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Who Feels Represented in Britain’s Heritage? M·E·L Research Supporting New National Study

April 2026

M·E·L Research is proud to be working with the University of York's Heritage for Global Challenges Research Centre on the ‘Heritage and Cultural Capital in Contemporary Britain’ project (generously funded by The Leverhulme Trust (Grant: LIP-2021-003)). This important study builds on work conducted in the early 2000s, including the ESRC-funded ‘Cultural Capital and Social Exclusion’ project (2003–2005)...

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M·E·L Research to deliver second wave study on children’s exposure to harmful content on social media

April 2026

M·E·L Research is pleased to be working with the Molly Rose Foundation on the second wave of a major research study exploring how children and young people encounter harmful content on social media, and how patterns of exposure are evolving over time. This project takes a uniquely in-depth look into four specific themes of harmful content: suicide, self-harm, depression...

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Looking for a New Role? View our Social Research Jobs

April 2026

M·E·L Research is expanding once again! Following a successful period of growth, we’re excited to announce two new opportunities for experienced research professionals. We’re looking for talented senior social researchers to join our team. If you’re passionate about using evidence and insights to make a meaningful difference to people, communities and public services, we’d love to hear from you.

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New Project Annoucement: Exploring the Experiences of Adults with Dyslexia in the Workplace

March 2026

M·E·L Research is delighted to be working with the British Dyslexia Association once again, this time on a new study exploring the experiences of adults with dyslexia in the workplace. This research will build a deeper understanding of how dyslexia impacts working lives, with a particular focus on employment, inclusion and participation. The study will generate robust evidence to help inform future policy...

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We’re Finalists for the Women’s Football Business Award

March 2026

M·E·L Research has been shortlisted as a finalist at the 2026 Football Business Awards in the Women’s Football Business Award category. The nomination recognises our work supporting WSL Football in evaluating the Fan Choice: Alcohol in the Bowl pilot, an initiative exploring how greater flexibility and fan choice can enhance the matchday experience in women’s football. Being shortlisted recognises the collaborative work between...

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We’re Hiring: Insights Executive

February 2026

We are inviting applications for an Insights Executive to join our growing social research team. Building on the many successes in 2025, M·E·L Research has exciting plans for 2026! To support our growth ambitions we are seeking to appoint an Insights Executive to support the design, delivery, analysis and reporting of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative social research projects. This is a deliberately broad and developmental role, suited to an early-career researcher, graduate, or...

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M·E·L Research Support with WSL Football Evaluation of Expanded ‘Fan Choice’ Pilot

February 2026

M·E·L Research is proud to be supporting Women’s Super League (WSL) Football by delivering the evaluation of the second phase of the Fan Choice: Alcohol in the Bowl pilot – a pioneering initiative that allows fans to drink alcohol in their seats at women’s football matches and will enhance fan choice across women’s football. Elliot Simmonds, Client Solutions Director at M·E·L Research, commented...

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M·E·L Research Appointed to Deliver Formative Evaluation for First Light at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

February 2026

M·E·L Research is delighted to announce its appointment to deliver the formative evaluation for First Light, the major redevelopment of the Royal Observatory Greenwich (ROG). The multi-year project, supported by £9.7 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will transform one of the UK’s most iconic scientific and cultural landmarks. The First Light project marks a bold new chapter in the...

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M·E·L Research Appointed to Deliver Sport Wales Partner Support Insight Pilot

February 2026

M·E·L Research has been appointed to deliver a Partner Support Insight Pilot for Sport Wales, exploring how partners experience Sport Wales’ support offer. The project will generate practical, partner-led insight while testing a proportionate, repeatable approach to gathering feedback that can inform future learning cycles. The project will provide actionable insight into how Sport Wales’ partner support is experienced in practice, and to develop a...

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Strengthening our Fieldwork Delivery Team

January 2026

When you commission research or evaluation, you need more than a report. You need a partner who can deliver smoothly, protect your reputation, and produce insight you can act on with confidence. That is why we are pleased to welcome two new colleagues to M·E·L Research this month: Dr Bianca Bailey Wilson, Head of Evaluation, and Amanda Brightman, Field Team Manager...

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2025 Wrapped: A Year to Reflect, a Decade to Look Forward to

December 2025

As M·E·L Research marks its 40th anniversary, 2025 has given us a welcome moment to pause, reflect and look ahead. Not just to celebrate the longevity of the company, but to recognise what has sustained us for four decades: curiosity, care and a deep belief that good insight and social value can make a meaningful difference to society. Founded in 1985, M·E·L Research has grown from a small cooperative into a nationally respected, values-led market, social and behavioural research consultancy...

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Listening to Scotland’s Creative Voices: M·E·L Research to Deliver Creative Scotland’s 2025 Applicant Opinion Survey

December 2025

M·E·L Research is proud to announce our continued partnership with Creative Scotland, the national agency supporting the arts, screen, and creative industries, to deliver the 2025 Applicant Opinion Survey. Building on the success of our previous collaborations in 2023 and 2024, this year’s study will once again give a voice to the creative community by capturing the experiences and perspectives of...

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Strengthening Our Insights Team with New Appointments and Promotion in Landmark 40th Anniversary Year

December 2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Research Managers, Roisin Coleman and Michael Keating, alongside the promotion of Tamsin Maries from Research Manager to Senior Research Manager. The appointments mark an important moment for M·E·L Research as we celebrate our 40th anniversary year, reflecting a business that continues to go from strength to strength.

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We Have Successfully Passed our ISO Surveillance Audits and we are celebrating our ISO 27001:2022 accreditation!

December 2025

We have successfully passed our recent surveillance audits for ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 20252 (Market, Social and Opinion Research) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), with exemplary performance across all three standards. The independent auditor commended us for our outstanding adherence to ISO requirements, noting no critical findings and highlighting the strength and maturity of our management systems.

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Who Feels Represented in Britain’s Heritage? M·E·L Research Supporting New National Study

M·E·L Research to deliver second wave study on children’s exposure to harmful content on social media

Looking for a New Role? View our Social Research Jobs

New Project Annoucement: Exploring the Experiences of Adults with Dyslexia in the Workplace

We’re Finalists for the Women’s Football Business Award

We’re Hiring: Insights Executive

M·E·L Research Support with WSL Football Evaluation of Expanded ‘Fan Choice’ Pilot

M·E·L Research Appointed to Deliver Formative Evaluation for First Light at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

Social Value in Action: Supporting Midland Heart’s Residents

M·E·L Research Appointed to Deliver Sport Wales Partner Support Insight Pilot

Strengthening our Fieldwork Delivery Team

2025 Wrapped: A Year to Reflect, a Decade to Look Forward to

Listening to Scotland’s Creative Voices: M·E·L Research to Deliver Creative Scotland’s 2025 Applicant Opinion Survey

Strengthening Our Insights Team with New Appointments and Promotion in Landmark 40th Anniversary Year

We Have Successfully Passed our ISO Surveillance Audits and we are celebrating our ISO 27001:2022 accreditation!

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