Professor Sally Kendall, from the Centre for Health Services Studies, received her award at Buckingham Palace on 31 January in recognition of 30 years of … Read more

Dr Jack Cunliffe comments on the issues around the rise in Xanax deaths in the UK and the increase of purchases being made on the … Read more

Dr Erin Sanders-McDonagh, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, says ‘The recent measures being proposed by the Government to try to tackle knife crime will have no … Read more

Researchers at the Tizard Centre and PSSRU, University of Kent are conducting a study about the experiences of family carers who manage personal budgets for … Read more

As Disability History Month 2018 draws to a close some inspiring student profiles curated by Kent Union were shared online.  The project entitled “Don’s Dis … Read more

The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) is delighted to receive the International Impact Gold Award for a new blog showcasing internationally … Read more

Acclaimed international poet and writer Lemn Sissay MBE will share his inspirational journey to success, from early experiences in the social care system to becoming … Read more

Recent research from the University of Kent has suggested that flexible working often leads to negative views from other employees, while for those doing the … Read more

Dr Heejung Chung, Reader in Sociology and Social Policy, examines how flexible working arrangements often lead to negative views from co-workers and career barriers. See … Read more

Research involving Professor Sarah Vickerstaff uncovers numerous issues being caused by the rising state pension age. The alignment of state pension ages for women and … Read more