Our latest video discusses a recent careers panel about how to translate theory into practice when you’re working outside academia. I cover workplace ethics, as well issues about managing professional identity and the importance of networking
Networking at a Postgraduate Workshop
Attending academic conferences as a student can help to combat the alienation of doing a PhD, as well as building your future professional network, and providing insights on publishing
Sociology Ethics in an Applied Workplace
Reflections on managing research ethics in careers outside academia.
Applied Sociology Career in Health and Ageing: Dr Sue Malta
Dr Sue Malta works as a Research Fellow and Project Manager for the National Ageing Research Institute. She discusses her career from business to applied sociology, and her advice for students.
Benefits of an Internship
The benefits of doing an internship as part of your degree include work experience, networking, and an opportunity to apply your sociological knowledge to client projects.
Translating Sociological Theory Into Practice
Applied sociology is the translation of sociological theory into practice for specific clients.
Sociology: ‘A Dazzling and Compelling Enterprise’
"Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies. It is a dazzling and compelling enterprise, having as its subject matter our own behaviour as social beings." - Anthony Giddens
Sociology for Social Activism
Dr Dan Brook is a lecturer in sociology and politics. We speak with Dan about how he uses sociology in his social activism.
Once You Are Liberated
"It is always the same: once you are liberated, you are forced to ask who you are." - Jean Baudrillard
Applied Sociology Career in Research and Evaluation
Dr Yoland Wadsworth reflects on her 42-year career in community research and evaluation
Sociology at Work 