We aim to be recognised internationally as a leading centre of excellence for research and knowledge exchange in the disciplines of social work and social policy. We're contributing to academic debates through the publication of internationally-recognised research outputs and help to shape the future direction of research in the two disciplines.
Our work is organised under the four broad headings of:
- Children, young people & families
- Health & wellbeing
- Citizenship & communities
- Social & criminal justice
Current projects
Read our brief illustrations of the range of funded and unfunded research projects in our Social Work & Social Policy research summaries.
Our areas of research
Children, young people & families
Our experts carry out, share and disseminate social research into the experiences of children, young people and families. We promote evidence-based practice and research-informed policy.
Health & wellbeing
Our research ranges from historical studies of health and morbidity and the conceptualisation of health and wellbeing to the role played by information technology in the provision of health services and the interface between health and social care.
Criminal & social justice
We cover a diverse range of areas with an applied and international policy and practice focus on issues of criminal and social justice, including questions of equality and diversity.
