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
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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
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
Social Work contract awarded to Medway team
Following a successful competitive bid, the social work team has been awarded a contract to deliver training to managers in Kent and Medway relating to … Read more
Find out about new MAs at Medway
SSPSSR announces two new and exciting Masters programmes at Kent’s superb Medway campus. The Masters programmes in Social and Public Policy and Social Work start … Read more
3 year PhD health services research studentship
The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) is pleased to announce the availability of a new 3 year PhD studentship in health … Read more