Streetviolence.org - a new service to cut violent crime

The charity Witness Confident has launched Streetviolence.org, a new website to help cut violent crime.The site allows victims of street robberies and attacks to post witness appeals and warn their local community by pinpointing the crime on a Google map. People who witnessed the incident and are able to help can then get in touch with the right police team at the click of a button. 

Make the most of London Prepares with Nuffield STEM Games

On 16-19 February, top cyclists from around the world will be taking part in the UCI Track Cycling Cup as part of the London Prepares series. How different will their bicycles be to those used in Victorian times? Would current world records be possible on the velocipede or quadracycle?

Job vacancy: Communications Officer (maternity cover)

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is looking to recruit a Communications Officer to help disseminate and promote the work of the Council to a wide range of stakeholders, including policy makers, healthcare professionals, journalists and young people. 

Tasks could range from organising events and planning media campaigns, to producing the Council’s e-newsletter and editing the website.

Commission calls for emergency action on youth employment

Nuffield-funded research into young people's transitions from school to work has been influential in the ACEVO Commission on Youth Unemployment's conclusion that youth unemployment has reached emergency point. One in five young people are not in employment, education or training and a quarter of a million are unemployed for over a year.