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What happens to those who ‘miss the mark’ in GCSE English and maths?

Ruth Lupton By , , and Filed Under: Education, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

As part of the publication of a new working paper on the characteristics and post-16 transitions of GCSE ‘lower attainers,’ Ruth Lupton, Sanne Velthuis, Stephanie Thomson and Lorna Unwin reflect on the progress made by those with lower GCSE attainment during the 16-18 phase, and highlight the need for appropriate, high-quality post-16 provision for all […]

Openness and contact in egg and sperm donation: Can we think beyond the current policy model?

Petra Nordqvist By , and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Health and Social Care Posted:

Dr Leah Gilman, Research Associate, and Dr Petra Nordqvist, Senior Lecturer, work in Sociology at The University of Manchester and are members of the Morgan Centre for Research into Everyday Lives. In this blog, they explore the oversights of current donor conception policy. Within the current policy, donors give their consent for any children born […]

Is the Immigration Act 2016 a racist policy against BME citizens in the housing market?

By Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Ethnicity, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

Dr William Shankley, a research associate at the Centre of Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE), examines the impacts of the Immigration Act 2016 on black and minority ethnic (BME) citizens within the housing market and asks if it is a measure to further the government’s hostile environment. There is a long history of BME households facing […]

Can British universities be sites for reparative justice?

By Filed Under: All posts, Education, Ethnicity, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

This October is Black History Month, and despite some local councils’ attempts to dilute and replace it with ‘diversity’ agendas, the ongoing Windrush scandal has served as a stark reminder of some of the continued misunderstandings about Black history in Britain. Dr Karis Campion discusses the responsibility universities have in creating honest conversations on their […]

Women in environmental sciences

By Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Education, Ethnicity, Science and Engineering Posted:

Dr Cecilia Medupin is a Lecturer in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, at The University of Manchester and convener of Women in Environmental Sciences group. On Ada Lovelace day, Cecilia gives her eight-point plan for how to tackle inequality for women in environmental science. Including: It is essential to create a platform, or […]

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

Eithne Quinn By Filed Under: All posts, Ethnicity Posted:

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 Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted:

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 […]

The Long-Term Policy Failures in Education – The Northern Powerhouse and a Fairer Start

Kingsley Purdam By and Filed Under: Education Posted:

The start of the new school year, debates about the value of homework and concerns about how the Northern Powerhouse education fund is being spent are a further reminder of the inequalities in the UK education system. It is a priority that policy makers focus on addressing the long-term inequalities in the education system. As […]

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

Karin Bacha By , and Filed Under: All posts Posted:

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 Filed Under: All posts, OnCohesion Posted:

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 […]

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