How do mobile phones, microwaves and rock music affect our relationships? A new book explores the impact.

"Who you are among the students is as important as your academic work", wrote one CASE Associate in an encouraging email. Her wise observation is supported by research being carried out by the Relationships Foundation in Cambridge, UK, under the guidance of Dr Michael Schluter. Michael was at New College earlier this year, delivering lectures and participating in seminars considering the significance of relationships in the era of globalisation. Michael’s thesis is broad and comprehensive and can be expressed in three points:

1. That relationships are pivotal to the wellbeing of individuals and society as a whole.
2. That the environment within which we live and relate has a profound impact on the quality of relationships.
< li>That much more could be done and needs to be done to strengthen relationships across public and private life.  The Relationships Foundation has developed diagnostic tools for organisations to assess how relationships within the organisation are affecting well-being, planning and performance.

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