Links

This page contains links to a few sites recommended by SIRC.

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The impact of the commercial world on children's wellbeing

Report of an independent assessment

The impact of the commercial world on children's wellbeing

Two years ago, in the Children's Plan, the DCSF committed itself to commission an independent assessment of the impact of the commercial world on children's wellbeing. That assessment, led by Professor David Buckingham, is now complete. As part of the process SIRC was commissioned to undertake two major reviews: Children and Family Life: Socio-Demographic Changes and The Ecology of Family Life. more

Recession Generation

Psychological impact & the lessons of recession

Recession Generation

There can be very few people in Britain who are unaware that we have been living in times of recession…It is clear that people — even those unaffected directly — are worried, especially about their future financial security. But are there some positive lessons to be learnt? more

Life in the UK today

The role and citizen impact of Public Service Broadcasting

Public Service Broadcasting

As a complement to the extensive work contributed by other players on the rapid advances in technology and consumer behaviour, the work is designed to review and present the available data on broader social trends which may impact on PSB in the future…more

Football passions

Passion, emotion and the 'beautiful game'

Football passions

The Football Passions report summarises extensive sociological research across 18 countries in Europe. The objectives of the study were to capture the emotions of being a football fan and to compare the feelings, expressions and behaviour of fans associated with support of their football teams…more.

Worthwhile Links

Sense About ScienceSense About Science works with and through existing organisations, experts and opinion formers, to ensure an effective strategy for promoting an evidence-based approach in current controversies.

Bad Science"If you are a purveyor of bad science, be afraid. If you are on the side, of light and good, be vigilant: and for the love of Karl Popper, email me every last instance you find of this evil." Ben Goldacre's excellent weekly column in the Guardian, Bad Science

Headliners Headliners Headliners is a UK-wide news agency producing news, features and comment by young people for everyone (formerly Children's Express)


Harper's MagazineThe emphasis at Harper's Magazine is on fine writing and original thought, and in its acclaimed essays, fiction, and reporting, Harper's continues to explore the issues and ideas in politics, science, and the arts that drive our national conversation.


Spiked! Spiked is a website for those who want to see some change in the real world as well as the virtual one.


utne reader Utne Reader – the place in cyberspace where ideas and community interact.


The Philosopher's MagazineThe Philosopher's Magazine – philosophy as fun! An interesting section on science.


Philosophy Now Philosophy Now – the news-stand magazine of ideas.


Prospect Magazine Prospect Magazine – "Europe's outstanding political and cultural monthly."


HealthWatch Health Watch Enhancing informed choice
through reliable information.


Arts and Letters DailyPrecious nuggets of real content are there to be found on the web, and it's the mission of Arts & Letters Daily to extract them. Naturally, they include some of our pages.


SciTech DailySciTech Daily Review – intelligent, informed science and technology coverage.


Statistical Assessment Service Statistical Assessment Service (STATS) – a nonpartisan research organization in Washington, D.C. devoted to the accurate use of scientific and quantitative information in public policy debate.