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30 years of SME research highlights impact of the ‘digital revolution’
Money & Business

30 years of SME research highlights impact of the ‘digital revolution’

...become part of the Quarterly Survey community. Emeritus Professor Colin Gray, editor of the Quarterly Survey of Small Business in Britain from 1998 to 2011, commented: “The Quarterly Survey has been an economic barometer since it was launched in 1984 and has remained an important resource for SME academics, policy-makers and support providers. It has also established a...
How afraid of death are we?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How afraid of death are we?

...become more liberal while conservatives become more conservative. Similarly, religious people tend to assert their beliefs more fervently while nonreligious people disavow more. On the other hand, these studies have also found that thinking about death tempts us all – religious or otherwise – towards more religious belief in subtle, perhaps unconscious ways. And when...
As Cassini reaches the end, we should prepare the next mission
Science, Maths & Technology

As Cassini reaches the end, we should prepare the next mission

...becomes sufficiently balmy for a cryophile to be comfortable? Without a dedicated mission to Titan, we will not find out. [Peering Through Titan's Haze] Titan Cassini’s exploration of Titan was always one of the main goals of the mission, with a few larger moons also scheduled for observation. But early in the mission, it became clear that Enceladus should be a prime...
Can quotas make gender equality happen in politics? Lessons from business
Society, Politics & Law

Can quotas make gender equality happen in politics? Lessons from business

...becoming a more progressive profession, isn’t it? And the British electorate is more accepting of women making laws and developing policy, no? Possibly. It’s easy to overlook the startling fact there are more men currently sitting as MPs in this parliament than the total number of women elected to serve since 1918. This shows that there is a long history to consider...
Collective Creativity
Money & Business

Collective Creativity

...become firmly recognised for their contribution to the economy. Statistics on creative industries output and productivity are regularly published to indicate their primary significance to the national economy. Meanwhile, the discussion of creativity itself arises less frequently, perhaps because it is confusing or too ephemeral to warrant a meaningful discussion....
Netball Super League 2025: the Nottingham Forest rise to success!
Health, Sports & Psychology

Netball Super League 2025: the Nottingham Forest rise to success!

...becoming stronger and more competitive. The debut of Nottingham Forest Netball (alongside Birmingham Panthers) signals the sport’s increasing traction and, as investment continues, there’s potential for it to reach the same level of professionalism as Australia’s SSN. For example, Natasha Pavelin has chosen to stay in England and play for Nottingham Forest for this...
An American Classic: How Spam became a success
Money & Business

An American Classic: How Spam became a success

...become a sought-after product in many countries around the world, especially those that have faced economic hardship. Because it’s cheap, filling and has a long shelf life, it addresses a real need. As American as apple pie? But how did it become such a cultural icon? In a 2012 paper, marketing researchers Rajeev Batra, Aaron Ahuvia and Richard P. Bagozzi developed a...
Tackling abuse: the triumphs of women rugby players
Health, Sports & Psychology

Tackling abuse: the triumphs of women rugby players

...become a toxic space where female athletes are frequently targeted for their appearance, strength, or refusal to conform to traditional gender norms and expectations. These challenges, however, highlight the resilience and triumphs of women in sports, as they push back against gender inequality and break down barriers redefining what it is to be an athlete. How can we...