Government Social Research
Publication of Using social research to shape policy
Presentation by Sue Duncan, GCSR to The Centre for Research in Social Policy, Loughborough University, 17 September 2004
Sociology and policy science: just in time?
Phil Davies of GCSRO is the author of this article in the September issue of British Journal of Sociology.
You can view the article online at the BJS website
See the Events page for news of the debate, Public Sociology: sociology and the democratic debate
Takes place on Tuesday 26 October 2004. Phil Davies will be one of the speakers.
First issue of kohort - the newsletter of the CLS cohort studies ( www.cls.ioe.ac.uk).
It aims to provide up-to date information about the 1958, 1970 and Millennium birth cohort studies. There are summaries of each of the studies and more on the Centre for Longitudinal Studies website.
There is also an electronic discussion list. To join, email: cls-cohort-studies-request@jiscmail.ac.uk
GSR and the future: a message from the Government Chief Social Researcher
In June, the GSR HoPs held an Awayday in Brighton to review where GSR is, where it is going and what we need to do to equip us for future challenges.
We covered a lot of ground, some important areas where we need to respond to change and some practical things we need to do to equip ourselves for future challenges and ensure we meet our potential.
I want GSR to know what we are planning but, more importantly, I want you to be involved. The new committee structure will give more of you a chance to have your say, to make a difference and to influence the future of GSR.
Please take time to read the document and have your say, either by getting involved yourself or talking to your HoP or one of your committee members.
A number of GSR members in Departments have asked me to come and talk to them about where we are going. If you'd like me to do this just ask!
Sue Duncan