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News Articles 2006
- December
- A time for change in Northern Ireland - 06/12/06
- The recent (24 November) reopening of parliament at Stormont, and the attempted attack by Michael Stone, brought Northern Ireland to the headlines again, at a time when negotiations for lasting peace and successful devolution are a priority on the political agenda. Hazel Duffy reports
- HIV/AIDS - pulling up the drawbridge won't work - 01/12/06
- A report published to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December, says that rising numbers of people with HIV are living in extreme poverty in the UK. The report by Crusaid and the National AIDS Trust, highlights the effect of stigma and discrimination in driving people living with HIV into poverty. Pamela Readhead reports
- November
- Social science takes a look at Big Brother - 07/11/06
- In the light of the new Report on the Surveillance Society, Information Commissioner Richard Thomas said last week (2-3 November) that fears that the UK would ‘sleepwalk into a surveillance society’ have become a reality. Pamela Readhead investigates some security research
- Sustaining the energy economy - 06/11/06
- Champions of bioenergy and “green” consumer products are dismayed by the lack of recognition of their efforts in media coverage of the Stern Review, published last week (30 October), reports Lois Rogers
- October
- More power to the parish pump - 27/10/06
- A new government White Paper will give parish councils the power to create local bylaws, reports Pamela Readhead
- Gloomy warnings as UK enjoys Indian summer - 17/10/06
- Weekend reports confirmed that the summer of 2006 was the hottest ever, but researchers have warned that drastic carbon cuts are needed if Britain has any chance of avoiding catastrophic increases in temperature by 2050, reports Pamela Readhead
- Innovation and productivity in Europe: hopes and reality - 16/10/06
- A report published last week (10 October) by the Centre for Economic Performance highlighted the need to boost innovation and increase productivity in Europe, reports Hazel Duffy
- September
- 'Doddery but dear' - older workers face more prejudice than other groups - 29/09/06
- As new anti-age discrimination laws come into force on 1 October, Pamela Readhead looks at why older members of the workforce should not be overlooked.
- British children come bottom of the EU wellbeing league - 21/09/06
- An inquiry launched this week (18 September) by the Children's Society has fuelled an outcry over the pressures on children and young people, reports Pamela Readhead
- Poles apart - families feel the strain as migrants flock to Britain - 19/09/06
- Recent research has shown that as more migrants are arriving from Poland and Eastern Europe, many are deciding to settle for longer, despite the strain on their families, reports Pamela Readhead
- City jobs tempt cash-strapped young economists - 01/09/06
- Social science research could lose out as a result of the increased tuition fees that come into effect today (1 September), Pamela Readhead reports
- August
- Fighting for fitness - 25/08/06
- The Government this week appointed a new 'Minister for Fitness' - but new figures on obesity levels and a decline in gym membershp suggest Caroline Flint may have her work cut out for her says Sharon Norris
- Keeping children safe and healthy - 23/08/06
- A new report published last week raises issues about the safety of children in childcare settings. However, one ESRC researcher says there are other important questions that need to be asked
- Gambling on the risks posed by Britain's first 'supercasino' - 14/08/06
- As final proposals are considered for the siting of the UK's first supercasino, the ESRC is funding new research into problem gambling, reports Julia Kollewe
- Debt - what's the problem? - 11/08/06
- More than 1.7 million people in Britain have debt repayment problems and 1 million debtors face likely insolvency. Judith Oliver investigates
- The state of charity - 10/08/06
- A new report out today (10 August) says the charitable sector has become too dependent on state funding - but researchers don't agree, reports Sharon Norris
- Twin Resources - 04/08/06
- This weekend (4-6 August) more than 2,000 twins will be travelling to Ohio for Twinsburg Twins Day, the largest annual gathering of twins in the world. In Britain the number of twins born each year has grown by 50 per cent in the last twenty years, which has meant more opportunities to conduct ground-breaking research, reports Judith Oliver
- Go to work on a colour-coded perfectly boiled egg - 02/08/06
- This week, the list of British inventions grew even longer with the announcement by the British Egg Information Service that they have come up with a way to end the age-old problem of how to boil the perfect egg, reports Pamela Readhead
- July
- Stem cell decision impacts on ESRC research - 31/07/06
Last week (24 July) the EU finally agreed to continue funding human embryo stem cell research, but forthcoming legislation means there may be changes ahead for researchers, reports Sharon Norris
- You have to be selfish to 'get on in life' - 26/07/06
