Links to research resources
This page lists a selection of links relating to race equality and/or diversity issues. See the right-hand column of this page for links to sites that cover specific topics within the sphere of race relations.
We regret that the CRE cannot assist with individual inquiries or academic work. However, new information is constantly becoming available via the internet and it is strongly recommended that you do your own internet and library searches. If you are a student in higher education institutions, we suggest you consult BIDS (Bath Information and Data Service).
To go to a website, click on its name.
Please note: The CRE does not endorse any of these sites. They are included for information only.
Counterpoint
The British Council's cultural relations think-tank. Contains online articles and debates based on Counterpoint's six current themes – multiculturalism and cultural relativism, death, memory, secularism and its interface with faith, politics and culture, and propaganda and independence.Department for Education and Skills - citizenship website
A site that aims to help people learn more about citizenship education, a national curriculum subject, and how they can contribute in a positive way.Economic and Social Research Council
European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC)
Focus on Ethnicity and Identity
Part of the Office for National Statistics website includes statistics on ethnic minorities against a variety of social indices.Gypsy Council for Education, Culture, Welfare and Civil Rights
Aims to support the needs of the Gypsy and Traveller community in terms of access to health, education and welfare services, and protection against racism and government harassment.Home Office Research Development and Statistics Directorate
This site provides access to the Home Office's Research Development and Statistics (RDS) website, which covers areas such as racial equality, immigration, justice, drugs, crime and policing.The Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees in the UK
Institute for Public Policy Research
Inter-faith Network
Works to build good relations between the different religious communities in the UK. Includes a directory of UK inter-faith organisations.Institute of Race Relations
A London-based organisation which conducts research and promotes educational resources in pursuit of racial equality, both in Britain and internationally. Also publishes the journal 'Race and Class'.Joseph Rowntree Foundation
National Centre for Social Research
Nuffield Foundation
Office for National Statistics
Home of official UK statistics. Website includes 2001 Census data, regular summaries and detailed data releases.Policy Research Institute on Ageing and Ethnicity
PRIAE supports and promotes care and quality of life of black and ethnic minority elders.Policy Studies Institute
Home Office - Race Equality Unit
The government unit responsible for race relations legislation and policy and for promoting equal opportunities in other Home Office policy areas.The Refugee Council
An independent organisation which aims to promote the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, and offer practical help.The Runnymede Trust
An "independent think-tank on ethnicity and cultural diversity", founded in 1968. Seeks to challenge racial discrimination, influence anti-racist legislation and to promote a successful multi-ethnic Britain.Social Science Information Gateway - ethnic minorities
Aims to provide a reliable source of selected, high quality information for researchers and practitioners in the social sciences, business and law. Part of the UK Resource discovery network.WWW Virtual Library - migration and ethnic relations
A collection of links to major resources, organised alphabetically and by category.
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