Support Services for Children, Parents and Families during Austerity: Dr Harriet Churchill criticall
In the latest of our series “Austerity and Beyond”, the Oxford Institute of Social Policy was joined by Dr Harriet Churchill, Lecturer in...
Welfare Consequences of the Great Recession: Dr Stefán Ólafsson Explores the Impact of Policies and
On Thursday 6 February, the Oxford Institute of Social Policy hosted the third installation of its new seminar series, Austerity and...
Neo-liberalism and the political economy of austerity: Dr Ray Kiely addresses spending cuts and “aus
Last Thursday, the Oxford Institute of Social Policy hosted the second installation of its new seminar series, Austerity and Beyond?. Dr....
A Sunburnt Country: Australia’s Climate Change Catastrophe and the Implications for Social Policy
As global fossil fuel emissions continue to accelerate, scientists are increasingly warning that the damage caused by climate change will...
Austerity and the Reconfiguration of the Welfare State: Dr Kevin Farnsworth opens Hilary Term’s new
Last Thursday, Hilary Term began with the first of the Oxford Institute of Social Policy’s new seminar series, Austerity and Beyond?. Dr...
Strikes, Trade Unions, and Politics: Advancing Workers’ Rights in Postindustrial Societies
The recent strikes in UK higher education and Finnish postal services demonstrate the continuing importance of trade unions in defending...
Big Tech: Billion Dollar Idea or Billion Dollar Boondoggle?
In a world where real incomes are either flattening or falling, we have seen a steep rise of big tech being hailed as the saviour. At the...
What actually is STEM? The Importance of Clear Definitions in Research and Policymaking
“STEM” – which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – has become a buzzword among British politicians. There is no...
Increasing Financial Inclusion and Credit Access in the United States
Access to the financial system enables individuals to save, make market transactions, buy insurance, get a mortgage, and more. An...
Is Low Fertility a Serious Challenge? Some Learnings from the International Seminar on Low Fertility
Low fertility is a major driver of population ageing and for that reason alone, it is believed to bring up various socioeconomic...
