Publishing world
George Miller discusses the What Is It For? book series, inspired by Gauguin’s existential questions, arguing that in an age of global “polycrisis,” critically examining the purpose of institutions can help us imagine better alternatives, even if it cannot solve problems outright.…Read more
From Bristol University Press and Policy Press, Transforming Society shares the powerful stories rooted in our research, showing how ideas can shape a fairer, better society.…Read more
This year on the Transforming Society podcast, we’ve highlighted the stories behind research that tackles society’s biggest challenges and sparks meaningful change.…Read more
Kitty Russell, Editorial Assistant at Bristol University Press, discusses how apprenticeships can open up publishing to more diverse voices by providing accessible alternative entry routes that strengthen and revitalise the industry.…Read more
Paul Lindley, author of 'Raising the Nation', is making his book open access to demonstrate how collaboration and free knowledge-sharing can promote inclusion, amplify impact, and inspire real social change for children and society.…Read more
A curated collection of open access works explores urgent global challenges, from climate grief and AI ethics to inequality, migration, and political representation,offering critical insights for study and teaching.…Read more
To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week 2025, our Marketing Coordinator, Rich Kemp spent a day working at Bristol’s radical indie bookshop, Bookhaus, an experience that revealed the heart, care, and community behind the counter.…Read more
As part of Independent Bookshop Week 2025, Bookhaus in Bristol highlights how indie bookshops foster community, activism and cultural change far beyond selling books. …Read more
In a world facing urgent global challenges, academic publishing must move beyond narrow metrics to focus on real-world impact, equity, and open access to knowledge that drives meaningful change.…Read more
Dawn Mannay and Victoria Timperley, authors of 'Sandboxing in Practice', demonstrate how sandboxing is a creative qualitative research method that uses sand, objects, and figures to help participants metaphorically represent and share their experiences.…Read more