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PolicyBristol
May 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to the PolicyBristol newsletter – a monthly showcase of the latest policy-relevant research from the University of Bristol.

As the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force later this month, we have been thinking about our own communications and use of data, and wider questions of data use, trust and accountability.  We hope you enjoy receiving our newsletter - you can unsubscribe at any time, and we will be sending one email to all our subscribers to remind you how to do so.

Interesting reading includes a new policy report examining the underlying methods used to make decisions about the value of a human life, and a blog post and report on the possible role of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies in building trust through secure, shared information. 

We have also been excited by the news that Bristol researchers are part of a project that has been awarded £1 million to further the understanding of Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security (TIPS) issues in the Digital Economy, looking at the TIPS challenges faced by those living with stigmatised long-term conditions such as HIV.

Finally, we're delighted to welcome Phil Plumber to the team, who will be taking over from Anthea Terry as PolicyBristol coordinator for science and engineering during her maternity leave.  

POLICY REPORTS

Enhancing the capacity of marginalised groups to make peace processes more successful

The EU is committed to preventing and responding to conflicts, but shortfalls in its conflict prevention and peacebuilding capabilities remain. Enhancing civilian capabilities could make a real difference in the EU’s efforts in working towards sustainable peace.

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Image: University of Bristol/Gilberto Algar-Faria
Calculating the value of human life: safety decisions that can be trusted

Reducing injury to people and improving their health means finding a balance between the cost of a protection measure and the reduction in harm it delivers.

This raises the question of how to put a value on human life.

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Read all of our policy briefings and reports on our website.

BLOG ARTICLES

Justice for victims of sexual abuse and harassment. Lessons for Westminster?

Recent Newsnight coverage of bullying and sexual harassment by some MPs has revealed the corrosive culture that normalises this behaviour.

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One benefit, one payee – does Universal Credit encourage financial abuse?

Why is the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee investigating Universal Credit and financial abuse?

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From Meatless Meat to Trustless Trust – can Blockchain change the way that we work together to create Knowledge in Smart Cities?

Trust in the systems that underpin Smart Cities is vital, so how can Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies build it?

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No single food or nutrient is to blame for obesity, so what is the right balance?

There are many routes from diet to overeating and weight gain, so how can the overall balance of a diet be assessed?

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CONSULTATION SCAN

Regulation of the Water Industry inquiry launched

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into the Regulation of the Water Industry.  The inquiry will cover how well the water industry serves consumers and the environment, how innovation can be encouraged, whether current regulatory enforcement mechanisms are fit for purpose, and the potential benefits of regulatory divergence post-Brexit.

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You can find more information about ongoing consultations and inquiries on our Intranet.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Final event: 'Getting Things Changed'

The final event for 'Getting Things Changed' - a large and wide-ranging programme of disability-related research, co-produced with disabled people - takes place at the SS Great Britain on May 25th.  The event is nearly sold out but you can register here or join the waiting list.  All information and videos from the day will be available on the project website.

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Expert witness Dr Laura Johnson at Childhood Obesity inquiry

Dr Laura Johnson, Senior Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition, gave evidence to the House of Commons inquiry on Childhood Obesity on 1st May.  You can read Laura's written evidence here and watch proceedings.  Laura has also written a PolicyBristol blog on her research

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