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With care and creativity, UK businesses can embrace AI for social good
During London Data Week (6-12 July), Sean Croghan and Katherine Welch consider how values-driven organisations can evolve with technology
How to save the planet? ‘Be more punk’!
Our CEO, Dr Sue Griffiths, celebrates the footballers, musicians, politicians and many other local change-makers shaping a cleaner, greener Britain at Energising Britain events
What makes research valid? Lessons from community-led research
Nairat Ali explores how creative and community-led research can challenge traditional ideas of evidence and expertise.
Who is UK research really for? Realising the value of community‑led experience
Community-led research is essential to ensuring innovation delivers real benefits for people, places and communities, not just economic growth.
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Beyond tourism: the challenges and opportunities facing UK coastal communities
UK coastal towns face economic challenges but also boast great innovation and community leadership. What does it take for seaside neighbourhoods to thrive?
Forging ‘a renewed belief in the power of partnerships’
Reflections from the Institute for Community Studies and NCCPE’s Community Advisory Panel, championing values-driven partnerships at the heart of the NCIA’s national conference
Is loneliness in Britain creating “an island of strangers”?
Dr Jack Layton says social infrastructure – including green spaces – is vital in supporting social connections, building stronger communities, and mitigating loneliness.
A low participation election
Who voted, where and why, in the 2024 General Election. Jack Layton takes a deep dive into the data.