Spreading the word
Social research is fundamental to learning about people and societies so that we can design services that cater to the various needs of these people and the communities they live in. This understanding can be the difference in the success of a project.
As specialists in environmental science, we take a keen interest both in new research and its link to the implementation of policy. This aspect of our work has taken on a growing importance as environmental issues move up the political agenda.
Much of this interaction takes place on a pro bono basis and many of our senior staff are represented on professional and government advisory groups, including National Highways and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
Our research and policy-related activities also include advising Parliamentary Select Committees and giving visiting lectures to universities, as well as taking part in media programmes, authoring books and giving conference papers.
