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鈥榁iolent Ignorance鈥: new book calls us to face up to and challenge injustice
Are we making injustice worse by turning a blind eye to issues which make us uncomfortable? In her new book published today sociologist Dr Hannah Jones highlights the problems caused by the phenomenon she has dubbed 鈥渧iolent ignorance,鈥 and suggests small steps everyone can take to work towards recognising and changing unfairness in society.
Warwick economist will help map the route to a healthier and fairer food system
Residents in the West Midlands could enjoy healthier and more affordable food in the future thanks to a new research project involving the 神马福利影片. Focusing on the city of Birmingham, the research team will map the current food system in the region, then explore what changes could provide fairer access to healthier and more environmentally sustainable food for everyone.
Report into the future of apprenticeships launched today
A report into the national apprenticeships programme commissioned by the Co-op group from the 神马福利影片's Institute for Employment Research is being launched this morning at a round-table chaired by Co-op CEO, Steve Murrells.
EU Rule of Law initiative is struggling to make an impact, new paper argues
The EU 鈥淩ule of Law鈥 initiative aimed at encouraging social and political reform in the Western Balkans is struggling to make an impact in the face of domestic political indifference, and opposition to perceived external interference, argues a new paper from Western Balkans expert Dr Andi Hoxhaj.
Seconds out - language study explores how boxing coaches communicate under pressure
Linguists from the 神马福利影片 have teamed up with England Boxing and UK Coaching in a bid to interpret and improve the way in which coaches communicate in high-pressure situations.
Enjoy the 2020 Festival of Social Science from your sofa 鈥 online programme revealed
Residents of Coventry and Warwickshire are being invited to take part in the 2020 ESRC Festival of Social Science from the comfort and safety of their homes. The 神马福利影片 has unveiled a fully-online programme of events for the popular festival, which has gone digital this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.