School of Social Sciences

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Welcome

The School of Social Sciences at Lancaster is a vibrant and inclusive community, driven by research and innovation that makes a real-world impact. Through an interdisciplinary lens, we explore the complexities of our society and empower students to think critically, challenge assumptions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.

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Research Spotlight: Rebordering Britain & Britons after Brexit

This project explores the long-term impacts of Brexit and Britain’s shifting position on the world stage on migration to and from the UK.

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Disciplines

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Digital Media Studio

All students in the Sociology Department, including at both undergraduate and graduate programs, are automatically registered and able to access technology from the Digital Media Studio. Equipment that comprises this studio enhances how students and staff engage with cultural theories and practical skills to meet the aims of producing critical and digitally literate citizens.

Digital Media Studio

Social Work Teaching Partnerships

Our social work teaching partnerships demonstrate our commitment to working with employers in order to improve student placements and better prepare students for employment after graduation. The value of this work is reflected in the high regard employers have for our graduates.

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Latest News

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Culture and Communication Network (CULCOM) 3rd Annual Conference

On Wednesday, 16th July, the Department of Linguistics and English Language hosted the third annual conference of the Culture and Communication network (CULCOM). This year’s conference focused on business communication coinciding with the launch of Lancaster University’s new MA in Intercultural Business Communication.
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OBE in King’s Birthday Honours for Professor Karen Broadhurst

A Lancaster University professor, who has championed compassionate and effective services for women whose children are at risk of entering the care system, receives an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Call for Britons living in EU/EEA/EFTA to ‘have their say’ five years on from Brexit transition

A new survey, led by Lancaster University researchers, explores the experiences of Britons resident in the EU, EEA, and EFTA member states in accessing and securing their post-Brexit status and rights, five years on.
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Invitation to hear about new research in the family justice system

A new Centre of Excellence led by Lancaster University, to improve aspects of safeguarding for vulnerable families in the family justice system, will be officially launched this month.
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Julia Gillen on Toddlers, Tech and Talk

Julia Gillen has been busy discussing her recent research project, “Understanding how very young children learn language and literacy at home in a post-digital age” with a variety of audiences.

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Who is Sociology For? Sociology and Climate Change Action

Dr Nicola Spurling, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, spent 1 week working at Concito, a Copenhagen-based Danish climate think-tank whose work influences national and international decision making processes and policy. The visit had two purposes: for Nicola to share her work as part of Concito’s current project ‘Living well below 3 tons’, and to build an understanding of how people with degrees in Social Sciences can have careers addressing environmental issues and climate change.

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