By Professor Hannah Bradby: There is much to celebrate since the first international women's day in 1911. But with women fleeing conflict and poverty being subject to regular sexual assault, there remains much to protest
The past four decades have been an era of rising expectations that charities can step in to address pressing social problems, but the environment in which they have operated has arguably not always been a conducive one.
CHASM Director, Professor Lymer, an expert in taxation, was interviewed on Radio New Zealand on 27 February 2019, over the hotly debated possible introduction of a Capital Gains Tax in the country.
CHASM co-hosted the 'Problem Gambling: Tackling gambling related harm summit', alongside the Birmingham Financial Inclusion Partnership, on 27 February 2019.
Hope Virgo writes for the Institute for Mental Health blog: Social media is the first to be blamed when it comes to mental health crisis. It is an easy thing to blame but how much influence does it have over us?
In December 2018, a group of 30 academics and practitioners came together to discuss volunteering and sustainable development – both in the UK and internationally.
Robin Miller, Jason Schaub and Simon Haworth argue that the social care profession has not sufficiently embraced leadership
Evaluation highlights the need for Chief Registrars to be supported more effectively in the 'middle' of organisations where most managerial and administrative actions are taken.
The Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC) at the University of Birmingham celebrate their 10th anniversary
New research carried out by the University of Birmingham's Gëzim Alpion concludes that Mother Teresa's dark night of the soul was triggered by her childhood.
A pilot study by the University of Birmingham has identified major barriers to healthcare access for migrants, including denial of entitlements and administrative issues.
The presence of self-funders shapes and re-shapes the social care market in ways which have a profound impact and must be seen as integral to the operation of adult social care.