Parenting site, Netmums, recently published a survey entitled “Tweens – does childhood end at age 12?” The survey revealed that many Netmums members feel that … Read more
Month: March 2013
Does childhood end at 12?
Parenting site, Netmums, recently published a survey entitled “Tweens – does childhood end at age 12?” The survey revealed that many Netmums members feel that … Read more
Best Postgraduate Dissertation Award Given to MA Criminology Student
We are pleased to announce that the first award for Best Postgraduate Dissertation, has been given to Dainis Ignatans, who has received an award of … Read more
New Furedi book examines trust in the aftermath of Jimmy Savile scandal
A new book and work of public sociology by Frank Furedi, Honorary Professor of Sociology at the University of Kent, explores the precarious status of … Read more
Major European Conference features work of Dr Joy Zhang
A major European conference on “Technology Assessment and Policy Areas of Great Transitions” will have a dedicated session focusing solely on the work of Dr … Read more
Tizard Centre Taster Sessions 2013
Come and experience what it is like to study at the Tizard Centre and hopefully learning something new at the same time. These sessions provide … Read more
Professor Frank Furedi comments on ‘babied’ children article in the Times
Kent’s Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Frank Furedi, said parents were under “enormous pressure” from schools and society to mould their children and oversee their achievements. … Read more
Two SSPSSR staff advise MPs on possible changes to prostitution laws
University social policy experts Professor Roger Matthews and Professor Phil Hubbard have provided a briefing to MPs that could inform future changes in the law … Read more