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The converging world: The social and environmental impact of convergence (2015)
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Everard, M. (2015). The converging world: The social and environmental impact of convergence

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 students (2015)
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Blake, L. Hidden voices. Family estrangement in students. Stand Alone

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)
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Gavin, P. (2015). A step at a time: The resettlement needs of Irish people returning from prison overseas. Maynooth, Ireland: Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas

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)
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Kimberlee, R., & Biggs, O. (2015). A SROI analysis of the Penwith Community Development Trust’s: Plant Eat and Teach (PEaT) project

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.

Islington hoarding protocol (2015)
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Turner, E., Ousta Doerfel, S., & Jonas, A. (2015). Islington hoarding protocol. London Borough of Islington

Supporting individuals with hoarding disorder or who display hoarding related behaviours

Valuing Wrexham's Urban Forest (2015)
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Rumble, H., Rogers, K., Doick, K., & Hutchings, T. (2015). Valuing Wrexham's Urban Forest. www.forestresearch.gov.uk: Forest Research

Urban forests are a valuable source of ecosystem services in towns and cities. They help us alleviate problems associated with densely packed populations by improving local air quality, capturing carbon and reducing flooding. They also provide food a... Read More about Valuing Wrexham's Urban Forest.

The Difference that Makes the Difference - Final evaluation of the first place-based programmes for Systems Leadership: Local Vision (2015)
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Bolden, R., Gulati, A., Ahmad, Y., Burgoyne, J., Chapman, N., Edwards, G., …Spirit, M. (2015). The Difference that Makes the Difference - Final evaluation of the first place-based programmes for Systems Leadership: Local Vision

1. This report outlines findings from Phase 2 of the evaluation of Systems Leadership: Local Vision, conducted by Bristol Leadership Centre on behalf of the Systems Leadership Steering Group. It is the third in a series of reports capturing the lear... Read More about The Difference that Makes the Difference - Final evaluation of the first place-based programmes for Systems Leadership: Local Vision.

Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust strand at the Latitude Festival 2015 (2015)
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Sardo, M., & Grand, A. (2015). Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust strand at the Latitude Festival 2015

This report details the key findings of the evaluation of a series of events sponsored by the Wellcome Trust at the 2015 Latitude Festival, which took place between 16th and 19th July. In addition, the report includes the complete evaluation kit. Th... Read More about Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust strand at the Latitude Festival 2015.

Developing and sustaining shared leadership in higher education (2015)
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Bolden, R., Jones, S., Davis, H., & Gentle, P. (2015). Developing and sustaining shared leadership in higher education

In recent years, concepts of shared and distributed leadership that view leadership ‘as a group quality, as a set of functions which must be carried out by the group’3 have emerged as popular alternatives to heroic and individual approaches. A shared... Read More about Developing and sustaining shared leadership in higher education.

Robots vs animals: Learning from the ingenuity of nature. Final summary report (2015)
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Fogg-Rogers, L. A., Sardo, M., & Boushel, C. (2015). Robots vs animals: Learning from the ingenuity of nature. Final summary report

‘Robots vs Animals’ was a creative collaboration between engineers and zoologists, exploring the ingenuity of both nature and humankind. The project was organised and managed by the Science Communication Unit at the University of the West of England,... Read More about Robots vs animals: Learning from the ingenuity of nature. Final summary report.

Agriculture, gendered time use, and nutritional outcomes: A systematic review (2015)
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Johnston, D., Stevano, S., Malapit, H. J., Kadiyala, S., & Hull, E. (2015). Agriculture, gendered time use, and nutritional outcomes: A systematic review

Existing reviews on agriculture and nutrition consider limited evidence and focus on impact size, rather than impact pathway. This review overcomes the limitations of previous studies by considering a larger evidence base and exploring time as one of... Read More about Agriculture, gendered time use, and nutritional outcomes: A systematic review.

Children as engineers: Paired peer mentors in primary schools final report summary July 2015 (2015)
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Fogg-Rogers, L. A., Edmonds, J., & Lewis, F. (2015). Children as engineers: Paired peer mentors in primary schools final report summary July 2015

◾It’s been forecast that a further 100,000 new professionals are needed to fill the skills gap by 2020. It is becoming increasingly important that student engineers gain opportunities to practise their public engagement and education outreach skill... Read More about Children as engineers: Paired peer mentors in primary schools final report summary July 2015.