Can we achieve a more equal North East? Infrastructural development: innovation & social mobility 

On 7 February 2024, the Academy of Social Sciences, in partnership with Newcastle University and Insights North East co-hosted an event featuring distinguished social scientists and practitioners who shared their perspectives on, and social science evidence for, addressing health and wealth inequalities in the North East of England.
Chaired by the Academy's President, Will Hutton, the speakers included featured distinguished social scientists and practitioners who shared their perspectives on, and social science evidence for, addressing health and wealth inequalities in the North East of England.
In this clip, Professor Louise Kempton discusses the impact of innovation-led growth policy and practice on inequality, community cohesion, and social mobility.
The views and opinions expressed in this event are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Academy of Social Sciences.
This event was part of Election 24: Ideas for change based on social science evidence, a Campaign for Social Science project which drew on a range of social science research to suggest evidence-based social policy directions in the run up to a UK general election in 2024.
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