Men, unlike women, do not suffer from the ‘changing room moment’ when they suddenly realise they are too old for certain types of clothes, according … Read more

Dr Heejung Chung, Reader in Sociology and Social Policy, explains why embracing flexible working not only benefits staff but organisations too – see University of … Read more

This year’s Seattle Club Conference is being held at the Shrewsbury Centre of the University of Chester, on 3 – 4 December 2018. The Conference … Read more

The Centre for Child Protection is pleased to announce that this MOOC is now available for your to book your place. Discover tools and techniques … Read more

Dr Vincent Miller, Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Cultural Studies, and Professor Keith Hayward from the University of Copenhagen, examined why vehicle attacks, such as … Read more

The recent statistical bulletin on crime in England and Wales from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests that homicide and some forms of violent … Read more

Owners of historic Thames sailing barges based in Faversham, Kent, face competing demands of keeping vessels operational and appealing to visitors, while also maintaining their … Read more

Developments in Critical Victimology In her new book, ‘Revisiting the ‘Ideal Victim’, Marian Duggan pulls together a collection of vibrant and provocative essays that challenge … Read more

We are delighted to announce that the following SSPSSR staff have received a Kent Union Above and Beyond Award. Derek Anderson, Associate Lecturer Jill Bradshaw, Lecturer … Read more

Dr Triona Fitton has been awarded the Faculty of Social Sciences Teaching Prize 2018 for excellence in teaching. She was particularly commended for demonstrating innovative … Read more