School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent

Tizard Centre - University of Kent

Our next Tizard Research Seminar Series of the 2023-2024 academic year will be on January 25th from 5:15-6:15pm. This event will take place in-person. Our presenter will be Professor Laurence Taggart joining us from the Ulter University and he will be discussing "Supporting acute hospitals to implement the Oliver McGowan Learning Disability and Autism Training: Using Systems Approach".

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What a fantastic day for our Social Work graduates. Congratulations 🎉👩‍🎓 🎉👨‍🎓 🎉🎓

Today saw our first cohort of Social Worker Degree apprentices graduate at Rochester Cathedral. Starting their programme in March 2020, these Kent based social workers have had a tough three years, but today they celebrated their success and are now newly qualified social workers. A huge well done to the staff in School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent and all the employers involved, including Kent County Council, Medway Council, WeAreWithYou and Kent Case Management.

Read more at: https://www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifelong-learning/apprenticeships/news/798/success-for-kents-first-cohort-of-social-worker-apprentices

Still time to register for our upcoming symposium on Adam Smith's 300th Anniversary: Why Adam Smith Still Matters. Celebrate the father of economics & explore the legacy of his greatness on 23 June. Don't miss out!

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Engage with the work of one of our leading academics at our first Professorial Civic Engagement Lecture.
📅On 15 June, Prof Miri Song will explore multiracial identity and why it matters.
Find out more and register here 👇
http://ow.ly/g2IB50OFJir

Who follows MrBeast ?🤚

His charitable efforts have helped thousands, but is it charity as ''philanthro-tainment" ?

Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, Eddy Hogg, says that such charitable spectacles are a continuation of what has come before, except this time, it's through the prism of YouTube's engagement-driven model.

But is his approach to philanthropy problematic?

Read the full CBC story: http://ow.ly/Onb450OBFpQ

READ: Dr Robin Darton, Senior Research Fellow at Personal Social Services Research Unit, comments on the housing crisis in Kent and discusses if downsizing is the answer.

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A new lecture series to engage, enlighten and inspire public launches on Thursday 15 June.

Miri Song, Professor of Sociology, will speak at the first lecture. She will discuss 'Who is multiracial and why does it matter?'

Find out more and register for your FREE ticket 👇 http://ow.ly/lbQS50OnEJH

To mark the of , join us for a hybrid one-day symposium, bringing together international speakers, to explore why his teachings still have an impact today.

📅23 June, 9.30-16.00

Honour his legacy & register for your free ticket 👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/symposium-on-adam-smiths-300th-anniversary-why-adam-smith-still-matters-tickets-627102479397?aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare

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The Centre for Parenting Culture Studies (CPCS) is convening the event 'Parenting culture and feeding babies: a one-day symposium' in just two weeks time, on:

📅Thu, 25 May, 12:00 - 19:00 BST

This event will provide an opportunity to discuss what has (and has not) changed in research around feeding babies, the associated public conversation, and the future of research. We are especially pleased to welcome academic colleagues from Sweden, Iceland and Germany to share their ideas from political science, natural science and sociology.

Tickets are FREE, but please register your place and view the full programme here:
http://ow.ly/az7650OlmWV

If you are a second or final-year student and are keen to expand your skills and increase your employability, check out the exciting Year-In programmes!
https://www.kent.ac.uk/kent-extra

Is MrBeast’s philanthropy just a zero-sum game?

Read the recently published paper by Dr Vince Miller and Dr Eddy Hogg, in our latest news release on MrBeast and his model of philanthropy 👇

http://ow.ly/M4IA50Nqsfi

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We caught up with Criminology student, Felicity James, to talk about all things .

On her lecturers: "They’re all extremely passionate about their subject. They clearly want to teach others about their own interesting research, and are very keen to engage with students. You can see how their research feeds into their lectures which makes them incredibly interesting."

Read the full interview on our website: https://www.kent.ac.uk/social-policy-sociology-social-research/news/6399/qa-with-criminology-student-felicity-james

Are you ready to Step Up to Social Work? Application closing date extended to 3 April:
http://ow.ly/eM8W50NmrOt

‘Step up to Social Work’ though a funded Social Work programme – SSPSSR news blog ‘Step up to Social Work’ though a funded Social Work programme By Gabrielle Grant | 06 March 2023 The Kent and Medway Regional Partnership has opened recruitment for 20 aspiring social workers to join the Step Up to Social Work programme in January 2024. Step up to social work is an intensive,...

Following a successful bioethics event hosted by the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice at , Dr Joy Zhang, Reader in Sociology, was interviewed for BBC Radio4’s & for BBC World Service’s about Dr He Jiankui’s participation and the 2018 scandal.

