CAGE Research Centre
Independent policy-driven research informed by history, culture and behaviour.
About CAGE
News
Professor James Fenske elected as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Congratulations to CAGE Theme Lead, James Fenske who has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Tuesday 9 Sep 2025
Immigration in an uncertain world
Migration debates are politically charged and often seen as an economic threat. But in a world of instability and labour shortages could immigration be part ...
Thursday 4 Sep 2025
What makes an effective leader? American Civil War study provides crucial insight
Team cohesion and people skills are often overlooked in management training. But new research highlights the vital role of frontline leadership, especially a...
Tuesday 12 Aug 2025
Why do boys and girls still choose different careers? New research points to childhood friendships
Despite decades of progress toward gender equality, boys and girls across the developed world continue to choose very different educational paths. Women rema...
Tuesday 5 Aug 2025
Our Research Programmes
Global Economic History
Reviewing historical data and qualitative research for large scale analysis to understand patterns of global economic growth.
Designing and Building Institutions
Analysing the attention economy and the models that guide information processing and decision-making.
Gender, Health and Wellbeing
Investigating the social and economic causes and consequences of mental ill health and the inclusion of women in society.
Responsive Public Policy
Designing research and data analysis to provide policy insight and support capacity building.