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Leeds academics win research grant to support student workers
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.
How are young people redefining work using ‘Side-Hustles’?
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.
Austerity and welfare cuts exacerbate and reinforce entrenched inequalities in Coalfield Areas
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.
An interview with Professor Ana Manzano, co-author and co-editor of Realist Evaluation: Principles and Practice
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.
Early years education and childcare key to inclusivity: new report launched
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.