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Society

The Institute invites broad participation to focus on challenges and opportunities in contemporary society and to turn research results into evidence for policy makers.

Our aim is to direct attention on key challenges emerging in contemporary society with a specific focus on British, Irish and Finnish societies.

We provide our partners with a platform and networks to discuss and act on these issues. Our partners include think tanks, research organisations, public policy providers and policymakers.

The Future of Public Services

In 2010-2012 the Society Programme will be focusing on public services. The programme will address three questions. What kind of institutions will deliver them in the future? What will the means of the delivery be? How will they be funded?

Social Entrepreneurship

How can individuals make a positive change to society by means of entrepreneurship?

Philanthropy

How and to what effect can individuals invest in social change?

Labour based migration

What are the effects of labour based migration on the receiving countries?

Equality in Educational Opportunities and Social Mobility

What is the relationship between education and social mobility in contemporary society?

Associated Projects 2010

How to Change the World - A Blog on Social Entrepreneurship

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Society

The Future of Public ServicesIn 2010-2012 the Society Programme will be focusing on public services. The programme will address three questions. What kind of institutions will deliver them in the future? What will the means of the delivery be? How will they be funded?

The Future of Public Services

In 2010-2012 the Society Programme will be focusing on public services. The programme will address three questions. What kind of institutions will deliver them in the future? What will the means of the delivery be? How will they be funded?