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By Dr Anita Soni, School of Education and Megan Tucker, Community Worker, Newbigin Community Trust There is much to be said about the importance of connecting with other people. In particular, Christmas and the holiday period has a tendency to invoke images of people talking, laughing and connecting together. However, recent research has found that … Continue reading “Christmas – a time for connections…”

By Dr Sarah Brooks-Wilson Lecturer in Criminology, Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology Everyday life involves an abundance of services and journeys that change alongside individual circumstances. For example, most children visit educational establishments to learn, and in adulthood travel to workplaces to earn. Travel distance and route complexity from home to required destinations … Continue reading “Does bus boarding disable young people?”

By Dr Philip Whiteman Department of Public Administration and Policy Lecturer, School of Government In English local government, the issuance of a section 114 notice is often perceived as a dire financial omen, signalling a council’s descent into insolvency. While financial stability is undoubtedly a cornerstone of effective governance, it is crucial to recognize that … Continue reading “Beyond the Numbers: A Holistic Approach to Section 114 Notices in English Local Government”

By Dr Kathryn Spicksley and Dr Anita Soni School of Education Education Support have just published their 2023 Teacher Wellbeing Index, and it doesn’t make for happy reading. 78 per cent of staff report feeling stressed, rising to 95 per cent of headteachers. 51 per cent of education staff reported difficulties sleeping or insomnia. In … Continue reading “Teacher wellbeing: focusing on supportive relationships “

By Dr Denise TannerAssociate Professor of Social Work, Department of Social Work and Social Care “‘Oh, you take kids away from families.’ That’s all they think social workers do. In my entire career, I do not recall one time I’ve seen a positive social work story”. Social Work, Team manager If people think about social … Continue reading ““Nobody knows what we do”: The untold story of how social workers make a positive difference to older people’s lives”

‘I don’t belong here’. By Dr Gemma McKennaAssistant Professor, Health Services Management Centre, School of Social Policy General Election, Thursday 7th May 2015. Palms sweaty, breath shallow, I am in the wrong place, surely? No, apparently not, it is my name on the ballot. This feels WEIRD. I vote for myself. At least that’s one … Continue reading “Working class women in politics: despite the obstacles there is HOPE.”

By Dr Huw Macartney Associate Professor in Political Economy Department of Political Science and International Studies, School of Government The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, recently portrayed the UK economy as being in rude health and sought to silence the Cassandra’s who predict a bleak winter ahead. This week positive news about falling food prices might … Continue reading “Silencing the Cassandra’s? The UK’s Winter Economic Forecast and the Tory Government’s Role in the Crisis”

By Dr Adam Matthews Senior Research Fellow, School of Education In The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution, C.P. Snow made the case that science and the humanities were split into two cultures. Snow was well qualified to identify the gap between facts and fiction – he was a physical chemist and novelist. This year, … Continue reading “True crime drama and creative co-production research: the art and social science of narrative”

By Dr Kamran Khan Associate Professor in Language, Social Justice and Education, School of Education Recently, the Spanish women’s national team became campeonas in Australia at the World Cup. Their play relied on intelligence, movement, possession, and no little skill. Spain produces some of the most exhilarating and beautiful football in Europe in all forms … Continue reading “The not so beautiful game within the Spanish football landscape”

By Dr Sophie King-Hill, Senior Fellow, Health Services Management Centre & Jonathan Davis, BA Theology and Religion, Research Assistant on the project ‘We’re in this together’  – sexual harassment in schools: a boys’ voice’, and an active member of Mantality UoB Labour’s ambitions to open discussions with men and boys to combat violence against women … Continue reading “Can Labour’s plans bring an end to the damaging blame culture surrounding young men and boys?”