A new study co-led by SSPSSR Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy Dr Ben Baumberg Geiger highlights those who were eligible for Universal Credit … Read more
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Withdrawal of crisis social security measures risks overwhelming support organisations during Covid-19
A new report co-authored by SSPSSR Senior Lecturer Dr Ben Baumberg Geiger shows that many people, particularly those who are younger, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic … Read more
South Asian water security initiatives require gendered, multi-layered and locally adapted approaches
A group of researchers, including SSPSSR Lecturer Dr Trude Sundberg, have worked together with LGBTQ+ community groups in South Asia, and particularly Kolkata, India to uncover … Read more
Paper co-authored by SSPSSR’s Dr Robert de Vries wins British Journal of Sociology Prize
A paper co-authored by SSPSSR Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Sociology Dr Robert de Vries and Dr Aaron Reeves from the University of Oxford’s Department of … Read more
Benefit claimants are struggling to cope with current payment levels
As the government prepares to deliver its next Budget, a new report co-led by SSPSSR Senior Lecturer Dr Ben Baumberg Geiger, is calling for a review … Read more
Unsuccessful benefit claimants struggling with mental health and finances during COVID-19
A new report led by Kent and University of Salford shows that 290,000 people unsuccessfully tried to claim benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most were not eligible … Read more
Dr Trude Sundberg’s article selected as Water Journal *Editor’s Choice*
Water is a prestigious journal which covers all aspects of water, including water science, technology, management and governance. It publishes original research papers, critical reviews … Read more
The use of democratic forums in attitudes research – WelfSOC research presented at Oslo City Hall
On 9 April, PhD candidate Adrienn Győry presented her research findings to a group of policy experts at the Department of Planning and Strategy in … Read more
Congratulations to Rob de Vries on winning a prestigious award for ‘Critical Statistics: Seeing Beyond the Headlines’
2018 saw the publication of Dr Rob de Vries’ new book, Critical Statistics: Seeing Beyond the Headlines. He is now pleased to have received an award … Read more
UK sales of Xanax rising on the darknet
Sales have risen at an alarming rate, research finds, with policymakers urged to act to prevent an opioid crisis similar to that in the USA. … Read more