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Research interests
Jane studied Social Psychology at the University of Sussex and worked in health and social care before completing her MA in Social and Public Administration at Brunel University. She worked as a researcher in the Department of Health and Social Security and then completed her doctorate in social policy at the University of York.
Following her first lectureship at the University of Ulster, Jane joined the University of Bath as a lecturer in social policy in 1988. She has held various posts at the University, including Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) 2008 - 2015).
Jane’s research interests include social security policy, family policy and the policy implications of family change. She has been a Specialist Adviser to the House of Commons Select Committee for Work and Pensions (2004 and 2007) and to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee (2020). She is Chair of the Trustees Child Poverty Action Group.
Jane was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in 2000 and as a Fellow of the British Academy in 2014.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Not currently
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Chair of Trustees, Child Poverty Action Group
2020 → …
Council member, The British Academy
2019 → 2023
Chair Grants Board C, Economic and Social Research Council
2017 → 2020
Chair REF Main Panel C, HEFCE
2017 → 2021
Chair Nomination Committee, Academy of Social Sciences
2016 → 2019
Chair, Social Policy Association
2016 → 2019
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Couples balancing work, money and care: exploring the shifting landscape under Universal Credit (with Fran Bennett Univ of Oxford)
Millar, J. (PI), Griffiths, R. (Researcher) & Wood, M. (Researcher)
Economic and Social Research Council
14/03/18 → 30/09/21
Project: Research council
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Change, Choice and Constraint in Family and Work
Millar, J. (PI) & Ridge, T. (CoI)
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation
1/10/15 → 31/01/17
Project: UK charity
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EPSRC Institutional Sponsorship Award
Millar, J. (PI) & Hunt, J. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/06/15 → 31/03/16
Project: Research council
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Centre for Low Emissions Vehicle Research (CLEVeR)
Hawley, G. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI), Bannister, C. (CoI), Brace, C. (CoI) & Millar, J. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
2/01/14 → 1/01/17
Project: Research council
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Couples navigating work, care and Universal Credit
Griffiths, R., Wood, M., Bennett, F. & Millar, J., 26 Jan 2022, Institute for Policy Research, University of Bath. 142 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Families navigating Universal Credit in the COVID- 19 pandemic
Griffiths, R., Wood, M., Bennett, F. & Millar, J., 31 May 2022, COVID-19 Collaborations: Researching Poverty and Low-Income Family Life during the Pandemic. Bristol, U. K.: Policy Press, p. 44-55 12 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter or section
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“Relations of extraction”: Some issues for social policy
Millar, J., 17 Feb 2022, In: British Journal of Sociology. 73, 1, p. 60-66 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Families, work and care: Qualitative longitudinal research and policy engagement
Millar, J., 31 Oct 2021, In: Social Policy and Society. 20, 4, p. 629-634 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (SciVal)85 Downloads (Pure) -
Left Behind? The Status of Women in Contemporary China
Walker, R. & Millar, J., 28 Apr 2020, In: Social Inclusion. 8, 2, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (SciVal)155 Downloads (Pure)