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Latest press releases

ESRC: Wake-up call to business: Tighten up on information security
30/06/2008 - Britain’s economic progress at risk because the enterprises on which it depends are not doing enough
ESRC: Understanding the desire for ‘freshness’ – a first step towards saving water
26/06/2008 - Earlier this year the government announced a new strategy for a more efficient and sustainable use of water.
ESRC: Engaging teachers means engaged students
23/06/2008 - To encourage and help teachers become more involved and enthusiastic about “inclusive teaching”, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recently funded an action research based project.
ESRC: Language barrier adds confusion to pre-natal testing
09/06/2008 - Many people struggle to understand the complexities of genetic problems in pregnancy and find medical language difficult to understand, particularly when faced with major decisions such as whether to terminate a pregnancy.

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Latest press releases

ESRC: Wake-up call to business: Tighten up on information security

ESRC: Understanding the desire for ‘freshness’ – a first step towards saving water

ESRC: Engaging teachers means engaged students

ESRC: Language barrier adds confusion to pre-natal testing