Sociology and Social Policy News Feed

Professor Ruth Holliday on cosmetic tourism (BBC R4)

SSP Website — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:21:37 +0000

Professor Ruth Holliday recently featured on Radio 4's "Thinking Allowed" with Laurie Taylor, outlining her current research project about cosmetic tourism Sun, Sea, Sand and Silicone.

ESRC DTC Studentships available for 2012/13

SSP Website — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:02:26 +0000

In memory of Vic Finkelstein

SSP Website — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:28:39 +0000

Dr Paul Bagguley provides analyses on riots

SSP Website — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:49:23 +0100

New Bauman Institute MA Scholarships

SSP Website — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:45:41 +0100

The School of Sociology and Social Policy is delighted to announce two new scholarships at the Bauman Institute for 2011 to 2012 and invites applications from UK students that want to begin their studies in September 2011.

CIRCLE - Publication of Carers Allowance Report

SSP Website — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:17:16 +0100

CIRCLE report finds unpaid carers save £119 billion

SSP Website — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:23:09 +0100

CIRCLE secures funding for knowledge base

SSP Website — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:18:54 +0100

Dr Teela Sanders in Northern Lights top 50

SSP Website — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:45:02 +0000

Leeds awarded Doctoral Training Centre status

SSP Website — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:55:55 +0000

We are pleased to announce that the University of Leeds has been successful in achieving Doctoral Training Centre status.

CIRCLE Professors invited to join Australian Government Advisory Panel

SSP Website — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:04:57 +0100

Bauman's compass

SSP Website — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:47:00 +0100

In a 'Think Piece' for the centre-left organisation Compass, entitled Bauman's Compass: Towards A Sociology of Hope, Mark Davis proposes that Zygmunt Bauman’s sociology has much to offer those who are currently seeking a new direction and a new sense of hope on the Left.

Beyond Bureaucracy and Market

SSP Website — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:47:00 +0100

An edited version of the opening plenary address given at the launch of the University's new Bauman Institute by Neal Lawson, Chair of Compass was published on the open democracy website today.

One in four lap dancers has a degree

SSP Website — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:11:43 +0100

The preliminary findings of the first major academic project on lap dancing by Dr Teela Sanders and Kate Hardy of the School of Sociology and Social Policy have made headlines around the world.

Janina Bauman Prize

SSP Website — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:31:45 +0100

Following a wonderful donation by the Bauman family, the Bauman Institute has established a prestigious new award entitled the Janina Bauman Prize.

SSP Graduate Photograph

SSP Website — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:07:16 +0100

Please click on the link below if you would like to see/purchase the class photo for 2010

I Love My Personal Tutor Awards

SSP Website — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:58:10 +0100

The School of Sociology and Social Policy is pleased that the work of its Personal Tutors is appreciated by our students with three tutors from the school appearing on the short list for the award. We are particularly proud that Sharon Elley, Foundation Year Coordinator was one of the ten award winners.

Undergrad research scholarships

SSP Website — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:47:27 +0000

Are you a second year student in the School of Education, Sociology and Social Policy, Politics and International Studies, or Law? Would you like to work as part of a research team during Summer 2010?

Want 100 free printer credits?

SSP Website — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:09:48 +0000

If you are a finalist, all you need to do to obtain your printer credits is take part in the National Student Survey.

Turning Points photography competition

SSP Website — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:04:06 +0000

Timescapes is running a Turning Points photography competition in the run up to the Family Lives and Turning Points exhibition on 18 March 2010.

International White Spaces Research Network Launched

SSP Website — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:35:48 +0100

A high profile international collaboration 'White Spaces- Racialising White Femininities and Masculinities' led by Dr. Shona Hunter, held its first conference in July 2009.

Council of Europe

SSP Website — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:18 +0100

Dr Mark Davis is working with the Council of Europe on a new project to create a 'Europe of shared social responsibility'.

Appointment as Associate to the Higher Education Academy Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and Politics

SSP Website — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:42:36 +0000

Dr. Terry Wassall has been appointed as an Associate of the Higher Education Academy's Subject Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and Politics (C-SAP)for 2009-2010

PhD Success in the School

SSP Website — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:47:40 +0000

We are delighted to announce that the School has seen the successful completion of at least 9 PhDs in the last 6 months.

National Student Survey

SSP Website — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:26:31 +0000

The Bauman Institute

SSP Website — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:24:34 +0000

We are delighted to announce that the School is currently working towards the launch of the Bauman Institute for Theory and Society in Sep/Oct 2010.