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Take part in an event that explores the transformative potential of education: Call for Papers by 23 February for ‘Understanding and Enacting Social Change in Education: Working with Bourdieu’, a BSA Bourdieu Study Group event, 11 June, Italy
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January 23, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Take part in an event that explores the transformative potential of education: Call for Papers by 23 February for ‘Understanding and Enacting Social Change in Education: Working with Bourdieu’, a BSA Bourdieu Study Group event, 11 June, Italy
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tinyurl.com/4c8eaath
‘Forced migration may result in the sudden rupturing of social ties and loss of status’ – book now for ‘How Highly Skilled Refugees Build Social Networks to Reclaim Professional Identities’, a free online BSA Social Network Analysis Study Group event, 24 February tinyurl.com/yvewef6k
January 19, 2026 at 7:27 AM
‘Forced migration may result in the sudden rupturing of social ties and loss of status’ – book now for ‘How Highly Skilled Refugees Build Social Networks to Reclaim Professional Identities’, a free online BSA Social Network Analysis Study Group event, 24 February tinyurl.com/yvewef6k
Call for abstracts by 20 March for our Work, Employment and Society Conference at the University of Bath, 9-11 September.
We invite submissions on the theme of the conference, ‘Work and Employment in the Great Reshuffle: Navigating the Polycrisis’. @bsa-weel.bsky.social
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We invite submissions on the theme of the conference, ‘Work and Employment in the Great Reshuffle: Navigating the Polycrisis’. @bsa-weel.bsky.social
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January 16, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Call for abstracts by 20 March for our Work, Employment and Society Conference at the University of Bath, 9-11 September.
We invite submissions on the theme of the conference, ‘Work and Employment in the Great Reshuffle: Navigating the Polycrisis’. @bsa-weel.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/ueb3wdf3
We invite submissions on the theme of the conference, ‘Work and Employment in the Great Reshuffle: Navigating the Polycrisis’. @bsa-weel.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/ueb3wdf3
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University of Manchester Sociology Annual Lecture 2026:
‘Beyond Borders: Rethinking Migration & Citizenship’
Prof Bridget Anderson (University of Bristol)
📅 3.30–5pm, Thurs 12 Feb 2026 (followed by drinks reception)
All welcome!
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‘Beyond Borders: Rethinking Migration & Citizenship’
Prof Bridget Anderson (University of Bristol)
📅 3.30–5pm, Thurs 12 Feb 2026 (followed by drinks reception)
All welcome!
@britsoci.bsky.social
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Beyond Borders: Rethinking Migration and Citizenship - Bridget Anderson
Please join us for the University of Manchester Sociology Annual Lecture 2026, followed by a drinks reception.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:56 AM
University of Manchester Sociology Annual Lecture 2026:
‘Beyond Borders: Rethinking Migration & Citizenship’
Prof Bridget Anderson (University of Bristol)
📅 3.30–5pm, Thurs 12 Feb 2026 (followed by drinks reception)
All welcome!
@britsoci.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-bor...
‘Beyond Borders: Rethinking Migration & Citizenship’
Prof Bridget Anderson (University of Bristol)
📅 3.30–5pm, Thurs 12 Feb 2026 (followed by drinks reception)
All welcome!
@britsoci.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-bor...
Call for Papers by 13 February for ‘Healing and Harms’, the BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group Annual Conference, 29 June-1 July, University of Nottingham
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#cfp #sociology
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#cfp #sociology
January 9, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Call for Papers by 13 February for ‘Healing and Harms’, the BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group Annual Conference, 29 June-1 July, University of Nottingham
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#cfp #sociology
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Save the date! The BSA Medical Sociology Annual Conference 2026 will be held from 8 to 10 September at Northumbria University.
MedSoc’s 58th annual conference will be an essential networking event for medical sociology academics and professionals.
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MedSoc’s 58th annual conference will be an essential networking event for medical sociology academics and professionals.
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
January 8, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Save the date! The BSA Medical Sociology Annual Conference 2026 will be held from 8 to 10 September at Northumbria University.
MedSoc’s 58th annual conference will be an essential networking event for medical sociology academics and professionals.
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
MedSoc’s 58th annual conference will be an essential networking event for medical sociology academics and professionals.
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
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The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
The contemporary relevance of the social sciences – Academy of Social Sciences
November 2025
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January 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
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We are pleased to announce that Prof Ana Manzano will deliver the fourth lecture in the 2025/26 Faculty of Social Sciences Inaugural Lecture Series.
Lecture entitled: The Detective Work of Evaluation: Notes from the Field
➡️ More info & tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/fssev...
