Thomas Wilson graduated with a BA in Criminology and Sociology in June 2020. He’s currently studying a Master’s degree in Sociology at the University of … Read more
Month: March 2021
Alumni spotlight: Sociology BA graduate Alexis Johnson
Alexis Johnson graduated with a BA in Sociology in June 2020. She’s now working as a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant, supporting children through one-to-one … Read more
Life for people with learning disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study started in September 2020. Researchers ask people questions to find out new information. There are other studies about coronavirus (Covid-19). These studies are … Read more
Expert comment: Should Covid-19 vaccinations be compulsory for social care staff?
After months of speculation, a leaked government document has revealed that the Government is thinking of making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for frontline adult social care … Read more
Exclusive Master’s scholarships for Kent finalists
For final year undergraduate students thinking about postgraduate taught study at Kent, both the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR), and the … Read more
Research to investigate prevalence of Technology Facilitated Domestic Abuse
SSPSSR Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Dr Marian Duggan, is part of a multidisciplinary research team from the University’s Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) … Read more
Free event to explore role of philanthropy in healthcare and research (24 March)
SSPSSR’s Centre for Philanthropy is holding an online event to critically analyse the role of philanthropy in healthcare and research. The free event, which takes place … Read more
Expert comment: Making scientific data more accessible can increase public’s trust in vaccines
With many EU countries temporarily halting the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine last week (11 March) due to cases of blood clots, public scepticism about it increased … Read more
Could you be a Postgraduate Ambassador for your subject? We’re hiring!
Postgraduate students at the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research are encouraged to apply now to join our team of Postgraduate Ambassadors. It’s … Read more
Celebrating the success of PhD scholars at SSPSSR!
Considering a PhD at SSPSSR? Take inspiration from this list of doctoral scholars who have passed or completed their vivas since the beginning of the … Read more