The Centre for Child Protection is pleased to announce that this MOOC is now available for your to book your place. Discover tools and techniques … Read more
Month: July 2018
Rise in vehicle attacks a ‘social virus’ spread by media networks
Dr Vincent Miller, Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Cultural Studies, and Professor Keith Hayward from the University of Copenhagen, examined why vehicle attacks, such as … Read more
Rising crime linked to social deprivation
The recent statistical bulletin on crime in England and Wales from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests that homicide and some forms of violent … Read more
Competing demands of keeping historic Thames sailing barges afloat
Owners of historic Thames sailing barges based in Faversham, Kent, face competing demands of keeping vessels operational and appealing to visitors, while also maintaining their … Read more
Revisiting the ‘Ideal Victim’
Developments in Critical Victimology In her new book, ‘Revisiting the ‘Ideal Victim’, Marian Duggan pulls together a collection of vibrant and provocative essays that challenge … Read more
Above and Beyond Awards for SSPSSR staff
We are delighted to announce that the following SSPSSR staff have received a Kent Union Above and Beyond Award. Derek Anderson, Associate Lecturer Jill Bradshaw, Lecturer … Read more
Triona Fitton receives excellence in teaching award
Dr Triona Fitton has been awarded the Faculty of Social Sciences Teaching Prize 2018 for excellence in teaching. She was particularly commended for demonstrating innovative … Read more
Lecturers in Criminology win teaching prize
The School is delighted to announce that Michael Mills and Elke Van Hellemont have been awarded the Social Sciences Seminar Leader Teaching Prize 2018. The … Read more