Research with impact

The School of Social Sciences at Manchester is committed to research that makes a contribution to addressing some of the major social, economic and political challenges that face the UK and the world.

Find out how we're making a difference at a local, national and international level and get involved.

Our areas of impact

Our research has shaped policy-making and practice in diverse areas, from gender equality and fair trade, to sustainable consumption and economic growth.

Socio-economic change and innovation

• The mathematics of behaviour
• Making useful data safe
• Policy to drive economic growth
• Culture class and participation

Population change and ageing

• Demographic projection software

Inequality and poverty

• Helping governments to help their poor
• Challenging myths about race, segregation and diversity
• Gender equality in politics and policy
• Informing international employment policies for gender equality
• Improving employment outcomes for ethnic minority groups
• Challenging policy debates on ethnic inequalities in health

Sustainable practices and climate change

• Our role in post-war Lebanese task-force
• Stimulating sustainable consumption
• Justice and the future of flood insurance
• Tracking the climate disadvantaged
• The case for eliminating the milk quota

Elections, participation and governance

• Elections, youth representation and citizenship 
• Reform of Greece's core executive structures
• The politics of diversity
• Good causes - what motivates people?
• Art exhibition drives debate
• Making world trade fairer
• Stability in the aftermath of the financial crisis