Impact of geography
Explore the impact of geography through our case studies and resources.
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Protecting human health from infectious diseases in low-resource settings
Research has reduced human health risk from diseases including cholera, Ebola and typhoid.
Transforming behavioural public policy delivery and practitioner practices through the MBBI programme
A training programme was developed to inform the practices of the Welsh public sector.
Transforming international efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Research has supported country-level improvements in anti-FGM/C efforts.
Transforming European energy poverty policy
Research at the University of Manchester has influenced EU policies aimed at identifying and addressing energy poverty.
The Everyday Austerity project
Research into the impacts of austerity on everyday life has challenged the perception that austerity is only an economic and political condition.
Empowering local communities to reduce health vulnerabilities after disasters
Research has identified strategies for risk reduction of infectious diseases that focus on affected communities’ vulnerabilities and capabilities.
Mapping and mitigating harmful invasive species
Research has made it possible to quantify and map the distribution of ragweed.
Generating geographic data to inform policy, social welfare, and learning for tackling health and social inequalities
Geographic data has produced policies on health and social inequalities.
Transforming health-related employment support across the UK
Research impacted health-related employment support policies.
What keeps the UK healthy? Geographical perspectives on work and worklessness
In this event, contributors discussed the geography and impacts of the economic downturn on health and the challenges of long-term worklessness
Understanding migration within the UK
Improving understanding of UK internal migration informs policy responses to local demographic change.
Improving the effectiveness and safety of mine detection
Mapping the magnetic properties of soils across England and Wales has assisted the Ministry of Defence in creating specifications for new mine detectors.