CIRCLE - Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities

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CIRCLE undertakes a wide range of policy-oriented and theoretical work on the themes of care, work, social inclusion, inequalities and diversity.

CIRCLE work builds on a strong base of studies on these topics, established through...

Sue Yeandle's Gender and Employment in Local Labour Markets programme (2003-6)
the Carers, Employment and Services study (2002-7, conducted in partnership with Carers UK)
and the ESRC Care and Values Research Group (CAVA, 1999-2005) directed by Fiona Williams.

All of CIRCLE's research considers the relevance of these themes for public policy at international, national and local scales.

The Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities (CIRCLE) is committed to the following pursuits.

Developing new knowledge and understanding of major social and public policy issues.
Working in partnership with external agencies within higher education and across the public, private and third sectors.
Contributing to policy developments, debates and decision-making through partnerships and innovative knowledge transfer activities.

Transforming Social Policy: An International Colloquium

A conference to honour Fiona Williams’ work.

Hard Times Conference - 2012

CIRCLE will be hosting the second in the series on the 'Economic of Caring' in Leeds in 2012.

Details of the conference will be available shortly.

Building Sustainable Societies: Work Care and Global Transitions (2011-2016)

Funded by the University of Leeds, this major project will run from January 2011 until January 2016.