http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/ School for Policy Studies News en-gb Fri, 25 May 2012 12:06:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss sps-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk sps-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/web/terms-conditions.html 60 Search news archive by keyword news_text http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/news-results.html /sps/news/ /sps/sps-images/sps-rss.gif http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/183.html Researchers working in the field of child disability gathered at the University of Bristol this week for the first meeting of the UK Disabled Children Research Network. The meeting, which was organised and chaired by David Abbott, Reader in Social Policy in the Norah Fry Research Centre at the School for Policy Studies, promises to be an annual event, with the Children’s Society pledging to host the 2013 event. Tue, 22 May 2012 16:09:03 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/183.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/182.html Research into teenage domestic violence by Christine Barter at the School for Policy Studies will be further highlighted tonight, Tuesday 24 April, in a special report by BBC Two's Newsnight. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:20:21 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/182.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/180.html Dr Val Williams, Reader in Disability, Research and Practice at the Norah Fry Research Centre, was awarded the University Teaching and Learning Award recently for her outstanding contribution to supporting student education. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:39:15 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/180.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/179.html Jo Coulson, prospective PhD candidate and part-time Research Associate at the Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health, joined Tom Wright, CBE (CEO of Age UK), on the closing plenary of The South West Seniors’ Assembly (SWSA) annual conference in Somerset on Friday 30 March. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:27:11 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/179.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/178.html David Berridge, Professor of Child and Family Welfare in the School for Policy Studies at the University, has been appointed as Specialist Adviser on Children's Services to the Parliamentary Education Select Committee. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:12:59 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/178.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/177.html Christine Barter, NSPCC Senior Research Fellow, has been acting as a consultant for the BBC series Casualty on the issue of teenage relationship violence. Following her recent research Casualty approached Christine to ensure the issue was depicted as accurately and sensitively as possible. Christine said, "It is important that our research findings not only influence policy and practice but also reach a wider audience and this is a fantastic opportunity to inform young people and parents". Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:46:47 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/177.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/176.html The British in Rural France (MUP, 2011), written by Michaela Benson (CUPPR) has been shortlisted for the prestigious British Sociological Association Philip Abrams Prize. The BSA Philip Abrams Memorial Prize is for the best first and sole-authored book within the discipline of Sociology. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:41:02 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/176.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/175.html Have you decided what to do after you have gained your undergraduate degree? Have you contemplated further study? On 27 March , from 5-7 pm, the School for Policy Studies is holding a visit evening at which you can find out more about our postgraduate programmes, our School and talk to programme directors. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:07:39 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/175.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/174.html Poverty is currently the world’s biggest killer of children.  Every day, many millions of children around the world enduring tremendous suffering and severe deprivation of their most basic needs, for shelter, food, water and education.  A new book by academics at the University of Bristol, Global child poverty and well-being: Measurement, concepts, policy and action is the first to provide a global picture about how child poverty is understood, defined and measured. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:02:33 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/174.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/173.html The MSc Social Work programme applications deadline is 16 April 2012. This programme is recognised as a qualifying programme by the GSCC. It is a two year full-time course which encompasses both teaching and work placements. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:32:11 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/173.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/172.html Two recent studies by researchers in the Centre for Family Policy and Child Welfare are the first to examine the incidence and impact of teenage partner violence in Britain. NSPCC senior research fellow, Christine Barter, led the landmark reports, which have set alarm bells ringing among policymakers and practitioners. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:52:44 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/172.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/171.html On the 6-8 September the University of Edinburgh will host the 10th Anniversary Conference of the creation of ESPAnet, the European Social Policy Analysis Network. Lorenza Antonucci, School for Policy Studies, and Dr Myra Hamilton, Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales (formerly of SPS) are pleased to announce the presence of a new stream on 'Young People and Social Policy in Europe: New Risks and Emerging Challenges'. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:04:23 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/171.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/170.html A University of Bristol alumna, who is now the Chief Executive of one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, was honoured this week (on 14 February) for her work to safeguard youngsters. Dame Clare Tickell, who leads Action for Children, will receive an honorary degree in recognition of her efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of children throughout the country. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:27:10 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/170.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/169.html The School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol is pleased to be able to offer PhD studentships in Social Policy or Social Work. Studentships cover maintenance and fees for UK residents for full-time or part-time beginning in October 2012. The School also leads the following Interdisciplinary pathways: Security, Conflict and Justice and Health and Wellbeing. See further details about these here: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/fssl/swdtc.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:11:34 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/169.html News http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/168.html The UK coalition government has a stated commitment to measuring the wellbeing and happiness of society which draws on pre-formulated lists of wellbeing indicators and measurements. After the recent publication of the ONS National Wellbeing Survey, many commentators have pointed out that this survey relies on an objective list of things that are needed to live well (known as the OLT model), such as 'How satisfied are you with your husband or wife?', which is not a good way to assess wellbeing and can in fact alienate participants. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:45:15 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/news/2012/168.html News