Department of Social & Policy Sciences undergraduate courses

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Department of Social & Policy Sciences taught postgraduate studies

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Department of Social & Policy Sciences postgraduate research

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A life-changing course: Progressing my career and joining WHO

Louisa Ayebare shares her experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, realising her UN dream and being part of an international cohort.

Doing things I never thought I'd be able to do

Ed Jepson-Randall talks about the support he received from his Director of Studies and the Wellbeing and Disability teams during his first year at Bath.

Pursuing my interest in the criminal justice system

BSc Criminology student Chloe Woolford shares her experience studying at Bath.

8 billion people: why trying to control the population is often futile – and harmful

Dr Mel Channon (SPS) writes for The Conversation.

Losing a loved one can change you forever, but grief doesn’t have to be the end of the relationship

Dr Chao Fang visiting (research fellow in the Centre for Death & Society) and Dr Sam Carr (Department of Education) write for The Conversation.

Handbook on the Governance and Politics of Migration - A short video explainer

Dr Emma Carmel and Dr Katharina Lenner (SPS) with Dr Regine Paul (University of Bergen) explore key themes and discussions from their new book about migration.

Reflections on the Levelling up White Paper

Blog: Dr Ricky Kanabar offers his reflections on the UK's Levelling Up White Paper, arguing for greater scrutiny of policy initiatives.

Understanding the tobacco supply chain

The Tobacco Supply Chain Database unwraps who and what is involved in the process of getting tobacco products from seed to smoker.

Washing Machine Project heads to Uganda

University of Bath student charity spin-out ‘The Washing Machine Project’ is delivering its pioneering Divya hand-cranked machines in Africa.

Queen Elizabeth: what we mean when we say we are mourning her for the values she embodied

Director of the Centre for Death & Society, Dr Kate Woodthorpe, writes for The Conversation.

University of Bath’s Centre for Death & Society reflects on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Bath’s CDAS will host two free online events, open to everyone, reflecting on The Queen’s death, its impact, public mourning and rituals, and media coverage.

Professor Deborah Wilson announced as new Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Professor Wilson will take up her role from 1 October 2022.

Report highlights systemic challenges of child protection for refugee children living in Middle East

The study, authored by our Centre for Development Studies, drew on children and caregivers’ experiences of neglect in Jordan and the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

Reform to Mental Health Act must prompt change in support for families

As the Queen’s Speech outlined plans for changes to the Mental Health Act, a study highlights the challenging experiences for family members of people detained.