Applied Sociology Careers – Page 6

Do It Yourself Social Research and Everyday Evaluation: Lessons From a 40-year Career as an Applied Sociologist. Melbourne, Australia

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Yoland Wadsworth has been working as an applied sociologist for almost four decades in Melbourne, Australia. She specialises in action research techniques, having worked with various research centres within universities as well as with state government research centres, and she also takes on other consultancy work. She writes about her new book which brings togetherContinueContinue reading “Do It Yourself Social Research and Everyday Evaluation: Lessons From a 40-year Career as an Applied Sociologist. Melbourne, Australia”

Health Matters: Working with Qualitative and Quantitative Methods. Melbourne, Australia

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Christine Walker works with the Chronic Illness Alliance, in Melbourne, Australia. Christine specialises in qualitative research on health issues, but she has more recently began working with quantitative methods. In this profile Christine discusses her research on diabetes and epilepsy. Dr Christine Walker cwalker@chronicillness.org.au Chief Executive Officer of the Chronic Illness Alliance Inc. Dr ChristineContinueContinue reading “Health Matters: Working with Qualitative and Quantitative Methods. Melbourne, Australia”

Sociological Leadership in Education: Abuja, Nigeria

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Dr Steve Nwokeocha is based in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. Here he explains how sociology influences his management style, and demonstrates ‘the difference a sociologist can make in bringing about positive changes in an organisation and in launching a very new organisation into national, continental and global relevance’. Dr Steve Nwokeocha drsteve44@yahoo.com DirectorContinueContinue reading “Sociological Leadership in Education: Abuja, Nigeria”

Influencing Social Change: Advice for Students Who Want to Work with NGOs. Melbourne, Australia

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Sharon Bond works as a Senior Research Officer with a not-for-profit organisation in Melbourne, Australia. Sharon conducts research and analysis to inform the planning and development of the organisation’s community services. One of Sharon’s primary research areas is on the ‘through school to work transition’ project. Sharon discusses her career path into her current roleContinueContinue reading “Influencing Social Change: Advice for Students Who Want to Work with NGOs. Melbourne, Australia”

Accounting for Sociology in a World of Auditors, UK

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Michael Hughes is the Director of Studies and Knowledge for the Audit Commission, UK, reviewing reports on local government services. He tells us why we should ‘never underestimate the value of a sociology degree in providing a foundation of skills and concepts for understanding other disciplines and their models’. Michael Hughes michael-hughes@audit-commission.gov.uk I am DirectorContinueContinue reading “Accounting for Sociology in a World of Auditors, UK”

Knowing That My Work Makes a Real Difference: The Career of One Applied Quantitative Sociologist, UK

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Tony Alderton reflects on his career in civil service and his current role as a researcher for Early Years and Childcare with the Kent County Council in the UK. Dr Tony Alderton Tony.Alderton@kent.gov.uk I am employed… As the Researcher for Early Years and Childcare with Kent County Council in the UK. The Council deliversContinueContinue reading “Knowing That My Work Makes a Real Difference: The Career of One Applied Quantitative Sociologist, UK”

An Organisational Perspective: Applying Sociology to the Health Sector in Melbourne, Australia

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Christine Walker answers some questions about her work as Chief Executive Officer for Chronic Illness Alliance in Melbourne, Australia, which connects not-for-profit groups with government and academics in order to advocate for better healthcare for people with chronic illnesses. Dr Christine Walker christine@chronicillness.org.au Tell us about your organisation. Chronic Illness Alliance (CIA) is a peakContinueContinue reading “An Organisational Perspective: Applying Sociology to the Health Sector in Melbourne, Australia”

Strengthening Business Through Sociology: The Work of a Council Coordinator in Hong Kong

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Adrian Lui works as a Council Coordinator for a global membership organization for the business community in Hong Kong. He tells us how his general sociological skills help him to work with businesses in order to strengthen their services. Adrian Lui adrianlws@gmail.com What is your occupation?My job title is Council Coordinator. My company is a non-profit, membershipContinueContinue reading “Strengthening Business Through Sociology: The Work of a Council Coordinator in Hong Kong”