In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Shantey Francis. Shantey is a criminologist and senior lecturer on the Youth Justice course at Nottingham Trent University. Her research focuses on young people, crime and violence with a focus on enhancing youth voice. You can follow her on twitter @SShanteyy or on TikTok - @drcrimyouth

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julie Parsons and James. Julie is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Plymouth. Since completing her PhD on the sociology of food in 2014, she has conducted a series of externally funded research projects with LandWorks* (https://landworks.org.uk), a resettlement and rehabilitation scheme that works with people in prison and those at risk of going to prison. This includes an Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) funded project that documents the desistance journeys of people on placement at LandWorks through a series of interviews and co-created blog posts https://penprojectlandworks.org. James is currently on placement at LandWorks and in this interview he talks candidly about his route into the criminal justice system, as well as how he is progressing at LandWorks. Students studying the BSc (Hons) Sociology programme at the University of Plymouth have the opportunity to volunteer at LandWorks, which is highlighted at the end of this documentary film: ‘Finishing time and moving on, life after punishment’ https://youtu.be/ALEj2qlYaxo.

To read more about Julie’s work https://plymouth.ac.uk/staff/julie-parsons

*LandWorks is the winner of the Criminal Justice Alliance Award (2021) for the ‘Outstanding Local or regional Organisation’ https://criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-awards/

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Milbourn. Ben is a Senior Lecturer, (teaching and research) in Occupational Therapy, Curtin School of Allied Health-Curtin University. Ben trained as an occupational therapist (OT) in the United Kingdom (UK), working in New Zealand, Australia and the UK practicing occupational therapy in mental health and disability contexts. Ben undertook a PhD at Curtin University in occupational therapy, focusing on the occupational meaning of everyday activity of people who experience severe mental illness. Ben is a member of Curtin Autism Research Group (CARG) and is interested in research with a strong community focus, working alongside autistic individuals to promote social inclusion, well-being and positive mental health. Ben is passionate about co-produced research and developing strengths-based programs in the community. Ben has been successful in public, industry and teaching research grants as well as presenting his research outputs at international and national conferences. Ben was part of the team to develop a strengths-based program for autistic adolescents. This program won a prestigious national award from the Business/Higher Education Round Table (BHERT) for harnessing and recognising the special talents and dedication of autistic young people.

https://staffportal.curtin.edu.au/staff/profile/view/ben-milbourn-52d789ef/

Talk to me Course

https://www.edx.org/course/talk-to-me-improving-mental-health

YouTube promo for the program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FgGps8n6aY


videos below of students talking about their experiences:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbQvloQaxxg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82L6h10Pqa4&t=13s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17awfUVkXhg


An example of this Autism CRC photovoice quality of life project gallery we recently completed-short version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IWRduKW1Xg

In this episode, Mathew talks to Emma Duffy and Jack Cunningham from Sociology North. Sociology NORTH is a collective of individuals who are passionate about Sociology. Their project is essentially about putting Sociology into action, making the subject more accessible and relatable to peoples every day lives, through developing projects and activities. Through their blog, they aim to give a voice to those living in the North, which reflects their views, perspectives and experiences of social issues.

Website: www.sociologynorth.co.uk
Twitter: @sociologyNORTH
Blog releases begin at the end of March 2022

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Guilia Zampini. Giulia is a researcher and a senior lecturer in criminology at the University of Greenwich. Since joining Greenwich, Giulia has continued to develop her work on the relationship between evidence and morality in the domains of drug and prostitution policy. Giulia’s commitment to social justice has inspired her to take leadership of projects with people who are marginalised or excluded from education and policy debates. These include her teaching work inspired by the Inside Out Prison Exchange Programme, and the participatory action research project People and Dancefloors.

You can follow Guilia on Twitter - @GFZampini

View her website - http://peopleanddancefloors.com/

And watch her film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnpjkPec9SM

In this episode, Matthew talks to Catherine Owen about the crossover between the disciplines of Geography and Sociology. As a teacher of both subjects, Catherine explains how a strong understanding of social inequalities and the behaviour of people provides a solid base to learning geography. Catherine also explains how Sociology connects to not only human geography but physical and environmental too.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Daniel Chambliss about his ethnographic research. Dan looks at how extraordinary performance becomes normal for the people who do it, social factors in high performance and the phenomenology of excellence. Dan explains the key components that go into a person getting to the top of their field.

You can follow Dan on Twitter @DanFChambliss

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. In part one the discussion focusses on Christine's interest in youth subcultures and her book "We are the Mods'. In part two the conversation moves on to her latest publication - "A women's history of The Beatles'.

You can follow Christine on twitter @FeldmanBarrett

Just a brief update for the listeners on some changes to the show

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Education and Social Justice at The University of Birmingham - Professor Kalwant Bhopal. Kalwant's research looks at issues of race, racism, gender, class, inequalities, social Justice and equity. The discussion focusses on Kalwant's book - White Privilege: The Myth of a Post-Racial Society and considers what whiteness actually means and also how education statistics in relation to race do not always tell the full story.