🎧 The BBC Inside Science interview begins at the beginning of the programme
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001j49c

⏭ to the interview at 6mins 30s
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct36bc?fbclid=IwAR2x1P7F5eM23w2s1BxD7iraMIxGxgcHMvXRqLvAXt_wNNKk4Ok-8C9R73Q

📄 Read the full report ‘Looking Back into the Future: CRISPR and Social Values: BioGovernance Common’s Open Discussion with Chinese Academics’ here
https://research.kent.ac.uk/global-science-and-epistemic-justice/news/?article=382

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BBC Inside Science - Gene Editing Ethics, Killer Whale Mummy's Boys and Ancient Hippo Butchery - BBC Sounds CRISPR controversy, a stone tool discovery and killer whale mummy's boys.

Date for the diary: the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies (CPCS) is running a free one-day symposium on parenting culture and feeding babies.
📅25 May
🕛 12 pm
📍Canterbury



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Parenting culture and feeding babies: a one-day symposium this event will provide an opportunity for discussion about what has (and has not) changed in research around feeding babies.

Considering postgraduate study?

Find out about Master's degrees with us at SSPSSR at one of our February events below.

Book your space on the University of Kent What's On calendar here http://ow.ly/Ozhh50MHVQO

08.02 1pm Gillingham Building, Medway
14.02 11-2 Nexus Hub, Templeman Library, Canterbury
16.02 11-2 Brunch at Oasis Lounge, Medway

Join us at the Postgrad Open Day
22.02 5-7 Sibson Building, Canterbury

Applications are still open for the Fundraiser Apprenticeship at the Centre for Philanthropy, which commences in March. Follow the link and get in touch if you’re interested 👇

http://ow.ly/NAmC50MHJvM

Level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship The level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship programme will provide apprentices with the skills, behaviours and knowledge to identify, build and maintain relationships to raise financial (such as funds) and non-financial support (such as raising awareness) for their charitable cause.

Research led by Dr Alison Body has found children’s civic learning opportunities have suffered due to -19 and crisis. Read the full story here 👇

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We’re delighted to announce funding has been awarded by The British Academy for Dr David Garbin and his team to enhance and continue the work of the Pneuma-City project. Read the story here 👇

http://ow.ly/bOEO50MELiX

Funding awarded for project on urban livelihoods, waste and the politics of value in Nigeria – SSPSSR news blog Funding awarded for project on urban livelihoods, waste and the politics of value in Nigeria By Gabrielle Grant | 30 January 2023 Informal re-use of waste tyre in Lagos, Nigeria Dr David Garbin has been awarded a £50k grant under the British Academy Cities and Infrastructure of Well-Being Program...

Will ChatGPT take your job?

It’s entirely up to us, says SSPSSR lecturer and digital culture expert by Dr Vince Miller.

‘With AI, it is clear that there is the potential for many paid human tasks (in the case of chatbots, forms of writing) that people currently do to be automated by these technologies, thus putting people out of work. That is one thing that could happen. Indeed, that’s generally Western capitalism’s approach to using technology: automate tasks so that we can reduce the number of paid workers, make them more efficient, and thus make more profit. In that sense, AI could be a real game changer that serves to accelerate the already increasing gaps between rich and poor, for example.
However, it doesn’t have to be like this, and we don’t have to use the technology in this way.'

Read Dr Millers' full comment here and let us know your thoughts in the comments http://ow.ly/Gzvb50MAS8V

With all the discussion about using AI to cheat at University, Reader in Sociology and Cultural Studies, Dr Vince Miller, asked a popular AI chatbot what it thinks about it. What are your thoughts?

(This video has an AI-generated script and was produced through an AI video generator. )

http://ow.ly/Z9KM50MsmBB

“It was a bit of an unusual time,” Dr. Vince Miller, reader in Sociology and Cultural Studies told Esquire UK

The Murky Noughties Phenomenon of Auto-Tuning the News The release of Netflix's 'The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' calls back to a strange period in which grim crime reports became chart hits

We’re offering grants of up to 5K for scholars who wish to engage in joint research with members of our division. Find out more about the Visiting Scholar Scheme on our website 👇
Academic hosts should submit applications by 5pm on 11.01.2023

LSSJ Visiting Scholar Scheme – SSPSSR news blog LSSJ Visiting Scholar Scheme By Gabrielle Grant | 03 January 2023 We are pleased to announce the LSSJ Visiting Scholar Scheme which offers grants for scholars who wish to visit and engage in joint research with members of the Division for the study of Law, Society and Social Justice (LSSJ). The LS...

Happy New Year to all our friends and followers. We’re back online after our winter break. Looking forward to engaging with you all in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