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Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings (2024)
Journal Article
Martin, F., Ferrey, A., Hobbs, L., Lascelles, K., van Even, S., & Oliver, T. (in press). Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12692

Background: Self-harm in children and young people is increasing. Parents are vital in supporting young people; however, parents may experience distress linked to the self-harm. Previous reviews have highlighted the emotional impact and need for info... Read More about Understanding the impact of children's and young people's self-harm on parental well-being: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative findings.

The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options (2022)
Report
Sweeting, D., Hambleton, R., & Oliver, T. (2022). The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options. Bristol: Policy Bristol

In May 2022 there will be a referendum on Bristol City Council’s governance arrangements. The citizens of Bristol will be asked to decide if they wish to retain the mayoral system of decision-making or replace it with a committee system of decision-m... Read More about The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options.

The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options (2022)
Digital Artefact
Hambleton, R., Sweeting, D., & Oliver, T. (2022). The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options. [Online article]

This short article outlines the differences between the mayoral model of decision-making (in which citizens directly elect the city leader) and the committee system of decision-making (in which elected councillors choose who will be the leader of the... Read More about The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options.

A qualitative content analysis of online public mental health resources for COVID-19 (2022)
Journal Article
Martin, F., & Oliver, T. (2022). A qualitative content analysis of online public mental health resources for COVID-19. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13, Article 553158. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.553158

The COVID-19 pandemic has far reaching potential public mental health impacts and is linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety. To address these in part, online information resources acted as mass interventions. It is vital to explore the con... Read More about A qualitative content analysis of online public mental health resources for COVID-19.

Place, power and leadership: Insights from mayoral governance and leadership innovation in Bristol, UK (2021)
Journal Article
Hambleton, R., Sweeting, D., & Oliver, T. (2022). Place, power and leadership: Insights from mayoral governance and leadership innovation in Bristol, UK. Leadership, 18(1), 81-101. https://doi.org/10.1177/17427150211028122

This article aims to enhance understanding of the role of place in urban leadership by examining the way leadership changed significantly following the introduction of mayoral governance into a UK city. In 2012, 10 cities in England held referendums... Read More about Place, power and leadership: Insights from mayoral governance and leadership innovation in Bristol, UK.

Leadership, authenticity and representation in troubled times (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Bolden, R., Oliver, T., & Edwards, G. (2020, November). Leadership, authenticity and representation in troubled times. Paper presented at ILA 22nd Annual Global Conference

In this paper we draw on insights from political science and leadership studies to explore how dynamics of representation play out within place-based leadership. We focus on a case study of Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol’s response to the topplin... Read More about Leadership, authenticity and representation in troubled times.

Mayoral governance in Bristol: Has it made a difference? (2020)
Report
Sweeting, D., Hambleton, R., & Oliver, T. (2020). Mayoral governance in Bristol: Has it made a difference?. Bristol: PolicyBristol

This research report on the impact of mayoral governance in Bristol analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the mayoral model. Researchers at the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, Bristol have gathered data over an ei... Read More about Mayoral governance in Bristol: Has it made a difference?.

Behavioral activation for children and adolescents: a systematic review of progress and promise (2018)
Journal Article
Martin, F., & Oliver, T. (2019). Behavioral activation for children and adolescents: a systematic review of progress and promise. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 28(4), 427-441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-018-1126-z

© 2018, The Author(s). Behavioral activation (BA) effectively treats depression in adults, and shows promise in treating anxiety. Research into its application to children and adolescents is emerging. This review aimed to explore thescope of studies,... Read More about Behavioral activation for children and adolescents: a systematic review of progress and promise.

The 2015 qualitative election study of Britain (2017)
Journal Article
Winters, K., Carvalho, E., & Oliver, T. (in press). The 2015 qualitative election study of Britain. Research Data Journal for the Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1163/24523666-01000007

Related data set “Qualitative Election Study of Britain, 2015” with DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-8117-1 in repository “UK Data Service”. The Qualitative Election Study of Britain (QESB) is the first (and only) qualitative longitudinal dat... Read More about The 2015 qualitative election study of Britain.

Can the directly elected mayoral model deliver? Innovation, limitation and adaptation: Lessons from the City of Bristol (2017)
Book Chapter
Oliver, T. (2017). Can the directly elected mayoral model deliver? Innovation, limitation and adaptation: Lessons from the City of Bristol. In D. Sweeting (Ed.), Directly Elected Mayors in Urban Governance Impact and Practice (35-52). Bristol: Policy Press

This chapter analyses the position of a directly elected mayor as a mechanism to deliver transformative change to local government in England. Through a narrative exploration of the trajectory of mayoral governance in the City of Bristol, analysis in... Read More about Can the directly elected mayoral model deliver? Innovation, limitation and adaptation: Lessons from the City of Bristol.

