Equality and diversity are major issues in today's society and as a result, research needs to assist with driving awareness and influencing change for a better world.

We have asked three of our experts to give their unique perspectives from charity, marketing and human resources on how the role of research makes society a better place, as well as what needs to be done to ensure success in the future. Below is a summary of some of the research, and the full perspectives are on the right which you can download and read.

For those of you who would like to explore this topic further, we've listed a selection of books and journals to aid your journey.