s report from the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change. The IPCC report meticulously lays out how the serious climate impacts of 1.5°C of warming are still far less destructive than those for 2°C. Sadly, the IPCC then fails, again, to address the profound implications of reducing […]

Lost in translation? Rap music and racial bias in the courtroom

By Eithne Quinn Filed Under: All posts, Ethnicity Posted: October 4, 2018

This year has seen heightened controversy over the relationship between rap music and youth violence in urban areas, especially London. ‘Drill’ – a type of gangsta rap known for striking a pose of menace and alienation, set to sparse yet catchy minor-keyed beats – has replaced ‘grime’ as the main focus for concern and condemnation. […]

Improving Sexual Health Awareness in Education

By Dr Deborah FallonRGN RSCN RNT BSc MA PhD Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: September 28, 2018

As Sexual Health Awareness Week 2018 draws to a close, Dr Debbie Fallon blogs for us on the current state of sexual health issues, education, and services in the UK. Sexual health awareness and education campaigns are of great importance, especially for young people who are navigating their independence for the first time. Rates of […]

Bugchasing: The importance of desire and fantasy in HIV-prevention policies

By Jaime Garcia-Iglesias Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Health and Care, Health and Social Care Posted: September 27, 2018

Today in the UK, due to early diagnosis and early, effective treatments, life has greatly improved for people living with the HIV virus. But HIV has not gone away and there are new concerns in a world of increasing sexual experimentation and online communication. In Sexual Health Week 2018, Jaime García-Iglesias explains why policies to […]

Beyond the parish pump… what next for public health?

By Alex Hall Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: August 14, 2018

Alex Hall, Research Associate at the University of Manchester, draws on a three-year study by the Health Policy, Politics and Organisations (HiPPO) Group into the impacts of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 upon commissioning of health services, to explore the significance of the Act for public health’s professional identity. The Health and […]

It’s time to truly listen to mental health service users

By Terry Hanley, Laura Winter and Karin Bacha Filed Under: All posts Posted: August 10, 2018

On Monday the 16th of July a launch event was held for the new Greater Manchester Adult Mental Health Service User Network. Professionals talked about the wonderful work and strategies that are being put in place and operationalized However, what we wish to convey is that there are still too many people being failed by […]

Whiteness, class, and cohesion

By James Rhodes Filed Under: All posts, OnCohesion Posted: August 3, 2018

The absence of extremism is not automatically evidence of ‘cohesive’ communities. Recent research identifies possibilities for intervention and political change which involves both reframing the problem of ‘cohesion’ and expanding its scope. For a number of years there has been growing interest in the disadvantage experienced by ‘poor white British’ communities. Over a decade since […]

Why embracing language diversity is a key to community cohesion

By Yaron Matras Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Digital Futures, OnCohesion Posted: August 2, 2018

As part of our new publication ‘OnCohesion’ read Professor Yaron Matras’ blog which focuses on language diversity and why he believes it is key to social cohesion Language is an emblem of who we are. It is the carrier of our heritage and one of the ways of identifying what we mean by ‘communities’. Community […]

Young people are the solution, not the problem

By Dr Jo Deakin Filed Under: All posts, OnCohesion Posted: July 31, 2018

In order for communities to be strong enough to tackle extremism, the idea of community cohesion needs to extend beyond the current narrow boundaries The labelling of youth as ‘risky’ typically creates conflict between young people and authorities (particularly the police) and generates intergenerational tension as the young person kicks out against the label. The […]

Why engineering in the UK must embrace change

By Dr Diane Harris and Dr Maria Pampaka Filed Under: All posts Posted: July 19, 2018

2018 is the Year of Engineering, a UK Government campaign to increase awareness and understanding of what engineers do amongst young people. The reason for the drive is that despite demand, good career opportunities and higher than average earnings, industry struggles to recruit and retain the talent it needs. Many young people, especially women and […]