What difference do directly elected mayors make? A panel discussion (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Janke, B., Harrison, B., Sweeting, D., Oliver, T., & Ayres, S. (2015, November). What difference do directly elected mayors make? A panel discussion. Presented at Thinking Futures: What difference do directly elected mayors make?, Watershed, Bristol, UK

Thinking Futures festival discussion (part of ESRC Festival of Social Science), convened by the University of Bristol exploring the success of the Directly Elected Mayor model. Panel Abstract: Strengthening city leadership by introducing directly... Read More about What difference do directly elected mayors make? A panel discussion.

The importance of political parties in county government (2015)
Book Chapter
Copus, C., Sweeting, D., & Oliver, T. (2015). The importance of political parties in county government. In X. Bertrana, B. Egner, & H. Heinelt (Eds.), Policy Making at the Second Tier of Local Government in Europe: What is Happening in Provinces, Counties, Départements and Landkreise in the On-Going Rescaling of Statehood? (163-178). Oxford, England: Routledge

The chapter examines the organisation, activities and impact of party politics on the role of the county councillor as an elected representative. It will examine the way county councillors respond to party group demands for their loyalty and the way... Read More about The importance of political parties in county government.

Dr Thom Oliver on the challenge for the Lib Dems at #PSA15 (2015)
Digital Artefact
Oliver, T. (2015). Dr Thom Oliver on the challenge for the Lib Dems at #PSA15

Dr Thom Oliver (Oxford Brookes) discusses the election challenges for the Liberal Democrats at the PSA Annual Conference in Sheffield. https://soundcloud.com/politicalstudiesassociation/dr-thom-oliver-on-the-challenge-for-the-lib-dems

Communicating, campaigning and curating: Interrogating councillors’ use of Twitter in the City of Bristol (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Oliver, T. (2015, March). Communicating, campaigning and curating: Interrogating councillors’ use of Twitter in the City of Bristol. Presented at Local Politics 4 - Different with Digital: Scenarios for a Rewired Local Democracy, City Hall, Sheffield, UK

Social Media as a communication platform represents a novel and growing space for individuals and groups as well as state and non-state actors. The value of digital data to political parties has resulted in the proliferation of digital products which... Read More about Communicating, campaigning and curating: Interrogating councillors’ use of Twitter in the City of Bristol.

Assessing the directly elected mayoral model in Bristol: An empirical investigation of the contrasting definitions of the role of a directly elected mayor (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Oliver, T. (2014, September). Assessing the directly elected mayoral model in Bristol: An empirical investigation of the contrasting definitions of the role of a directly elected mayor. Paper presented at Policy & Politics conference 2014: The challenges of leadership and collaboration in the 21st Century, Marriott Hotel, College Green, Bristol, UK

When Bristol’s first directly elected mayor Independent George Ferguson was sworn in during a ceremony at Brunel’s historic Temple Meads station he asserted “I believe today we have voted for a new way of doing things.” Now into second year of his te... Read More about Assessing the directly elected mayoral model in Bristol: An empirical investigation of the contrasting definitions of the role of a directly elected mayor.

Have mandate, will travel: The developing roles of the councillor above and below the council house (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Oliver, T. (2013, September). Have mandate, will travel: The developing roles of the councillor above and below the council house. Paper presented at Policy & Politics Conference: 'Transforming Policy & Politics: The Future of the State in the 21st Century', Marriot Hotel, Bristol, UK

The modern councillor lives in an era of complex local governance operating in multiple arenas and networks rather than purely through old-style national/local government structures. The Localism Act (2011) offers no respite from the challenges to th... Read More about Have mandate, will travel: The developing roles of the councillor above and below the council house.

Making the business case, female quotas in Business: Discourses and logics (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Oliver, T. (2013, March). Making the business case, female quotas in Business: Discourses and logics. Paper presented at 63rd Political Studies Association Annual International Conference: 'The Party's Over?', City Hall, Cardiff, Wales

The recent review conducted by Lord Davies (BIS, 2011) on Women on Boards received over 2,654 responses to the call for evidence from a broad range of academic, corporate and practitioners sources. The report whilst stressing that boards be made of... Read More about Making the business case, female quotas in Business: Discourses and logics.

Categorising NEDs: An exploration of the factors which inform the adoption of different conceptions of representation & accountability amongst non-executive directors, an early discussion (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Oliver, T. (2012, May). Categorising NEDs: An exploration of the factors which inform the adoption of different conceptions of representation & accountability amongst non-executive directors, an early discussion. Paper presented at Joint International Research Conference: Oxford Brookes University Faculty of Business and Burgundy School of Business, Oxford Brookes University

Debates emerging from the financial crisis have called into question both current ownership models and present accountability mechanisms as the optimum mechanism with which to provide oversight, challenge and scrutiny of the actions of corporate boar... Read More about Categorising NEDs: An exploration of the factors which inform the adoption of different conceptions of representation & accountability amongst non-executive directors, an early discussion.