Peter Taylor-Gooby, Professor of Social Policy, says the Government’s decision to order a review of all 1.6 million disability benefit claims is evidence of serious problems … Read more
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Why British people don’t trust the government any more – and what can be done about it
The Conversation has just published an article by Peter Taylor-Gooby, Professor of Social Policy, University of Kent and Bejamin Leruth, Assistant Professor in Politics and … Read more
Register now for the Governing Trust in the Biosciences conference
The concluding conference of the ESRC funded project Governing Accountability in China’s Life Sciences will be held next month. Dr Joy Zhang, Senior Lecturer in … Read more
Writing Well – develop your written expression – SLAS – Mon 29 Jan 13.00
Clarity is one of the central features of academic writing. This Writing Well workshop offers you the chance to practise some key strategies to improve … Read more
The shocking state of prisons
Following the latest damning reports on the state of prisons in Liverpool and Nottingham, prisons expert and Professor of Criminology Yvonne Jewkes commented ‘The Dickensian … Read more
Student Success (EDI) Project team builds on success
Following the success of The Student Success (EDI) Project, which won a Times Higher Education award for outstanding student support in November 2017, the team … Read more
Careers support for students with Mental Health Difficulties – CES
The Careers and Employability Service is offering tailored support for the employability development of students with mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression and stress. Activities … Read more
Report highlights ongoing human rights violations in European mental health systems
Research carried out by the Tizard Centre in conjunction with Mental Health Europe highlights ongoing human rights violations and charts possible future changes in European … Read more
Professor appointed adviser to Women and Equalities Committee
Professor Sarah Vickerstaff has been appointed by the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee as a Specialist Adviser to its inquiry into older people … Read more
Uncovering Social Life
In an era characterised by rapid change, the disappearance of traditional communities, the rise of political populism and the threat posed by radical religious movements, … Read more