School of Sociology and Social Policy - Research and Expertise
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Find out more about becoming a postgraduate researcher in the School of Sociology and Social Policy.
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Research and expertise
We are passionate about research that makes a meaningful impact in society on a local, national and global level. Demonstrating our commitment to inclusive and impactful social science, we are leading research to address some of the most significant challenges of our times. This commitment is embedded in all that we do as a School, captured in the SSP Spotlights Videos below.
67%
'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'
Submitted research - REF 2021
Closing the gap: fairer working lives for young women
Feeding the nation: seasonal migrant workers and food security
Research centres
Our research works towards addressing some of the most significant challenges of the day.
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Find out more about current and past research projects within the School of Sociology and Social Policy.
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We have an international reputation for research that has transformed policy and practice across the globe.
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Our academic team is dedicated to having a positive impact on society through their research and teaching.
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Find out more about becoming a postgraduate researcher in the School of Sociology and Social Policy.
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We are committed to supporting and developing our researchers at all stages of their career.
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Our Sociology in Action programme links research, students and the entire community together.
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Northern Notes is a platform for sharing social science teaching and research happening in and around our community in Leeds.
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The School of Sociology and Social Policy (SSP) currently supports applications to the following postdoctoral schemes: Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (Deadline 30 November 2024); British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships and the Marie Sklodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (Deadline 30 May 2025). Interested candidates should first identify a proposed mentor in the School and work with them on their initial application. Apply now.
Autonomy and intimacy in young adult-parent relationships, across generations (hosted by FLaG)
Social Sciences Building, seminar rooms 12.21 and 12.25 | 12:15 - 13:45
Book launch: Realist Evaluation: Principles and Practice
Social Sciences Building, seminar rooms 12.21 and 12.25 | 12:30 - 13:45