{"id":13,"date":"2024-05-13T08:33:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T08:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/template\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-06-27T18:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T18:09:10","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull no-mb\" style=\"min-height:507px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#353637\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-531\" alt=\"Charles Afriyie in the Business School trading room talking to students.\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/07\/Finance-in-society-research-institute.jpg\" style=\"object-position:55% 21%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"55% 21%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/07\/Finance-in-society-research-institute.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/07\/Finance-in-society-research-institute-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/07\/Finance-in-society-research-institute-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/07\/Finance-in-society-research-institute-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/07\/Finance-in-society-research-institute-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/07\/Finance-in-society-research-institute-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b890ec696ab866f3f542a3a42b83bd93\">Finance in society Research Institute (FISRI)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>When finance works for all<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Leadership in transforming practices and policies through advancing the body of knowledge on finance and financial well-being in society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/research\/\"><strong>V<\/strong>iew Research<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/study\/\">Study With Us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/7Kwc3JF38Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become A Member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/FISRI-Values-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-792 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/FISRI-Values-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/FISRI-Values-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/FISRI-Values-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/FISRI-Values-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/FISRI-Values-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/FISRI-Values-1-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curiosity <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Driven by curiosity, we critically examine financial systems to identify and address imbalances that impact financial well-being. Our research is inclusive and embraces diverse approaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We connect academics and practitioners to bridge the gap between financial theory and real-world impact. Our research prioritises lived experiences and the ethical use of data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authenticity <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We co-create impactful research with stakeholders, ensuring our work delivers tangible benefits and fairer solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1009\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-Pic-1009x1024.jpg\" alt=\"FISRI Team\" class=\"wp-image-1074 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-Pic-1009x1024.jpg 1009w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-Pic-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-Pic-768x779.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-Pic-1514x1536.jpg 1514w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-Pic-2018x2048.jpg 2018w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color\">Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color\">The Finance in Society Research Institute (FISRI) was established between University of Gloucestershire and St. James\u2019s Place Wealth Management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color\">We aim to become an international research hub influencing financial policies and practices. We collaborate with industry professionals and stakeholders, focusing on knowledge exchange and innovative research programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d7af6e26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/about-us\/\">About Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What we do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0143-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0143-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0143-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0143-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0143.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Explore our research and discover its real-world impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/research\/\">View Publications<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0108-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-892 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0108-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0108-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0108-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0108-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250305-WA0108.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Transform your career with our MBA &amp; MSc programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/study\/\">View Programmes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/professional-equipment-for-recording-podcast-micr-2024-11-27-05-43-52-utc-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-804 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/professional-equipment-for-recording-podcast-micr-2024-11-27-05-43-52-utc-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/professional-equipment-for-recording-podcast-micr-2024-11-27-05-43-52-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/professional-equipment-for-recording-podcast-micr-2024-11-27-05-43-52-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/professional-equipment-for-recording-podcast-micr-2024-11-27-05-43-52-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/professional-equipment-for-recording-podcast-micr-2024-11-27-05-43-52-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Gain actionable insights from academics and the professional finance community through in-depth interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/resources\/podcast\/\">Listen Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/FISRI-Conference-2024-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-964 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/FISRI-Conference-2024-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/FISRI-Conference-2024-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/FISRI-Conference-2024-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/FISRI-Conference-2024-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/FISRI-Conference-2024-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/03\/FISRI-Conference-2024-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Explore FISRI&#8217;s upcoming events and conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/resources\/events\/\">View Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-444 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Gloucestershire-Business-School-1.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Our three transdisciplinary research themes are personal, sustainable and development finance. