School of Sociology and Social Policy

Research

Our research is unified by a common concern with social justice. This means addressing the realities of marginalised groups, giving witness to experiences of everyday life, identifying issues of recognition and representation, and informing policy, practice and the wider public.

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One of our aims is to promote knowledge exchange through close partnerships with stakeholders, including working together with service users, government departments, national charities, and third sector organisations. Our research centres provide a forum for collaboration and exchange of ideas and ensure that our impact is meaningful and enduring.

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Research centres

Our research is conducted through our research centres, delivering high-quality research under our ten themes, grouping together staff with similar interests.

Murray Goulden

Researcher profile

Murray Goulden is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Sociology and Social Policy focusing on the role of new digital technologies in everyday life.

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ENQUIRE

ENQUIRE is a blog and conference, run by our postgraduates, providing an encouraging and exciting space for postgraduate academic research.

 
 

Research events

Towards a Balanced and Inclusive Sentencing Approach: Equality and Diversity in the Work of the Sentencing Council Report Launch

Date
29 March 2023 (15:30-17:30)
Location:
A2 Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park
Description
With Dr Qi Chen, University of Nottingham.

'Environmental Representation' in the Biochar Carbon Trading Debate

Date
26 April 2023 (13:00-14:00)
Location:
Online
Description
ISS Seminar Series 20223/23
89% of our research outputs have been ranked as world-leading and internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Our research has real-world impact - three of our impact case studies have been assessed as outstanding.
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Society and communities impact studies View all
Professor Amanda Griffiths
Breaking the menopause taboo to improve the working world for women Read more
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Safe space: protecting children online Read more
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Misogyny against women and girls is everyone’s responsibility Read more

 

School of Sociology and Social Policy

Law and Social Sciences building
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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