Evaluation of the Pension Increase Pledge: Evidence from the first year of implementation

Looking for a 'Just Transition': sustainable forestry in Sweden and biodiverse beet sugar production in Denmark
Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Clarke, L. 2024. Looking for a 'Just Transition': sustainable forestry in Sweden and biodiverse beet sugar production in Denmark. European Journal of Industrial Relations. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/09596801241274578

Climate Change and Work
Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2024. Climate Change and Work. in: Brian McDonough and Jane Parry (ed.) Sociology, Work and Organisations: A Global Context Routledge.

Climate change, inequality and work in the construction industry
Sahin-Dikmen, M., Clarke, L. and Werna, E. 2024. Climate change, inequality and work in the construction industry. in: Cynthia Forson, Geraldine Healy, Mustafa B. Öztürk and Ahu Tatli (ed.) Research Handbook on Inequalities and Work Edward Elgar. pp. 507-522

Differing approaches to embedding low energy construction and climate literacy into vocational education and training
Clarke, L., Sahin-Dikmen, M., Winch, C., Price, V., Calvert, J., Bilodeau, P-L. and Dionne, E. 2024. Differing approaches to embedding low energy construction and climate literacy into vocational education and training. in: Werna, E. and Ofori, G. (ed.) Routledge Handbook on labour in Construction and Human Settlements: The Built Environment at Work Routledge.

Building it Green: European Report
Clarke, L., Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Winch C. 2023. Building it Green: European Report.

Just Green Transitions and Global Labour Organisations
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2022. Just Green Transitions and Global Labour Organisations. Centre for the Study of the Production of the Built Environment (ProBE).

Vocational education and training for a greener construction sector: low road or high road approaches to apprenticeships?
Clarke, L., Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Winch, C. 2022. Vocational education and training for a greener construction sector: low road or high road approaches to apprenticeships? in: Apprenticeships for green economies and societies Luxembourg Publications Office of the European Union. pp. 87-96

Climate Change and Architectural Practice - competing visions and practices of sustainability
Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2022. Climate Change and Architectural Practice - competing visions and practices of sustainability. British Sociological Association Annual Conference 2022. Online 20 - 22 Apr 2022 British Sociological Association.

A just and green transition to a carbon-neutral society: are union strategies at global level implemented locally?
Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Clarke, L. 2021. A just and green transition to a carbon-neutral society: are union strategies at global level implemented locally? The 39th International Labour Process Conference. Online 12 - 14 Apr 2021 University of Greenwich.

Climate change and the architectural profession - the 'social' turn?
Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2021. Climate change and the architectural profession - the 'social' turn? 15th European Sociological Association Conference. Online 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2021

Why radical transformation is necessary for gender equality and a zero carbon European construction sector
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2021. Why radical transformation is necessary for gender equality and a zero carbon European construction sector. in: Magnusdottir, G.L. and Kronsell, A. (ed.) Gender, intersectionality and Climate Institutions in Industrialized States London and New York Routledge. pp. 164-180

Transforming vocational education and training for nearly zero-energy building
Sahin-Dikmen, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2020. Transforming vocational education and training for nearly zero-energy building. Buildings and Cities. 1 (1), pp. 650-661. https://doi.org/10.5334/bc.56

Towards nearly zero energy building in Europe: the challenge of vocational education and training for the construction industry
Clarke, L., Duran-Palma, F. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2020. Towards nearly zero energy building in Europe: the challenge of vocational education and training for the construction industry. in: Leal Filho W., Azul A.M., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A. and Wall T. (ed.) Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG9Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Switzerland Springer.

Unions and the green transition in construction in Europe: contrasting visions
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2020. Unions and the green transition in construction in Europe: contrasting visions . European Journal of Industrial Relations. 26 (4), pp. 401-418. https://doi.org/10.1177/0959680120951705

Gender and the ecological modernisation of the built environment - Ecofeminist questions
Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2020. Gender and the ecological modernisation of the built environment - Ecofeminist questions. Critical Political Economy Research Network Mid-Term Workshop ' What's Next? Critical Political Economy at the End of Neoliberalism?'. Online 19 - 20 Jun 2020

