Latest News from RAND Europe

Announcement
RAND Europe co-hosts seminar series on workplace health
Ian Edwards of Nomura Health and Fitness discussed data-driven employee health in business, as part of a seminar series on workplace health co-hosted by RAND Europe and C3 Collaborating for Health
13 Nov 2019
Event
Experts discuss how work plays a role in mental health
RAND Europe research leader Susan Guthrie spoke on a panel of experts at the inaugural event at the 2019 Cambridge Festival of Ideas. The topic under discussion was How Does Work Play a Role in Mental Health?, a timely subject following World Mental Health Day on October 10.
15 Oct 2019
Announcement
NATO deputy secretary general discusses security through deterrence
NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller recently gave a keynote speech at an event in Berlin co-hosted by RAND Europe and the German Marshall Fund, titled “Security Through Deterrence: A Need for New Vision”.
01 Oct 2019
News Release
The 'Telephone First' Approach by GPs Does Not Work for All Patients
The 'telephone first' approach in general practice does not work for all patients and can lead to challenges for primary care staff. The system clearly suited some patients, avoiding the need to visit the surgery, but was difficult for others.
08 May 2019
Announcement
Morris named new University of Cambridge RAND Professor of Health Services Research
Professor Stephen Morris has been appointed as the new RAND Professor of Health Services Research at the University of Cambridge, starting 1 June.
28 Mar 2019
News Release
How Two or More Trips to the Bathroom at Night Are Costing the UK Economy £4.5 Billion a Year
Frequent visits to the bathroom at night could cost the UK economy £4.5 billion a year. Waking up more than twice a night due to nocturia, a health condition that affects the lower urinary tract, can have a detrimental effect on a person's wellbeing and productivity at work, which in turn has an impact on a country's GDP.
12 Mar 2019
Announcement
Ling appointed to board of European Evaluation Society
RAND Europe's Head of Evaluation, Tom Ling, has recently been appointed to a four-year position on the EES board. He will be sharing his more than 30 years of experience working in evaluation.
28 Jan 2019
Announcement
Experts Available to Discuss Economic Implications of Brexit
With the UK parliament set to vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan next week, RAND experts are available to discuss the possible economic implications for the UK, EU and US.
11 Jan 2019

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Recent Commentaries

Learning from Existing Novel Approaches to Solving the Adult Social Care Crisis Is Better Than Reinventing the Wheel

The growing gap in the UK between the need for social care for older people and the provision of support arises not only from a crisis of funding, but also from a failure to learn from what is already being done well. Closing the gap might be achieved by learning from creative approaches already being tried and then implementing them.

14 Oct 2020

Tom Ling, Jon Sussex, et al.

Before Redesigning the REF, a New Survey Could Help in Understanding What Is and Isn’t Working

September's call for more sustainable and agile research funding signaled a renewed push by research-intensive universities in the UK for a funding and assessment system with a lighter touch. Before embarking on a further round of changes, it is important to listen and learn from researchers and managers about what has and has not worked well.

06 Oct 2020

Catriona Manville, James Wilsdon

It May Be Time to Rethink the Design of Jobs to Deliver Good Health for Workers

Even before the COVID-19 crisis, the impact of poorly designed jobs on the health of workers was drawing attention. Now may be the time to fundamentally rethink the design of jobs so that they promote good health and lessen poor health and its costs.

25 Sep 2020

Chris Warhurst, Christian Van Stolk

Managing the Challenge of Workforce Presenteeism in the COVID-19 Crisis

Presenteeism occurs when people work when in suboptimal health. Both presenteeism and absenteeism are key influences on workplace productivity, but presenteeism is by far the most significant. It's vital that employers identify and deal with presenteeism, for the health of their people as well as that of the organization.

25 Sep 2020

Christian Van Stolk, Michael Whitmore

We Are What We Eat: Understanding Food Consumption for Healthier and More Sustainable Diets

Despite a rise in ethical and sustainable eating, most people still make their food choices based on price, convenience, and taste. What policies can help support more healthy decisionmaking?

12 Aug 2020

Camilla d'Angelo

China's Overseas Military Diplomacy and Implications for U.S. Interests

Unhoused Population Increased by 18 Percent in Three Hot-Spot L.A. Neighborhoods

Japan's Strategic Shift: Significant, but Implementation Hurdles May Await

Avoiding a Long War in Ukraine, Gun Violence, Migrant Surges: RAND Weekly Recap

RAND Experts Discuss the Implications of China Easing Zero-COVID Rules

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Assessing and Articulating the Wider Benefits of Research

Latest News from RAND Europe

RAND Europe co-hosts seminar series on workplace health

Experts discuss how work plays a role in mental health

NATO deputy secretary general discusses security through deterrence

The 'Telephone First' Approach by GPs Does Not Work for All Patients

Morris named new University of Cambridge RAND Professor of Health Services Research

How Two or More Trips to the Bathroom at Night Are Costing the UK Economy £4.5 Billion a Year

Ling appointed to board of European Evaluation Society

Experts Available to Discuss Economic Implications of Brexit