This blog has now been running for 18 months It seems a good time to review the most visited posts – those which have received the greatest number of visits and re-tweets. It has been inspiring to receive guest posts from university students and staff and others working for social justice in economic affairs from around the world. Take a look at our visitor map to see where the articles are being read.
These are the top 4:
Mendoza, Argentina: Economic change through academic, professional and political exchange
Charles Hanks report on the Institute of Work and Production (ITP) at the National University of Cuyo, who are on the axis of a growing social and solidarity economy in the Mendoza province of Argentina. In their efforts to make visible the workings of the third sector by drawing together its academic, professional and political elements, they are also managing to make the sector more credible.
6 ways a university can be a force in the social economy
As well as teaching and researching about social enterprise and cooperatives, it is important that universities explore ways of practicing the social economy. In the case of cooperatives, these lead to sharing of benefits among their members (students and staff) and the development of democratic decision-making and governance. Other forms of social enterprise can lead to more environmentally and/or socially just and sustainable outcomes. In this article we give some examples of the social economy operating on university campuses.
Can universities lead the way in social value procurement? Let’s look at Cleveland, Ohio!
This post argues that universities can promote a new kind of economic development. It discusses the important role universities can play in supporting social enterprise through its procurement policy. It aims to address the issue of local social enterprises not having the capacity to provide what universities need.
Former children’s worker opens social enterprise
This post draws attention to a social enterprise which offers employment and training to young people in a commercial environment on either a full or part-time basis. It was set up by former Children’s Services worker Gill Walker, who wants to help young people by preparing them for a more successful future. Since the article was posted, Labelled has gone from strength to strength and has opened a franchise shop in Newcastle. We hope to feature this on the blog soon.
We have also had a number of guest posts from students and staff at universities around the world.