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.

Research centres

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

Researcher profile

Associate Professor Lee Gregory's research looks at welfare support for LGBTQ+ people and young people, investigating how to make people’s lives better.

ENQUIRE

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

Making Science Public

Our research projects

Research degrees

Research events

ICEMiC workshop: Militant Research Methodologies in Migration and Border Studies

Date: 09 June 2023 (13:00-16:30)
Location:: E07, Monica Partridge Building, University Park
Description: This workshop intends to continue the conversation around the promise of militant research in border and migration studies.

Family Policies in Asia - Comparative Perspectives

Date: 04 July 2023 (14:30-18:00)
Location:: E07 Monica Partridge Building, University of Nottingham

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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