The Knowledge Exchange Blog
Child abuse by children: why don’t we talk about it?
As a society we don’t like to discuss it, but child-on-child sexual harm is more commonplace than we would like to admit. Whether it is young adolescent or prepubescent abuse; sibling abuse; or sexting and revenge porn ….
Hate crime in 2016 – pre and post Brexit
Image by raver_mikey via Creative Commons
by Stacey Dingwall
Alongside economic warnings and forecasts, a suggested increase in hate crime has been the social issue dominating headlines in ….
Delivering the value of planning: new report says stronger planning authorities will create better places
This month, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has published a significant report suggesting ways in which good planning can deliver sustainable economic growth and tackle the country’s housing shortage.
The 24-hour city – the Night Tube launches London into an elite group
By Heather Cameron
With the long-awaited launch of the night tube service at the weekend, London has joined a growing number of cities across the globe that offer all-night subway services to varying degrees – including ….
Hitting the ground walking: how planners can create more walkable cities, one step at a time
In recent times, walking has been enlisted as one of the key weapons in the war on inactivity. Planners and policymakers have taken note of evidence highlighting the benefits of walking for health ….
Pokémon Go for health improvements?
by Stacey Dingwall
Due to the number of headlines, stories and anecdotes it’s generated, you would be forgiven for thinking that Pokémon Go had been around for months. In fact, the app only officially launched in the ….
