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REF 2014

These Impact Case Studies from REF 2014 best illustrate our real-world knowledge exchange and impact across diverse policy domains.

The 2014 REF (Research Excellence Framework) exercise graded the LSE's Department of Social Policy with the highest possible scores (100%) for research impact and environment.

  • Impact case study Fuel poverty

    Helping poor households escape the fuel poverty trap

    Professor John Hills

    CASE research persuaded the government in England to change its fuel poverty measure to better focus on the core problem.

  • Impact case study Creating a safer world

    Creating a safer world for children at risk

    Professor Eileen Munro

    Child protection services in England were given a radical overhaul following recommendations based on an innovative systems engineering model.

  • Impact case study 2011 riots

    LSE research into the causes of the 2011 riots leads to reform of police 'stop and search' powers

    Professor Tim Newburn in collaboration with the Guardian

    LSE Professor Tim Newburn collaborated with the Guardian in a groundbreaking investigation of the causes of the 2011 riots in England.