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Staff in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work publish world-class research which has local and global impact.

Research in the School is organised around five interdisciplinary research themes. Our academics work across traditional boundaries sharing expertise, to address some of society’s most pressing social issues.

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Health, Well-Being and Inclusion

Diverse research into the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults in communities and institutions.

Family Life
Children, Young People and Families

Exploring the development of children and adolescents into young adulthood in their full social and structural contexts

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Crime and Social Justice

Exploring the antecedents of offending behaviours across the life course with an emphasis on the impact of traumatic life events and structural inequalities.

Education: Advancing Understanding, Improving Outcomes

Researching into education in schools, further and higher education, and on how to improve educational opportunities and outcomes. 

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Contested Societies

Seeking to understand the sources, manifestations and impact of ethno-religious, national and social divisions in divided and transitioning societies. 

Key to the delivery of research in SSESW are our interdiscplinary School Research Centres, Networks and Institutes:

  • Centre For Behaviour Analysis
  • Centre For Shared Education
  • Centre For Children’s Rights
  • Disability Research Network
  • Drugs and Alcohol Research Network
  • Queen's Communities and Place (QCAP)
  • Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice.

 

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