Fifty Four Degrees

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Explore the latest Management School research in the new issue of Fifty Four Degrees

What does the future of work hold for us all? We find out in the latest edition of Fifty Four Degrees.

Researchers from across Lancaster University Management School, from the Work Foundation, our Entrepreneurs in Residence network, alumni, and business connections, all contribute unique insights.

From what jobs we might have in a decade’s time, to a look at the importance of workers’ rights, the impact of AI, and social changes that affect young workers, there is a lot to take in.

Fifty Four Degrees Issue 25

  • Issue 24

    Lancaster University Management School researchers show how they are taking their work beyond scholarship to make real impact in the world.  Uncover our work boosting the region’s entrepreneurs, how we help businesses adopt servitization principles, and more.

  • Issue 23

    Discover how our researchers are collaborating with the UK National Health Service, charities, businesses and individuals to address key issues relating to health and healthcare. Find out more about our work on compassionate healthcare, the effects of mental healthcare waiting times, careers for women post-menopause, and much more.

  • Issue 22

    Take a deep dive into a changing world, as we explore our work on the ever-evolving nature of technology. Journey from the Backrooms of the cyber world to asteroids in outer space, and investigate everything from the effects of Artificial Intelligence on leadership and our own thoughts, to changes in hybrid working

  • Issue 21

    Researchers from across Lancaster University have been working with industrial partners from around the North West on the Plastic Packaging in People’s Lives (PPiPL) project. In this edition, marketing and supply chain experts, local council and retail partners, scientists and the project leaders present their findings on consumer attitudes and behaviours around plastic packaging and recycling, and their hopes for the future.

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