Glasgow is not short of ‘mass imagination’
Glasgow is not short of ‘mass imagination’
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Tongue-tied
Britain is becoming increasingly complacent about its mother tongue, claims a new report from the thinktank Demos. As You Like It, by Samuel Jones and Peter Bradwell, argues that Britain cannot continue to rely on the cultural and economic benefit of hav
When dreams cross over into the realm of fantasy
There's only one team in Glasgow/One team in Glasgow/One team in Gla-a-a-sgow/There's only one team in Gla-a-a-sgow. Fellow foot soldiers in Partick Thistle's red and yellow army will readily recognise this somewhat monotonous ditty that rings out from th
Families are ‘uneasy’ over Glasgow plans for future
Ordinary Glaswegians have an unease' about the way the city is promoting itself, a groundbreaking report says today.
Running on Empty
Britain's urban renaissance is being held back by a imagination deficit that could be relieved with greater community involvement, writes Melissa Mean
Think-tank attacks city's rebirth
Poorer parts of Scotland's largest city have been left behind by major regeneration projects, according to a new report.
A dear green place divided by the benefits of regeneration
According to a damning new report published today by an influential think-tank, Glasgow has become a tale of two cities where affluence and poverty too often sit side by side. According to the report by Demos, Glasgow City Council has put architectural pr
Glasgow 2020: tale of seven cities
TEENAGE mothers are sterilised. Neds on Asbos are named and shamed on the nightly news. Neighbours from hell are evicted, Big Brother-style, by mobile phone vote. Welcome to Glasgow in 2020. Or at least as some of the city's citizens imagine it. This i
Row breaks out over think tank’s 2020 vision of Glasgow
Civic leaders in Glasgow were last night accused of running out of ideas by a report they helped to fund. Demos, a London-based think-tank, said the city's council and other authorities had left whole communities and neighbourhoods behind as they chase
Forging a future from the old ashes
Forging a future from the old ashes
Conspiracy theories rife in classrooms
New research by Demos finds that pupils' 'digital fluency' is exceptionally poor, with many not being able to determine the reliability of sources online.
Demos statement on Finns party inaccurate coverage
Demos seeks to clarify inaccurate reports of 'unpublished study' by a British think tank, which allegedly links the Finns party to violence.
David Goodhart joins Demos as Director
Demos is delighted to announce David Goodhart as its new director.
Poor parenting increases likelihood of binge drinking at ages 16 and 34
New Demos research shows a strong correlation between parenting style and excessive drinking.
Demos to announce new Director
Demos will announce a new Director in September 2011.
Bleak outlook for disabled as Coalition marks one year of office
Demos launches a new tracking study revealing the impact of cuts to benefits on disabled people.
Half of Londoners sceptical that Bin Laden is dead
Original polling by Demos reveals high levels of scepticism over Osama Bin Laden's death.
Demos welcomes social mobility strategy
Demos welcomes the Coalition's publication of a Social Mobility Strategy, but urges accelerated attention on in-work progression and early intervention.
Schools failing half of all young people
Demos report shows secondary schools across the country are failing to provide appropriate teaching for the 50 per cent of all young people who do not go on to higher education.
British workers amongst worst protected in OECD countries
Demos analysis of the latest figures shows that British workers are some of worst protected in the OECD.