Michael Davis
@michaelldavis.bsky.social
Chief Executive of the National Centre for Social Research, Chair of Governors of Capital City College and Non Exec Director of CFE Research
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June 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Sir John Curtice starting off the BSA launch this morning
June 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Sir John Curtice starting off the BSA launch this morning
What I find depressing is the complete absence of demand side levers. I.e. mandate levels of training of apprentices in key roles. Otherwise, sectors will always turn to migration or failures in the 'supply side' as the reason for a lack of skills.Who will build Britain? - on.ft.com/3XbdRqu via @FT
Who will build Britain?
The UK needs to develop a pipeline of construction skills and knowledge
on.ft.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
What I find depressing is the complete absence of demand side levers. I.e. mandate levels of training of apprentices in key roles. Otherwise, sectors will always turn to migration or failures in the 'supply side' as the reason for a lack of skills.Who will build Britain? - on.ft.com/3XbdRqu via @FT
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NatCen International goes KSA! We look forward to participating in the 4th Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum in #SaudiArabia this month. We will (co)lead two sessions on #AI and #humanitarianism, as well as #humanitariandialogue. See you in Riyadh!
February 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NatCen International goes KSA! We look forward to participating in the 4th Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum in #SaudiArabia this month. We will (co)lead two sessions on #AI and #humanitarianism, as well as #humanitariandialogue. See you in Riyadh!
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Yesterday, our Health and Biomedical surveys team presented at the Health Survey for England Seminar.
They provided insights on the methodology and covered findings from the latest publication. In addition, they shared key findings from a report on sight loss commissioned by RNIB. #Health #Surveys
They provided insights on the methodology and covered findings from the latest publication. In addition, they shared key findings from a report on sight loss commissioned by RNIB. #Health #Surveys
January 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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In the latest episode of Society Behind The Stats we are joined by Rob and Helena Wilson to explore attitudes to immigration. They discuss findings from the latest British Social Attitudes report and the broader UK context.
Listen tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts. #BSA #Immigration #Podcast
Listen tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts. #BSA #Immigration #Podcast
January 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In the latest episode of Society Behind The Stats we are joined by Rob and Helena Wilson to explore attitudes to immigration. They discuss findings from the latest British Social Attitudes report and the broader UK context.
Listen tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts. #BSA #Immigration #Podcast
Listen tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts. #BSA #Immigration #Podcast
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📣We are back on Thursday with our latest Society Behind The Stats episode.
In the meantime, catch up on our conversation with Natasha Fox and Andrew Copson to explore British public attitudes to assisted dying and religious belonging. natcen.ac.uk/podcast/assi... #BSA #AssistedDying #Podcast
In the meantime, catch up on our conversation with Natasha Fox and Andrew Copson to explore British public attitudes to assisted dying and religious belonging. natcen.ac.uk/podcast/assi... #BSA #AssistedDying #Podcast
January 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📣We are back on Thursday with our latest Society Behind The Stats episode.
In the meantime, catch up on our conversation with Natasha Fox and Andrew Copson to explore British public attitudes to assisted dying and religious belonging. natcen.ac.uk/podcast/assi... #BSA #AssistedDying #Podcast
In the meantime, catch up on our conversation with Natasha Fox and Andrew Copson to explore British public attitudes to assisted dying and religious belonging. natcen.ac.uk/podcast/assi... #BSA #AssistedDying #Podcast
Travelling through a UK regional airport this evening is a metaphor for the UK's productivity challenge. There is no shortage of staff, but all working within a palpable lack of investment in facilities and infrastructure.
December 2, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Travelling through a UK regional airport this evening is a metaphor for the UK's productivity challenge. There is no shortage of staff, but all working within a palpable lack of investment in facilities and infrastructure.
Walking the dog and catching up with my podcast listening, including this from @natcen.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/7bLN...
BSA 41: Attitudes of Growing Discontent
Society Behind the Stats | The NatCen Podcast · Episode
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December 1, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Walking the dog and catching up with my podcast listening, including this from @natcen.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/7bLN...
Lack of clout and urgency for whom? Always the presumption of supply side failings, which the state can choose to fix since it can have any levers it wants. Whereas the demand side passes quietly by.
Labour’s skills strategy under fire for lack of ‘clout’ and urgency - on.ft.com/4fGHYO1 via @FT
Labour’s skills strategy under fire for lack of ‘clout’ and urgency
Business and education experts say diminished role for companies could undermine reforms
on.ft.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Lack of clout and urgency for whom? Always the presumption of supply side failings, which the state can choose to fix since it can have any levers it wants. Whereas the demand side passes quietly by.
Labour’s skills strategy under fire for lack of ‘clout’ and urgency - on.ft.com/4fGHYO1 via @FT