In a world grappling with rapid change and global crises, a surprising new ally is emerging in the quest for stability and meaning: Artificial Intelligence. Led by Adam James Fenton and the Co-Investigator Dr Chris Shannahan, the SALIENT Hub research project Cultural Resilience, Religious Faith and the intersection of Generative and Agentic Artificial Intelligence explores the fascinating intersection of AI, religion, and…
In a reflection by Professor Mike Lewis, SALIENT Work Package Lead, Harwell Campus emerges as a powerful example of how constraint can foster innovation. Originally farmland, then an RAF base, and later the heart of Britain’s atomic energy research, Harwell has continually adapted to shifting national priorities. Its legacy of contamination and complex infrastructure made…
Written by Vicky Turner, SALIENT Hub and Programme Manager On Tuesday 29th July, Gartside Gardens in Brunswick, Manchester came alive with the buzz of over 200 local residents gathering for a vibrant community event. Organised by the Brunswick Tenants and Residents Association (BTARA) and supported by S4B (the Specialists for Brunswick consortium, a partnership formed…
By SALIENT co-investigator Michael A. Lewis, Professor of Operations and Supply Management, University of Bath I have finally read Priya Satia’s prize-winning history, Empire of Guns, which firmly connects Britain’s industrial revolution to the state’s demand for weapons. Showing how the military as much as markets drove industrial experimentation. It also includes a fascinating nineteenth-century manufacturing story with…
To close the gap between UK society’s expectations and public sector capacity we need to think differently, says Duncan Shaw and Andrew McClelland.
The story of Tadcaster’s resilience, particularly during Storm Eva in 2015, underscores the need for effective, locally coordinated responses to crises.
SALIENT’s Richard Kirkham joined a small delegation of UK academics on a 3-day visit to Delhi where he participated in a workshop being held in partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council and the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) to discuss priority areas within the overarching theme of ‘Prosperous and Resilient Futures.
SALIENT’s Richard Kirkham visited The Snaith School in the East Riding of Yorkshire on the 9th December 2024, where he spoke to Year 9 students as part of their studies exploring ‘Life on the Edge’ and wider issues associated with crime and punishment
In this blog, Professor Mike Lewis explores researching resilient and secure supply chains and the 4 foundations of work package 4.