Overcoming diverse approaches to vocational education and training to combat climate change - the case of low energy construction in Europe
Clarke, L., Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Winch, C. 2020. Overcoming diverse approaches to vocational education and training to combat climate change - the case of low energy construction in Europe . Oxford Review of Education. 46 (5), pp. 619-636. https://doi.org/10.1080/03054985.2020.1745167

Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction in Europe
Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Clarke, L. 2019. Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction in Europe. Transforming Construction into a Green Industry. University of Westminster 18 Jul 2019

A field lens onto Architectural Practice: the grand and the mundane
Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2019. A field lens onto Architectural Practice: the grand and the mundane. 14th European Sociological Association Conference. Manchester 19 - 23 Aug 2019

Inclusive Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction: VET4LEC Final Report and Country Summaries
Clarke, L., Gleeson, C.P., Sahin-Dikmen, M., Winch, C. and Duran-Palma, F. 2019. Inclusive Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction: VET4LEC Final Report and Country Summaries. Brussels European Commission.

City Building (Glasgow): Inspirational model low energy construction and direct labour
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2019. City Building (Glasgow): Inspirational model low energy construction and direct labour. Scottish Left Review. 110.

Trade unions and the green transition in construction: challenges and opportunities
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2019. Trade unions and the green transition in construction: challenges and opportunities. International Labour Process Conference. University of Vienna 24 - 26 Apr 2019

Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction
Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Gleeson, C.P. 2019. Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction. Brussels European Commission (DG Employment).

Green Transitions in the Built Environment: Europe
Clarke, L., Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Gleeson, C.P. 2018. Green Transitions in the Built Environment: Europe. Adapting Canadian Work and Workplaces to Respond to Climate Change: Canada in International Perspective.

Green transitions in the built environment in Europe
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2018. Green transitions in the built environment in Europe. Workshop: What kind of green and just transition?. University of Westminster 12 - 12 Jul 2018

Challenges for vocational education and training for low energy construction in Europe: divergent contexts, approaches and practices
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2018. Challenges for vocational education and training for low energy construction in Europe: divergent contexts, approaches and practices. Sustainability and Green Jobs Seminar, Middlesex University. Middlesex University 22 Mar 2018

Transforming the employment relation in construction to achieve energy efficiency: the need for a new coalition of actors
Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Clarke, L. 2018. Transforming the employment relation in construction to achieve energy efficiency: the need for a new coalition of actors. British Universities Industrial Relations Association (BUIRA) Conference. Middlesex University, London 27 - 29 Jun 2018

Retirement plans and active ageing: Perspectives in three countries
Principi, A., Santini, S., Socci, M., Smeaton, D., Cahill, K.E., Vegeris, S. and Barnes, H. 2018. Retirement plans and active ageing: Perspectives in three countries. Ageing and Society . 38 (1), pp. 56-82. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X16000866

DLO Examples Today: Wakefield District Housing and Glasgow City Council
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2017. DLO Examples Today: Wakefield District Housing and Glasgow City Council. Workshop: Direct Labour Past and Present-The Answer to the Housing Crisis, Construction Training and Low Energy Building?. University of Westminster 13 - 13 Jul 2017

Does retirement offer a ‘window of opportunity’ for healthy lifestyle change? Views from workers on the cusp of retirement
Smeaton, D., Barnes, H. and Vegeris, S. 2017. Does retirement offer a ‘window of opportunity’ for healthy lifestyle change? Views from workers on the cusp of retirement. Journal of Aging and Health. 29 (1), pp. 25-44. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264315624903

Disparities in Labour and VET in meeting LEC targets
Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Clarke, L. 2017. Disparities in Labour and VET in meeting LEC targets. ILPC . Sheffield 04 - 07 Apr 2017

A Bourdieusian Lens onto Professions, A Case Study of Architecture
Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2014. A Bourdieusian Lens onto Professions, A Case Study of Architecture. PhD thesis University of York

50+ back to work evidence review and indicative guide for secondary data analysis
Vegeris, S., Smeaton, D. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2010. 50+ back to work evidence review and indicative guide for secondary data analysis. Norwich Department for Work and Pensions.

Understanding the worklessness and financial exclusion of Riverside tenants
Francavilla, F., Kasparova, D., Taylor, R.F., Smeaton, D. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2010. Understanding the worklessness and financial exclusion of Riverside tenants. London Policy Studies Institute.

