Energy consumption: solving the storage problem
To combat climate change, all developed economies have set the goal of carbon-neutrality by 2050. This means securing more energy from renewable sources. Achieving a high proportion of renewable energy...
View ArticleAll present and correct? Alternative provision and school attendance
Improving school attendance is a key priority for schools, education policymakers and local authorities, as regular school attendance is widely recognised as a key component of learning and educational...
View ArticleClimate Just: supporting equitable responses to climate change through social...
Historical carbon emissions are already locked into the climate system. Furthermore, there is increasing evidence that associated impacts now persist, through extreme weather, climate-related events...
View ArticleRooting for effective reforestation: landscape context and woodland cover
Native broadleaf woodland in the UK stands at 14.5% land-cover compared to 40% for Europe as a whole. Government targets aim to reach 17% by 2030 – a huge increase on the ground in a short space of...
View ArticleNew governments bring new opportunities: a way forward for green finance?
Following the result of the general election in July 2024, the new Labour government is now responsible for ensuring the UK gets back on track with its Net Zero objectives. Green finance has become a...
View ArticleBuilding the bioeconomy
Current manufacturing processes across all industrial sectors rely on petrochemicals, either to power them, or as starting points for their product. This over reliance on finite fossil resources is...
View ArticleWomen’s safety and the housing crisis
Austerity measures along with other intersecting crises have resulted in challenges for individuals and organisations supporting the safety of women experiencing homelessness in Manchester and...
View ArticleCreating SPACES for young people’s wellbeing
Adolescent wellbeing is a predictor of school attainment, adult mental health, relationships, and socioeconomic outcomes. However, the wellbeing of young people in the UK has significantly decreased in...
View ArticleClean energy superpower – and climate action kryptonite
The government have identified climate action as a core mission set out in their manifesto. Framing this in terms of Britain becoming a ‘clean energy superpower’ has generated considerable initiative...
View ArticleA raised platform – regulating the digital economy
Digital economy businesses have grown rapidly in the last 10-15 years, transforming how we work, travel, consume, and contract workers. Some impacts have been problematic, with growth of short-term...
View ArticleRe-professionalising teaching: addressing authorisation, accountability and...
Teacher recruitment and retention is currently in a critical state – as outlined by The National Foundation for Educational Research’s (NFER) 2024 report on the teacher labour market in England. This...
View ArticleRegional policy for biomanufacturing in the North-West chemical sector
There is an urgent need for the chemical manufacturing sector to transition to alternative, sustainable carbon-based feedstocks, moving away from reliance on petrochemical sources. Large urban areas,...
View ArticleBreaking down barriers with free school meals
Child poverty in the UK is a pervasive problem, with the latest figures showing that 29% of children in the UK are growing up in poverty. This rises to nearly 50% in families with more than three...
View ArticleA landscape of need: mapping community resilience in England
Community resilience is a marker of how well communities can handle and recover from difficult events. It is referred to in various resilience framework policies; but how is it measured, and how can it...
View ArticleOlder people have something to say – ensuring voices are heard
The population is ageing. Almost 40% of people in England are currently over 50, and almost 20% are over 65 (Census, 2021). In response to the ageing population, in 2010 the World Health Organization...
View ArticleHarnessing Digital Solutions for Sustainable Housing Expansion: A GIS-Powered...
The UK government has committed to an ambitious housing strategy of building 1.5 million homes over the next five years to address the chronic housing shortage exacerbated by rising demand,...
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The abuse of women runners: Implications for the violence against women and...
New research at The University of Manchester has found that over two-thirds of women runners across Greater Manchester and Merseyside have experienced abuse. This has taken the form of physical and...
View ArticleSocial and Emotional Learning for Every Child: Why SEL Matters
As concerns surrounding children’s mental health continue to grow, the role schools can play in supporting children’s mental health is receiving more attention. Universal, school-based interventions...
View ArticleBrushing up on oral health: how can health policy prevent tooth decay in...
Children’s oral health in England is in crisis, with thousands of children across the country suffering from dental caries, the most prevalent and prominent form of dental disease. In response, the...
View ArticleCan nuclear power work with renewables to achieve net zero?
Decarbonising electricity in the UK is far from straightforward. Government plans for the nation’s future electricity supply rely heavily on renewables, supported by gas power during periods of low...
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