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Whatever your background, you can find inspiration, develop new skills and build a community in our diverse courses.

Research

Discover how our world-leading research shifts ways of thinking, engages with diverse communities, and has a significant societal impact.

Read about our past research: Sociology Department Research Archive

Digital Media Studio

Our Media and Cultural Studies degrees blend theory and practice, helping students develop flexible critical and creative skills for a changing media landscape. The Digital Media Studio provides access to loanable technology and tools to build and enhance skills in critical (digital) media practices.

Digital Media Studio

Experiencing Sociology

Experiencing Sociology is a programme for major and combined major undergraduate students studying Sociology. The programme runs alongside the main academic programme of study to support students' personal and career development, as well as their integration into our vibrant department culture.

Experiencing Sociology

Social Work at Lancaster

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.

Social work at Lancaster

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Research captures plight of British children trapped in dire camps

British children’s lives are being devastated by the UK’s unprecedented use of citizenship stripping, says new research from Lancaster University.
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How job ads shape gender and racial segregation in the UK workforce – new study

In the UK, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) language in job advertisements (ads) could unintentionally have the reverse effect on attempts to create a more gender-balanced workplace, says a new study led by Lancaster University.
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Study brings to light new picture of intimate relationships among older adults

Living Apart Together (LAT) is the way to go for UK couples over 60, according to new research by Lancaster University and University College London (UCL).
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Women at risk of ‘digital overload’ – new research reveals

When it comes to juggling using digital technology for both work and family, women are at greater risk than men of ‘digital overload’, according to new research led by Lancaster University. 
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Study reveals unique challenges facing Roma migrants in children's services

A lack of trust, based on historic discrimination, has damaged the relationship between Roma families and children’s services in England, according to a new report, published today, which calls for a new Government strategy to promote social inclusion.
Top left: Dr Cath Hill is interviewed by a film crew from Norway’s national TV channel, TV2. Bottom left: Secretary General of NATO General Jens Stoltenberg with the Bee The Difference (BTD) team. Main image shows Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre addressing the commemoration ceremony held in Oslo’s government quarter with the BTD team in the background.

Norwegian Prime Minister welcomes Lancaster University researcher

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and the Secretary General of NATO, General Jens Stoltenberg, welcomed Lancaster University researcher Dr Cath Hill and her research project team to the commemoration of the Oslo city and Utoya Island terror attacks.

 

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