1. Social Sciences
  2. News
  3. School of Sociology and Social Policy

News

Results 1 to 5 of 342 in School of Sociology and Social Policy

University of Leeds Student Futures event graphic with the title: “What are we doing and how to get involved”, featuring insights from Professor Sarah Irwin and Dr Clare Mawson over a blurred lecture theatre background.

Friday 6 November 2026

Student Futures: what we are doing and how to get involved

Professor Sarah Irwin and Dr Clare Mawson share insights from the recent Students Futures activities that took place this October, including the launch of the Student Futures Board,

Earning+Learning graphic highlighting student employment rights, with key messages: “Know your rights” and “You have a right to rest.”

Monday 2 November 2026

Leeds academics win impact award to help careers professionals support working students

Professor Kim Allen has won a Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF) award to develop training and resources for careers professionals supporting working students.

Graphic promoting an interview with Dr Emma Hyde, ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow, featuring a portrait alongside University of Leeds and SSP logos.

Monday 26 October 2026

In conversation with: Dr Emma Hyde (ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow)

In conversation with Dr Emma Hyde, discussing her recent Postdoctoral Fellowship award from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

The image shows a courtyard with students and three inset photos on the right featuring a student welcome conversation, a lecture theatre event, and a group social gathering. Text reads: SSP Welcome, Induction and Transition Week 2026

Monday 19 October 2026

A warm welcome to our new and returning students as the academic year begins

Professor Karen Throsby reflects on this year's Welcome, Induction and Transition Week activities and welcomes new and returning students to SSP.

Banner for the Bauman Memorial Conversations featuring the title “BAUMAN MEMORIAL CONVERSATIONS,” a circular portrait of Janina Bauman on the left, and a blue water splash graphic across the bottom.

Monday 12 October 2026

Bauman Institute online conversation series explores displacement in an age of crisis

The Bauman Institute's inaugural Bauman Memorial Conversations brought together leading scholars to explore one of the defining themes of our time: displacement.