How academics can work more effectively with government
I attended a meeting with Sir Mark Walport recently where he said that academics need to work more effectively with government policymakers.
A new approach to understanding Scotland's ageing population
How an evidence ‘safari’ helped us to think about the policy issues facing the ageing Scottish population.
What policy makers, employers and educators need to know about UK skills
Professor Mike Campbell's new evidence review for Foresight explores why we need to change the type and level of skills in the UK.
Why housing matters for the future of an ageing population
Seven facts that explain why housing will be critical for the ageing UK population. The Foresight future of an ageing population project analysed the main challenges that result from the...
Mapping the ageing population
People in the UK are living longer than ever - a major achievement of modern science and healthcare. To help policy makers understand the implications of ageing, Foresight created interactive...
Why the future of the sea matters
The sea is vital to life on our planet. It produces over half of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs half of carbon put into our atmosphere and regulates our weather....
Design for an ageing population
The UK is in the midst of significant changes to our population. Foresight recently worked with Policy Lab and Central Saint Martins to investigate how design can help an ageing population.