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King’s speech lays out plans to reform Britain’s political system: experts react

In this article for the Conversation, Christine Huebner joins academics in analysing Keir Starmer's King's Speech.

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Comment: Young people are less likely to vote – here’s how to help get your friends to the ballot box

Read Christine Huebner's article for the Conversation

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Translations, Tensions and Togetherness: an event from the SMI & the School of Education

The SMI, in collaboration with The School of Education, is delighted to host their annual knowledge exchange event.
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The Conversation: Sorting a loved one’s finances after their death – what you need to know

Professor Kate Reed writes for the conversation, looking at financial anxiety following bereavement.

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Have Conservative councils started placing more children in care each year than Labour councils?

For The Conversation, SMI Lecturer Calum Webb & Paul Bywaters from University of Huddsersfield look at how party politics influence the number of children in care in England.
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New Book by Professor Kate Reed - Understanding Baby Loss.

SMI Director - Professor Kate Reed, has published her new book 'Understanding baby loss - The sociology of life, death and post-mortem'. The book follows on from Kate's ESRC award winning 'Remembering Baby' research project and exhibition.

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Sheffield Methods Institute Partnership Day: New Directions in Collaborative Research Partnerships

In early September, The Sheffield Methods Institute (SMI) hosted their first partnership day to celebrate the culmination of collaboration beyond the university and to celebrate leading research and methodological innovation.