The Eastern ARC Quantitative Social Science Section at the University of Kent are running a “Changing gender roles in work and family life” workshop to … Read more
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Next Medway research seminar looks at austerity activism
The first in this term’s Medway research seminar series will be held on Wednesday 10 February at 16.00 in the Gillingham Building (G2.21). Abstract: Dr Ellie … Read more
Professor Shilling’s article shortlisted for 2016 SAGE Prize
Chris Shilling, Professor of Sociology, has had his article entitled ‘For a Sociology of Deceit: Doubled Identities, Interested Actions and Situational Logics of Opportunity’ (coauthored … Read more
‘The Body: A Very Short Introduction’ by Chris Shilling published
Professor of Sociology, Chris Shilling’s latest book ‘The Body: A Very Short Introduction’ has just been published by Oxford University Press. The body is an … Read more
International Collaboration for Community Health Nursing Research (ICCHNR) Symposium
The Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS) are delighted to be hosting the ICCHNR Symposium at the University of Kent in September. The overall aim … Read more
SSPSSR Employability Month
Join us for SSPSSR Employability Month throughout February for careers insights from industry professionals including alumni, networking opportunities, an international internships fair plus a free trip … Read more
The National Student Survey is open!
All eligible students will receive an email today from Ipsos MORI with a link to the National Student Survey. Please complete the survey and encourage your … Read more
Postgraduate loans for UK students
The UK government has announced new plans to support UK students studying for a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research degree for the 2016 2017 academic … Read more
Changing public perception of charities revealed
Research by University philanthropy expert Beth Breeze reveals how public attitudes towards charities may have changed since 1991. The new co-authored book, ‘The Logic of … Read more
How do we think about Human Suffering?
In their new book, A Passion for Society: How We Think About Human Suffering, Kent sociologist Iain Wilkinson and Harvard University’s Arthur Kleinman document the origins and … Read more