An ageing workforce: the employer's perspective
Barnes, H., Smeaton, D. and Taylor, R.F. 2009. An ageing workforce: the employer's perspective. Brighton Institute for Employment Studies.

Research report 43: Older workers: employment preferences, barriers and solutions
Smeaton, D., Vegeris, S. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2009. Research report 43: Older workers: employment preferences, barriers and solutions. Manchester EHRC.

Engaging older citizens: a study of London boroughs
Vegeris, S., Barnes, H., Campbell-Barr, V., MacKinnon, K. and Taylor, R.F. 2007. Engaging older citizens: a study of London boroughs. London London Councils.

Network on Ethnicity and Women Scientists: state of the art report on the UK
Hudson, M. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2007. Network on Ethnicity and Women Scientists: state of the art report on the UK. Network on Ethnicity and Women Scientists.

Beyond the tick box: older citizen engagement in UK local government
Vegeris, S., Barnes, H., Campbell-Barr, V., MacKinnon, K., Taylor, R.F., Martin, D. and Harris, J. 2007. Beyond the tick box: older citizen engagement in UK local government. Policy Studies Institute & Better Government for Older People.

Social cohesion in diverse communities
Hudson, M., Phillips, J., Ray, K. and Barnes, H. 2007. Social cohesion in diverse communities. York, UK Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Race discrimination claims: unrepresented claimants' and employers' views on Acas' conciliation in employment tribunal cases
Hudson, M., Barnes, H., Brooks, S. and Taylor, R.F. 2007. Race discrimination claims: unrepresented claimants' and employers' views on Acas' conciliation in employment tribunal cases. London Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).

A review of BIG funding for older people
Barnes, H., Smeaton, D., Taylor, R.F. and Vegeris, S. 2007. A review of BIG funding for older people. London Big Lottery Fund.

Ethnic minority perceptions and experiences of Jobcentre Plus
Hudson, M., Barnes, H., Ray, K. and Phillips, J. 2006. Ethnic minority perceptions and experiences of Jobcentre Plus. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Work, saving and retirement among ethnic minorities: a qualitative study
Barnes, H. and Taylor, R.F. 2006. Work, saving and retirement among ethnic minorities: a qualitative study. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Pathways to work: qualitative research on the Condition Management Programme
Barnes, H. and Hudson, M. 2006. Pathways to work: qualitative research on the Condition Management Programme. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Pathways to work - extension to some existing customers: early findings from qualitative research
Barnes, H. and Hudson, M. 2006. Pathways to work - extension to some existing customers: early findings from qualitative research. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Farmers, farm workers and work related stress
Parry, J., Barnes, H., Lindsey, R. and Taylor, R.F. 2005. Farmers, farm workers and work related stress. Sudbury, UK HSE Books.

The Young Men's Initiative: an evaluation
Barnes, H. and Momen, A. 2005. The Young Men's Initiative: an evaluation. London, UK City Parochial Foundation/John Lyon's Charity.

Ethnic minority outreach: an evaluation
Barnes, H., Hudson, M., Parry, J., Sahin-Dikmen, M., Taylor, R.F. and Wilkinson, D. 2005. Ethnic minority outreach: an evaluation. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Independent living in later life
Parry, J., Vegeris, S., Hudson, M., Barnes, H. and Taylor, R.F. 2004. Independent living in later life. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Maternity and paternity rights in Britain 2002: survey of parents
Hudson, M., Lissenburgh, S. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2004. Maternity and paternity rights in Britain 2002: survey of parents. London, UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Working after state pension age: qualitative research
Barnes, H., Parry, J. and Taylor, R.F. 2004. Working after state pension age: qualitative research. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Architecture and race: a study of black and ethnic minority students in the profession
Barnes, H., Parry, J., Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Bonjour, D. 2004. Architecture and race: a study of black and ethnic minority students in the profession. London, UK Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment.

Renegotiating identity and relationships: men and women's adjustments to retirement
Parry, J. and Barnes, H. 2003. Renegotiating identity and relationships: men and women's adjustments to retirement. London, UK Policy Studies Institute.

