ESRC videos
Seven Days: Thursday’s child has far to go
Opposition to immigration remains widespread in the UK – but a closer look reveals different preferences between types of immigrants. Dr Scott Blinder at the Centre on Migration, Policy and Society explores our complex views on immigration. See our Seven Days web section for more research.
Seven Days: Wednesday's child is full of woe
Official statistics of poverty in the UK are not capturing people's movement in and out of poverty over time, argues Professor Stephen Jenkins at the London School of Economics. See our Seven Days web section for more research.
More videos
- Seven Days: Tuesday’s child is full of grace
Although donations to charities remain stable overall, the number of donors are decreasing. Professor Cathy Pharoah at the Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy looks at the trends in charitable giving over the last three decades. - Seven Days: Monday's child is fair of face
The first video in the Seven Days series looks at how older women are portrayed in society - and their own, alternative images. - What is social science? Part 1
What is social science, and what is its impact on society? Viewpoints from the academic, political and media communities. - What is social science? Part 2
What is social science, and what is its impact on society? Viewpoints from the academic, political and media communities. - Paul's Headlines January 2012
In this Headline ESRC Chief Executive Paul Boyle highlights the Secondary Data Analysis Initiative, the Understanding Society household panel study, and the opportunities for knowledge exchange and engagement with business. - Celebrating the social sciences
The impact of social science research is shown in eight case studies - ranging from military operations in Afghanistan and changing prison practices to reducing firesetting of grasslands and helping young people become more resilient. See also the accompanying Celebrating the social sciences booklet (PDF, 745Kb) presenting 19 case studies - Welcome to ESRC students
ESRC Chief Executive Paul Boyle outlines opportunities and options for ESRC-funded students. - Paul's Headlines October 2011
In this first Headline ESRC Chief Executive Paul Boyle focuses on responsive mode funding, strategic priorities and the new research schemes.