Social & Political Research

Research that shapes public discourse.

Data-driven analysis of social movements, political extremism, and public policy — research that has been discussed at the highest levels of democratic governance.

Stoking the Flames Political Extremism

Featured Research

Stoking the Flames

An in-depth investigation into the online radicalisation pipeline — examining how extremist content spreads across platforms and the real-world consequences for communities and democratic institutions.

Hope Not Hate 2023
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Making Space for Hate Social Research

Political Analysis

Making Space for Hate

An examination of how hateful ideologies find physical and digital spaces to organise, recruit, and expand — and what policy interventions can disrupt these networks before they cause harm.

Hope Not Hate 2023
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UK Conspiracy Theory Report Disinformation

Social Intelligence

UK Conspiracy Theory Report

A comprehensive mapping of conspiracy theory ecosystems in the UK — identifying which narratives are gaining traction, who is spreading them, and their impact on public trust and political behaviour.

Hope Not Hate 2024
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