Policy Briefing Hub

At the University of Derby, we pride ourselves on conducting research that makes a real difference, driving forward policies that shape our future. Our Policy Briefings showcase the impactful and engaging work carried out by our dedicated researchers. Below, you will find a curated selection of our most recent and influential policy research briefings, reflecting the expertise and dedication found across the University.

To delve deeper into any of these cutting-edge insights, simply choose a briefing from the list below, fill in a short form, and receive the full Policy Brief document directly to your email.

Policy briefing attracting workers in Derbyshire Peak District
Attracting and retaining workers in the Derbyshire Peak District

With a lack of affordable housing, living in rural England can be far from idyllic. The cost of living is high, travel is problematic and rural businesses have issues with attracting a workforce.

Policy briefing worker attraction and retention in rural businesses
Exploring identity, place and worker attraction and retention in rural business

This project, was designed to explore the challenges rural organisations in the Derbyshire Peak District (DPD) have with attracting and retaining workers.

Policy brief addiction and the pull of recovery
Addiction and the pull of recovery

Dr David Patton looks at the range of factors that pulls a person forward in their addiction recovery. The result of which is more sustainable changes in their recovery

Policy brief long covid health crisis
Long COVID - the next public health crisis

Dr Mark Faghy and team review the impact on health and wellbeing of people living with Long COVID. Many report a loss of identity because their worlds have been turned upside down

Policy brief nature connectedness
Nature connectedness

Prof Miles Richardson and team look at nature connectedness as a combined sustainability and wellbeing metric, and an important locus for a wide range of policy areas.

Policy brief thinking further education for 21st century challenges
Rethinking further education for the 21st century's challenges

Findings by Dr Bill Esmond and team at the University of Derby have strikingly demonstrated the need for a fundamental rethink of further education policy

Policy briefing Net Zero Support for SMEs
Net Zero Support for SMEs: Ten Recommendations

SMEs contribute 50% of business greenhouse gas emissions, equating to 29-36% of all UK emissions (British Business Bank, 2021), however, only a quarter of SMEs have a plan to combat climate change.

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Designing a Framework for Environmental Justice

This research project report seeks to respond to the Commission report recommendation to promote inclusive assessment of environmental sustainability decision making.

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Conflict, Structural Discrimination and Minorities

This research project report seeks to identify a series of urgent actions and a number of key steps to galvanize coordinated actions within the United Nations.

University of Derby Innovation and Research Strategy booklet
Innovation and Research Strategy

The University of Derby’s Innovation and Research Strategy reflects our aims to be an internationally recognised leader in high-quality research.