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Let&#8217;s shape the future of finance together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-933x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1078 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-933x1024.jpg 933w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-768x843.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-1399x1536.jpg 1399w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/05\/FISRI-Team-1866x2048.jpg 1866w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/about-us\/team\/\">team&#8217;s <\/a>expertise drives our impactful research and initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/about-us\/partners\/\">partners&#8217;<\/a> support is essential to our mission of driving positive change in finance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sign up for Fisri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/computer-keyboard-with-sign-up-button-concept-g-2023-11-27-05-03-36-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-798 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/computer-keyboard-with-sign-up-button-concept-g-2023-11-27-05-03-36-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/computer-keyboard-with-sign-up-button-concept-g-2023-11-27-05-03-36-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/computer-keyboard-with-sign-up-button-concept-g-2023-11-27-05-03-36-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/computer-keyboard-with-sign-up-button-concept-g-2023-11-27-05-03-36-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/02\/computer-keyboard-with-sign-up-button-concept-g-2023-11-27-05-03-36-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FISRI Membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be a driving force in shaping the future of finance \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/7Kwc3JF38Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">join the FISRI community<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newsletter Signup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Stay informed on the latest research, insights, and events in responsible finance \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=U7fLnrmoG0-yBpcWknmKZ9_nk5ZPBvRIj8mMzeMphTpURUU1UDZYNFlROUg2WU1FUjMyV1NWSkRCQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Feature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Interested in sharing your research on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/resources\/podcast\/\">Finance in Society Podcast? <\/a>Register your interest and contribute to the conversation using this <a href=\"https:\/\/rb.gy\/dhso16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">NEWS AND EVENTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">View the latest news from the Finance in Society Research Institute below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignwide wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1121 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/2025\/07\/07\/the-london-journal-cii-spotlights-uog-fisris-beyond-chartered-impact\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/07\/Dr-Acheampong-Afriyie-Featured-in-The-London-Journal-on-Beyond-Chartered-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The London Journal (CII) Spotlights UoG &amp; FISRI&#8217;s &#8216;Beyond Chartered&#8217; Impact\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/07\/Dr-Acheampong-Afriyie-Featured-in-The-London-Journal-on-Beyond-Chartered-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/07\/Dr-Acheampong-Afriyie-Featured-in-The-London-Journal-on-Beyond-Chartered-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/07\/Dr-Acheampong-Afriyie-Featured-in-The-London-Journal-on-Beyond-Chartered-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/07\/Dr-Acheampong-Afriyie-Featured-in-The-London-Journal-on-Beyond-Chartered-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2025\/07\/Dr-Acheampong-Afriyie-Featured-in-The-London-Journal-on-Beyond-Chartered-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\">The London Journal (CII) Spotlights UoG &amp; FISRI&#8217;s &#8216;Beyond Chartered&#8217; Impact<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We&#8217;re proud to announce that Acheampong Afriyie (PhD), a distinguished professional and academic, is featured in the latest edition of&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/2025\/07\/07\/the-london-journal-cii-spotlights-uog-fisris-beyond-chartered-impact\/\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-07T18:57:10+00:00\">7 July 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-503 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/2024\/05\/31\/university-study-reveals-value-of-cheltenham-festival-to-local-economy\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Horse.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"University study reveals value of Cheltenham Festival to local economy\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Horse.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Horse-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Horse-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Horse-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Horse-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Horse-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\">University study reveals value of Cheltenham Festival to local economy<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A special report by University of Gloucestershire indicates that last year\u2019s Cheltenham Festival \u2013 one of the biggest events in&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/2024\/05\/31\/university-study-reveals-value-of-cheltenham-festival-to-local-economy\/\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-05-31T14:18:39+00:00\">31 May 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-500 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" class=\"aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/2024\/05\/31\/university-and-st-jamess-place-launch-finance-in-society-research-institute\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Accounting-lecturer-Charles-Afriyie-from-the-Gloucestershire-Business-School-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"University and St. James&#8217;s Place launch Finance in Society Research Institute\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Accounting-lecturer-Charles-Afriyie-from-the-Gloucestershire-Business-School-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Accounting-lecturer-Charles-Afriyie-from-the-Gloucestershire-Business-School-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Accounting-lecturer-Charles-Afriyie-from-the-Gloucestershire-Business-School-scaled-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Accounting-lecturer-Charles-Afriyie-from-the-Gloucestershire-Business-School-scaled-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Accounting-lecturer-Charles-Afriyie-from-the-Gloucestershire-Business-School-scaled-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/sites\/435\/2024\/05\/Accounting-lecturer-Charles-Afriyie-from-the-Gloucestershire-Business-School-scaled-1-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\">University and St. James&#8217;s Place launch Finance in Society Research Institute<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Gloucestershire Business School based at University of Gloucestershire has announced the launch of its new Finance in Society Research&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.glos.ac.uk\/fisri\/2024\/05\/31\/university-and-st-jamess-place-launch-finance-in-society-research-institute\/\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-05-31T13:21:19+00:00\">31 May 2024<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When finance works for all. <\/p>\n<p>Transforming sector-wide practice and 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