Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Social Policy Research and Innovation Group generates cutting-edge research and innovation, influencing policies and enhancing lives in Wales, the UK, and globally.
Through impactful collaborations with partners in other universities, third-sector organisations, public bodies, and policymakers, our research consistently achieves world-leading and internationally significant outcomes.
Research themes
Our expert multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams focus on:
- Welfare, Inequality and Social Justice
- Environment and Sustainability
- International Development and Global Social Policy
These themes are supplemented by the Centre for Social Policy.
Postgraduate Research
We welcome applications for postgraduate research in one of our areas of expertise.
Work with us
We’re passionate about working with partners to address real-world challenges. Our experts work with organisations of all sizes, and from all sectors, to develop new ideas, products and services that solve a specific problem. We help policy makers gather evidence to understand the needs and experiences of a sector or industry to better inform solutions.
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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. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Zulfia Abawe
- Faculty of Business and Creative Industries - Lecturer in Global Business
- Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, Social Policy Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
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Wendy Booth
- Faculty of Business and Creative Industries - Lecturer in Public Service Management
- Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, Social Policy Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
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Beth Dando
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education - Lecturer in Leadership and Public Services
- Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, Social Policy Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Politics of Denial and Non-Recognition of Genocide
Kamruzzaman, M. P. (CoI) & Ahmed, B. (CoPI)
30/04/24 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Exploring the representations of climate change as international crime – evolution, trends, and implications for climate policy
Proedrou, F. (PI) & Pournara, M. (CoPI)
1/09/23 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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Youth Work Strategies Manual
Williamson, H. (PI), Hofmann-van de Poll, F. (CoI), Serban, A. (CoI), Teuma, M. (CoI), Lavchyan, Z. (CoI) & Balogh , J. (CoI)
1/03/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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A Relational Analysis of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Pakistan
Abawe, Z., 9 Apr 2026, In: Ethnopolitics. 00, 00, 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Keynote to Kirche: a personal reflection of my journey through European Forum Alpbach
Williamson CVO CBE FRSA FHEA, D. H., 22 Dec 2026, Reflections for the Future: Recharge Europe: European Forum Alpbach 2025. English, L., Amanulla, N., Martins, C., McLaughlin, C. & Giesswein, M. (eds.). European Forum Alpbach 2025, p. 11-30Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Repercussions of the Forum
Williamson CVO CBE FRSA FHEA, D. H. & Devlin, M., 2026, ISA RC34 Sociology of Youth Newsletter, 2/2025, p. 10-11 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Prizes
Activities
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The Milltown Boys over 50 years - an ethnographic reflection on a career in youth studies
Williamson, H. (Speaker)
11 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Remembering Alan Higgins, introducing Sharon Lovell to present the 1st Alan Higgins Memorial Lecture, Council of Wales for Voluntary Youth Services AGM (online), Cardiff, Wales, July 2025
Williamson, H. (Speaker)
11 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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EYWA Connect: Youth Work and Youth Policy with Prof. Howard Williamson
Williamson, H. (Speaker)
10 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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The UN has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza - here's what you need to know
16/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Student theses
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An Investigation into the Roles of Trustee Board Members of Students’ Unions Within Wales
Taylor, D. (Author), Law, J. (Supervisor) & Farrell, C. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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What kinds of change occur in adolescents using Sandtray in counselling? An exploration of autonomy, causality and change in relation to counselling young people
Bilski, K. (Author), Lancastle, D. (Supervisor) & Smith, S. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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