Other lives: Key figure in the development of the Social Policy Association
October 2023
Jose Harris obituary
Historian of the British welfare state and biographer of its architect William Beveridge
September 2022
University Guide 2024
University subject profile: sociology and social policy
The study of political, economic and social problems and the policy responses to them
June 2022
Other lives
Ian Law obituary
Other lives: Sociology academic who helped universities to start acknowledging their part in slavery and colonialism
September 2020
University Guide 2023
University subject profile: social policy and administration
The study of contemporary social, political and economic problems and the potential policy responses to them
June 2020
John Veit-Wilson obituary
Co-founder of the Child Poverty Action Group
May 2020
You don't have to choose between jobs and safety. Just ask West Virginia
Stephen Smith
We can guarantee economic security and keep every working family safe, paid for by an end to grotesque wealth inequality. Here’s how
April 2020
Harvey Goldstein obituary
Statistician who highlighted the dangers of smoking during pregnancy and did research into the effectiveness of schools
February 2020
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Ray Forrest obituary
Other lives: urban studies professor with a global reputation for his research on east Asian housing
January 2020
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Barbara Ballard obituary
Other lives: Dedicated social researcher at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in York
June 2019
University Guide 2020
University subject profile: social policy and administration
The study of contemporary social, political and economic problems, such as poverty, inequality, crime, unemployment, healthcare, education and housing, and the potential policy responses to them
April 2019
‘Unseen teens’ need targeted and coordinated support
Universities are in a building frenzy, but who is actually impressed?
Jonathan Wolff
September 2018
Happiness is a goal worth pursuing – but it needs a feminist reboot
Stuart Jeffries
There are better ways to realise one’s true self than chasing power, sex and money, says Guardian feature writer Stuart Jeffries
June 2018
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Mark Gladwin obituary
Other lives: Teacher and expert in the field of children’s play
May 2018
David Donnison obituary
Distinguished academic who played a key role in shaping social policy in the 1960s and 70s
December 2017
Other lives
Mike Campbell obituary
Other lives: Creative force in skills and economic development policies
November 2017
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Vic George obituary
Have psychologists found a better way to persuade people to save the planet?
October 2017
Resurrect services that help UK’s young people
Letters: Our well-funded (now demolished) statutory Youth and Community service provided safe spaces where skilled workers built trusting relationships, writes Annette Rimmer
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