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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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