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Choosing active role models to inspire girls

4 February 2016

New study aims to provide sustained changes in physical activity and increase awareness of cancer-preventative behaviours in girls

The best route out of poverty?

1 February 2016

New study on in-work poverty and policy in the UK

Tackling child poverty in Wales

27 January 2016

Conference presents latest findings

Young people positive about Merthyr Tydfil

27 January 2016

Research reveals perceptions of stigmatised locations

Challenging deficit models of poverty

19 January 2016

Research event will challenge the increasing tendency of policy-makers to treat poverty as the fault of specific groups or individuals

The Refusal of Work

13 January 2016

New publication explores the theory and practice of resistance to work

Donald Forrester. Credit: University of Bedfordshire

Influential social work researcher joins University

8 January 2016

One of the UK’s leading researchers in social work has joined the University and will help further its reputation for impact and research excellence in social sciences.

Bourdieu: The Next Generation

7 January 2016

PhD student co-edits book on applying influential sociologist’s work to contemporary issues

Recognising outstanding contribution to teaching practice

6 January 2016

Students enrolled on the Masters in Educational Practice (MEP) in the School of Social Sciences will now have the opportunity to win a new award for the outstanding teacher inquiry report submitted as part of their final research projects.

Tackling sexual harassment

3 December 2015

New Young people’s guide on safe and creative ways to promote gender equalities for respectful relationships