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New research shows impact of migration on home ownership
15 November 2024
Findings from a first-of-its-kind study into migration and housing tenure indicate that settlers into a new country are the group least likely to have a home of their own.
- New research shows impact of migration on home ownership 15 November 2024 Findings from a first-of-its-kind study into migration and housing tenure indicate that settlers into a new country are the group least likely to have a home of their own.
- Launch of first-ever UK-wide Meals on Wheels map 8 November 2024 Researchers from the School for Policy Studies have this week launched a groundbreaking online tool designed to help connect individuals across the UK with vital Meals on Wheels services.
- Sarah Ayres announced as Chair of the Regional Studies Association 7 November 2024 School for Policy Studies Professor, Sarah Ayres, takes up leadership role at the RSA as the Association marks its 60th anniversary
- New programme, MSc Global Health Policy, launched at the School for Policy Studies 19 September 2024 We are delighted to announce the launch of this new interdisciplinary social sciences programme, for entry in September 2025. The programme is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for real-world global health influence.
- Religious arbitration of marriages involving domestic abuse 5 September 2024 Dr Natasha Mulvihill and Dr Nadia Aghtaie host a symposium exploring the religious arbitration of marriages involving domestic abuse.
- Policy Studies’ academic receives prestigious international research award 7 August 2024 Dr Bai Li has been honoured with the Sedentary Behaviour Research Network (SRBN) Practice Leadership Award for her work on sedentary behaviour amongst children and adolescents.
- Celebration for Class of 2024 graduates 2 August 2024 We were delighted to celebrate with graduates from the Class of 2024 at an informal event Priory Road Gardens after the formal graduation in the Wills Memorial Building.
- Research to help tackle knife crime in Bristol makes headway 22 July 2024 Researchers at the University of Bristol are joining forces with Bristol City Council and other partners in a bid to help reduce knife crime locally and beyond.
- Ultra-processed food makes up almost two-thirds of calorie intake of UK adolescents 17 July 2024 Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) new research from the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge has found.
- Comparing COVID-19 experiences in prisons to inform future pandemic preparedness 11 July 2024 SPS lecturer, Dr Nasrul Ismail, awarded a new British Academy Grant to lead an international research team comparing COVID-19 experiences in Southeast Asian prisons to enhance future pandemic preparedness.