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For the good of the game: fixing football through improved regulation

Recent scandals have rocked the football world, from the controversy surrounding the Qatar World Cup to fan outrage at the European Super League announcement in 2021. Jan Zglinski argues that introducing new football laws can help to address the deep-rooted problems affecting the beautiful game.

Soundwalking the energy transition: will Aberdeen's clean energy ambitions damage its local community?

Aberdeen’s plans to move away from oil and gas towards clean energy have highlighted the difficulties in ensuring such transitions are equitable. Through a series of soundwalks, Gisa Weszkalnys, Rachel Grant and Maja Zećo explore how the city’s overlapping energy regimes are already impacting its citizens.

Empowering people who are homeless to rebuild their lives and thrive in society

Fragmented support for people who are homeless is creating barriers for those trying to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. Dr Michela Tinelli is working with peer researchers who have experienced homelessness, sector leaders, and service providers to develop the Care Quality Evaluation digital platform. Her aim is to catalyse systemic change in homeless support services by promoting a continuous flow of information and evidence-based decision-making.