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School of Social Sciences

Impact at the School of Social Sciences

We believe our research should not only be excellent but also socially useful.

This was reflected in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) with Education placing 3rd in the UK for impact, underlining the standards of our research community.

Our research has a record of impacting upon public debate, policy development and practice based innovations, while our researchers have strong relationships with policy-makers and practitioners. They regularly work with the Welsh Government and other public agencies to enact real-life change for specific social issues and problems.

Highlights

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Listening to survivors of child sexual exploitation

Dr Sophie Hallett’s pioneering research has made young people’s views integral to decisions on their care.

Transforming relationships and sex education in Wales, England, and internationally

Professor EJ Renold’s work has made sure the views of young people are central to new legislation and policies.

HateLab: Preventing the rising tide of hate crime and speech through influencing policy and policing

HateLab: Preventing the rising tide of hate crime and speech through influencing policy and policing

Influencing policy and policing through measuring and countering online hate speech and hate crime.

Evaluating the Foundation Phase curriculum

Evaluating the Foundation Phase curriculum

Reshaping the effective delivery of early years and primary education in Wales.

Protecting children's health through influencing tobacco policy

Protecting children's health through influencing tobacco policy

Our research championed the opinions and experiences of young people in Wales to inform legislation in the UK, Europe and New Zealand.

Improving the police response to domestic violence and abuse in the UK and EU

Improving the police response to domestic violence and abuse in the UK and EU

Our research helped break cycles of abuse by creating tools for more effective frontline policing.

Improving educational experiences for children in care

Improving educational experiences for children in care

Our research is enhancing educational experiences for care experienced children and young people in Wales.

Past highlights