Impact Case Studies
Social science impacts on everyday lives across all aspects of society from children to the elderly, disadvantaged and diverse communities. The ESRC funds research that plays a part in shaping and understanding the society we live in. From bus company's reduced insurance costs to software that allows teenagers to create their own computer games, and the stronger role of regional authorities in waste planning, ESRC-funded research has a real impact on our lives.
Our research influences and contributes to government white papers, policy debates and reports, as well as the work of NGOs, businesses and international organisations such as the World Bank and the UN. Impact from the social sciences includes both direct and quantifiable economic benefits; impacts on government policy, the third sector and professional practice; and the wider social impacts such as effects on the environment, public health, the quality of our lives and our general wellbeing.
Through our strategic objectives we can demonstrate the influence and impact ESRC funded research is having in our seven key challenges areas.
For further information see listed to the left case studies for examples of impact lists under our seven key challenges areas. Below you can find our most recent impact.
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