About IPPR
research - overview
ippr aspires to make our vision of a better society become a reality. Doing this means converting new political ideas into workable policy solutions. Our work is value-based and ambitious, but also realistic, rigorous and evidence based, making use of a wide range of research methods. We aim to change the climate of ideas in which politics is conducted as well as the content of policy itself.
Our research is carried out within projects that fit into wider research programmes. Wherever possible, ippr research projects cut across traditional boundaries, addressing problems from a different perspective in order to generate innovative policy ideas.
We have an inclusive style of research that draws on the expertise and insights of academics, practitioners and members of the public. By providing a forum where different stakeholders can come together to address shared concerns, we seek to map out new ways of addressing shared concerns.
All ippr research is subject to a rigorous review and quality control process. This ensures that all the work we do meets the highest possible standards of rigour, readability and relevance to the public debate.
You can find out about current ippr research by viewing our policy areas, or you can view the activities of our various research teams.
To find out how you can support our work, please see the supporting ippr section.
Weapons of mass destruction?
Biotechnology and security to 2025
The prevailing conditions to 2025 could be conducive to a resurgence of biochemical weapons, says new ippr report
The future of the UK's international development agenda
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General election a crossroads for UK development policy, says new ippr report
An English backlash?
Reactions to devolution 10 years on
A new ippr report suggests increasing public resentment in England about Scotland’s share of public spending and growing support for an English parliament.
Do points mean prizes?
Migration policies and the poor
The Government should take impacts on developing nations into account when designing UK immigration policy, a new ippr report says