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Looking ahead: Dr Teresa Piacentini to deliver this year's SSP Annual Lecture
As we prepare to welcome students and staff for the new academic year, we are delighted to announce that Dr Teresa Piacentini will deliver this year's Sociology and Social Policy Annual Lecture.
CLER research to inform national discussion on literacy and educational transition
Professor Alice Deignan will present CLER research at the National Literacy Conference, exploring vocabulary transition and subject language demands to support pupils moving into secondary school.
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PhD success stories: Oluwabunmi Adaramola (2026)
In this interview with Oluwabunmi, we learn more about her path to doctoral success and explore her future aspirations in academia.
Professor Simon Lightfoot elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
We’re delighted to announce that Professor Simon Lightfoot has been named a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to social sciences.
Dr Gabriela Valenzuela presents her research at the BAAL 2026 Annual Conference
Dr Valenzuela presented research at a leading international applied linguistics conference, exploring how adult learners develop English pronunciation and the role of spoken interaction.