The School’s Social Theory Cluster held a symposium celebrating the bicentenary of Karl Marx this week. Guest speakers, representing a range of generational experiences and … Read more
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WelfSoc in Florence
The WelfSoc “Our Children’s Europe” project presented eight papers at the final conference of the Norface Welfare Futures programme at the European University Institute in … Read more
US ‘prepping’ culture influenced by media and government fears
New research by Dr Michael Mills has found that most people hoarding items such as food and water do so ‘just in case’, rather than … Read more
Ageing is both a physiological and cultural phenomenon
Professor Julia Twigg was invited speaker at an evening event held at the Wellcome Collection in London. The event was led by the Edinburgh GP … Read more
Researchers argue the sexual character of London’s Soho should be preserved
Research by academics at the universities of Kent and Middlesex highlights that Soho has long been recognised for its support of a diverse range of … Read more
Staff celebrated for research excellence
The fourth annual Research Prizes event took place on 27 April, with 10 awards handed out to staff in recognition of their accomplishments. Three of … Read more
The biggest consumers of illicit drugs in Europe
Alex Stevens, Professor in Criminal Justice, says the Global Drug Survey 2018 – showing the UK only behind Finland and Norway for illicit dark web … Read more
Men, dress and age
Julia Twigg, Professor of Social Policy and Sociology, spoke about men, dress and age on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Thinking Allowed’ yesterday. Julia talked about the … Read more
Project findings show public support for social investment
Peter Taylor-Gooby, Research Professor of Social Policy, gave the keynote speech at the EXCEPT project conference, introduced by Rosie Duffield MP, at the House of Commons … Read more
Beth Breeze wins prestigious prize for study of fundraisers
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has awarded the 2018 AFP/Skystone Partners Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy to Beth Breeze for her book … Read more