What’s new about ‘blue collar’ conservatism? First 100 days of Cameron’s majority government

This conference will examine the trajectories set for public policy during the first 100 days of David Cameron’s new government. It will explore tensions within government policy, the extent to which the new government is pursuing ‘One Nation’ conservatism, whether there is continuity in policies from the coalition to the new government, and the consequences of austerity.

Tags: Andy Slaughter, conference, International Centre for Public and Social Policy, Natalie Bennett, politics, Richard Wilkinson, Ruth Lister, School of Sociology and Social Policy, social policy

South Africa: a country unhinged?

Professor Bill Dixon from the School of Sociology and Social Policy presents ‘South Africa: a country unhinged?’ Admission free, all welcome, light refreshments available.

Tags: Bill Dixon, Bruce Stafford, criminology, geography, School of Sociology and Social Policy, sociology, University Park

Good times and bad times: the welfare myth of them and us

Based on his ground-breaking book, John Hills uses extensive research and survey evidence to challenge modern welfare stereotypes.

Tags: John Mills, politics, School of Sociology and Social Policy, social, state, University Park, welfare

Black Panther speaks

A former Black Panther spoke about her experiences of activism at the University during Black History […]

Appears in Issue 71

Tags: Black History Month, David Blight, Department of American and Canadian Studies, Driven by the Movement, JoNina Abron Ervin, Professor Cecile Wright, Professor of American History at Yale University, Professor Sharon Monteith, Professor Zoe Trodd, School of Sociology and Social Policy

Speaking out on mental health

Students have made a film addressing mental health issues among their peers.

Appears in Issue 68

Tags: Dr Hugh Middleton, Jessica Courtney, Mental: My Take, Nottingham University Television Station, NUTS, School of Sociology and Social Policy, Thomas Denton, Wawa Hunja

Queen honours staff

Two Nottingham academics have received royal recognition for their dedication.

Appears in ISSUE65

Tags: Dr June McCombie, Juno Project, Physics Diversity Project, Professor John Britton, School of Sociology and Social Policy, Stephen Regel, UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies

Nottingham’s got talent

The popular Talent Roadshows — now in their third year — are about to tour the UK to showcase the University’s research.

Appears in Issue 45

Tags: Carbon Capture and Storage, climate change, Director of CICCS, Energy and Sustainability Research Division, Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Professor Saul Becker, School of Sociology and Social Policy, Talent Roadshow, Vice-Chancellor Professor David Greenaway, Young Carers