Social sciences

Broadening understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation

Business School research is understanding how better understanding of growth is vital to economic policy.
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Changing thinking on regulation

The Centre for European Governance has caused policymakers to look at how they assess regulation.
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Helping government and industry to communicate risk

The Met Office have improved their communication of forecast uncertainty using Exeter research.
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Impacting government policy on post-separation parenting

Professor Trinder's studies have built a strong evidence base to shape national policy.
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Improving the quality of electoral administration

Exeter research has helped improve electoral administration in New Zealand.
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Improving the teaching of pupils with special educational needs

This research has shaped professional understanding of how best to teach pupils with SEN.
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Influencing behaviour change

The benefits of a new way to influence behaviour change have been shown by Exeter research.
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Informing and influencing policymakers on cohabitation, marriage and law

Exeter family law research has informed the decisions of UK policy makers.
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Informing best practice in education

Exeter research has investigated the impacts of partnerships with international schools.
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Leading sustainable procurement in the public and private sectors

The Clear About Carbon project helped reduce the amount of carbon emitted by Cornish organisations.
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Managing the responsible emergence of science and innovation in society

Professor Richard Owen's framework has been embedded in a number of organisations.
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Reducing humanitarian harms of conflict

Professor Brian Rappert has conducted research on how to reduce the humanitarian harms of conflict.
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Shaping land policy and management

Centre for Rural Policy Research work has informed agricultural policy.
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Shaping policy on the teaching of grammar and writing

Award-winning research at Exeter has changed classroom practice.
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Understanding and influencing military transformation and operations

Professor Anthony King has contributed to military operations, training and education.
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Understanding the implications of recent advances in biology

Research has informed public discussion and therefore decision-making on biology.
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Social sciences