Welcome to our Social Science Impact Accelerator (SSIA) Impact Blog.
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Royal Holloway has several social science departments ranked in the UK's top 5 (out of 160) for quality of research. Our researchers are collaborating with external partners, both nationally and internationally, to enhance the impact of their research.
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Paws on Paths: The impact of dog walking on ground nesting birds
This project aims to develop new onsite signage and a dedicated webpage about dog walking behaviour, generating impact through increasing dog walker awareness, changing owner behaviour, and ultimately generating positive environmental impacts.
Research Network on Public Authorities and Financial Distress
The Research Network on Public Authorities and Financial Distress (RPAFD) is designed to promote policies that protect vulnerable citizens and prioritise the long-term sustainability of local entities.
School Food Standards with Slough Borough Council
PhD student Maha Khan undertook a placement with Slough Borough Council to assess compliance with School Food Standards across Slough primary schools.
Secret Power - Knowledge Exchange Forum with Police Forces
In many communities across the globe, organised criminal groups cast long shadows, not only risking our safety but also affecting other aspects of everyday life and politics.
Sexting and the law
Dr Aislinn O'Connell produced an infographic to inform young people, teachers and parents of the laws on sexting.
Staffing in Maternity Wards
Researchers and stakeholders were brought together in an SSIA-funded roundtable event to discuss the contemporary issues faced in maternity staffing.
Tackling class inequality in UK museum work
Dr Samantha Evans partnered with Museum as Muck and Birmingham Museum Trust to address class inequality in UK museums.
Teenage Reading Network: Student Voices
Royal Holloway research has shown that many teenagers do not choose to read, and do not have the reading proficiency that they need at school and in their everyday lives.
The Hidden Cost of Woodburning
Dr Mathy Sannasi and grassroots air pollution campaign group Mums for Lungs have collaborated on a short animation showing what happens when wood or solid fuel is burnt in a stove or open fireplace.
Transforming ocean education through social science research
In UK geography classrooms, oceans, which cover over 70% of our planet, are taught almost exclusively through physical processes, such as ocean currents.