Lecture entitled: The Detective Work of Evaluation: Notes from the Field
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Select tickets – "The Detective Work of Evaluation: Notes from the Field": Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Ana Manzano – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds
"The Detective Work of Evaluation: Notes from the Field": Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Ana Manzano – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds, Wed 4 Feb 2026 - We are delight...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
We are pleased to announce that Prof Ana Manzano will deliver the fourth lecture in the 2025/26 Faculty of Social Sciences Inaugural Lecture Series.
Lecture entitled: The Detective Work of Evaluation: Notes from the Field
➡️ More info & tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/fssev...
Lecture entitled: The Detective Work of Evaluation: Notes from the Field
➡️ More info & tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/fssev...
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Check out this article by Clarke & Smith on how a London Met Police 'club' reproduces whiteness and the myth of merit in leadership. #Policing #Equity
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Read: https://ow.ly/ljiT50XIqyj British Sociological Association
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Check out this article by Clarke & Smith on how a London Met Police 'club' reproduces whiteness and the myth of merit in leadership. #Policing #Equity
Read: https://ow.ly/ljiT50XIqyj British Sociological Association
Read: https://ow.ly/ljiT50XIqyj British Sociological Association
The BSA wishes everyone a restful Christmas break and a happy new year.
December 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The BSA wishes everyone a restful Christmas break and a happy new year.
Call for papers for ‘Healing and Harms’, the BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group Annual Conference 2026, 29 June-1 July, University of Nottingham. Deadline for abstracts: 13 February #cfp #sociology tinyurl.com/yctw6pv2
December 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Call for papers for ‘Healing and Harms’, the BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group Annual Conference 2026, 29 June-1 July, University of Nottingham. Deadline for abstracts: 13 February #cfp #sociology tinyurl.com/yctw6pv2
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The theme for our 2026 conference is 'Healing and Harms'. We invite papers that explore these ostensibly opposing dynamics, highlighting, challenging and complexifying religion, non-religion and spirituality’s role(s) in both healing and harm, in their myriad forms, and across diverse contexts.
December 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The theme for our 2026 conference is 'Healing and Harms'. We invite papers that explore these ostensibly opposing dynamics, highlighting, challenging and complexifying religion, non-religion and spirituality’s role(s) in both healing and harm, in their myriad forms, and across diverse contexts.
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An important call to save sociology!
December 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
An important call to save sociology!
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Academic Freedom and the Politics of Free Speech with Jana Bacevic
If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26750/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of Jana's talk is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jH5SIWescAU?...
#Sociology #SocialTheory #BSATheory
If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26750/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of Jana's talk is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jH5SIWescAU?...
#Sociology #SocialTheory #BSATheory
Academic Freedom and the Politics of Free Speech with Jana Bacevic
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December 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Academic Freedom and the Politics of Free Speech with Jana Bacevic
If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26750/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of Jana's talk is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jH5SIWescAU?...
#Sociology #SocialTheory #BSATheory
If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26750/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of Jana's talk is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jH5SIWescAU?...
#Sociology #SocialTheory #BSATheory
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Have you read our new report which outlines 12 recommendations, informed by research, which would strengthen the government’s use of evidence in policymaking & delivery, with the purpose of improving outcomes for citizens yet? Find out more and download 📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
December 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Have you read our new report which outlines 12 recommendations, informed by research, which would strengthen the government’s use of evidence in policymaking & delivery, with the purpose of improving outcomes for citizens yet? Find out more and download 📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
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Newsletter - tinyurl.com/socrel-winter
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December 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Her first monograph is Women Priests, Symbolic Violence and Symbolic Resistance, published by Routledge. Sharon teaches across several subjects including religion and politics, sociology of religion, and religion, peace and conflict.
December 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Her first monograph is Women Priests, Symbolic Violence and Symbolic Resistance, published by Routledge. Sharon teaches across several subjects including religion and politics, sociology of religion, and religion, peace and conflict.
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The book launch was co-organised with The Bauman Institute (baumaninstitute.leeds.ac.uk) based University of Leeds. The presenters were Tom Campbell, Katarzyna Bartoszyńska, Elena Álvarez Álvarez, Martin Aidnik, and Jack Palmer.
#Theory #Sociology #BSATheory
#Theory #Sociology #BSATheory
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December 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The book launch was co-organised with The Bauman Institute (baumaninstitute.leeds.ac.uk) based University of Leeds. The presenters were Tom Campbell, Katarzyna Bartoszyńska, Elena Álvarez Álvarez, Martin Aidnik, and Jack Palmer.
#Theory #Sociology #BSATheory
#Theory #Sociology #BSATheory
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Theory and Society: Zygmunt Bauman Book Launch
If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26928/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of the talks is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jzPNl3O5Up0?...
#Sociology #SocialTheory #Bauman #BSATheory
If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26928/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of the talks is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jzPNl3O5Up0?...
#Sociology #SocialTheory #Bauman #BSATheory
Theory and Society: Zygmunt Bauman Book Launch
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December 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Theory and Society: Zygmunt Bauman Book Launch
If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26928/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of the talks is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jzPNl3O5Up0?...
