The research outlined in this report was conducted by Centre for Thriving Places during Spring and Summer 2022 in response to a brief from What Works Centre for Wellbeing (WWCW). The What Works Centre for Wellbeing Team acted as partners for the rese... Read More about What works to improve social capital? A rapid review of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving social capital outcomes (neighbourhood belonging, social support network and community cohesion).
All Outputs (39822)
Measuring the impact of deprivation on infants born preterm for learning difficulties and behaviour: A cohort study
Preprint / Working Paper
Purpose: To identify if children born preterm to families with higher levels of social deprivation are disproportionately more likely to have learning difficulties than those with lower levels of social deprivation. Methods: Data from the RANOPS (Res... Read More about Measuring the impact of deprivation on infants born preterm for learning difficulties and behaviour: A cohort study.
Report to UKRI on open access publishing spend from block grant awarded to UWE Bristol 2020/21
Report
Each year the higher education institutions in receipt of the block grant for open access publishing are required by UKRI to complete an annual report on expenditure. This is the return from the University of the West of England for the award year 01... Read More about Report to UKRI on open access publishing spend from block grant awarded to UWE Bristol 2020/21.
Report to UKRI on open access publishing spend from block grant awarded to UWE Bristol 2021/22
Report
Each year the higher education institutions in receipt of the block grant for open access publishing are required by UKRI to complete an annual report on expenditure. This is the return from the University of the West of England for the award year 01... Read More about Report to UKRI on open access publishing spend from block grant awarded to UWE Bristol 2021/22.
Screenplay: Flesh and the Mirror
Book
A feature-length screenplay adapting Angela Carter's short story 'Flesh and the Mirror', and other semi-autobiographical stories from the Fireworks collection, including 'A Souvenir of Japan', 'The Loves of Lady Purple', 'the Smile of Winter', 'Penet... Read More about Screenplay: Flesh and the Mirror.
Demystifying the assessment discourse: The use of infographics to promote student engagement and achievement
Preprint / Working Paper
This case study series, emanating from the 2017 HEA Transforming Assessment in Higher Education symposia, led by Sam Elkington is indicative of the vast amount of work being undertaken across the higher education sector to inform assessment and feedb... Read More about Demystifying the assessment discourse: The use of infographics to promote student engagement and achievement.
This response focuses on answering the questions in Sections 7 and 8 of the Call for Evidence, which focus on ‘building in effective methods of verification, sanctions and safeguards to promote compliance’.
E-scooter experiences: Conflicts and opportunities in urban space
Presentation / Conference Contribution
E-scooters are the fastest-growing form of micro-mobility. E-scooters have seen a wave of popularity in recent years; in many cities they have sparked something akin to an urban personal mobility revolution. Despite their popularity, e-scooters raise... Read More about E-scooter experiences: Conflicts and opportunities in urban space.
The impact of the 2015 onshore wind policy change for local authorities in England
Report
This report provides the results of research exploring the impact of the 2015 policy change for onshore wind farms in England.
Law commission conference 14th programme of law reform
Report
It is contended that::
Children and young people are not being listened to sufficiently or given an effective voice before, during or outside family proceedings which causes them suffering;
The rights afforded to children and young people unde... Read More about Law commission conference 14th programme of law reform.
Investigating the mycorrhizal colonisation of Sedum spp. in the UK
Report
Sedum, or stonecrops, are a popular garden plant. They are colourful but resistant to difficult growing conditions such as dry soils. These drought-resistant properties have also made them the most common species to be planted on green (vegetated) ro... Read More about Investigating the mycorrhizal colonisation of Sedum spp. in the UK.
Sustainability and sustainable event management
Book Chapter
Sustainability is a macro-level policy issue. It involves living and working in ways that do not negatively affect future generations. To operate sustainably, events organisers need to maximise positive – and mitigate negative – economic, socio-cultu... Read More about Sustainability and sustainable event management.
Experience and environment
Other
A series of design outcomes and presentations inspired by the curricula design of Experience and Environment, a platform on Central Saint Martin’s BA Graphic Communication Design programme, exploring the impact of physical and digital experiences on... Read More about Experience and environment.
Plastic justice
Digital Artefact
Plastic Justice Repository. [ongoing]
About Plastic Justice: Research and curricula design for Plastic Justice, an educational programme, including a conference, exhibition and website, focussing on the long-term impact of invisible micro-plastics... Read More about Plastic justice.
Citizen-led emission reductions: Behaviour change intention is positively correlated to citizen enjoyment and learning in public engagement activities
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Science communicators need to co-create engagement activities which are enjoyable, inclusive, and attractive to diverse citizens representing regional demographics. Over 8,300 people from six European countries took part in the ClairCity project, aim... Read More about Citizen-led emission reductions: Behaviour change intention is positively correlated to citizen enjoyment and learning in public engagement activities.
Response to call for public submissions for changes to the 2016 OTP policy on children
Report
This paper is a submission to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court regarding changes to be made to its Policy on Children. The submission focuses on issues relating to the recruitment and use of children in hostilities.
TAP-SWOT in a BOX
Digital Artefact
TAP-SWOT in a BOX is a serious game.
Transport planning has traditionally sat within the predict and provide paradigm – focused upon a forecast-led approach to addressing car-centric planning. Triple Access Planning (TAP) sits within the decide an... Read More about TAP-SWOT in a BOX.
Imitations
Digital Artefact
A video essay concerning racial representations in Artificial Intelligence, delayed cinema, utilising Douglas Sirk's film Imitation of Life as Data.
Exploring a flipped approach to Construction Technology teaching, for inclusive learning and assessment
Presentation / Conference Contribution
The Covid pandemic in 2020 and the subsequent blended learning approaches, provided an opportunity for lecturers to re-design the delivery of ‘Construction Technology’ modules at UWE. Many of the approaches developed during the pandemic are now consi... Read More about Exploring a flipped approach to Construction Technology teaching, for inclusive learning and assessment.
Environments of cancer care: Velindre NHS Trust
Report
This report was commissioned and developed with Velindre University NHS Trust as part of the design development of the new Velindre Cancer Centre.
The World Health Organisation, WHO states that ‘cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accoun... Read More about Environments of cancer care: Velindre NHS Trust.