Generation Z members say they want sustainable clothes but buy fast fashion instead – new research
Generation Z members say they want their clothes to be sustainable but still regularly buy fast fashion, demonstrating a ‘clear gap’ between ideals and practice, new research shows.
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The centre was founded in 1998 to bring together key interest in the voluntary sector in two different parts of the University.
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New technology in the pipeline to make big savings
Researchers are applying laser-driven technology to off-shore oil pipelines in a green project that has the potential to save thousands of pounds
Coalfield communities held back by lack of quality jobs – new research
Former coalfield communities still face a shortage of quality jobs, according to a new report by Sheffield Hallam University experts.
ChatGPT can predict future interest rate decisions - new research
A new study by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University demonstrates the ability of large language models like ChatGPT to predict future interest rate decisions by central banks.
Dr Emma Bimpson
Dr Emma Bimpson is a Research Associate at the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research.
Anita Gurney
Anita is focused on policy, governance, research funding and oversight of doctoral provision, with a lead role in preparations for the next Research Excellence Framework, having gained significant experience through managing submissions to the RAE 2008 and REF 2014.
‘Postcode lottery’ in councils’ use of anti-social behaviour powers – new research
Anti-social behaviour powers are being applied so differently by councils across England and Wales that it is leading to a ‘postcode lottery’.
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