Altering micro-finance initiatives across the developing world to benefit poorer households
Our research project challenged the view that microfinance institutions (MFIs) could only assess their financial goals and not target social developments.
Case Studies
Stories about our research and our students' experience at the University.
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Balancing family life and passion for social work
Kate Farrar graduated from the BSc Social Work course in 2014 and is now supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
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Becoming a Young Entrepreneur
Nicolette (BSc Sociology and Social Policy) was nominated Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious Kensington and Chelsea Awards whilst on placement.
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Breaking the cycle of addictions relapse
Maike Klein hopes to make a difference to the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.
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Building the future cemetery: where new technology and memories can meet
The Future Cemetery project is an initiative that explores new technology and innovative ways to engage people with end-of-life questions.
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Changing professional guidelines and quality standards for the treatment of dementia
Our research project to develop clinical guidelines for the treatment and management of dementia.
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How 'Old People's Home for 4 year olds' might force a shake-up in social care
Once confined to academic circles, intergenerational issues in social care are the focus of a hugely popular TV show and now everyone is talking about it.
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How one family's loss is helping others
The story of Irene and Ian MacDonald, who lost their son, and how our research will improve how services treat those bereaved by alcohol or drugs-related death.
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Improving public understanding of the social costs of the recession
Our research project into the stagnation in real wage growth in the UK labour market since 2003.
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Influencing UK government decisions on support to lone-parents
Our research project on lone-parenthood has contributed to policies to help lone parents to move into work.