Welcome to our blog where we will feature articles written by our staff, students and supervisors. Our blog editor is Eleanor King and Miranda Willis (University of Southampton).
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Translating a PhD into Government Policy (A blog on my placement...
I knew next to nothing about the DWP’s enormous remit or how this might translate into a job, but I was drawn to its stated vision of improving people’s day-to-day lives through work and at work, making this department a natural fit for my research.
Date: 30/06/2026
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A Report on the SCDTP Visit to Parliament, Research, Policy and...
In his seminal play on the chasms between state schooling and Britain’s universities, The History Boys, English playwright Alan Bennett
Date: 12/10/2025
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Embedding Trusted Research into Parliamentary Decision Making
The Palace of Westminster is home to the House of Commons, House of Lords, and globally recognised features such as the Big Ben bell in the Elizabeth Tower, with the word ‘Westminster’ synonymous with UK Parliament.
Date: 11/10/2025
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From fossil fuels to flexibility: A reflection on my time at...
Author: Kelly Prime Bio: Kelly Prime is an ESRC, SCDTP funded PhD...
Date: 28/07/2024
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Sustainability Environment and Resilience: TCP Fieldtrip to London
Sustainability Environment and Resilience: TCP Fieldtrip to London By Martin Watts and...
Date: 12/07/2019
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The ‘Wicked’ Problem of Knife Crime
Abigail Croydon, School of Education, University of Southampton Bradley Tombleson, Gerontology, University...
Date: 06/06/2019
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Cumberland Lodge Residential: Make me Employable!
Sorina Toltica: PhD Researcher based at University of Portsmouth, School of Area...
Date: 06/06/2019
