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Expert insight, analysis and comment on key public policy issues

Controlling degradation of structural materials: A call for leadership in mapping the optimal route to Net Zero

Andrew Bowfield By Filed Under: All posts, Renewables, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted:

The UK’s legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 remains world-leading, but the changes required of key sectors are substantial and the date by which such changes need implementing remain shrouded in uncertainty. A strategic approach, directed by senior leadership, offers the best chance of realising the significant economic and societal […]

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Dark figure of crime: do police-recorded crime statistics serve all areas of Greater Manchester equally?

Picture of Miss Yongyu ZengPicture of Dr Angelo MorettiPhoto of Dr David Buil-GIl By , and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Urban Posted:

Unrecorded crime is one of the greatest challenges facing policing today. Ineffective police-recording of crimes can break trust between the Police and public, and lead to failing crime prevention strategies. After facing criticism about crime-data management, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) recently implemented measures aimed at improving its crime-recording system. In this blog, Yongyu Zeng, Angelo […]

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Rewriting the creative sector’s digital transformation

Anita Greenhill By Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Education, Inclusive Growth Posted:

The creative sector is incredibly diverse and there are growing disparities between those who are already familiar with the digital world of work and those who are struggling to adapt. In this blog, Dr Anita Greenhill addresses the challenges that the sector will face in the coming years and provides examples of best practice from […]

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COVID-19 and access to healthcare services: lessons from patient organisations in Turkey

Headshot of Puren AtkasLiz Richardson By and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted:

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a number of rapid changes to healthcare systems. Hospitals were transformed into pandemic-oriented hospitals, elective surgeries were cancelled, or postponed, and face-to-face consultations were moved to virtual platforms. Many countries experienced shortages of medical supplies, especially ICU beds and ventilators, resulting in rationing of limited healthcare resources. In this […]

Accelerated automation and digital advances in the world of food retail

By Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted consumers to buy food online, which meant that food retailers had to adapt quickly. In this blog, Abbie Winton explores the changes that food retailers had to make during the pandemic and how these changes may have long-lasting consequences for the sector. Every major food retailer sought additional workers, which helped […]

Decarbonising transport: Inequality, joined-up action, and the risk of technological optimism

By and Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment, Renewables, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted:

The Department for Transport (DfT) recently released their long-awaited Decarbonising Transport plan. In this blog, Dr Cristina Temenos and Dr Joe Blakey outline how its technologically-optimistic vision risks locking in high-carbon futures, overlooking transport inequalities, and opportunities for joined-up thinking and the precautionary principle. DfT’s Decarbonising Transport Plan makes some welcome proposals, but it is […]

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New business models cutting back on single-use plastic: lessons for a zero waste circular economy

Picture of Mariel Vilella By Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Energy and Environment, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

As the host for the COP26 this November, the UK is in the spotlight when it comes to reducing emissions. Plastic production and consumption is an important contributor to climate change, business models that are cutting back on single-use plastic offer important lessons, and inspiration, to drive an agenda that moves towards a circular economy. […]

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LGBTIQ+ people in Brazil left to support themselves during COVID-19: vulnerabilities, coping strategies, and recommendations for more inclusive crisis policies

Picture of Luan CassalDr Billy Haworth By and Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Health and Care Posted:

A version of this blog is available to read in Portuguese here. COVID-19 has brought huge change to society. However, the impacts have been different and disproportionate for different groups including LGBTIQ+ populations. As University of Manchester research has reported, there have been gaps in government and transnational responses in recognising and addressing those inequalities. […]

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The impact of COVID-19 on Rochdale’s Pakistani communities

Picture of Sophina Choudry By Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Health and Social Care, Urban Posted:

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light increased health risks among groups labelled Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME), exposing many stark inequalities. Lockdown measures are impacting all aspects of life, but differentially impacting students and families from disadvantaged areas. Here, Dr Sophina Choudry, Professor Erica Burman, Professor Julian Williams, Sidra Iftikhar and Dr Yasmeen […]

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Building a sustainable wildlife trade sector to avoid future pandemics

By Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Health and Social Care Posted:

Since early reports linked the emergence of COVID-19 to the wild meat trade, the pandemic has thrown the wildlife trade into the global spotlight for its role in spreading zoonotic disease pathogens. This has motivated calls to ban wildlife trade, among other proposals to strengthen regulation and control over the trade in wildlife and their […]

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