Europe – Sociology at Work

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”

Advice for Students Who Want to Work as Social Activists: A View From a Trade Union, UK

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Gary Pattison provides advice for students interested in becoming trade union officials, including how he moved into his profession and how sociology helps him achieve better conditions for workers. Gary Pattison G.Pattison@dorsetcc.gov.uk I work as a trade union official with GMB, supporting members in their workplace / collective organisation. GMB is an amalgamation of manyContinueContinue reading “Advice for Students Who Want to Work as Social Activists: A View From a Trade Union, UK”

Defining Sociological Identity and Community: The Work of the Sociologists Outside Academia Group, UK

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Annika Coughlin is one of the convenors of the Sociologists Outside Academia Group, which is part of the British Sociological Association. She answers questions about the issues facing their members. Annika Coughlin annika.coughlin@googlemail.com Please tell us a little about your professional organisation. The Sociologists Outside Academia group, is a specialist group within the British SociologicalContinueContinue reading “Defining Sociological Identity and Community: The Work of the Sociologists Outside Academia Group, UK”