05 December 2023
There are few degrees that offer a broader range of opportunities than sociology. But don’t just take our word for it; our alumni seem to think so, too.
05 June 2023
Undergraduate student and Commonwealth Games winner Lily Walker chats about balancing hockey stardom with her dissertation, and mental health in sport.
22 May 2023
The new Head of Social Work at the University of Birmingham reflects on his meandering journey through probation work, social work, and academia.
04 May 2023
Postgraduate researcher and disability expert Vera Kubenz asks: what if there's more to accessibility than we realise?
12 December 2022
Relationships and sex education expert Dr Sophie King-Hill deconstructs the extreme anti-abortion views held by some UK politicians.
23 November 2022
What happens on a forced migrant journey? Dr Sandra Pertek and Monia Ben Taleb hold an Untold Migrant Stories Workshop for female refugees in Tunisia.
18 October 2022
Dr Frankie Rogan's Digital Femininities explores the way postfeminist ideas are expressed online, looking at Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Snapchat
18 October 2022
The IMPACT Centre for Improving Adult Care is working with a highly skilled co-production group to make sure their voices are centred in all IMPACT projects.
18 October 2022
As she builds on a career that blends teaching, research and leadership, Professor Nicola Gale reflects on becoming Head of the School of Social Policy.
13 October 2022
Three 2021 BA (Hons) PPE graduates discuss their new careers, finding their feet as graduates, and working life in a post-pandemic world.
13 October 2022
Last term, School of Social Policy postgraduate students gathered online and in person for their annual Postgraduate Research (PGR) Conference.
13 October 2022
Travel is an important part of Dr Lorenza Antonucci's research career. This summer, she spent time at Sciences Po in France as a visiting associate professor.
13 October 2022
Eleanor Charlton-Hunt is studying a BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology. She has decided to spend a year abroad in Växjö, Sweden.
03 August 2022
Recent University of Birmingham Social Work graduate Omar Mohamed talks about finding his profession and leading an international project for new social workers
03 August 2022
All the latest news from the School of Social Policy.
03 August 2022
HSMC Senior Fellow Dr Sophie King-Hill and accomplished graffiti artist Void One have received seed funding for a youth co-design project.
12 April 2022
IRiS research fellow Dr Stefano Piemontese, has produced a video diary from Lauren Ionescu, a young Roma affected by poverty and lack of mobility in Europe
12 April 2022
Eating disorder campaigner Hope Virgo talks about the current state of treatment in the UK, her #DumpTheScales campaign, and balancing activism with recovery.
12 April 2022
BA (Hons) Sociology student Natalie Jubb on going from poverty to university, balancing work experience with study, and the positive power of sport.
12 April 2022
Abby Gilsenan is a doctoral researcher in Social Policy. During her studies, she's been working with Dr Sophie King-Hill, researching sibling sexual abuse.
12 April 2022
Writing retreats encourage academics to set aside dedicated time for writing – no emails, no meetings, no distractions.
12 April 2022
Refugees at the Polish-Ukrainian border are vulnerable to abuse and human trafficking. Migration expert Dr Sandra Pertek sets out measures to keep them safe.
12 April 2022
Over the past eight years, Angus McCabe and a team from the Third Sector Research Centre and Sheffield Hallam university have been following 15 Big Local areas
12 April 2022
Universities UK have set up a taskforce on student drug use, and School of Social Policy PhD student Hanna Head will chair the Student Advisory Panel.
12 April 2022
The latest news from the School of Social Policy, Spring 2022.
12 April 2022
BA Sociology student Amy Thompson writes for Social Policy Matters on the impact of recent UK legislation changes in school sex education.