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🚨 New publication from UoBris PolicyStudies PhD student Jack Brazier! This work aimed to explore where professional sports clubs and organisations sit within the local health promotion system in South West England. Access free here: doi.org/10.3390/ijerph…

"With the dismantling of the pro-equality strategy, Britain is back to its long-term norm of high inequality and high poverty," writes Stewart Lansley, Visiting Fellow in the School of Policy Studies. theguardian.com/society/2025/f…

New report highlighting the challenges & opportunities for people from refugee backgrounds to access higher education: bristol.ac.uk/sps/news/2025/… Social Policy graduate, Abdullahi, shared his personal story at the launch: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

In this op-ed I urge the African Union to seek reparative justice in structural global economic reforms and better governance and not merely in tokenistic financial compensation. premiumtimesng.com/opinion/775485… Mbeva Liti UoBris PolicyStudies Perivoli Africa Research Centre

Exploring the impact of pre-emptive policies on female genital cutting/mutilation (#FGC/#FGM) in England & Wales, this study by Christina Pantazis & colleagues critiques the Serious Crime Act 2015 for fostering hyper-vigilance and institutional racism: doi.org/10.1332/204986….

Supporting theme of World Obesity Day, Boyd Swinburn and I published the iceberg of obesity system: conceptualise 4 levels of interventions through systems thinking, shows that most of the systems is below the surface - change the systems! doi.org/10.1016/j.lanw…

📢As network supporting professionals working with parents with learning difficulties & disabilities moves from UoBris PolicyStudies to Research in Practice, we celebrate 18yrs of work that has made a real difference to ensure rights and support for these parents: bristol.ac.uk/sps/news/2025/…

New article by Professor Susan Harkness (Susan harkness) discusses the 'motherhood penalty' and gender gaps which quickly emerge when working women have their first child. Full article here ➡️ ft.com/content/254582…

Join us on 14 May for a public lecture from Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki. Following his fully-booked lecture earlier this month, Ted returns to the lectern for a second lecture on associations of digitalising societies. buytickets.at/esrccentrefors… The Leverhulme Trust

Congratulations to Professor Geraldine Macdonald, Professor of Social Work in the School for Policy Studies, who has been appointed as a new National Institute for Health and Care Research Senior Investigator. Full article here ➡️ bristol.ac.uk/sps/news/2025/…

2nd call: Anonymous #powerperpetrators survey for those who have experienced or witnessed #sexualmisconduct & abuse by professionals Also, we are interviewing regulators, lawyers & others working on misconduct, disciplinary cases & professional standards: powerfulperpetrators.org/get-involved/

We are currently advertising two PhD studentships, for UK students eligible for Home tuition fees, funded by the NIHR SSCR for 3 years. Application closing date: Thursday 15th May 📅 See the links to apply ⬇️ ⭐️ jobs.ac.uk/job/DMP621/phd… ⭐ jobs.ac.uk/job/DMP620/phd…

📢 We are delighted to announce that Professor Geraldine Macdonald has been named as one of the new cohort of outstanding social scientists to join the Academy of Social Sciences. Full article here ⬇️ bristol.ac.uk/sps/news/2025/…

🚨 Reminder: PhD Studentship opportunities 🚨 1/2: 'Understanding the landscape, sustainability & impact of Meals on Wheels services in the UK' 2/2: 'LGBTQ+ people and adult social care' 📅 Application deadline: 15/05/25 Apply via the post below ⬇️

7 days yo deadline for registration for the International Child and Family Conference Perivoli Africa Research Centre Hedi Viterbo David Abbott The Children's Society UoBris PolicyStudies

Listen to Sarah Ayres and Geoff Bates discuss the policy and governance challenges of encouraging health considerations in upstream decisions for urban places. SPAIS Bristol truud.ac.uk/podcasts/polic…

History and memories of the domestic violence movement Emeritus Professor Gill Hague in conversation with Miriam Merkova discussing the history & honouring the activists who started the movement. 📅15 May 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM | Online Join via the link ⬇️ bristol.ac.uk/sps/events/202…

Congratulations to Angeliki Papadaki on becoming a University Enterprise Fellow 👏 Dr Papadaki received the fellowship for her work on MealsOnWheelsUK - a national platform and map that supports access to meal services for adults with care needs. bristol.ac.uk/sps/news/2025/…

Schoolchildren use artwork to speak out against knife crime Dr Jade Level from SPS led the project, with over 100 school shirts being emblazoned with compelling messages capturing children & young people’s feelings about knife crime. Full article⬇️ bristol247.com/news-and-featu…

TRUUD researchers and guests discuss some of the sticky issues around creating healthier urban places with Andrew Kelly. Listen to their new podcast series here: truud.ac.uk/podcasts/