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...
The hayfever phenomenon

The hayfever phenomenon

Hayfever afflicts over three times as many of us today as it used to do. 27% of GB adults reported suffering from pollen or hayfever allergy in 2017, compared to just 8% in 1972.  The proportion grew steadily from 1972 to 17% in 2007, and then jumped significantly....
Record attendance at AMSR Friends Event

Record attendance at AMSR Friends Event

AMSR held its third prestigious Event at the IPA on 4 February, with a record attendance of 75 people. Once again, we were able to highlight the amazing success story of the Archive and how much has been achieved since it was founded. In addition to the presentations...
What are the lessons for Labour Leadership?

What are the lessons for Labour Leadership?

With the 2020 Labour leadership contest reaching towards its climax in April, what lessons are there from the past? The AMSR | Archive of Market and Social Research has polling results from previous contests which are instructive: After James Callaghan stepped down in...
Sir John Curtice gives keynote speech at latest AMSR event

Sir John Curtice gives keynote speech at latest AMSR event

“If you want people to think you are funny, don’t tell them you are a comedian, tell them a joke.” At the third annual event of the Archive of Market and Social Research, on 4th February 2020, Sir John Curtice, Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde...