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Myanmar – human rights concerns
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/09/03/myanmar-human-rights-concerns/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on September 3, 2018 T his week the United Nations has raised concerns about genocide in Myanmar. What are the human rights concerns? Try these free resources. UN Press releases.
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New Portal launched to support diversity in University Boards
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/09/03/new-portal-launched-to-support-diversity-in-university-boards/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on September 3, 2018 Advance HE and the CUC (Committee of University Chairs), in collaboration with AHUA (Association of Heads of University Administration) and the 30% Club, have launched a new ‘board...
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What happens when gender quotas are introduced for academic hiring committees?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/01/18/what-happens-when-gender-quotas-are-introduced-for-academic-hiring-committees/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on January 18, 2019 Interesting working paper covering the situation in France which found that after gender quota in academic hiring committees were imposed in France in 2015 there was a negative impact...
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Does being a woman academic hold you back?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/06/10/does-being-a-woman-academic-hold-you-back/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on June 10, 2019 Find out by downloading a new research study published by staff from Cardiff University this week.
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Communication in Emergencies Research
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/08/23/communication-in-emergencies-research/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 23, 2019 A new site compiled by independent charity BBC Media Action.
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The Taliban Sources Project
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2020/07/06/the-taliban-sources-project/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on July 6, 2020 The Taliban Sources Project (TSP) is one of few Taliban documentation projects in existence and includes the cultural, social, and legal output for the years 1979-2011.
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Population statistics
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2020/07/13/population-statistics/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on July 13, 2020 July 11th is World Population Day United Nations Population Division produces regular demographic estimates and population projects for countries worldwide.
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Perceptions of Islam on UK University Campuses
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2020/07/21/perceptions-of-islam-on-uk-university-campuses/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on July 21, 2020 Islam and Muslims on UK University Campuses: perceptions and challenges, is the latest report from an AHRC project conducted at SOAS.
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What are the financial returns from a postgraduate degree?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2020/09/25/what-are-the-financial-returns-from-a-postgraduate-degree/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on September 25, 2020 This IFS report looks at which degrees bring the most financial rewards and considers the impact of the family background.
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Displacement Economies
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2022/05/20/displacement-economies/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 20, 2022 Displacement Economies – Helping to realise the vast economic potential of displacement-affected communities around the world The Protracted Displacement economies project launched...