New research shows that the majority of people now think that being selfish is the best way to improve their quality of life, as Pamela Readhead reports
- Another year, another doping scandal - 25/07/06
Yet another doping scandal cast a cloud over this year's Tour de France, this time before the race had even begun. Why are some sports professionals - especially cyclists - prepared to risk their health and reputation in the quest to win at all costs, asks Sharon Norris
- It's time for a balanced approach to phonics - 19/07/06
Synthetic phonics has been championed by the Government and educationalists alike as the best way to teach children how to read. However, not all researchers are convinced, as Pamela Readhead reports
- A raw deal for UK carers - 12/07/06
Six million people in the UK care for relatives and friends without being paid. Some are so poor they end up cutting back on food - so are carers in Britain getting a raw deal, asks Pamela Readhead
- Hope for a new Northern Ireland? - 11/07/06
With 12 July, a traditional flashpoint for sectarian violence in Northern Ireland, approaching, Hazel Duffy asks, is there hope for a new peace in Northern Ireland
- Access vs privacy - 07/07/06
The advent of the digital revolution and the availability of increasing amounts of information online present a dilemma for policymakers, says Sharon Norris - how to balance concerns over privacy with the need for better access to data
- Migration - 'brain gain' or threat to UK jobs? - 07/07/06
A conference this week discussed the implications of the Government's proposed new points-based immigration system, reports Pamela Readhead
- June
- Banning smoking in public places boosts health and business - 03/07/06
New research shows the smoking ban in Scotland has been good for health and pubs says Sharon Norris
- Does democracy have a future? - 28/06/06
Does 'government by the people, for the people' have any future, asks Sharon Norris
- Taking tourism to task - 23/06/06
We all need a holiday - but at what cost to the environment and the local population, asks Judith Oliver
- Happy Talk - 21/06/06
Patients with mental health problems should be offered psychotherapy as a matter of routine says a new report out this week. And, despite the cost, it would save money in the long term
- "Need not Greed" - 16/06/06
People who do work without declaring it do so out of economic necessity, not greed, says a new report out today
- On yer bike - 14/06/06
- From naked bike rides to two-wheel commuting, cycling is becoming more popular. But are local authorities and central Government doing enough to push the sustainable transport agenda asks Sharon Norris
- "Waste not - want not!" - 09/06/06
- This week saw the launch of an annual campaign to get British people recycling more of their household waste. But are we missing the point? Two ESRC researchers say we need to focus instead on producing more rubbish
- Temporary satisfaction - 08/06/06
- It’s a big week for the UK’s temps. This is National Temporary Workers Week (NTWW), the annual celebration of Britain’s highly varied temporary workforce, writes Judith Oliver
- The sombre side of childhood - 01/06/06
- Today the world celebrates International Children’s Day - but is there much to celebrate, asks Pamela Readhead
- May
- Denial still a barrier in fight against HIV/AIDS in the world’s poorest countries - 31/05/2006
- Treatment for HIV/AIDS is still not universally available. While richer countries need to do more to help, many poorer countries are still in denial about the causes of infection
- Britons face a lifetime of debt - 26/05/2006
- Many people in Britain now owe 17 times their monthly income in credit card, loans and other debts, according to a report released this week by the national charity Citizens Advice
- The World Cup: Will England fans be 'BIRG'ing or 'CORF'ing? - 26/05/2006
- New research by the Mental Health Foundation says watching football is good for men's mental health
- Measuring Poverty - 19/05/2006
- A new report published this week suggests spending levels as well as income need to be taken into account when assessing poverty
- "Yes - but..." The EU imposes conditions on Bulgaria and Romania - 17/05/2006
A report out yesterday says Bulgaria and Romania will be allowed to join the EU in 2007 only if they meet certain conditions
Food for Good? - 12/05/2006 - With childhood obesity rising at an alarming rate, an ESRC-funded researcher argues that improving the quality of school meals must be a priority
Celebrating the Condom - 11/05/2006 - It may be an odd item to celebrate, but National Condom Week does have a more serious purpose, as Sharon Norris finds out
Corporate Social Responsibility - 05/05/2006- The business sector may be showing more social awareness, but is it genuine, asks Sharon Norris
- J K Galbraith dies aged 97 - 03/05/2006
- Sharon Norris reflects on the life of J K Galbraith who died last weekend
- April
- Twenty years on from Chernobyl - 28/04/2006
- Twenty years ago this week Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukraine blew up. Despite debates about the long-term effects, some countries, including the Ukraine, are prepared to reconsider the nuclear option.
