
Reading
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“It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.”
– Oscar Wilde
Ideas and Innovation
Technology, Entertainment and Design
Nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks
Institute for Public Policy Research
A registered charity and the UK’s pre-eminent progressive think tank
The B Team
Nonprofit initiative formed to catalyse a better way of doing business, for the wellbeing of people and the planet
The Conversation
Independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public
A new type of economy
Circular Glasgow
An initiative of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. It is a movement to inspire businesses of all sizes to innovate and become future-proof by adopting circular strategies.
Doughnut Economy
Developed by Kate Raworth, the doughnut economy focuses on exploring what planetary and social boundaries imply for rethinking the concept of economic development.
Zero Waste Scotland
Leading Scotland to use products and resources responsibly, and making Scotland a pioneer of the Circular Economy,
Evaluating impact
Heritage Fund evaluation guidance
Step-by-step guidance to evaluating the outcomes and impact of your projects.
Inspiring Impact
Free impact resources and networks for social enterprises and charities in the UK.
LSE Impact Blog
A hub for researchers, administrative staff, librarians, students, think tanks, government, and others in maximising the impact of academic work in the social sciences.
Nesta standards of evidence
Nesta's approach to measuring the impact of a range of practical innovation programmes and investments.
Higher Education
National Centre for Universities and Business
Independent and nonprofit membership organisation that promotes, develops and supports university-business collaboration across the UK
UKRI
Non-governmental organisation of the United Kingdom that directs research and innovation funding