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JUST is a new research centre focused on the pursuit of sustainability transformations that are people-centred, ‘joined-up’ and socially just.

https://www.just.ac.uk/
Happy New Year from JUST!

To kick off 2026, we’re bringing our latest policy briefing on Energising Britain back into focus.

JUST's response highlights three critical gaps in the plan that must be addressed to ensure the transition to a low‑carbon society works for everyone.

Catch up below ⬇️
POLICY | Our response to Energising Britain, the UK Government’s new public participation plan for climate and nature transition. Authors sherilynmacgregor.bsky.social and Emily Morrison theyoungfdn.bsky.social welcome the ambition but highlight three crucial gaps requiring further attention. 1/9 🧵
January 6, 2026 at 10:39 AM
POLICY | Our response to Energising Britain, the UK Government’s new public participation plan for climate and nature transition. Authors sherilynmacgregor.bsky.social and Emily Morrison theyoungfdn.bsky.social welcome the ambition but highlight three crucial gaps requiring further attention. 1/9 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
💡ICYMI: Catch up on yesterday's webinar where we unveiled our net zero readiness tool!

Built on trusted datasets, the tool maps how prepared communities across the UK are for climate adaptation and just transition, from home energy retrofit to supermarket deliveries 🛒

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Webinar | Where should we put our energy (transition)? A place-specific approach to reach net zero
In this webinar we unveiled our innovative readiness mapping tool - built on trusted datasets - to show how prepared communities across the UK are for climate adaptation and just transition. In this replay you’ll: - Learn about the readiness tool’s new functionality, its development over the last five years and future impact. - Understand how policymakers, local organisations and climate actors can use it to prepare for or drive transition. - Get data-driven insights into how people live, travel, consume and work in UK regions. 💬 Share your thoughts and feedback in the comments 👍 Like and subscribe to stay updated with JUST's people-centred sustainability research Connect with JUST 🌍 Web: just.ac.uk LinkedIn: /company/just-research-centre BlueSky: @justcentre.bsky.social YouTube: @JUSTCentre
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December 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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⏰ Today at 11am GMT: Don’t miss JUST's webinar where we'll introduce our innovative web-based mapping tool!

Be among the first to explore this innovative resource and help shape a tool to support communities in achieving fair and effective climate transitions 🌍

Sign up at the link below ⬇️
📣 WEBINAR | Where should we put our energy (transition)? A new place-specific approach to reaching net zero.

Explore our new web-based mapping tool to assess the readiness of places and communities across the UK to undergo climate adaptation and/or just transition.

🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/3MpOy1u
December 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
⏰ Today at 11am GMT: Don’t miss JUST's webinar where we'll introduce our innovative web-based mapping tool!

Be among the first to explore this innovative resource and help shape a tool to support communities in achieving fair and effective climate transitions 🌍

Sign up at the link below ⬇️
📣 WEBINAR | Where should we put our energy (transition)? A new place-specific approach to reaching net zero.

Explore our new web-based mapping tool to assess the readiness of places and communities across the UK to undergo climate adaptation and/or just transition.

🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/3MpOy1u
Webinar: Where should we put our energy (transition)?
Taking a new place-specific approach to reaching net zero.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📣 WEBINAR | Where should we put our energy (transition)? A new place-specific approach to reaching net zero.

Explore our new web-based mapping tool to assess the readiness of places and communities across the UK to undergo climate adaptation and/or just transition.

🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/3MpOy1u
Webinar: Where should we put our energy (transition)?
Taking a new place-specific approach to reaching net zero.
www.eventbrite.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
📢 PhD Opportunity researching the contribution of social and solidarity economies to just sustainability transformations in the North of England

📍 University of Liverpool
🎓Working with Prof Peter North, Dr Helen Holmes, and Dr Alexander Nurse.
👉 Apply here: lnkd.in/eDPwudvu
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August 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🚨Join us for the International Launch of the JUST Centre, with keynote remarks from Prof. Julian Agyeman and a discussion with Centre Director Prof. Sherilyn MacGregor, Co-Investigators Prof. Lucie Middlemiss, Prof. Stefan Bouzarovski and Prof. Rebecca Willis.

Register here: tinyurl.com/5bxfdb2z
June 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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The @justcentre.bsky.social (Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations) is tackling our transition to a more equitable & sustainable future

Join their launch to hear what works, when, where & for whom - and what could work

📅 12 March, 5-7pm

📍 People's History Museum, M3 3ER

🔗 bit.ly/JUSTlaunch
March 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Join us for the launch of the ESRC-funded JUST Centre at the @phm.org.uk, Manchester, 12th March, 5pm-7pm. Hear from Community Initiatives, Centre Director @sherilynmacgregor.bsky.social, discussions about pursuing just responses to climate change.

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JUST Centre Launch
JUST Centre Launch - Joining Up For a Sustainable Future
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February 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
JUST is a new ESRC funded research centre focused on the pursuit of sustainability transformations that are joined up, people-centred and socially just.

To find out more about the centre and its aims read the news article and follow for updates.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...
Manchester to lead new £8m research centre on equitable low carbon living
Following an £8m investment over five years, The University of Manchester is set to lead an innovative centre funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and UKRI as part of its strategi...
www.manchester.ac.uk
February 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM