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Research4Good podcast

Listen to our Research4Good podcast series, where School of Management academics are interviewed about the positive impact of their work.

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Is the patriarchy making a comeback?

Over the past 50 years, women have gained greater independence and representation in public spaces. It might feel that feminism has made unshakeable gains, but – as Professor Nancy Harding cautions – we can’t be complacent about this progress.

Why do people stay ‘missing’ from healthcare?

Some people repeatedly miss medical appointments despite negative consequences, including an increased risk of early death. Professor David Ellis shares his insights on why this occurs and how we can address the issue.

Find out more about David's research

What impact is AI having on creativity?

Does using generative AI tools cause us to be more creative in our thinking, or less? Does it affect how much we enjoy the process? Dr Deborah Brewis’ recent research has included experiments to test these questions – as she explains in this episode.

Find out more about Deborah's research

Does consensus leave anyone truly happy?

Organisations such as the United Nations rely upon collective agreement to pass policies. A utopian idea in theory but, with so many competing interests at play, how does it unfold in practice? Dr Friederike Döbbe’s research examines how the need for consensus in these settings results in repeated re-framing of issues around health and sustainability.

In this episode, she tells Professor David Ellis why food is such a hotly contested issue, the tensions at play in these negotiations, and how issues get watered down in the pursuit of positive outcomes.

Find out more about Friederike's research

What’s the best way to talk about sustainability?

Could analogies be the key to nudging consumers into making more eco-friendly choices? Dr Diletta Acuti has carried out research on the most effective means of sustainable communication.

In this episode, she tells Professor David Ellis about the small steps we can all take to reduce our environmental impact, the differences between additive and subtractive sustainability, and how the phenomenon of ‘greenhushing’ could be doing widespread harm.

Find out more about Diletta's research

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In the School of Management, we want to make a difference. Whether big or small, we think our research should have meaning outside of academia. We aim to affect change in the lives of people across the globe.

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The Research4Good podcast series is hosted by Professor David Ellis. David is a behavioural scientist whose research primarily looks at how data and technology are changing the way we live.