On 5 June, China’s official newspaper, People’s Daily (Overseas Edition), dedicated a special section of four articles to Dr Joy Zhang’s recent book, Small World: … Read more
Tag: @SSPSSR
Call for papers: ‘Risk in the Media: Continuity and Change’
Dr Joanne Warner, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and a member of the Risk and Uncertainty Research Cluster in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and … Read more
Professor Vickerstaff’s outstanding work acknowledged by the GSA
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), the largest interdisciplinary organisation devoted to the field of aging, has just named a group of exemplary professionals as … Read more
Nature journal features Dr Zhang’s research
The 25 May issue of Nature features Dr Joy Zhang’s commentary on the state of Chinese governance of scientific research, ‘Transparency Is a Growth Industry’. … Read more
Exploring gender, sexuality and the sensory
On Friday 19 May there was lively debate when 70 participants attended the Gender, Sexuality and the Sensory symposium hosted by the Gender, Sexuality and … Read more
Mental Health Policy and Practice
Joanne Warner is one of four editors of a new publication entitled Mental Health Policy and Practice. It examines the ways in which the narrow … Read more
Good Asking: why charities research their supporters
The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) has just published ‘Good Asking: The Role of Research in Efficient, Effective & Enjoyable Fundraising‘, authored by Dr Beth Breeze, … Read more
Fast-track programme to a life-changing career in social work
Graduates interested in a challenging and fulfilling career helping families are encouraged to apply for a place on a fast-track programme to become the next generation of … Read more
China’s central science newspaper reports on Joy Zhang’s work
On 27 March 2017 China’s official science newspaper, Science and Technology Daily, reported on Dr Joy Zhang’s ESRC workshop in Wuhan. The workshop stems from … Read more
Doctors, Conscience and Abortion Provision workshop
This workshop is one of a number taking place during 2017, the year of the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Abortion Act. In common with … Read more