School of Social and Political Science

SPA Workshop: Immigration, Citizenship, and Social Policy in the UK

Marginalizing mothers: Child maltreatment registries in the United States and the social and economic exclusion of mothers

As part of our 2025-26 Social Work Seminar Series, this seminar examines the strengths and limitations of existing registry systems in the the United States; highlights the due process challenges they raise; considers their disproportionate impact on poor women and women of color; and suggests statutory reforms that work to safeguard children while minimizing economic consequences to families. In addition, this seminar will contrast US registry schemes with child welfare/protection policies and proposals in the the UK.

CANCELLED - Femmetrails: Epistemology and Technology on the Feminine Fringes

THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS.

Exploring the social determinants of malaria in Uganda: the role of livelihoods

This seminar presents findings from a qualitative study that explored perceptions and understanding of the social determinants of malaria in Uganda. The stakeholders interviewed highlighted a range of key livelihood activities, including maize cultivation, livestock rearing, construction and occupations conducted at dusk/night that they related to increased risk of malaria.