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New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of Sheffield.
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Improving the evidence base for adult social care

The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Health have, in partnership, been invited to become a member of the School for Social Care Research (SSCR).
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New £3 million project will tackle inequality in Africa's clean energy transition

The use of fossil fuels, for example in domestic cooking, disproportionately affects the health of women. As African countries transition away from fossil fuels, new research seeks to promote institutional and policy reforms for greater equality.
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What does it take to build a peaceful society? The 3 golden rules that make a difference

For The Conversation, Professor Stef Pukallus discusses how policymakers define and build peace with a model called 'communicative peacebuilding', using Kenya as an example.
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New reports explore mayoral accountability and regional economic resilience

New reports exploring mayoral accountability and regional economic resilience show the UK government’s Levelling Up White Paper is only a start to reducing the stubborn regional inequalities that still plague communities in England today.
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Crook Public Service Fellowship Reports

As the UK Government prepares to announce its policy intentions in the key areas of devolution and the levelling up agenda, two new reports seek to highlight pressing challenges to policymakers looking to reduce regional inequalities within England.

First look at the new Faculty of Social Sciences building

An architectural video showing the exterior and interior of the new Faculty of Social Sciences Building

Giving a voice to new parents during the pandemic

A new UK-wide study is looking to give a voice to people who became parents for the first time during the pandemic, in order to learn how they can be best supported.
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Practising Educational Psychologist gives students the agency to question and make real change in the field.

Our experts take their experience in practice and bring them into the lecture theatre for students to learn, practice, question and develop. Dr Victoria Lewis, Educational Psychologist, encourages students to take an active role in their learning.