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The School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol is a vibrant and influential community dedicated to world-class research and education.
Bristol, UK
Joined April 2013
Our research examines policy areas that affect us all in day-to-day life. Explore how the School for Policy Studies is making an impact on a local, national and global level. via @YouTube.
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Many congratulations to our amazing students from the Class of 2025 who celebrated their graduation at Priory Road gardens last week🎉🥳. We wish you all the very best. Keep in touch! #BristolGrad
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Experts from around the world met at @BristolUni for the 1st ever International Child and Family Conference! 🌍. The three-day event saw around 220 speakers, panellists and delegates in attendance from 28 different countries. #ICFC2025. Read here➡️
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In memory of David Owen, 1961-2025. David joined the MSc Social Work nearly 20 yrs ago as a member of The Forum. His contribution to the programme as well as his kindness, thoughtfulness & humour will be much missed. Read tribute here:
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Social Policy at Bristol has been ranked 3rd in the UK by the @compuniguide 2026! 🏆. Huge congratulations to our amazing staff and students for making this possible 🎉👏.
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New @ConversationUK article by @DrAishaKGill, Professor of Criminology at @UoBrisSPS, on ensuring the proposed new grooming gangs inquiry is the last. Full article ➡️
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Victims of child sexual abuse have been let down by the justice system.
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As the 1st #ICFC2025 International Child and Family Conference comes to an end at @BristolUni, we would like thank all our speakers, panellists & attendees for making it such a fantastic event. It has been a great opportunity to connect, reflect and collaborate. Thank you all!
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What an inspiring keynote by Professor Tatek Abebe on the last day of the #ICFC2025 International Child and Family Conference. A passionate and powerful journey through children as commons and commoners, collective existence, and communing care.
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Another fantastic day at the #ICFC2025 International Child and Family Conference. Thanks to our keynote speaker James Bury from @CoramBAAF for his powerful overview of the care system landscape in England, and to all our speakers & panellists for such thought-provoking sessions.
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Excellent 1st day at the #ICFC2025 International Child and Family Conference. Themes today ranged from children's rights, migration, surrogacy & blended families to child labour, child development & children's use of time. Looking forward to more inspirational sessions tomorrow!
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Great start to the inaugural International Child and Family Conference being hosted by @BristolUni with a keynote speech by @estherdermott. Welcome to all those attending! #ICFC2025.
On the opening day of #ICFC2025, Prof. Esther Dermott’s thought-provoking keynote on digital technologies and familial relationships explored the role of states, agencies and private companies in mediating the parent-child and school relationship. Off to an inspiring start!
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We're delighted to be hosting the first international child and family conference next week. The three-day event will see academics from around the world coming together to discuss a range of critical issues relating to children, childhood and family life.
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Children need the freedom to play on driveways and streets again – here’s how to make it happen. New article co-written for The Conversation by @debbiew63152670, @LydiaCollison and Dr Tom Allport from the University of Bristol. Read here ⬇️.
theconversation.com
Finding ways to encourage children to play in places such as driveways, courtyards and on their streets can help with their independence in the outdoors.
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"How do you decarbonise while keeping the lights on?". Whose responsibility is climate change? Who should foot the bill?. @chuks_okereke from @UoBrisSPS speaks with Higher Education Today's Steven Roy Goodman about whether climate consensus is possible.
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TRUUD researchers and guests discuss some of the sticky issues around creating healthier urban places with @pandaemoniumnow. Listen to their new podcast series here:
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Schoolchildren use artwork to speak out against knife crime. Dr Jade Level from SPS led the project, with over 100 school shirts being emblazoned with compelling messages capturing children & young people’s feelings about knife crime. Full article⬇️.
bristol247.com
Young people covered school uniforms with handwritten messages and poems
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Congratulations to @AngelikPapadaki on becoming a University Enterprise Fellow đź‘Ź. Dr Papadaki received the fellowship for her work on @UKMealsonWheels - a national platform and map that supports access to meal services for adults with care needs.
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We are delighted to announce that Dr Papadaki from the School for Policy Studies has been named as one of the University’s 2025-2026 Enterprise Fellows.
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RT @SociodigFutures: Join us on 14 May for a public lecture from Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki. Following his fully-booke….
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RT @ResearchTruud: Listen to @SarahAyres3 and @bates_g discuss the policy and governance challenges of encouraging health considerations in….
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History and memories of the domestic violence movement. Emeritus Professor Gill Hague in conversation with Miriam Merkova discussing the history & honouring the activists who started the movement. 📅15 May 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM | Online. Join via the link ⬇️.
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