PERUPolicy Evaluation Research Unit
At PERU, we believe that evaluation and research play an important role in human flourishing. For us, relationships are a core research theme, and methodological innovation is our core expertise. We hold these in critical tension to ensure we remain true to the demanding nature of social reality.
Latest Outputs
The Current Evidence Base and Future Needs in Improving Children’s Well-Being Across Europe
Education, Childhood & Youth,Systematic Review & Rapid Evidence Assessment
13 July 2015
There has been a growing interest among academics, policy makers and practitioners in the subjective well-being of children and young people (CYP).
MYPLACE Election Special
Education, Childhood & Youth,Big Data
28 April 2015
The UK elections take place on the 7th May.
Knowledge Mobilisation and the Social Sciences
Systematic Review & Rapid Evidence Assessment
16 April 2015
The essays presented in this volume examine knowledge mobilisation and its relation to research impact and engagement.
The Impact of Weather and Climate on Tourist Demand: The case of Chester Zoo
16 April 2015
Warmer, drier summer weather brought by global climate change should encourage use of outdoor leisure facilities.
Markets, privatisation and law and order – some economic considerations
Criminal Justice,Economic Analysis & Modelling
16 April 2015
Kevin Albertson discusses the difficulty of aligning private incentives with the public good
