‘The Conversation’ has just published an article by Iain Wilkinson, Professor of Sociology, on food poverty and how going hungry is affecting children in the … Read more
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The use of democratic forums in attitudes research – WelfSOC research presented at Oslo City Hall
On 9 April, PhD candidate Adrienn Győry presented her research findings to a group of policy experts at the Department of Planning and Strategy in … Read more
The reputation of philanthropy, past and present
The annual Fred Freeman lecture, at the University of Liverpool, celebrates philanthropy on Merseyside, the North West and society as a whole. At this year’s … Read more
End of no-fault evictions to be welcomed but renting woes in UK go far deeper
Peter Taylor-Gooby, Professor of Social Policy, says ‘It’s good news that the government is planning to ban no-fault evictions. At the same time evictions for … Read more
UK Philanthropy Archive receives first deposit from Dame Stephanie Shirley
Established in collaboration with the University’s Centre for Philanthropy, the UK Philanthropy Archive aims to create a resource that records the breadth of UK philanthropy, … Read more
Feltham attack shows young offender institutions need more resources
Dr Erin Sanders-McDonagh, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, notes that many institutions have experienced reduced funding and staff levels at a time when a rise in … Read more
Children should help choose the charities their schools and families support
Dr Alison Body, a member of the Centre for Philanthropy, says: ‘It’s great that children are so heavily involved in charitable events, but the research … Read more
Starting 7 May 2019: Direct work with children module
The International Centre for Child Protection’s Direct Work With Children module starts 7 May 2019. The ability to understand children and young people’s experiences is … Read more
Kent expert on knife crime and its causes in demand with media
Dr Erin Sanders-McDonagh from SSPSSR has been widely cited in the media discussing the ongoing knife crime crises in the UK and how it can … Read more
Shame, Honour and Intra-familial Child Sexual Abuse in Britain’s South Asian Communities
Comparatively little is known about the prevalence of intra-familial child sexual abuse amongst Britain’s South Asian communities and this knowledge gap is repeatedly stated in … Read more