The Knowledge Exchange Blog
Air quality monitoring: a role for citizen science?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), air pollution causes three million deaths each year, making it a bigger killer than the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and malaria combined. But while the ….
Single sector Business Improvement Districts: the future of BIDS in Scotland?
As a model to promote economic development, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have been a success in Scotland. Under the watchful eye and guidance of the umbrella body BIDS Scotland, the framework ….
Evidence use in health and social care – introducing Social Policy and Practice
With public sector austerity and the integration of health and social care, it seems as though the need for access to evidence-based policy and practice has never been stronger. Initiatives such as those ….
Mindfulness in schools: does it work?
by Stacey Dingwall
Over the last couple of years, the concept of being mindful has almost become a buzzword. However, mindfulness has actually been around since the 16th century, before being developed ….
