Jai Fuller wanted to make a difference and was looking for a challenge, so he enrolled on a social work degree at our Medway campus. … Read more
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Unpicking fairness, Peter Taylor-Gooby and novels with social conscience
Professor of Social Policy, Peter Taylor-Gooby discusses his recent novels on Channel Radio’s ‘Money Talk’ with Simon Webster. Peter covers his EU-funded research into the future of the … Read more
Kent alumna writes about change in children’s palliative care
Writing for Nursing Standard during Children’s Hospice Week (22-28 May), Dr Rachel Black (PhD Social Policy, 2011) explains how the ‘Together for Short Lives’ charity … Read more
Conference asks who should be a mother?
Today’s conference ‘Policing pregnancy: who should be a mother?‘ will explore accepted ideas about pregnancy and the associated concepts of motherhood, risk and responsibility. One aspect … Read more
Outrage over child abuse is no substitute for effective social policy
Writing today in www.opendemocracy.net, Dr Jo Warner examines the politician’s use of examples of child abuse in their political rhetoric and questions the extent to which they turn … Read more
Kent up to 22nd in the Guardian University Guide 2018
The University of Kent has also achieved a top 10 position in six subject areas, with a further 15 in the top 20. Kent has … Read more
Step Up to Social Work initiative with KCC announced
We are pleased to announce ‘Set up to Social Work’, our new partnership initiative with Kent County Council. Social work is a challenging but rewarding … Read more
SSPSSR subjects remain in top 200 world rankings
The University has been listed in 16 of the 46 subject areas covered by the annual QS World University Rankings by Subject, placing Sociology and … Read more
‘Older Women Rock’ – Saturday 11 March
Join Professor Julia Twigg as she takes part in the lively, informative and thought-provoking ‘Older Women Rock’ Discussion Day at Folkestone’s Quarterhouse. The brainchild of … Read more
The Security Assemblage – talk by Marc Schuilenburg
Marc Schuilenburg of VU University, Amsterdam will talk about his latest book, ‘The Securitization of Society’. Marc will explore the relationship between government and security … Read more