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Research reveals people across Greater Manchester attach particular importance to ‘compassionate’ values

By Tom Crompton Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted: June 1, 2017

Greater Mancunians are more likely to think it is important to be honest, kind and care about social issues than the average UK citizen, yet underestimate the importance that fellow citizens of the city region place on these values. Commissioned before the terrorist attack on Manchester last week, the research offers further insight into the […]

General election 2017 – Is gender still on the agenda? How parties appeal to women voters.

By Claire Annesley and Francesca Gains Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: May 31, 2017

Claire Annesley, Professor of Politics at the University of Sussex and Francesca Gains, Professor of Public Policy and Head of Politics at The University of Manchester examine the main political parties’ manifestos to identify if gender is still on the agenda or has it be side-lined due to an election being fought in a political […]

Beyond the 2017 General Election: A Manifesto’s Guide to Old and New Politics

By Dave Richards and Patrick Diamond Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted: May 30, 2017

Dave Richards, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Manchester and Patrick Diamond University Lecturer in Public Policy at Queen Mary, University of London examine the Conservative and Labour Parties manifestos, both past and present, as a framework to further understanding the new politics. Calls for a new politics are often in response to […]

What can we learn from Ian Paterson’s conviction for criminally harmful surgery?

By Alexandra Mullock Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: May 25, 2017

Doctor Alexandra Mullock is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Law at The University of Manchester’s School of Law, and writes for us today on the legal background and future implications of Ian Paterson’s recent convictions for unnecessary and damaging surgeries. The Paterson case has significant implications for the principle that non-fatal surgical violations are exempt from […]

The Make do and Mend Expo: creating a dialogue on community provision

By Helen Holmes and Jen Gale Filed Under: All posts Posted: May 24, 2017

Dr Helen Holmes from The University of Manchester and Jen Gale renowned writer and blogger of My Make Do and Mend Life explain the importance of the The Make do and Mend Expo they are organising and how their work is tackling both social inequalities and also promoting sustainable resource use. The Makers, Make do […]

Tackling labour market challenges: six messages for the new GM Mayor

By Jo Cartwright Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted: May 22, 2017

Dr Jo Cartwright, Research Associate at The University of Manchester examines the labour market challenges facing the Greater Manchester region and offers ways in which the new Mayor could tackle them. While Greater Manchester has a growing jobs market, there are issues with the quality of this growth – one in four local residents in […]

Could young people show a new way for politics?

By Sarah Marie Hall and Laura Pottinger Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: May 17, 2017

Since the general election was called, there has been an upturn in voter registration amongst the under 25s. Many young people, however, have still not registered and they are considered less likely to vote than older people. But this by no means tells the whole story. Young people are starting to seek new, bolder ways […]

Countries, community and currencies

By David G.W Birch Filed Under: All posts, Science and Technology, Urban Posted: May 17, 2017

David Birch talks about the ideas behind his new book, ‘Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin’, covering and questioning a multitude of concepts from trust to identity to nation states to currencies. Trade cannot exist without trust, and it is hard to trust strangers As society scales beyond the ability and trust of individuals, we have to […]

Metro Mayors – the work begins

By Francesca Gains and Kevin Ward Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted: May 16, 2017

Professor Francesca Gains and Professor Kevin Ward run The University of Manchester’s Devo Manc hub which brings together researchers from across the University who are exploring Greater Manchester’s devolution future. In this blog they examine what difference the newly directly elected Metro Mayors will make to their regions. They focus particularly on the challenges facing […]

Research reveals people across Greater Manchester attach particular importance to ‘compassionate’ values

General election 2017 – Is gender still on the agenda? How parties appeal to women voters.

Beyond the 2017 General Election: A Manifesto’s Guide to Old and New Politics

What can we learn from Ian Paterson’s conviction for criminally harmful surgery?

The Make do and Mend Expo: creating a dialogue on community provision

Tackling labour market challenges: six messages for the new GM Mayor

Could young people show a new way for politics?

Countries, community and currencies

Metro Mayors – the work begins

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