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Jeremy Moulton, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Relations A few years ago, going through my grandmother’s house, I found an old newspaper clipping. The clipping was from the front page of a local newspaper, proudly sharing the news that my mum, then 22, had graduated from university. Discussing this story with my mum … Continue reading Developing higher education for driving social change
Helen Barnard, Director of Policy, Research and Impact, Trussell At the start of 2025 I was deeply honoured to be given an honorary doctorate by the University of York, and to be asked to give a speech at the graduation ceremony. I thought about the hall full of bright, dedicated students receiving their degrees that … Continue reading Achieving social change in an era of polarisation: Three lessons from a social justice leader
by Kate Pickett, Professor of Epidemiology at University of York When a city acts to reduce child poverty, improve air quality, or boost local schools, who really leads the change – and why does it matter for everyone’s health and wellbeing? In this blog, I’m looking at the work of the Born in Bradford Centre … Continue reading What Counts as “Social Change for Public Good”? A York perspective on people, data, and action
