The Centre for Institutional Studies (CIS) is dedicated to undertaking research which contributes to the improvement of public policies.
The Centre’s name and approach to research is derived from the work of Sir Karl Popper and in developing this approach the Centre is unique in this country. You can read more about the CIS Approach here on our website.
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes on public and community services and other related courses are taught by CIS staff. Details can be found in the Teaching Programmes section.
From 1st August 2011 CIS welcomes:-
1. Four new visiting research fellows:
- Andrea Kelmanson, voluntary sector management expert, ex-director of the National Centre for Volunteering Research
- Andy Gregg, Chief Executive of Charities Evaluation Service
- Angus Richie, Founding Director of the contextual Theology Centre, East London and active member of London Citizens
- Max Weaver, Director, trustee of several charities and educational institutions and ex-chief executive of Community Links, East London’s largest voluntary organisation
2. Due to the generosity of the Karl Popper Charitable Trust we have a new grant to develop our distinctive approach to policy analysis, evaluation, and institutional effectiveness
3. We are part of a new School, Law and Social Sciences
The Centre for Institutional Studies has a built up an impressive portfolio of research since it was established in 1970. Its distinctive approach to policy analysis, evaluation and institutional effectiveness, based on a Popperian approach, has enabled CIS to establish itself as a distinctive research centre in its field.
You can download previous Research Reports, Essays and documents from our Commentary Series.
Please contract Alice Sampson, Director of CIS at a.sampson@uel.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 208 223 4202.
Contact Address: Centre for Institutional Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD
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