Economic and Social Research Council |
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Role of organisation |
The ESRC's mission is to increase
understanding of social and economic change in order to enhance the UK's economic
competitiveness, the effectiveness of its public services and policy and the quality of
life in all citizens. ESRC pursues this mission by supporting high-quality research and
training in areas as diverse as economics, psychology, environment and education. ESRC
places a special emphasis on meeting the needs of the users of ESRC research. The Council
has a budget of around £65 million. It does not employ researchers directly but funds
them through institutions all over the UK. |
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Information office |
Director of External Relations: Tim Whitaker Deputy Director of External Relations: Kathy Horn |
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Main responsibilities of information office |
To enhance the Council's dialogue with the users of its research and to promote the corporate image of the Council through publications, media liaison and seminars. | |
Address |
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wilts. SN2 1UJ, UK | |
Telephone |
+44 793 413 032 | |
Facsimile |
+44 793 413 130 | |
Internet |
ESRC is at http://www.esrc.ac.uk | |
| Exrel@esrc.ac.uk |