Working with interpreters and translators in qualitative research: issues of quality and equality
Barnes, H. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2003. Working with interpreters and translators in qualitative research: issues of quality and equality. Social Research Association Annual Conference. London, UK 03 Dec 2003

Making second chances work : final report from the Qualitative Evaluation of Adult Basic Skills Pathfinder Extension Activities
Barnes, H., Hudson, M., Taylor, R.F., Parry, J. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2003. Making second chances work : final report from the Qualitative Evaluation of Adult Basic Skills Pathfinder Extension Activities. London, UK Department for Education and Skills.

Helping young people tackle labour market disadvantage
Barnes, H. 2002. Helping young people tackle labour market disadvantage. Scottish Youth Issues Journal. 5.

New Deal for Lone Parents: A Qualitative Evaluation of the In-Work Training Grant Pilot
Lakey, J., Parry, J., Barnes, H. and Taylor, R.F. 2002. New Deal for Lone Parents: A Qualitative Evaluation of the In-Work Training Grant Pilot.

Forging a New Future: the experiences and expectations of people leaving paid work after 50
Barnes, H., Parry, J. and Lakey, J. 2002. Forging a New Future: the experiences and expectations of people leaving paid work after 50. Bristol Policy Press.

Discrimination in Europe: Findings from analysis of EUROSTATS on perceptions and personal experiences
Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2002. Discrimination in Europe: Findings from analysis of EUROSTATS on perceptions and personal experiences. PSI Seminar Series. London

Discrimination in Europe (Report C)
Marsh, A. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2002. Discrimination in Europe (Report C). London, UK European Commission Directorate General, Employment and Social Affairs.

Discrimination in Europe (Report B)
Marsh, A. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2002. Discrimination in Europe (Report B). London, UK European Commission Directorate General, Employment and Social Affairs.

Discrimination in Europe (Report A)
Marsh, A. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2002. Discrimination in Europe (Report A). London, UK European Commission Directorate General, Employment and Social Affairs.

Minority ethnic students and practitioners in architecture: a scoping study for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
Barnes, H., Bonjour, D. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2002. Minority ethnic students and practitioners in architecture: a scoping study for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment. London, UK Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment.

How do governments monitor the well-being of children?
Barnes, H. 2001. How do governments monitor the well-being of children? in: Bradshaw, J. (ed.) Poverty: The Outcomes for Children London Family Policy Studies Centre.

Summary measures of child well-being: Report of the workshop held on 19 July 2000 organised by Department of Social Security and Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, LSE
Barnes, H. 2001. Summary measures of child well-being: Report of the workshop held on 19 July 2000 organised by Department of Social Security and Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, LSE. in: Indicators Of Progress – A discussion of approaches to monitor the Government’s strategy to tackle poverty and social exclusion: Report of the workshop held on 19 July 2000 organised by Department of Social Security and Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, LSE London Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion.

Getting a Chance: Employment Service Support for Young People with Multiple Disadvantages
Lakey, J., Barnes, H. and Parry, J. 2001. Getting a Chance: Employment Service Support for Young People with Multiple Disadvantages. York Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Working for a Living? : Employment, Benefits and the Living Standards of Disabled People
Barnes, H. 2000. Working for a Living? : Employment, Benefits and the Living Standards of Disabled People. Bristol Policy Press.

Child poverty in Europe
Barnes, H. 2000. Child poverty in Europe. in: Ditch, J. and Schulze, H.-J. (ed.) Stability and Instability: Perspectives for a Child-Oriented Family Policy Amsterdam VU University Press.

Child Support - Light at the end of the tunnel?
Barnes, H. 2000. Child Support - Light at the end of the tunnel? Benefits: Journal of Poverty and Social Justice. 27.

Disability, poverty and social security
Barnes, H. and Baldwin, S. 1999. Disability, poverty and social security. in: Ditch, J. (ed.) Introduction to Social Security: Policies, Benefits and Poverty London Routledge.

Relating inputs to outcomes: child poverty and family transfers in comparative perspective
Bradshaw, J. and Barnes, H. 1999. Relating inputs to outcomes: child poverty and family transfers in comparative perspective. in: Ringen, S. and de Jong, P. (ed.) Fighting Poverty: Caring for children, parents, the elderly and health Aldershot Ashgate.

Trade Unions and Training Practices in British Workplaces
Green, F., Machin, S. and Wilkinson, D. 1999. Trade Unions and Training Practices in British Workplaces. Industrial and Labor Relations Review. 52 (2), pp. 179-195. https://doi.org/10.1177/001979399905200202