Research to Support National Transformation (September 2009)

A paper to the World Association of Public Opinion Research (WAPOR) Conference in Lausanne by Mark Gill and Sir Robert Worcester. This reviews their work for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in developing a strategic research programme to support the country's ambition to achieve developed nation status by 2020. Download the paper.

Secrets and Spies: A Case Study in Employee Engagement (July 09)

What lessons does the Government's response to the spy scandals of the 1960s have for security awareness and information assurance? This study draws parallels with the response to HMRC's loss of the child benefit database and draws conclusions for wider employee engagement. Download the case study.

MPs on Facebook (July 2009)

New research by Woodnewton into MPs' use of Facebook reveals that politicians are still more interested in the 'Whitehall Village' than engaging on equal terms with their constituents. Download the report.

Communicating in an Economic Crisis (July 2009)

Is the current economic turmoil changing the way that governments engage with the public? How can complex financial issues be communicated effectively? Mark Gill's presentation to a seminar of Finance Ministry officials from around Europe, hosted by Das Progressive Zentrum in Berlin sheds some light. Download the presentation.

Public Back High-Speed Rail over Heathrow 4:1 (January 2009)

74% of the public believe that building a new high-speed rail linkbetween London and the North of England would be better for the country than expanding heathrow, according to a new ICM/Woodnewton poll for RestoreUK. Just 18% prefer Heathrow over the rail link. Read more. Full results.

Business Attitudes to Heathrow Expansion (November 2008)

Just 4% of British businesses believe expanding Heathrow would benefit their business, according to a new survey by Woodnewton and Continental Research for RestoreUK. The survey - the first of business attitudes to expansion plans - also shows that 37% of businesses prefer the idea of a fast rail link from London to the North.Read more. Full results.

The Internet and International Development (October 2008)

A new report by Woodnewton points to the importance of a country's web presence in attracting inward investment and promoting international trade. Based on a survey of selected government websites and portals, it suggests that the relative wealth or size of a country need not be a barrier to effective use of the web. It highlights some of the best - and worst - of international practice. The report also proposes criteria for formal assessment of international websites. Download the report.

Europe and Public Opinion (June 2008)

Presentation on developing public attitudes to Euroepa to a seminar hosted by Business in the New Europe. Download the presentation.

Changing Perceptions: Informing or Engaging? (February 2008)

Presentation to the National Housing Federation's Communication and Marketing cConference on using social marketing to help develop communiction strategies that go beyond information to interest and engage employees, tenants or stakeholders.

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Public Attitudes to Aviation and Climate Chanage (December 2007)

A report for Restore UK and GreenPeace on public awareness of and attitudes towards the environment and climate change, and the implications for aviation policy. It shows that while most people want to fly, only a quarter of the public want to see aviation capacity expand. The report explores the scope for government to inform and lead public opinion on reducing aviation demand, for example relfectin gthe high level of support for a high-speed rail link to the north over expansion of Heathrow. Download the report.