The School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research (SSPSSR) is making available a number of scholarships for excellent students wishing to join one of … Read more
Digital Avatar News
This report highlights work undertaken by Terre des Hommes, an organisation that David Shemmings, Yvonne Shemmings and two of our honorary lecturers – Lissil Averill … Read more
Critically acclaimed film at ‘Film meets Sociology’ event
The latest film by Clio Barnard, Reader in Film at the University of Kent, has received exceptional reviews from film critics. ‘The Selfish Giant’ is an adaptation of … Read more
Centre for Child Protection Honorary Lecturer honoured by the Association of International Police Chiefs Philadelphia, USA.
DCI Matthew Long’s work on his successful UK project KIRAT (Kent Internet Risk Assessment Tool) has also now been recognised in the USA. The tool profiles … Read more
Tea with Lord Bradley
Professor Glynis Murphy last week attended tea at the House of Lords along with others interested in learning disabilities and the Criminal Justice System. Speakers … Read more
Living in Fear Dissemination Events November/December 2013
A three-year research project carried out by Autism London, MCCH, Kent Police and the Tizard Centre, University of Kent has now reached its conclusion. This is … Read more
New DOLS procedures
Kate Blamires is currently undertaking an MSc at the Tizard Centre and for her dissertation she is hoping to look at how the new DOLS … Read more
Dr Joy Zhang authors CNN blog entry
Dr Joy Zhang, Lecturer in Sociology at SSPSSR has authored an entry for the CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS blog on China’s environment politics. The blog … Read more
November Employability Events
Becoming an Academic – Wednesday 6 November 2.00pm – 3.00pm Woolf Seminar Room 6 (W1-SR6) If you are interested in this career path then don’t … Read more
Philanthropists feel enriched by giving
Most rich people who donate to philanthropic causes say it enriches their lives despite leaving them worse off, according to a new book co-written by … Read more


