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Prof. Kim Allen and Dr Lilith Brouwers from the School of Sociology and Social Policy are part of a research team that have won a grant to address the gap in support for student workers.

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A report has been published exploring how young people are redefining work using ‘Side-Hustles’. This is the first major study to capture the scope, scale, and gendered dynamics of youth Side-Hustles.

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A new report on the impact of Austerity on Coalfield Areas, has called for an end to Austerity, and for new social and economic plans that include trade unions, workers and communities.

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Welcome to our Book Interview Series where we hear from academics and researchers across the School of Sociology and Social Policy (SSP) about their most recent book publications.

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A report concludes these two policy areas are crucial for reducing inequalities in children's life chances and enabling greater participation in the work market, especially for women.