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Grenfell Tower fours years after the fire in which 72 people lost their lives

23 November 2021

Mental health research highlights devastating impact on leaseholders affected by cladding scandal

A new study has been published by Dr Jenny Preece, which interviewed leaseholders about the impacts the building safety crisis has had on their mental health and wellbeing, four years on from the Grenfell Tower fire.

2 December 2021

Housing and the social care white paper: a credibility gap?

Professor David Robinson has written a blog in response to the publication of the adult social care reform white paper this week.

Published by UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence

17 November 2021

Professor Malcolm Tait contributes to landmark report on Covid-19’s impact on arts, culture and heritage sector

A major new report revealing the economic impact of Covid-19 on the UK’s arts, culture and heritage sector, has been published by researchers at the University of Sheffield.