The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) is delighted to receive the International Impact Gold Award for a new blog showcasing internationally … Read more
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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
Beth Breeze wins prestigious prize for study of fundraisers
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has awarded the 2018 AFP/Skystone Partners Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy to Beth Breeze for her book … Read more
Aged 20-40 and interested in information privacy?
SSPSSR PhD candidate, Hayley is conducting research about information privacy and invites anyone between the ages of 20-40, who uses social media and owns a smartphone to … Read more
Clothing and identity in later life
Professor Julia Twigg’s research explores the role of dress and identity in the context of aging. Julia’s research has involved studying women over 55 years old and … Read more
Professional practice – one student’s experience
Mental Health charity, Centre for Mental Health has recently published a collaborative report on NHS mental health services 2012-2016. For over 30 years, the Centre … Read more
Child Protection team wins HEA Teaching Excellence award
The University is pleased to announce that its Centre for Child Protection (CCP) team has won a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) 2017. The … Read more
Student organisation, Enactus addresses global social problems
If you are interested in the environment, sustainability or addressing social problems, then the work of student organisation, Enactus may be worth looking at. Enactus is … Read more
Funding for project on African mega-cities, development and moral economies
Dr David Garbin has been awarded a grant under the British Academy ‘Cities and Infrastructure Programme’ which is part of the UK Government’s £1.5 billion Global … Read more
British Library Inequality Lecture to be given by Emeritus Professor Mary Evans
Professor Mary Evans, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at SSPSSR, will be delivering the Annual Equality Lecture at the British Library this year, in partnership with … Read more