School of Sociology and Social Policy - 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.

Accessible versions of our videos are available here. 

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.