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Lecturer in gender and social policy given award for groundbreaking book on transgender history

Dr Patricio Simonetto of the School of Sociology and Social Policy has been selected for the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies.

A small crowd listens to a talk, gathered between blue boards displaying photos. The board in the foreground has 3 photos: a mural; a Palestine flag and

School of Sociology and Social Policy academics and students raise awareness to combat Islamophobia

Ahead of the upcoming United Nations International Day to Combat Islamophobia in March, we look back at activities led by SSP academics last semester to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month 2024.

Union Square at the University of Leeds. People are walking through the square, there are trees lining either side of the square which are illuminated by fairy lights and Clothworkers' Building South is shown in the background

Winners of the 2025 TPG Student Photo Competition announced

The School of Sociology and Social Policy is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 TPG Student Photo Competition.

Cover of the fourth issue of 'the other side of hope.' Cover shows a drawing of a person whose face is half hidden by there right arm. The drawing has been done over the page of a book. The background of the cover is mustard yellow.

SSP hosts launch event for 'the other side of hope'

A magazine written and edited by migrants launched its fourth issue at a special event hosted by the School of Sociology and Social Policy.

Two student who have recently graduated pose for a photograph. They are smiling and holding their diplomas about them. They are stood in a large group of other recent graduates, their friends and family in front of a red brick building.

SSP students celebrate success at December graduation ceremonies

Students in the School of Sociology and Social Policy graduated from masters and PhD programmes in December ceremonies.

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