Are you a Hoarder or a Chucker?

Are you a Hoarder or a Chucker?

Updated 11/05/20: With people spending a lot more time at home at this time of coronavirus lockdown, the Archive of Market and Social Research (AMSR) is asking researchers to clear out and donate their historical papers. Phyllis Vangelder – a supporter of, volunteer...
Is staying in our new reality?

Is staying in our new reality?

Staying in is set to be our new reality, for however long it proves. Going for an evening out is off the agenda.  For some, this will mean finding new ways to keep occupied at home.  For the majority however, an evening in was already their preference. Fully half of...
The NHS: How have attitudes and expectations changed?

The NHS: How have attitudes and expectations changed?

With the nation applauding from their doorsteps, it is clear that belief in the care and capabilities of the NHS is now very widespread. This is confirmed by an Ipsos MORI poll completed nationwide on 30th March in which people were asked how confident they were in...
Are we fit for the future?

Are we fit for the future?

As we hunker down, with most of us spending the majority of our time at home, it’s important to focus on our individual health and wellbeing. Guidance on exercising once a day is being repeated frequently.  Might the current crisis spur the nation into taking more...
BBC studies added to the Archive

BBC studies added to the Archive

AMSR has recently acquired some very rich material documenting research conducted for the BBC. Peter Menneer, who was Head of BBC Research, 1978-1992, and Graham Mytton, who was Head of Audience Research for the BBC World Service1982-1998, have donated unique reports...