School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences is recognised nationally and internationally for our theoretically informed and applied research. We foster a culture that values the diversity of all our communities and publicises and celebrates excellence in all we do.
We create vibrant and inclusive learning and teaching environment grounded in scholarship, research, and professional practice.
Through our strategic partnerships, we influence and shape civic, cultural, and social life. We maximise the employability of our students through our curriculum and engagement with our external partners.
Latest News
Could Nottingham become a human rights city?
Mon 17 Jun 2019
Improving the human rights of Nottingham residents, such as ensuring access to decent work, housing and food, will be discussed at a special event which brings together researchers, community organisations and local authority representatives.
Do you know what is happening in your local hand car wash?
Fri 09 Aug 2019
Could Nottingham become a human rights city?
Mon 17 Jun 2019
Moving past free yoga and fruit bowls to support workplace health and well-being
Thu 02 May 2019
Participants needed in study to explore how virtual reality can reduce social anxiety
Wed 13 Mar 2019
Our Research Groups and Centres
Pedagogy
Pedagogy
This area focuses on Learning and Teaching and the associated pedagogy examining and developing practice.
eLearning
eLearning
This area focuses on the wide range of activities that can be explored under the eLearning banner.
Inclusion, diversity and engagement
Inclusion, diversity and engagement
This area focuses on inclusive education, special needs education and learner engagement.
Language and Communication
Language and Communication
This area focuses on both the typical and atypical development of reading, reading deficit and the efficacy of writing strategies.
Technology enhanced learning and pedagogy
Technology enhanced learning and pedagogy
The School of Education is fundamentally engaged in exploring models of learning and teaching.
Neurobiology, Toxicology and Pharmacology
Memory formation; brain development and organisation; cellular models of toxicity, cell signalling and cardioprotection.
Our latest publications
Policing in partnership. Are organic police partnerships more effective than mandated police partnerships?
Making the intractable conflict tractable: a critical discourse analysis of the philosophy underlying the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Two faces of Hungary: from democratization to democratic backsliding
Coping with school-based peer-victimisation: the role of peers
A qualitative exploration of intimate partner stalking: current issues for risk and intervention
Submission of written evidence to consultation on single labour enforcement body
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