The Annual British Journal of Sociology Lecture examines national welfare in the context of being an imperial polity organised around hierarchies – and intersections – of class and race, and consequences of this for social and political structures.

In the first of two episodes on the ‘localisation agenda’, this episode looks into the histories of NGOs in the country, the challenges faced by NGO founders and the importance of working with and through South Sudanese organisations.

In the second of two episodes on the ‘localisation agenda’, this episode examines the barriers to the localisation of aid in South Sudan.

Join us for this talk by Paul Vallely who will be discussing his new book, Philanthropy: From Aristotle to Zuckerberg.

As cities grapple with the impact of the Covid pandemic the Mayors Dialogue will chart a path forward...

What do we mean by the term ‘resilience’? We trace the philosophical traditions of resilience and explore critical perspectives on its modern forms.

With many activities moving online, there is growing pressure to implement a range of data–driven responses as “obvious” solutions to various COVID–19 concerns.

Join us for this first lecture in our new series organised in memory of Sylvia Chant which will be delivered by Naila Kabeer.

This event will introduce a special issue of The Journal of Chinese Sociology, which will showcase new analyses of wealth inequality and their implications for social stratification and inequality in comparative perspective.

What do we still need to learn if the UK is to make a success of Brexit? The panel will consider the changes occurring across government, the economy and society.