School for Business and Society
Research interests
Our research spans far and wide, covering most aspects of society and life, in the UK and beyond. We can group our current research into six broad interest areas:
Childhood, youth and family
All our work is aimed at creating positive change in the lives of children, young people and their families. We work across a wide range of society's issues.
Applied criminal justice
We research the effects of crime, locally and across nations. How do policy changes affect crime and deviance and our ability to cope with it?
Mental health
We research the social, economic and cultural factors which help to enhance mental well-being and support recoveryfrom mental distress.
Global and comparative
We research how people across the world are tackling social problems. We analyse and compare welfare structures and social policies between nations.
- Global and comparative
Work and employment
We look at all the aspects of the employment and welfare situation in the UK today, particularly the regimes of sanctions and support that are in place to encourage people to work.
Health and social care
We research all aspects of health and social care in our society in order to improve the ways things are done for the people who need extra support. We look at service delivery and new methods of care, both formal and informal.
Housing
We look at housing and its effects on society, especially in conjunction with poverty and homelessness.
Alternatively you could look through our list of current research projects for a flavour of what we do.