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The School of Political Science and Sociology conducts internationally recognised research on the social and political challenges shaping contemporary societies. Bringing together Political Science, Sociology, Applied Social Sciences, and Gender and Women's Studies, our research combines theoretical innovation, rigorous empirical inquiry and a commitment to societal impact. Through interdisciplinary research communities, we address issues including democracy, conflict, sustainability, equality, children and families, education and social justice. Working in partnership with policymakers, communities and international collaborators, we produce research that advances knowledge, informs public debate and contributes to positive social change.
Explore the School's interdisciplinary research strengths across politics, society, inequality, democracy, sustainability, conflict, gender, children and families, and social justice through our topics and expertise.
Discover current and recent research projects and learn how our research contributes to policy, practice and public debate - from child and family wellbeing to gender equality, governance and sustainable development.
Explore the School’s research centres and interdisciplinary research clusters, spanning Political Science, Sociology, Applied Social Science, Children, Youth and Family, Gender and Women’s Studies, Conflict, Sustainability and Social and Political theory.
Our research brings together scholars across disciplines to address the most significant social and political issues of our time. Explore our research themes, projects, expertise and opportunities for collaboration and postgraduate study.
We are home to internationally recognised research in Political Science, Sociology, Applied Social Sciences, and Gender and Women’s Studies. Our researchers collaborate across fields to generate new knowledge and deliver impact on issues that matter locally and globally.
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Our Established and Personal Professors are world-class experts, noted for their thought-leadership.
Our research centres combine interdisciplinary expertise to advance research, policy and practice on key social challenges.
Join a vibrant and internationally connected research community. Learn about doctoral study opportunities and identify potential supervisors.
Working across a wide range of funded projects and independent research programmes, postdoctoral researchers contribute to innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship.
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