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Electronic cigarettes: public health problem or potential solution?

By Catriona Rooke Filed Under: Featured, Science and Technology Posted: November 6, 2013

The use of electronic cigarettes in the UK continues to grow, posing complex challenges for regulators and public health policymakers alike. Current debates represent a struggle over whether e-cigs will ultimately be viewed as a trusted medicine, an everyday consumer product or a problematic recreational drug, writes Dr Catriona Rooke. In June the UK medicines […]

Tackling inequality: good for society and good for government

By Duncan Exley Filed Under: Featured, Westminster Watch Posted: November 4, 2013

During Manchester Policy Week, four leading UK thinktanks were invited to debate what government and the state might look like beyond the current period of austerity. Panellist Duncan Exley (pictured above) of the Equality Trust believes the practice of government will become increasingly difficult from 2015, due to the policies of previous governments and the […]

What Kind of Immigration Do We Want?

By Ken Clark Filed Under: Featured, Whitehall Watch Posted: October 31, 2013

It was recently proposed that countries with high immigration could specify the ideal mix of people and cultures allowed across their borders. It is a thesis that has, unsurprisingly, split opinion and caused much debate. But whatever one thinks of this approach, the type and volume of immigrants the UK electorate would prefer is a […]

Innovation in the water industry: Is the price too high?

By Andrew Balmer Filed Under: Featured, Science and Technology Posted: October 30, 2013

While the recent hike in energy prices has made headlines, issues around the UK water supply get rather less attention. Breaching the UK’s impregnable ‘innovation barrier’ – to fix leaking pipes and tackle climate change – is one big challenge, writes Dr Andrew Balmer. Another is to prompt policymakers to be brave enough to ensure […]

Manchester Policy Week (28 October – 1 November)

By Joshua OCock Filed Under: Featured Posted: October 28, 2013

The breadth of the University’s expertise and influence on public policy will be showcased during a special week-long series of events running from 28 October till 1 November 2013, otherwise known as Manchester Policy Week. These events will include seminars and workshops run by expert researchers across the University, complemented by keynote events featuring high-profile figures […]

How effective is social media in getting people to the polls?

By Rachel Gibson Filed Under: Featured, Westminster Watch Posted: October 28, 2013

The question of whether Web 2.0 technologies work in ‘getting out the vote’ is one that remains the subject of some debate. Professor Rachel Gibson, who is leading research into the impact on the electorate, suggests that while online has its place, traditional methods still remain powerfully persuasive. This post is an adapted version of […]

Don’t miss this chance to tackle domestic violence for a generation

By David Gadd Filed Under: Featured Posted: October 24, 2013

The government is set to use the forthcoming International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to announce new measures to tackle domestic violence. This is a prime opportunity to tackle this issue for an entire generation that must not be missed, argues Professor David Gadd. Genuine engagement with young people needs to start […]

White heat at 50: Harold Wilson and scientific collaboration with Europe

By Stuart Butler Filed Under: Featured, Science and Technology Posted: October 23, 2013

The beginning of the month marked the 50th anniversary of Harold Wilson’s iconic ‘white heat’ speech. Stuart Butler asks what we can learn about participation in European scientific and technological collaboration from decisions made by Wilson’s government. This post originally appeared on the Guardian’s Political Science Blog At the beginning of this year George Osborne […]

Hangover from US shutdown will last for months

By Perri 6 Filed Under: Featured Posted: October 18, 2013

With a deal having been struck to end the 16-day shutdown in the US, the wheels of government administration are starting to turn once again. But, writes Prof Perri 6, restarting is not a simple case of ‘picking up where we left off’ and the legacy challenges for those involved in public management are significant. […]

Revisiting debates about the UCAS personal statement

By Steven Jones Filed Under: Featured Posted: October 14, 2013

With the first UCAS deadline of the academic year looming, thousands of University hopefuls are putting the finishing touches to their personal statements. But growing evidence points towards the current process favouring some applicants more than others – and it may be time for a radical overhaul, according to Dr Steve Jones. “The UCAS personal […]

Electronic cigarettes: public health problem or potential solution?

Tackling inequality: good for society and good for government

What Kind of Immigration Do We Want?

Innovation in the water industry: Is the price too high?

Manchester Policy Week (28 October – 1 November)

Don’t miss this chance to tackle domestic violence for a generation

White heat at 50: Harold Wilson and scientific collaboration with Europe

Hangover from US shutdown will last for months

Revisiting debates about the UCAS personal statement

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