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@nuffieldfoundation.org Oct 5, 2026, 12:08 PM

Missed the latest research on the UK's biggest social challenges? 🤔

Scroll through for insights on the childcare cliff edge, NHS finances & much more.

Featuring research from @theifs.bsky.social, @centaxuk.bsky.social, @learnworkuk.bsky.social

Read the latest round-up 👉 ow.ly/IBM350ZUpZ5

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 29, 2026, 11:52 AM

Are UK households using AI to navigate the energy crisis?

A new project from Imperial College London, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, will explore how people are using AI advice during shocks in the energy sector.

Find out more about the research: https://ow.ly/Zbw750ZSBf7

Text highlights the need to study if AI-generated advice helps households cope or creates new risks, shown above a phone screen with an AI query box.

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 25, 2026, 8:35 AM

The US-Iran conflict continues to affect the UK with higher fuel costs and imminent increases to energy bills.

That's why our rapid-response funding is supporting research to help understand the impacts of global disruption.

Learn about each of the projects: https://ow.ly/Qnly50ZRk9t

@nottspolitics.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 11:36 AMReposted by @nuffieldfoundation.org

Congratulations to Dr @neemabegum.bsky.social on winning funding from @nuffieldfoundation.org's Racial Diversity UK (RDUK) fund.

Working with @climateoutreach.bsky.social and Dr Charles Ogunbode, the project will explore public attitudes towards climate-linked migration.

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@learnworkuk.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 4:01 PMReposted by @nuffieldfoundation.org

"The best firms know that investing in their people is what separates those who adapt from those who get left behind."

Great to see our new report funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org in @peoplemanagement.bsky.social with a quote from L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social. 🗞️

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 23, 2026, 3:00 PM

Looking for a podcast recommendation? 🎧

The We Society podcast brings together leading thinkers, researchers & policymakers to tackle some of the biggest questions facing society today, from education & child poverty to AI, inequality & public services.

👉 https://acss.org.uk/we-society-podcast/

@theifs.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 9:01 AMReposted by @nuffieldfoundation.org

WATCH NOW: What should we do about high electricity prices in the UK?

🖥️ Watch our event live here: youtube.com/live/6tvCu4t...
❓️ Ask questions here: app.sli.do/event/frovxn...

Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org

@gavin-kelly.bsky.social Sep 19, 2026, 9:32 AMReposted by @nuffieldfoundation.org

Grown Up? Thoughtful piece by @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social on a major @nuffieldfoundation.org project exploring Gen Z’s long & complex journey to adulthood.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

@sundersays.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 9:03 PMReposted by @nuffieldfoundation.org

Race and fairness in fractious times. Public priorities for racial equity. Read the @britishfuture.bsky.social report on how ethnic minorities & the majority group see the state of the nation on race today. First phase of 3 year project @nuffieldfoundation.org

www.britishfuture.org/publication/...

@theifs.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 8:15 AMReposted by @nuffieldfoundation.org

NEW: The English and Welsh justice system is under strain. But more funding alone won't alone fix the system’s problems. Our new Transforming Justice report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the resources pressures facing the system: [THREAD]

@theifs.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 8:10 AMReposted by @nuffieldfoundation.org

NEW: Migration and the public finance forecast In our first IFS Green Budget 2026 chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and Barclays, we look at the ways migration feeds into the public finances, and how it's accounted for in the OBR public finance forecast.

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 8, 2026, 8:01 AM

🚨 We've launched new funding for programmes supporting young people into work.

Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS

@learnworkuk.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 3:19 PMReposted by @nuffieldfoundation.org

NEW: UK must make training the ‘go-to’ response to skills needs, or risk holding back growth. 📣

Our new report for @nuffieldfoundation.org shows the Government’s plans to grow the economy risk falling short unless it reverses sharp falls in employee training.

Read @financialtimes.com coverage. ⬇️

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 7, 2026, 12:04 PM

We're delighted to announce Matt Whittaker as our new Executive Director for Research, Grants & Programmes.

Matt brings over 20 years' experience at the intersection of research and policy.

His expertise spans the UK's biggest social & economic issues.

Find out more: ow.ly/TIbu50ZKkRw

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 3, 2026, 2:00 PM

AI is being rolled out across the UK justice system at pace, but is the evidence keeping up?

A new report from Dr Holli Sargeant at the University of Cambridge finds that AI adoption in justice is outpacing independent scrutiny.

Read the report: https://ow.ly/zCzO50ZG7iv

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 3, 2026, 8:20 AM

Dr Holland's research explores how remote and hybrid working can better support disabled workers and create more inclusive employment practices. Find out more about the project, supported through the Foundation’s Oliver Bird Fund: ow.ly/og8t50ZIycB

#DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmploymentGap

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 3, 2026, 8:20 AM

Always great to see Nuffield Foundation-funded research informing policy & decision-making. Dr Paula Holland at Lancaster University has given evidence to an inquiry being held by the Women and Equalities Committee into flexible working & disability. Listen here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

@nuffieldfoundation.org Sep 1, 2026, 8:00 AM

What does growing up today mean?

On 17 Sept, you're welcome to join us and mark the culmination of the 'Grown up?' programme to date.

The event will bring together policymakers, researchers & young people to share the key findings & explore what they mean.

@nuffieldfoundation.org Jul 14, 2026, 8:01 AM

🔴 AI is being adopted across the justice system faster than its impact can be fully understood. Our latest research finds that AI is being widely used across the justice system, despite limited evidence that it improves people’s experiences, outcomes or access to justice.