#Sociology #SocialTheory #Bauman #BSATheory
If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26928/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of the talks is now available on the BSA YouTube channel:
youtu.be/jzPNl3O5Up0?...
#Sociology #SocialTheory #Bauman #BSATheory
'Sociology under Attack', the new Sociology journal special issue, is now live!
Articles in this special issue demonstrate that the value of Sociology is not restricted to what it does, but how it does it.
Read now below.
doi.org/10.1177/0038...
Articles in this special issue demonstrate that the value of Sociology is not restricted to what it does, but how it does it.
Read now below.
doi.org/10.1177/0038...
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
'Sociology under Attack', the new Sociology journal special issue, is now live!
Articles in this special issue demonstrate that the value of Sociology is not restricted to what it does, but how it does it.
Read now below.
doi.org/10.1177/0038...
Articles in this special issue demonstrate that the value of Sociology is not restricted to what it does, but how it does it.
Read now below.
doi.org/10.1177/0038...
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Thrilled to also have a Special Event on Climate Feelings for Liveable Futures in the annual conference of @britsoci.bsky.social, marking BSA's 75th anniversary. Thtat's on 10 April 2026 in Manchester. We will join up streams: #sociology of environment, health, repro, space, body & social theory!
December 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Thrilled to also have a Special Event on Climate Feelings for Liveable Futures in the annual conference of @britsoci.bsky.social, marking BSA's 75th anniversary. Thtat's on 10 April 2026 in Manchester. We will join up streams: #sociology of environment, health, repro, space, body & social theory!
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New year, new job? Join us at the Department of Sociology & Nuffield College. The post is open to candidates from different areas of empirical specialisation and at different levels of experience. Please consider applying! closes Jan 5th. www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/associ...
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New year, new job? Join us at the Department of Sociology & Nuffield College. The post is open to candidates from different areas of empirical specialisation and at different levels of experience. Please consider applying! closes Jan 5th. www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/associ...
Congratulations once again to this year’s SRO Sage Prize winners, Susie Scott and Nina Lockwood, for their article, Nested Narratives: Biographical Accounts of Unlived Experience Across Three Narrative Orders.
Read the full article Open Access below if you missed it!
doi.org/10.1177/1360...
Read the full article Open Access below if you missed it!
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December 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations once again to this year’s SRO Sage Prize winners, Susie Scott and Nina Lockwood, for their article, Nested Narratives: Biographical Accounts of Unlived Experience Across Three Narrative Orders.
Read the full article Open Access below if you missed it!
doi.org/10.1177/1360...
Read the full article Open Access below if you missed it!
doi.org/10.1177/1360...
New Sociology journal video abstract!
Renu Gupta, co-author of the new article Trapped between the Past and the Future, goes over some of the key findings of her and her coauthors’ research in this video abstract.
Watch the video abstract and read the full article below!
doi.org/10.1177/0038...
Renu Gupta, co-author of the new article Trapped between the Past and the Future, goes over some of the key findings of her and her coauthors’ research in this video abstract.
Watch the video abstract and read the full article below!
doi.org/10.1177/0038...
Trapped between the Past and the Future: Temporal Orientations and the ‘Becoming’ of Post-Maternity Extended Career-Breaks among Women Professionals in the UK - Renu Gupta, Gill Kirton, Suki Sian, 202...
This article uses agentic temporality as a focal construct and provides insights into women professionals’ transition to motherhood and extended career-breaks. ...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
New Sociology journal video abstract!
Renu Gupta, co-author of the new article Trapped between the Past and the Future, goes over some of the key findings of her and her coauthors’ research in this video abstract.
Watch the video abstract and read the full article below!
doi.org/10.1177/0038...
Renu Gupta, co-author of the new article Trapped between the Past and the Future, goes over some of the key findings of her and her coauthors’ research in this video abstract.
Watch the video abstract and read the full article below!
doi.org/10.1177/0038...
Sociology is excited to offer authors the chance to make a video abstract to promote your work! This can help make anarticle accessible to a wider audience.
See the first video abstract, by Dr Alexandrina Vanke, the winner of 2025's Sage Prize for Innovation/Excellence doi.org/10.1177/0038...
See the first video abstract, by Dr Alexandrina Vanke, the winner of 2025's Sage Prize for Innovation/Excellence doi.org/10.1177/0038...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Sociology is excited to offer authors the chance to make a video abstract to promote your work! This can help make anarticle accessible to a wider audience.
See the first video abstract, by Dr Alexandrina Vanke, the winner of 2025's Sage Prize for Innovation/Excellence doi.org/10.1177/0038...
See the first video abstract, by Dr Alexandrina Vanke, the winner of 2025's Sage Prize for Innovation/Excellence doi.org/10.1177/0038...