Professor Kate Bullen, Head of the School of Applied Social Science swapped her office at Falmer for the splendour of a graduation ceremony at the University of Buckingham recently.
Continue reading “Honorary Doctorate for Professor Kate Bullen”
Tag: Psychology
Spending review must boost council’s ability to support low income households
Carl Walker, Reader and Course leader, MA Community Psychology, has co-wrote a report for the London-based Centre for Responsible Credit and the Local Government Association. Continue reading “Spending review must boost council’s ability to support low income households”
Award-winning students celebrate their achievements in 2018
On Tuesday 4th December, the university held a celebration event comprising over 150 guests including students, staff, alumni, donors and supporters. Continue reading “Award-winning students celebrate their achievements in 2018”
Kate becomes new President of the British Psychological Society
Professor Kate Bullen, head of the School of Applied Social Science, will become the new President of the British Psychological Society (BPS) at its AGM on 30th August.
Professor Bullen has been interviewed by the BPS’s ‘The Psychologist’ magazine as she takes the chair and said “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to serve as BPS President for 2018/19, during a time of exciting change and positive progress for the Society.”
Read the full story here.
A Carnival of Invention – tickets available
We are hosting a conference focusing on arts and research for social change. The first ‘Carnival of Invention’ features 29 talks, workshops, performances, installations and displays, with sessions being delivered by more than 40 academics, artists and community practitioners from around the world. Continue reading “A Carnival of Invention – tickets available”
A day of social justice
Third year psychology students recently held a ‘Day of Social Justice’ on our Falmer campus. Continue reading “A day of social justice”
Jenny’s journey to first-class Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) graduate
Jenny Terry from Brighton, left her job in IT recruitment behind to study Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) at the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Jenny’s journey to first-class Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) graduate”
Research Studentships – Amy’s story
This year the School of Applied Social Science (SASS) launched their first summer research studentships. Continue reading “Research Studentships – Amy’s story”
A glimpse into our SASS Applicant Day!
You would have thought that going to an applicant day at university to have a closer look at the subject offerings would have been a serious affair – yet judging by the smiles on everyone’s faces the atmosphere was light hearted, and fun! If you didn’t make it – have look below to get a taste of what goes on at our SASS applicant day. Continue reading “A glimpse into our SASS Applicant Day!”
Imagine a world 50 years from now – that no longer consumes animals or their by-products…
This sounds like the start of a campaign to persuade you to give up your daily McDonald’s and to start growing your own veg! However, not quite. Continue reading “Imagine a world 50 years from now – that no longer consumes animals or their by-products…”
A Day Of Social Justice
By Gabrielle Reid, Estelle Kessi and Helen Johnson
After weeks of planning, third year Psychology students immersed themselves into their role as Community Psychologists on 23rd November, with the aim of creating social change through action in a Day of Social Justice. The idea was first implemented by Liz Cunningham, when she taught at the University, and it has now become an annual event on the Critical Community Psychology module. Continue reading “A Day Of Social Justice”
Bringing the homeless in from the cold
An exhibition of art by the homeless is being organised to counter negative attitudes to rough sleepers and to help them regain a voice and dignity. Continue reading “Bringing the homeless in from the cold”