School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent

15/12/2023

Tizard Centre - University of Kent

Our next Tizard Research Seminar Series of the 2023-2024 academic year will be on January 25th from 5:15-6:15pm. This event will take place in-person. Our presenter will be Professor Laurence Taggart joining us from the Ulter University and he will be discussing "Supporting acute hospitals to implement the Oliver McGowan Learning Disability and Autism Training: Using Systems Approach".

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To register your attendance, please click here:

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Tizard January Seminar

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13/07/2023

What a fantastic day for our Social Work graduates. Congratulations 🎉👩‍🎓 🎉👨‍🎓 🎉🎓

Today saw our first cohort of Social Worker Degree apprentices graduate at Rochester Cathedral. Starting their programme in March 2020, these Kent based social workers have had a tough three years, but today they celebrated their success and are now newly qualified social workers. A huge well done to the staff in School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent and all the employers involved, including Kent County Council, Medway Council, WeAreWithYou and Kent Case Management.

Read more at: https://www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifelong-learning/apprenticeships/news/798/success-for-kents-first-cohort-of-social-worker-apprentices

12/06/2023

Still time to register for our upcoming symposium on Adam Smith's 300th Anniversary: Why Adam Smith Still Matters. Celebrate the father of economics & explore the legacy of his greatness on 23 June. Don't miss out!

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05/06/2023

Engage with the work of one of our leading academics at our first Professorial Civic Engagement Lecture.
📅On 15 June, Prof Miri Song will explore multiracial identity and why it matters.
Find out more and register here 👇
http://ow.ly/g2IB50OFJir

02/06/2023

Who follows MrBeast ?🤚

His charitable efforts have helped thousands, but is it charity as ''philanthro-tainment" ?

Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, Eddy Hogg, says that such charitable spectacles are a continuation of what has come before, except this time, it's through the prism of YouTube's engagement-driven model.

But is his approach to philanthropy problematic?

Read the full CBC story: http://ow.ly/Onb450OBFpQ

31/05/2023

READ: Dr Robin Darton, Senior Research Fellow at Personal Social Services Research Unit, comments on the housing crisis in Kent and discusses if downsizing is the answer.

http://ow.ly/ekNZ50OAwJE

15/05/2023

A new lecture series to engage, enlighten and inspire public launches on Thursday 15 June.

Miri Song, Professor of Sociology, will speak at the first lecture. She will discuss 'Who is multiracial and why does it matter?'

Find out more and register for your FREE ticket 👇 http://ow.ly/lbQS50OnEJH

12/05/2023

To mark the of , join us for a hybrid one-day symposium, bringing together international speakers, to explore why his teachings still have an impact today.

📅23 June, 9.30-16.00

Honour his legacy & register for your free ticket 👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/symposium-on-adam-smiths-300th-anniversary-why-adam-smith-still-matters-tickets-627102479397?aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare

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11/05/2023

The Centre for Parenting Culture Studies (CPCS) is convening the event 'Parenting culture and feeding babies: a one-day symposium' in just two weeks time, on:

📅Thu, 25 May, 12:00 - 19:00 BST

This event will provide an opportunity to discuss what has (and has not) changed in research around feeding babies, the associated public conversation, and the future of research. We are especially pleased to welcome academic colleagues from Sweden, Iceland and Germany to share their ideas from political science, natural science and sociology.

Tickets are FREE, but please register your place and view the full programme here:
http://ow.ly/az7650OlmWV

06/05/2023

Do you know a postgraduate student, supervisor or university staff member who has made an outstanding contribution to the world of postgraduate study? 🤔

FindAMasters/FindAPhD is now accepting nominations for their 2023 Postgrad Awards! 🏆

We’re looking for inspirational and passionate people who excel academically but also contribute to the wider community through voluntary work, extra-curricular activities, or simply going the extra mile to support students or staff. ✅

Help celebrate postgraduate communities' talents and hard work worldwide by submitting your nomination today. Plus, there are cash prizes available for the student winners! 💸

Masters: https://www.findamasters.com/events/awards/?ct=866

PhD: https://www.findaphd.com/events/awards/?ct=867

04/05/2023

If you are a second or final-year student and are keen to expand your skills and increase your employability, check out the exciting Year-In programmes!
https://www.kent.ac.uk/kent-extra

23/03/2023

Is MrBeast’s philanthropy just a zero-sum game?

Read the recently published paper by Dr Vince Miller and Dr Eddy Hogg, in our latest news release on MrBeast and his model of philanthropy 👇

http://ow.ly/M4IA50Nqsfi

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