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Uncertainty is a key characteristic of everyday life for many living in Somerset, UK, due to social isolation and reduced access to key services, employment and education. However, in responding to these issues, rural innovation policy …

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This research project sought to explore the significance of Robinswood Hill Country Park, a geographical landmark sitting between the M5 and the Gloucester suburbs of Matson, White City, Podsmead and Tuffley. …

What did the project involve? 

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This research sought to empower online consumers in responding individually and collectively to the climate breakdown and other environmental emergencies. The response used to play out …

Mental illness is a leading cause of disability in the UK. Despite understanding the importance of paid employment, only 67% of those currently suffering from mental illness are employed. When Glenside Hospital (formerly Bristol Lunatic Asylum) was operational, 65% of …

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While findings show young people of all backgrounds to be emotionally distressed by the climate and ecological emergency, the voices of marginalised young people are underrepresented in research and public discourse. Social movements of climate change …

Flooding is a natural hazard that affects millions of people throughout the world every year. Fatalities from flooding occur disproportionally in developing countries, where difficulties in relief efforts are compounded by lack of information about flood and settlement patterns.

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With the profound changes brought by industrialisation to the nature of urban living came powerful forces that altered the way our cities are structured and shaped the course their development took over the decades. Industry brought pollution, which in turn …

Media representations of refugees and asylum seekers have played a damaging role in shaping public attitudes and perceptions of migration. Films frequently stumble into a range of problematic depictions, patronising subjects, sensationalising issues and reinforcing negative tropes, focusing scrutiny on …

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The UK immigration rules require the sponsoring spouse to have a minimum income that is in fact above fulltime earnings at minimum wage. In addition, the migrant spouse is required to prove a level of language proficiency. …