News archive
2012
Enhancing Southampton’s research impact
18 December 2012
A new team has been created at the University of Southampton to bring together world-leading researchers with key policy-makers and practitioners.
International recognition for Southampton’s Professor of Government
18 December 2012
A prominent University of Southampton professor has been internationally recognised for his achievements.
Langman prize for Sociology PhD student
13 December 2012
A PhD student in the Division of Sociology and Social Policy has been awarded the Mary Langman Prize for an essay on the ‘Peckham Experiment’ and its relevance to contemporary health policy.
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is more likely in hospital births than home births
27 November 2012
A study published today has found that, among women in the UK with ‘low-risk’ pregnancies, those who intend to give birth in hospital are significantly more likely to experience a postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) than those who intend to give birth at home.
The Effect of Austerity on Active Citizenship in Europe events, 6-7 December
27 November 2012
This two-day event series is intended to examine the project findings and its future policy and research implications.
The role of the EU as an international climate actor
21 November 2012
A one-day conference
21st November, 2012 - Mercure Wessex Hotel, Winchester, UK
Opening up the debate on social enterprise - live Guardian panel on Friday 23 November
21 November 2012
A Social Sciences academic has been opening up the debate recently on sharing social enterprise expertise.
Listen out for our US elections comment on BBC Regional radio
6 November 2012
Tomorrow morning (7 November) academic Dr Russell Bentley will be doing a series of interviews to comment on the US election results.
Gerontology Senior Research Assistant/ Research Fellow post
30 October 2012
The Centre for Research on Ageing invite applications to work on a new project entitled ‘Pension protection for minority ethnic groups in Britain: determinants, prospects and policy implications’, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council’s Secondary Data Analysis Initiative.
Exchange partnership on the cards for Social Sciences and India
23 October 2012
A Social Sciences academic has recently returned from India where he has been meeting with institutions to discuss the potential to create international partnerships and joint programmes.
Southampton launches unique degree programme in Web Science
22 October 2012
The University of Southampton has launched a unique new Web Science undergraduate degree that is the first of its kind in the UK.
Sociology Professors on Guardian live chat 23 October
19 October 2012
Academics from Sociology will take part in the Guardian's live Q&A on changing the role of volunteers and paid staff
US election campaign - expert comment
17 October 2012
Politics lecturer Dr Russell Bentley has been giving comment to the media on developments in the US election
New ESRC project on pensions and ethnic minorities
16 October 2012
Members of staff from the Centre for Research on Ageing have secured funding to examine the pension protection among working-age and retired individuals from ethnic minority groups in the UK.
Head of Social Sciences appears on BBC's More or Less programme
15 October 2012
Head of Social Sciences and Centre for Population Change Director, Professor Jane Falkingham, appeared on the BBC World Service More Or Less programme, ‘Predicting the global population’, at the weekend.
3 PhD scholarships - deadline this week
8 October 2012
We have a series of three PhD studentships available to explore the challenges around population and ageing.
Exploring how to manage the risk of Olympic organisation
1 October 2012
Southampton risk analysis expert Dr Will Jennings has recently had an opinion piece published in the prestigious Harvard Business Review (HBR).
UN International Day of Older Persons: new Ageing USRG website
1 October 2012
The world will celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons on 1 October and on the same day the new Ageing USRG website will be launched.
Placement brings Social Sciences student University award
28 September 2012
Kenny McCarthy, a Year 3 BSc Applied Social Sciences (Anthropology) student, has received a University award for his work on a four week Social Sciences organised summer placement with Community Action Hampshire.
International recognition for Professor of the History of Social Policy
24 September 2012
A Professor in the Division of Sociology and Social Policy has been internationally recognised for his work as a co-author on a book exploring the changing body of the western world.
Teaching award for Gerontology lecturer
12 September 2012
Dr Athina Vlachantoni, Lecturer in Gerontology at the Centre for Research on Ageing, was awarded the Vice Chancellor's Teaching Award.
Social Sciences academic hits the airwaves about US elections
11 September 2012
A Social Sciences academic from the University of Southampton had been hitting the airwaves commenting on the United States of America elections.
Study shows women are starting families later in life because they are spending longer in education
10 September 2012
A study by the University of Southampton has shown that women are having children later in life mainly because they are spending longer in education.
Southampton population experts assess jump in numbers living in England and Wales
19 July 2012
The results of the 2011 census were revealed this week, showing a jump in the population of England & Wales to 56 million - the single-largest surge since records began.
Can climate policies be fair? Workshop explores issue
10 July 2012
The workshop "Can Climate Policies Be Fair" took place on 5 July, at the Royal Statistical Society, London
Crises and risk at the Olympics investigated in new book by Southampton academic
25 June 2012
Senior Lecturer Dr Will Jennings has written a book detailing how the organisers of the Olympic Games have managed crises and risk throughout its history.
Study aims to transform cities to healthier and lower carbon places to live
22 June 2012
Engineers and social scientists at the University of Southampton are working on a low carbon research project which could transform the way cities are built, as well as the way we live in them.
Southampton researcher to receive prestigious national fellowship
18 June 2012
A social scientist from the University of Southampton has been awarded a British Academy postdoctoral fellowship.
Size of voluntary sector workforce larger than previous estimates, says new research
12 June 2012
New research from Social Sciences at the University of Southampton suggests that there are more employees in the voluntary sector than previously thought.
Dr Clare Saunders innovates teaching delivery
12 June 2012
A Higher Education Academy teaching development grant has been awarded to engage end-users of political research in developing online material for Southampton politics students.
ESRC/NERC Interdisciplinary PhD studentship for October 2012 start
1 June 2012
The ESRC Social Science Doctoral Training Centre at the University of Southampton is pleased to announce an additional ESRC/NERC joint studentship in an area of interdisciplinary environmental research.
New film highlights our research into sibling bonds
31 May 2012
A study that investigated the impact of our relationships with our brothers and sisters has been featured in a new film.
‘Mixed’ family mums ensure minority culture continues in the home
15 May 2012
The mothers of Britain’s 'mixed families' are ensuring their children learn about their heritage and culture, according to a development project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and led by a researcher in Social Sciences.
Prestigious Fellowship awarded by British Academy
8 May 2012
Chris Armstrong has been awarded a prestigious Mid-Career Fellowship by the British Academy, to run from October 2012 until October 2013.
1 May 2012
Researchers at the University of Southampton, including Social Sciences, are about to embark on two international studies to improve the lives of more than one billion people who live in poverty around the world.
Rod Rhodes appointed Professor of Government
16 March 2012
PAIR and C2G2 are delighted to announce the appointment of Rod Rhodes as Professor of Government.
Address barriers to housing ex-offenders, says research
9 March 2012
Ex-offenders face significant barriers to securing accommodation, says research from the Third Sector Research Centre.
Commonwealth Scholarships for MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning)
16 February 2012
The Centre for Research on Ageing, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, is offering ten scholarships for students to study on the MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) programme in 2012-13.
New research finds sport is effective in reducing reoffending rates
19 January 2012
A new research project into the role of sport in rehabilitating young prisoners has found that sport can be effective in reducing the reconviction rate of offenders.
Professor Edwards shares ‘reasons to be cheerful’ with Radio 4 listeners
11 January 2012
Professor Rosalind Edwards was part of the 'Reasons to be Cheerful' Radio 4 programme broadcast 7 January 2012, talking about the nature of past and contemporary relationships between parents and children.
New Year’s Honour for Professor Judith Petts
9 January 2012
Professor Judith Petts‚ Dean of the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences‚ which encompasses Social Sciences, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours list.