Transforming research
Research practices are fast evolving. The rise of interdisciplinarity, the popularity of co-produced research, the ever-increasing importance of impact and the decolonial turn present challenges to traditional approaches to research and provide innovative and pioneering new methods and theories with which to address the challenges of the 21st century.
Marcos González Hernando and Gerry Mitchell, authors of 'Uncomfortably Off', discuss the impact of their book. By delving into the complex issue of the wealth divide, they shed light on how reducing income inequality could have far-reaching benefits, even for the top 10% of earners.…Read more
Mark Dobson and Gavin Parker, authors of 'Slow Planning?' research how time is manipulated to serve political interests and how this impacts planning practice.…Read more
Helen Kara launches a new series from Policy Press: Creative Research Methods in Practice – short practical books by and for researchers around the world on how to use creative and innovative research methods from apps to zines. …Read more
Jeffrey Ian Ross explains why convict criminology, where incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals are given a voice, might change the status quo and improve the criminal justice system. …Read more
Jessie Abrahams' new book reveals the extent of class inequality in schools in the UK. By telling Jessie's story and that of one of the young people in her research, this episode untangles the role aspiration plays for young people in school and the significance of the different choices that are available to different pupils in different schools.…Read more
Michael Orsini and Jennifer M. Kilty discuss the impact of emotions on political discourse, highlighting the common tendency to dismiss emotions as distractions that hinder "reasoned debate".…Read more
Liz Loyde, author of Unpaid Care Policies in the UK, shows the role and purpose of policies on unpaid care and their place within the wider context of health and social care policies over the past three decades.…Read more
In the latest in our #UPWeek blog tour, Thea Cook outlines how we promote equity, whether that be by breaking academic silos, changing age-old publishing formats or working with partners to widen access to our content. …Read more
Our Rapid Response format gives us another tool to #SpeakUp on important issues, explains Editorial Director Victoria Pittman. Quick turnaround means we can connect with those looking for immediately up-to-date info to address the most pressing global social challenges. …Read more
To mark the beginning of University Press Week, our Chief Executive of Bristol University Press Alison Shaw explains what speaking up means to us as a university press. Social justice and global social challenges have been in our DNA from the start. …Read more