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Direct Democracy Event
In recent years there has been a marked increase in the number of referendums and public votes. Here in Britain, we have held some of the most headline-grabbing ones; the Brexit vote and the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence. More recently, there have been votes on immigration in Hungary, gay marriage in Australia and abortion in Ireland. Why have governments turned this form of public involvement? Is it a sign of populism? And what does it mean for representative democracy? Professor Matt Qvortrup will presents his findings based on more than 30 years of research in the field and his new publication Government by Referendum.
SomaticApp - Dance, digital software design and inclusive practice Event
This project aims to bring together expertise across disciplines of health and dance to develop the concept of an app that can be used by students to promote self awareness and relaxation through mindful movement. This can also be linked to dealing with related physical recurring pain such as neck and shoulder pain from desk work, etc. In particular, it will draw on somatic movement practices which are a group of activities that link body and mind for wellbeing such as Feldenkrais and Alexander technique.
Building energy and technology perspective in China and UK Event
The programme, ‘British Council Researcher Links’ provides opportunities for early career researchers from the UK and internationally to interact, learn from each other and explore opportunities for building energy conservation research collaborations.
Egregiousness and Boycott Intensity: Evidence from the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Event
Consumer boycotts are triggered by egregious events, but the literature has not distinguished the level of egregiousness from consumers’ preferences or disutility associated with a given level of egregiousness, nor has the literature studied how these two components of egregiousness affect boycott intensity. Join us for an engaging lunch time seminar with guest speaker Professor Michael Polonsky from Deakin University.
Who is Fairtrade for? Critical Reflections on Producer Experiences Event
Dr Agatha Herman visits us from Cardiff University and in this talk she will explore who exactly is the subject of the contemporary Fairtrade movement.
Sustainable production and consumption: Woolworth’s Farming for the Future Programme Event
This seminar will: chart the development of the Farming for the Future Programme; describe the methodologies deployed to improve farming practices; outline the metrics captured to assess the effectiveness of the programme and will provide evidence of the programme’s successes.
Third Sector, research and the criminal justice system Event
This one-day workshop aims to provide a collaborative learning, sharing and development for individuals working in the third sector, prisons and research community.
Structures, Systems and Autonomy
Structures, systems and autonomy research area at the Centre for Future Transport and Cities.
The Centre for Manufacturing and Materials conducts leading research into digital manufacturing technologies and processes.
System security research area at the Centre for Future Transport and Cities.
This group focuses on delivering teaching, training and CPD to reduce manufacturing variation and uncertainty through improved product and process control.
Art, Space and the City
Affirmative Disruption and Open Media
Affirmative Disruption and Open Media
Everyday Experts: How people's knowledge can transform the food system
Everyday Experts: Book on how knowledge from marginalized communities can transform the food system. Includes stories, poems, & videos from 57 activists, farmers, practitioners, researchers, & community organizers worldwide. A recipe for change towards greater social & environmental justice.
Economic Transformation, Inclusion, and Entrepreneurship
Find out more about our Economic Transformation, Inclusion, and Entrepreneurship Research Cluster | Centre for Business in Society
Data, Organisations and Society
Find out more about our Data, Organisations and Society Research Cluster
Sector, Economic Equality, and Responsible Finance Studies
Find out more about our Sector, Economic Equality, and Responsible Finance Studies Research Cluster | Centre for Business in Society
Organisational Performance as a Dependent Variable
This project uses new tools (second order meta-analysis and meta- regression) to tackle several of the critical points in performance research and provide an efficient means to compare performance research across fields. Dr Ann-Marie Nienaber has developed a comprehensive model to analyse what antecedent variables have the strongest effect on organizational performance and gives implications for research and business management.
DOES PERCEIVED OVERPERFORMANCE DECREASE TRUST AND JOB SATISFACTION IN VIRTUAL TEAMS?
This project discusses practical implications for the management of virtual teams as well as research implications in the fields of social exchange and social comparison theory.
Turning a passion into a degree
Automotive and Transport Design MA 2020 graduate Jimmy shares his experience of the course, in the hope it might help future applicants.
