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The Arts after Brexit

By Charlotte Faucher Filed Under: Brexit Posted: December 3, 2020

Many have argued that the transport, pharmaceuticals, clothing and fishing industries will be hit hardest by Brexit. But what does it mean for the arts sector? In this blog, Dr Charlotte Faucher, British Academy Post-doctoral Fellow in History, discusses a research project on how Brexit has and will affect the arts and cultural sector, and […]

Tagged With: Arts & Culture, Brexit, economy, employment, European Union, international relations, International trade, labour market, productivity, SALC

Tackling the twin crises of COVID-19 and climate change

Alice Larkin By Alice Larkin Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Renewables, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted: November 24, 2020

The global pandemic of 2020 has meant massive changes to millions of people around the world. But as we look to adjust to life in the ‘new normal’, are there lessons to learn in how we can ‘build back better’? With less than a year to go until the postponed COP26, Professor Alice Larkin from the Tyndall Centre […]

Tagged With: climate change, COVID-19, Pandemic, sustainability, Tyndall

Why victims of cyber crime deserve ‘Cyber CPR’

By Emma Barrett, Daniel Dresner and David Buil-Gil Filed Under: All posts Posted: November 9, 2020

COVID-19 has seen an increased vulnerability to cyber crime. In this blog, originally from our On Digital Trust publication, Professor Emma Barrett, Professor Danny Dresner, and Dr David Buil-Gil outline why victims of cyber crime need greater protection, including a raft of ‘CPR’ measures designed to help them recover quickly. Cyber crimes cost billions of […]

Tagged With: CMI, digital, fraud & financial crime, OnDigitalTrust, SoSS

Mobility transitions: COVID-19 and building back better post-carbon transport futures

By Cristina Temenos Filed Under: Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment Posted: November 5, 2020

In the days and weeks following the global lockdowns due to COVID-19, reports emerged on plunging carbon emissions and better air quality. The hashtag #BuildBackBetter quickly emerged as communities and governments started thinking about how to reconfigure essential travel infrastructure in a rapidly changing world. But as lockdown restrictions have eased, to varying levels, emissions […]

Tagged With: carbon emissions, carbon reduction, climate change, COVID-19, economy, energy, environment, inequality, infrastructure, MUI, net zero, Pandemic, SEED, sustainability, technology, transport

Building back better: rethinking urban futures with children and young people

By Deborah Ralls Filed Under: Cities and Environment, Education, Inclusive Growth Posted: October 27, 2020

The global pandemic of 2020 has had a huge impact on the lives of millions of citizens around the world, with research showing that children and young people (CYP) have been the most severely affected. Here in the UK and beyond, governments and policymakers are expressing their determination to ‘build back better’ after COVID-19, while […]

Tagged With: Cohesion and integration, COVID-19, democracy, economy, education, Greater Manchester, inclusive growth, inequality, local government, MIE, MUI, Pandemic, schools, SEED, students

Teenagers’ experiences of life in lockdown – and lessons for COVID-19 recovery plans

By Ola Demkowicz, Emma Ashworth and Terry Hanley Filed Under: Education, Health and Social Care Posted: October 21, 2020

For older teenagers, the COVID-19 pandemic has come at a key moment in the transition to adulthood. In “normal” times, this age group are becoming more independent and are taking steps towards their futures – sitting exams, beginning new studies, and entering the workforce. In 2020, things have been rather different. In this blog Dr […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, education, employment, health and social care, higher education, labour market, mental health, MIE, Pandemic, schools, SEED, students

Rise to the top: Socially responsible public procurement

By Sandra G. Hamilton Filed Under: Energy and Environment, Growth and Inclusion, Inclusive Growth Posted: October 19, 2020

Amidst the social and economic challenges of a post-Brexit, post-COVID landscape, public procurement is gaining increased visibility and legitimacy as a policy tool. Effective 1 January 2021, the UK is positioned to become the first nation in the world to mandate that taxpayer-funded contracts are fully leveraged to maximise social value. A minimum 10% weighting […]

Tagged With: AMBS, Brexit, climate change, COVID-19, diversity, inequality, International trade, LGBTQ+, MIOIR, Pandemic

Protecting our children’s memory – how can we tackle the scourge of poor air quality in and around our schools?

By Martie van Tongeren and Luke Munford Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Health and Care, Health and Social Care, Urban Posted: October 8, 2020

Every day, children are exposed to levels of pollution, both during their journeys to and from school but also in playgrounds and classrooms. Results from a new literature review carried out by The University of Manchester suggests traffic-related air pollution, specifically particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), are detrimental to cognitive functioning in children […]

Tagged With: Air pollution, Clean Air Day, environment, health, respiratory health, schools, transport

Beyond privacy and security: Opening-up ‘trust’ in digital healthcare

By Barbara Ribeiro Filed Under: Digital Futures, Health and Care, Health and Social Care Posted: October 6, 2020

As COVID-19 sees us become increasingly reliant on the digitisation of healthcare data, how have the UK public previously reacted to the use of technology in healthcare? In this blog, originally published in our On Digital Trust publication, Dr Barbara Ribeiro examines previous approaches to integrating data into care, the impact on public trust, and what […]

Tagged With: care.data, Healthcare data, ODT, OnDigitalTrust, patient data, trust

COVID-19 and sustainable everyday routines

Claire Hoolohan By Claire Hoolohan Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment, Urban Posted: October 1, 2020

Climate change requires rapid and fundamental transformation of our society to change the way that resources like energy and water are used during everyday routines. However, unsustainable consumption proves surprisingly impervious to policies and interventions intended to reduce emissions, not least because taken-for-granted ways of living become ‘locked-in’ by cultural and material conditions of society. […]

Tagged With: climate change, COVID-19, Pandemic, sustainable consumption, Work routines

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