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Understanding ‘Ableism as Violence’: new book published by sociology scholars
New publication by Prof. Angharad Beckett and Dr Miro Griffiths maps how harm to disabled people is produced, normalised and legitimised across hate crime, institutions, assisted dying and COVID-19.
Gendered futures: how early work shapes young women’s lives
At the end of 2025, The ‘L-earning: Rethinking Young Women’s Working Lives’ research team launched their final report from a 3-year study exploring young women’s earliest experiences of work.
Sociology alum honoured by the British Council Alumni for their work in LGBT+ rights
We are thrilled to congratulate Loïc Chave for their recognition by the British Council on their positive contribution to improving the lives of LGBT+ people.
Staff and students celebrated at the 2026 Faculty Partnership Awards
The Partnership Awards recognise staff and student successes across teaching and student education, research and innovation, equality and inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement.
Final MS Domestic Violence and Abuse Toolkit set for launch
The Multiple Sclerosis Domestic Violence and Abuse Research (MSDVA) Initiative are set to launch their final resource at the MS Trust Annual Conference in March 2026.