- Intellectual Property in the bigger picture - 28/04/2006
- Looking back on World Intellectual Property Day, Cormac Connolly sees how globalisation is slowly opening up challenges and opportunities around intellectual property
- Doha Disagreement - 26/04/2006
- Disagreements and in-fighting look set to derail negotiations on a global trade treaty, says Sharon Norris
- No place like home? - 21/04/2006
- A countryside charity is aims to make the Government think again about its proposed new planning policy on housing, Sharon Norris reports
- A world on the move - 21/04/2006
Global migration is up, but the number of refugees has dropped sharply. Nevertheless, a new report out this week says the international community is ill-equipped to deal with displaced people
The Union Jack - a symbol of unity or division? - 12/04/2006 - The union flag is 400 years old today and still flying high says Sharon Norris
- Progress or Pandas? - 12/04/2006
- As reported on ESRC Society Today last month, the recent UN conference on biodiversity tackled some major issues. So why did it attract so little media coverage, asks former BBC Environment Correspondent, Tim Hirsch
- Working Together for Health on World Health Day - 07/04/2006
- As the world faces up to a global shortage of healthcare workers, Sharon Norris reports on new ESRC research that shows investing in health can help guarantee international security.
- Making science engaging - 04/04/2006
- Sharon Norris reports on a conference taking place this week that aims to make science more engaging
- March
- Scotland stubs out - 31/03/2006
- Scotland took a historic step towards becoming a healthier nation last weekend, Sharon Norris reports. But despite being labelled ‘the sick man of Europe’, not everyone is happy north of the border.
- How working class students cope with Higher Education - 31/03/2006
- A new ESRC-funded research project will look at how students from lower-income families cope with higher education. However, class has an influence at all levels of the education system, reports Sharon Norris
- Protecting the world’s biodiverse regions - 29/03/2006
- The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity is currently meeting in Brazil, but what are the issues, asks Sharon Norris
- The Budget: modest, but more to come next year? - 23/03/2006
- The Chancellor's Budget yesterday has been described as "modest", but is also being seen as an indication of a public finances overhaul yet to come in next year's Comprehensive Spending Review
- Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink - 22/03/2006
- Today is World Water Day, which also coincides with the 4th World Water Forum in Mexico. These events recognise the importance of this resource, as a right and a basic necessity
- Smoking bans may be bad for children - 08/03/2006
- Raising excise tax on cigarettes is a more effective way of reducing passive smoking than bans in public places, according to recent ESRC-funded research - writes Pamela Readhead.
- Women work harder, are better educated and earn less - 08/03/2006
- Women, who account for more than half of university-level students in almost all EU nations, earn 15% less than men once they join the workforce. This is one of the findings of a study by Eurostat, published to mark International Women's Day on March 8th. Pamela Redhead reports.
- Energy Consumption - a hot topic - 02/03/2006
- Earlier this week (28 February), a one-day conference on ‘A sustainable energy policy for the UK’, organised jointly by the TUC, CBI and the Carbon Trust, discussed how the UK can maintain future energy supply in the face of challenges such as rising fuel cost, dwindling supplies of North Sea gas and oil, and concerns about climate change.
- February
- Longer Hours, but less productive - 24/02/2006
- There are two different ways of assessing productivity: one is by measuring productivity per worker, the other is by measuring productivity per hour worked. Either way why does the UK have such low productivity rates when we work such long hours?
- International Mother Language Day - 22/02/2006
To mark UNESCO's International Mother Language Day, Sharon Norris looks at the issue of endangered languages, and some of the reasons why they become endangered in the first place.
- "We don't want a 'Euro-pudding' common culture," says EU Commissioner - 16/02/2006
Is there a European 'common culture', or as EU Culture Commissioner Jan Figel said this week, is it more a case of diversity? Pamela Readhead investigates.
- Love is... - 14/02/2006
- Love is in the air this week, but why do some people decide to get married, while others are happy to cohabit, asks Sharon Norris.
- Eating Disorders Awareness Week - 10/02/2006
- This is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an annual series of events organised by the Eating Disorders Association (EDA). The focus this year is on increasing awareness of eating disorders among young people.
- Aid and trade must go hand in hand - 09/02/2006
- According to one of Britain’s top businessmen, even a minimal agreement at the World Trade Organization talks could lead to progress on agricultural subsidies and better access to markets for developing nations
- Climate Catastrophe - 08/02/2006
- A new book published last week warns that effects of global warming are more advanced than previously thought
- A Europe Still Divided? - 08/02/2006
A World Bank report published last week shows that while some former Soviet Bloc countries have prospered in the free market economy, others are still struggling - January
- The Mozart Effect - 27/01/2006
- To his fans he was a genius and perhaps the greatest composer of them all, but in recent years there has been a more muted enthusiasm for Mozart
- Dangerous, but not that dangerous: cannabis stays in Class C - 25/01/2006
- Charles Clarke recently announced that cannabis would not be reclassified again from Class C to B, although the decision has been met with mixed views from mental health charities
- An uncertain future for graduate employment - 23/01/2006
- Sharon Norris looks at some new research which suggests that the graduate job market may be about to peak, despite an increase in graduate vacancies
- Strokes claim two political careers - 12/01/2006
- In Britain 150,000 people every year have strokes. Sharon Norris investigates the long-term effects on communication for stroke victims
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