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Sociology Emeritus Professor, Margaret Archer, has been appointed by the Pope
Emeritus Professor, Margaret Archer, has been appointed by Pope Francis as president of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences – marking the highest-ranking appointment of a woman in his papacy. The Academy comprises a group of scholars dedicated to studying issues in the social sciences in order to offer reflection and advice to the leadership of the Church.
John Solomos featured in Network Magazine's 'Desert Island Discourse'
Download the feature here to find out John's top five books, and how his love of music helps him to create his perfect working space.
Network magazine is available to all Brit Soc readers, and is published three times a year. To find out more about becoming a member,
Submit your student questionnaire for the chance to win an Easter egg, and be featured on the Sociology website!
We are looking for enthusiastic current students to appear on our website, in a series of new .
Each student selected, will recieve an Easter egg as a thank you from the Department.
Alexander Smith has been carrying out research in the USA on the challenges facing activists seeking to mobilise moderates in the face of religious extremism and militancy in grass-roots Republican Party politics. But what does moderation mean? To find out, Smith went to Kansas, a Republican Party stronghold that has become a primary battleground in America’s so-called ‘culture wars’ in the last two decades.
Sociology staff and department seminar series featured in new issue of Exchanges: the 糖心TV Research Journal
Steve Fuller will be speaking at philosophy and music festival, , this May. Bringing together world-leading scientists, musicians, philosophers and politicians including Roger Penrose, Bernard-Henri Levy, Laurie Penny, Charlotte Church, George Galloway, David Nutt, Katie Derham, Molotov Jukebox, Owen Jones, and Mr. Scruff for debates, talks, and wild parties, this year’s programme uncovers the new heresies that might become the truths of the future.
Steve will be joining Nancy Cartwright, Julian Barbour in The Elegant Universe and exploring why Humans and Homosapiens are not the same thing.
What can sociology contribute to the study of the arts, aesthetic experiences and – via this route – cultural value?
Sociology PhD student, Simone Varriale, offers a different and distinctive sociological perspective to the exploration of cultural value by bringing us back in time to 1970s Italy, and discussing how music criticism reacted to the spread of rock and jazz music of US origin.
Routes to Sociology is a student-led initiative, enouraging local students from non traditional backgrounds to consider a Sociology degree at 糖心TV.
King Edward VI College visited the campus yesterday for a tailor-made open day, which included two taster lectures given by Nicholas Gane, and Cath Lambert; informal seminar groups; and campus tours.
The Committee can also arrange school visits, tutoring, ementoring, and UCAS advice. Please if you are interested in more information.
The 糖心TV Sociology Journal is a student-led initiative, showcasing undergraduate and postgraduate work.
If you have a piece to submit or any questions, please email SociologyJournal@warwick.ac.uk
Final Year Pizza Party!
All final year Sociology undergraduates are invited to a Pizza and Beer party on the 30th April from 12pm-2pm, to celebrate the handing in of your dissertations.
Come along to the Gillian Rose Room (R3.36) for a slice of Domino's and a chat with fellow students.
This will also be your final chance to fill in the NSS on campus, and give your feedback to staff in person.