Author: harriet

Research by University philanthropy expert Beth Breeze reveals how public attitudes towards charities may have changed since 1991. The new co-authored book, ‘The Logic of … Read more

Dr Vince Miller’s new book The Crisis of Presence in Contemporary Culture is now available in both hard copy and electronic versions. Dr Miller examines … Read more

This studentship is part of the cross-national €1.5m NORFACE research project WelfSOC. The project uses innovative methods (deliberative democratic forums and a qualitative cross-national focus … Read more

We are delighted to invite you to the launch of ‘A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act‘ on Tuesday 20 October from 4-6pm in G3-04, Gillingham building, … Read more

Strong international outlook and research citations have positioned the University at the ‘forefront of global higher education excellence.’ In the latest Times Higher Education (THE) … Read more

We are pleased to be able to offer a fully funded PhD studentship attached to the ‘Welfare State Futures Project’. The studentship is part of the cross-national €1.5m … Read more

An article by Dr Ellie Lee, ‘Policing pregnant women: moralism dressed up as evidence’, investigates the findings and conclusions of a paper published this week … Read more

We are pleased to congratulate our colleagues Professor Jan Pahl, Professor Mary Evans and Vivien Cooper OBE on receiving honorary degrees in recognition for their outstanding contribution in their field. Social Policy expert … Read more

The 2015 Budget will bring UK public spending down to US levels by 2018-19, research by Professor Peter Taylor-Gooby of the University of Kent reveals. … Read more

Four SSPSSR students recently finished working as volunteers with the Canterbury Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and not only gained excellent workplace skills, but contributed to … Read more