Advocates for social change

Find out how we are championing human rights and demanding a more just world.

Supporting victims of gender based violence

Gender based violence (GBV) is globally recognised as a violation of human rights. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 30% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. Our research has improved support for victims-survivors of gender based violence - and led to changes in policy and healthcare practice around the world. 

Tackling the housing crisis

The Renters’ Reform Bill introduced by the UK government in 2023 aimed to safeguard renters’ rights, notably by proposing the elimination of Section 21 'no fault evictions'.  But how could a move to enhance the protection of tenants, inadvertently trigger unlawful evictions? 

Innovative social research methods

Nura Aabe started her journey at Bristol with an MSc in Psychology of Education. Now a PhD student, Nura drew on her personal experiences to set-up her own charity Autism Independence. Nura’s life mission is to raise awareness of autism in ethnic minority groups, where it has huge stigma. Her community organisation Autism Independence will help marginalised families affected by autism, including her own.