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We are a leading UK school for sociology, criminology, social policy and social work. Our courses offer you the opportunity to explore how societies work - and what can be done when they don't.

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Creative methods workshop 2025

Date:: 18 November 2025

ISS on the road in Finland!

Description: Professor Pru Hobson-West has recently returned from an invited visit to the University of Tampere, Finland. Pru gave a keynote presentation to the two day October 2025 event.
Date:: 09 October 2025

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