Universal Credit not enough to prevent a decade of rising poverty
Report says coalition government’s tax and benefit changes will increase absolute and relative poverty
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Government urged to consider breastfeeding as social mobility measure
Research indicates that the length of time a child is breastfeed has a positive and measurable impact on its health, cognition and behaviour
Top sociologist joins ISER
Leading quantitative sociologist David Voas joins ISER research team.
New education project for ISER
New research will contribute to the discussion on using resources to improve educational attainment and children's life chances.
New Innovation Panel data offers exciting research opportunities
Data from _Understanding Society_ Innovation Panel now available to download
Changing fortunes book launch
Stephen Jenkins explores the movement in and out of poverty of people living in Britain - book launch
The ‘Great Recession’ will have long-term effects on people’s incomes finds new study
Ordinary households have yet to feel the worst effects of the recession
Unemployed and employed workers not competing for jobs
New research shows that employed and unemployed jobseekers are not in direct competition with one another for the same jobs.
Greek financial crisis has alarming effect on poverty levels
Research says policies to reduce Greece's deficit must be redesigned and that fighting tax evasion must be a priority.
Early intervention and social mobility: Are pro-breastfeeding policies worth it?
ISER holds special policy discussion on breastfeeding
Money management skills more important than income in determining psychological health says new research
Money management skills could reduce stress-related illnesses and have lasting benefits for individuals and the wider economy.
A trio of Doctors
Three students are awarded their doctorates at ISER's graduation ceremony.