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Autistic girls need Child First support when in police care

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07 Sep 2022

Carly Jones

A succession of news stories of the appalling treatment of autistic girls by police is shocking but not surprising. Carly Jones, who grew up with undiagnosed autism, says that there are essential safeguarding measures that must be taken now

Does Net Zero need nuclear?

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10 Aug 2022

Arun Khuttan

Nuclear energy is clean, green and brings energy security in an uncertain world, but are we ready to deliver?

A toolkit for workplace wellbeing

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30 Jun 2022

Kevin Daniels Helen Fitzhugh

Many employers realise wellbeing in the workplace promotes good mental health AND productivity, but don’t know where to begin. Kevin Daniels and Helen Fitzhugh talk about a new, free, online toolkit to get them started

Democracy at work

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15 Jun 2022

Jeremy Fox

Hand the company over to the workers? Madness said the critics. But Jeremy Fox’s exercise in democracy grew the business and made his former employees richer. The only problem? They had to be persuaded to take holidays

'Spaces of Hope'

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13 Jun 2022

Matthew Barber-Rowell

Climate change, a cost of living crisis, war in Ukraine, the fallout from Brexit… sometimes it can seem we live in a time of constant uncertainty. But amid the crises, Dr Matthew Barber-Rowell has been finding, curating and nurturing 'Spaces of Hope'

Critical thinking for a global society

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25 May 2022

Natasha Robson

In a complex world of free-flowing information and misinformation, where we are often being sold to without realising it, clear thought is more vital than ever. Natasha Robson explains how she is educating people to think about their thinking

The magic of the ocean

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21 Apr 2022

Fiann Paul

The oceans are the least accessible and most mysterious regions on Earth, and humankind has a deep and eons-old relationship with the sea. Fiann Paul, FRSA, selects five stunning animated films that explore this emotional, almost mystical, bond, and warns that we abuse the oceans at our peril

Investing in the brain...to strengthen democracy

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07 Apr 2022

In a world economy dominated by intangible assets, intellectual capital and innovative practices, our economic prosperity and security need the best knowledge workers. A new paper argues building brain infrastructure at the national level is crucial.

Taking stress out of the workplace

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03 Mar 2022

Richard Martin

We are suffering an epidemic of stress. But, says Richard Martin, FRSA, it doesn’t have to be like this. His work helps people think strategically about mental health and wellbeing within their organisations. And he asks, what if we were mindful of the impact of our behaviours not just on our colleagues, but with everyone we do business with?