All Outputs (1827)
Car clubs in new developments (2016)
Report
This report provides a review of good practice and the experiences of key local authorities in implementing car free and low car developments over the ten-year period 2003-2014. It found that car clubs are more likely to be successfully established... Read More about Car clubs in new developments.
Handover issues in autonomous driving: A literature review (2016)
Report
The present review was undertaken to inform a workpackage of the Venturer Project undertaking studies into the handover of control between a human driver and an autonomous road vehicle. The ‘handover problem’ arises as a feature of the development of... Read More about Handover issues in autonomous driving: A literature review.
The purpose of this report is to explore the utility of the Bristol Quality of Life (QoL) Survey for measuring levels of life satisfaction (as a measure of well-being and mental health) in Bristol’s population aged 55 and over. An earlier report exa... Read More about Using the Bristol City Council Quality of Life Survey (2011-2013) – Preliminary analysis of life satisfaction and recommendations for further analyses.
What works in encouraging the take up of low carbon products and services in households? (2016)
Report
A report based on rapid evidence assessment outlining the approaches which have been used to encourage greater uptake of energy efficiency and low carbon products/services amongst householders. Focusing on UK households, the report draws on evidence... Read More about What works in encouraging the take up of low carbon products and services in households?.
Understanding interactions between autonomous vehicles and other road users: A literature review (2016)
Report
This review draws on literature relating to the interactions of vehicles with other vehicles, interactions between vehicles and infrastructure, and interactions between autonomous vehicles and cyclists and autonomous vehicles and pedestrians. The ava... Read More about Understanding interactions between autonomous vehicles and other road users: A literature review.
CLAPA regional coordinators project: Scotland. Evaluation interim report (end of year one) (2016)
Report
This report was produced by the Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, on behalf of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association.
CLAPA regional coordinators project: Scotland. Focus group study (2016)
Report
This report was produced by the Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England in Bristol on behalf of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association.
Evaluation of the Bristol Bright Night 2015 (BBN15) (2016)
Report
This report details the key findings of the evaluation of Bristol Bright Night 2015 (BBN), an event funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, which was part of the European Researchers’ Night. BBN took place on Friday the 25th September 2015, bet... Read More about Evaluation of the Bristol Bright Night 2015 (BBN15).
Green infrastructure: Research into practice (2016)
Report
The Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments at the University of the West of England, Bristol have been commissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to conduct a review of how the evidence base for Green Infrastructure (GI... Read More about Green infrastructure: Research into practice.
National benchmark for green infrastructure: A feasibility study (2016)
Report
This research examines whether a market exists for a national benchmark for green infrastructure (GI) in England. It is funded through a Natural Environment Research Council Innovation Fund (Grant Reference: NE/N016971/1). This builds on a Knowledge... Read More about National benchmark for green infrastructure: A feasibility study.
Investigating behaviour change following a Home Fire Safety Visit (2016)
Report
Key Findings:
Research carried out in priority areas in Bristol to investigate the effectiveness of the Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) conducted by Avon Fire and Rescue Service to educate residents about home fire safety had the following key finding... Read More about Investigating behaviour change following a Home Fire Safety Visit.
Valuing the urban trees in Bridgend county borough (2016)
Report
Urban forests provide a range of services, often termed ecosystem services, that help alleviate problems associated with urbanisation. Trees improve local air quality, capture carbon, reduce flooding and cool urban environments. They provide habitat... Read More about Valuing the urban trees in Bridgend county borough.
Music, value, and networks in the digital world (2015)
Report
Extract:
In music as in life, nothing is more important than people. Professional music-makers need audiences, and to reach those audiences, they need the support of many other people, from promoters and agents to fans who will rave about them to... Read More about Music, value, and networks in the digital world.
The converging world: The social and environmental impact of convergence (2015)
Report
This 96-page report undertakes an ecosystem service analysis of SROI (social report on investment from linked investment in renewable energy and forest restoration in Tamil Nadu, India, as a strategic approach to low-carbon development in an internat... Read More about The converging world: The social and environmental impact of convergence.
Hidden voices. Family estrangement in adulthood (2015)
Report
This report presents data from 807 people took part in an online survey about family estrangement. All participants had self-identified as being estranged from their whole family or key family member such as their mother, father, siblings or children... Read More about Hidden voices. Family estrangement in adulthood.
Hidden voices. Family estrangement in students (2015)
Report
Data is presented from 84 students who completed the Hidden Voices survey that was a collaboration between Stand Alone and the Centre for Family Research at University of Cambridge
A step at a time: The resettlement needs of Irish people returning from prison overseas (2015)
Report
On release from prison, ex-prisoners require a range of supports in order to successfully resettle back into the community and avoid re-offending. First and foremost, they will require access to accommodation and money, for example through the social... Read More about A step at a time: The resettlement needs of Irish people returning from prison overseas.
A SROI analysis of the Penwith Community Development Trust’s: Plant Eat and Teach (PEaT) project (2015)
Report
Using our Well-being Questionnaires and stakeholder interviews we have established the impact of the PEaT project on beneficiaries. Participating in the PEaT garden leads to improvements in beneficiary’ sense of well-being, reduction in social isolat... Read More about A SROI analysis of the Penwith Community Development Trust’s: Plant Eat and Teach (PEaT) project.