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Congress to Campus

Posted on 22 December 2011, submitted by Karin Ferngren

In association with the Eccles Centre for American Studies at The British Library, the School of Social Sciences presents a free conference for schools. Two former United States Representatives, from the National Association of Former Members of Congress, will lead a panel of speakers in discussing contemporary issues in American politics. The programme will include sessions on the forthcoming presidential election, President Obama’s relationship with the Congress, and the future of American foreign policy. There will also be contributions from Professor Philip Davies of the Eccles Centre and from University lecturers in American History and Politics.

Congress to Campus 2012 flyer (PDF 94KB)

Event is available to:: Staff & students

Notes: This event is primarily aimed at schools and our students

Date:: 08/02/2012

Duration of event:: Just this day

Start time:: 9:30am -1pm

Location:: Park Campus

Cost:: Free event

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Chinese Ministerial visit for School of Social Sciences

Posted on 8 December 2011, submitted by Claire Bicknell

The School of Social Sciences recently welcomed a delegation of 20 Chinese Ministerial representatives from Jiansu People’s Procuratorate. Jan Dowsett and Angie Packwood worked on the development of the day bringing together senior colleagues from Northamptonshire Police and School staff. The purpose of the visit was to explore potential collaboration and discuss the provision of professional training relating to policing, law, anti corruption and bribery. …continue reading Chinese Ministerial visit for School of Social Sciences

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Extremism is the focus of Hate Breeds Hate

Posted on 8 December 2011, submitted by Claire Bicknell

Delegates from academia, the police, probation services and the charity sector recently gathered at Sunley Conference Centre for the Hate Breeds Hate interdisciplinary conference on the prevention of extremism, organised by the School of Social Sciences. …continue reading Extremism is the focus of Hate Breeds Hate

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Russia One focuses on Dr Richard Broughton’s work

Posted on 1 December 2011, submitted by Claire Bicknell

Dr Richard Broughton, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, School of Social Sciences, was recently interviewed by the production company …continue reading Russia One focuses on Dr Richard Broughton’s work

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University sponsors major conference on sustainable communities

Posted on 24 November 2011, submitted by Claire Bicknell

The University was the main sponsor at a recent national conference entitled ‘Sustainable Communities 2011: Local Growth, Local Futures’, held at the Brewery in London and chaired by the broadcaster Krishnan Guru Murthy. The conference aimed to examine specific areas of government policy including the developing programme around localism, which is radically affecting the broad Sustainable Communities agenda; sustainability in this context looks at the interconnections between the economic, social and the environmental. Chris Durkin, Associate Director of the Northampton Institute for Urban Affairs, was one of the keynote speakers and the focus of his address was the developments around the NIUA and the recently set up Collaborative Centre for the Built Environment – an initiative with Moulton College and University Centre Milton Keynes, which provides us with a huge opportunity in areas such as sustainability, heritage construction management, urban design and sustainable construction. …continue reading University sponsors major conference on sustainable communities

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University supports CAB pro bono clinic launch

Posted on 17 November 2011, submitted by Claire Bicknell

Law staff and students from the School of Social Sciences have given their expertise to the Northampton and District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) pro bono clinic. The Northampton-based clinic, which has been operating since September, provides clients with access to free legal advice from legal experts at national consumer legal services provider Access Legal, from Shoosmiths, on issues including employment, landlord and tenant, and consumer. Access Legal aims to provide a quality assured legal advice service in support of CAB’s own services. Students from The University of Northampton’s Law School provided essential support for the clinic’s launch, carrying out research and contributing to interviews. See the Press Release.

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‘Institutional Racism in the Academy’: lecture and book launch

Posted on 10 November 2011, submitted by Paul Crofts

The School of Social Sciences and the Equality & Diversity Research Group at The University of Northampton invite you to a lecture and book launch on ‘Institutional Racism in the Academy’ by Prof. Andrew Pilkington. 4pm, Wednesday 16 November Sunley Conference Centre, The University of Northampton. Refreshments and canapés from 5pm. Please RSVP to: equality@northampton.ac.uk or tel: (01604)-893887. Open to all students, staff and visitors.

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Rachel makes Routledge Education Class of 2011

Posted on 13 October 2011, submitted by Claire Bicknell

Senior Lecturer in Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Dr Rachel Maunder has made the prestigious Routledge Class of 2011 – this means her work is included as one of the most downloaded articles published in Educational Research in 2010, and is now free for anyone to access and read for the next 12 months. “I was very pleasantly surprised to receive the notification that my paper ‘Pupil and staff perceptions of bullying in secondary schools: comparing behavioural definitions and their perceived seriousness’ was the most downloaded article in Educational Research this year – particularly as I hadn’t consciously done promotion work to publicise the article after it was published,” Rachel commented, “This suggests that there is wide interest in the work and that people are hearing about it. I hope this will lead to the research having an impact on the field and especially to anti-bullying practice in schools.” View online The Class of 2011.

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Research Student Training: Critical thinking using Argument Mapping

Thinking Critically Using Argument Mapping

Dr Graham Smith – School of Social Sciences.

Argument mapping (AM) is an innovative technique for visualising arguments and enhancing critical thinking. AM helps individuals and groups to reach better decisions. It is particularly useful in helping groups to fully explore and reach agreement on contentious issues. AM can also be used in educational settings to promote the deeper understanding of complex arguments and to develop critical thinking skills.

The method involves the production of an argument map consisting of a network of boxes with connecting arrows. A completed argument map serves as a summary of a debate, including all the views and opinions expressed perhaps by many different contributors. Argument maps are easily and quickly interpreted permitting sound judgments and as such they make excellent executive summaries.

After an introduction to AM, activities will provide hands-on experience of producing an argument map and drawing conclusions from it. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the various uses of AM within decision making and educational settings.

Host school/department/organisation:: The Graduate School

Date:: 09/11/2011

Event is available to:: Staff only

Time:: 3-5pm

Venue:: Conference Room, Knowledge Exchange, Park Campus

Price:: Free

Further information and to book online:: http://argumentmapnov11.eventbrite.com/

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Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes A-Level Psychology Student Research Conference

Posted on 29 September 2011, submitted by Graham Mitchell

The University organised two research conferences for local A-level Psychology students recently – the first took place at Park Campus on Thursday 22 September, and the second was at the University Centre Milton Keynes (UCMK) on Wednesday 28 September. Ten minutes was available for each presentation, followed by five minutes for questions. Six teams participated in the Northampton event and these were from Caroline Chisholm School, Malcolm Arnold Academy and Northampton School for Girls. Two University academics, Dr Chris Roe and Dr Graham Smith, judged the competition. All six teams presented their psychological research in a clear and professional manner. The judges were totally impressed with the high quality of the research work and the standard of presentation. …continue reading Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes A-Level Psychology Student Research Conference