The Knowledge Exchange Blog
Better outcomes for children, parents and society – why ‘family learning matters’
Improving the circumstances of families from deprived backgrounds has been a key policy focus of government in recent years, with large amounts of resources and funding having been allocated to trying to improve ….
Could deposit return schemes turn the tide of plastic pollution?
For decades, plastic has been regarded as something of a miracle product. Lightweight, durable and versatile, it’s been used for practically everything, from food packaging and water pipes to aircraft and insulation systems.
But ….
Old problems, old solutions? Why New Towns are back in the spotlight
New housing development, Somerset. Image: Stevekelretsu (CC BY-NC 2.0)
Theresa May, speaking in November 2017 said it was her ‘personal mission’ to solve England’s housing crisis, by ensuring ….
The kids are all right? Embedding children’s rights in town planning policy and practice
A survey undertaken by YoungScot to accompany the Scottish Government’s Places, People and Planning consultation concluded that the majority of young people felt that they should be ….
Planning to protect: how architects and urban planners are balancing security with accessibility
Wall Street Security Project by Rogers Partners Architects + Urban Designers
“In high profile buildings or crowded places that may be attractive targets for terrorists, the challenge for designers is to incorporate counter-terrorism measures into their ….
How data leaks can bring down governments
By Steven McGinty
In July 2017, the Swedish Government faced a political crisis after admitting a huge data leak that affected almost all of its citizens.
The leak, which dates back to a 2015 outsourcing ….
Scotland eyes a youthquake with online voting: here are some tips from past pilots
Image: PA Images via the Conversation UK
This guest blog was written by Toby S James, Senior Lecturer in British & Comparative Politics, University of East Anglia.
One achievement for 2017, as the year came to an end, ….
Feel better with a book … why bibliotherapy may be just the medicine we’re looking for
Image: Paul Bence (CC BY-NC 2.0)
By Morwen Johnson
It’s not just dedicated bookworms or librarians who get excited that Christmas means piles of book-shaped parcels under the Christmas tree (and time ….
