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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Department of Social & Policy Sciences is one of the leading centres for social sciences in the UK. We have an excellent reputation for cutting edge research and innovative teaching.
In the REF 2021 assessment of research, 84.6% of our outputs were 3 and 4* and 87.5% of impact case studies were 4* meaning we have world leading quality of research.
We have been ranked exceptionally in the following league tables:
- Ranked joint 3rd for Criminology in the The Times University Rankings 2026
- Ranked joint 5th for Social Work in the The Times University Rankings 2026
- Ranked 5th for Sociology in the Complete University Guide 2026
- Ranked 9th for Social Policy in the The Times University Rankings 2026
- Ranked 51-100 in the world Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings® by Subject 2025
- Ranked 51-100 in the world for Social Policy in the QS World University Rankings® by Subject 2025
Our staff and students are involved in the study of the major challenges that we face as a society:
- Global political economy and governance research
- Health, life and death research
- Marginalisation and vulnerability research
- Social justice, conflict and rights research
- Violence, harm and crime research
Our achievements have been recognised most recently by the award of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2011.
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Profiles
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Amj Abdelmalik
- Department of Social & Policy Sciences - Postgraduate Research Student
- Institute for Policy Research (IPR)
Person: Postgraduate Research Student, Doctor of Policy Research and Practice
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Sharmaarke Abdullahi
- Department of Social & Policy Sciences - Postgraduate Research Student
Person: Postgraduate Research Student, Doctor of Policy Research and Practice
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Nadege Ade
- Department of Social & Policy Sciences - Postgraduate Research Student
Person: Postgraduate Research Student, Doctor of Philosophy
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Exploring palliative patients, families, care giver and clinicians’ views on the use of wearable neurotechnology (EEG) and neurofeedback feasibility and acceptability in those with lived experience of neuropathic pain (NP).
Coyle, D. (PI), Teggi, D. (CoI), Fisher, E. (CoI), Keogh, E. (CoI) & Wan, Y. (Researcher CoI)
1/09/26 → 1/09/27
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Deep Sea Mining and the State in the Pacific Islands
Radley, B. (PI)
1/08/26 → 31/01/27
Project: Research council
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Uneven and Combined Transitions: Energy, Justice and the Global South
Radley, B. (PI)
1/07/26 → 30/06/29
Project: Research-related funding
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Accessing Optimism: Rethinking Wellbeing, Inclusion and Belonging for Young People who are NEET
Cunningham, C., Brown, C., Davies, J., Donnelly, M. & Dickson, M., 30 Jun 2026, In: Youth. 6, 2, 41.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A community-based qualitative study of perspectives on alcohol public health interventions and experiences of alcohol use
Dance, S., Weyman, A., Adams, S., Herbert, A., Burd, A., Nelson, N. & Dack, C., 17 Jul 2026, In: BMC Public Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A focus on ethics and researcher wellbeing
Skinner, T., Bloomfield-Utting, J., Geoghegan-Fittall, S., Roberts, N., Smith, O. & Taylor, H., 2026, Research Handbook on Ethics in Social Research. Cheltenham, U. K.: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 34 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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Datasets
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Data set for "A hidden web of policy influence: The pharmaceutical industry’s engagement with UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Groups"
Rickard, E. (Creator) & Ozieranski, P. (Creator), University of Bath, 28 May 2021
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00943
Dataset
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Dataset for "Analysing experiences and issues in self-built shelters in Bangladesh using transdisciplinary approach"
Klansek, T. (Creator), Rota, F. (Creator), Coley, D. (Creator), Albadra, D. (Creator), Paszkiewicz, N. (Creator) & Ball, R. (Creator), University of Bath, 8 Oct 2020
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00781
Dataset
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Dataset for 'How smart do smart meters need to be?'
Mogles, N. (Creator), Walker, I. (Creator), Ramallo-González, A. (Creator), Lee, J. (Creator), Natarajan, S. (Creator), Padget, J. (Creator), Gabe-Thomas, E. (Creator), Hyniewska, S. (Creator), Lovett, T. (Creator), Ren, G. (Creator), O'Neill, E. (Creator), Hourizi, R. (Creator) & Coley, D. (Creator), University of Bath, 1 Oct 2016
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00256
Dataset
Student theses
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¡Ni Una Más! Women Weaving Solidarity Networks Against and Beyond State Violence and Feminicide in Contemporary Mexico (2010-2020)
Ventura Alfaro, M. J. (Author), Dinerstein, A. (Supervisor) & Deneulin, S. (Supervisor), 16 Nov 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Accountability aspects of local government finance
Whisker, P. M. (Author), 1981Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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A child-centred approach to childhood poverty and social exclusion
Ridge, T. (Author), Gould, N. (Supervisor) & Millar, J. (Supervisor), 14 Feb 2001Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Activities
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Perrie Lectures (External organisation)
Gooch, K. (No value)
2022 → …Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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International Children and Families Conference
Howard, N. (Speaker)
18 Jun 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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The BIG Conference : ‘Cash, Care & Connection: Trialling UBI Plus in South Asia’
Howard, N. (Speaker)
22 Jul 2024Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
Prizes
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Honorary Burnet Institute Senior Principal Fellow
Lancaster, K. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Honorary appointment
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2014 Images of Research Peoples' Choice Award Fringe Arts Bath
Troyer, J. (Recipient), Jun 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2014 Students' Union Excellence in Teaching Award
Troyer, J. (Recipient), Apr 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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The Lost Tribe: Finding Connection in an Age of Loneliness
5/10/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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We are good neighbours, but we are not carers!" Conflicted ideas about frailty and (in)dependence in retirement community residents
14/02/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities