Attention Sociologists Employed/Running an Organisation or Business

Written by Zuleyka Zevallos Monday, 15 March 2010 11:14

Are you a non-academic sociologist running a not-for-profit organisation, a consulting business or some other professional service? If you would like to share  the knowledge and expertise of your organisation, you can fill out a brief questionnaire telling us about how you apply your craft to 'real life' social problems or organisational issues. Your organisation's vision and your application of sociological principles will be featured in the upcoming first editon our online publication, Working Notes. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in participating.

Read on for more information on Working Notes.

 

UK Health Statistics Workshops

Written by Zuleyka Zevallos Monday, 15 March 2010 10:55

Various workshops regarding the UK government surveys and Census statistics for health practitioners to be held in London and Manchester from 17 of March until 14 July 2010.

International conference on conflicts of interest

Written by Zuleyka Zevallos Monday, 15 March 2010 10:38

International conference on Conflict of Interest in Central and Eastern Europe, August 2010. Abstracts due 15 April.

 

The notion of the ‘conflict of interest’ encompasses many various issues, such as corruption, lobbying, nepotism, patronage, clientelism or the activity of informal networks of power. It  appears  in many spheres of social life, ranging from administration, politics, economy, culture to science and technology.

International conference on youth work and youth policy

Written by Zuleyka Zevallos Monday, 15 March 2010 10:21

Meeting Youth Needs in the 21st Century: Youth work, young people and youth policy
An international conference- 12th of May 2010, University College Cork

The aim of the conference is to bring researchers, youth workers, volunteers, young people, youth organisations, youth policy makers, students and others interested in the needs of young people together to exchange ideas, debate policy and offer viewpoints on a range of interlinked issues.

Free one day conference in the UK regarding the policy implications of ethnic density

Written by Zuleyka Zevallos Monday, 15 March 2010 10:05

People Like Us: A 1 Day Conference, Friday 16th April 2010

This free to attend conference will examine and discuss the origins and implications of ethnic concentration, or ethnic density.

International Profile on Applied Sociologists

Written by Zuleyka Zevallos Wednesday, 03 March 2010 12:28

We are currently compiling a profile of the different work conducted by applied sociologists around the world. If you would like to fill out a brief questionnaire about your work history and your views on the state of applied sociology in your country, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Your answers and profile will be published in the upcoming first editon our online publication, Working Notes.

Working Notes Publication Deadline Extended to 1st of March

Written by Zuleyka Zevallos Saturday, 06 February 2010 03:37

The submissions date for the first edition of our online publication, Working Notes, has been extended to the 1st of March. We encourage you to submit any short research papers or reflections on your work and activities. This is a chance to show the world what applied sociologists do for different segments of society, whether it be community groups, businesses, government and other organisations. For guidelines, please see: http://sociologyatwork.org/2009111334/blog/instructions-for-contributors.html

Courses in Applied Research Methods - UK

Written by Zuleyka Zevallos Tuesday, 02 February 2010 20:43

NatCen Learning offers a range of opportunities for new and experienced researchers to gain new skills and develop fresh perspectives on social research methods and practice.  Events are delivered by applied researchers with years of experience of conducting high quality research in a wide range of social policy areas.  The annual programme of learning events includes day workshops and short courses. NatCen is currently taking bookings for their Spring 2010 events and have a few places left on the remaining courses.