Centre for Social Justice and Global Responsibility

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In this time of global disruption, the Centre for Social Justice and Global Responsibility provides a focal point for innovative and critical engagement with social, legal and political responses to the changing landscapes of the twenty-first century.

Through the work of its research groups, the Centre examines key issues of social justice reform in diverse areas such as access to justice, crime, disability, human rights, migration and sustainability. Ultimately, it seeks to challenge otherisation and work to ensure understanding and inclusiveness.

The Centre operates through seven interdisciplinary research groups covering Crime and Justice; Critical Autism/Disability Studies; Education and Social Justice; Law and Access to Justice; Race, Gender and Sexualities; Space, Place and Society; and Sustainability – Policy, Practice and Pedagogy.

Building on the work of Weeks Centres for Social and Policy Research, and LSBU’s Education Research Centre and drawing on established links to academics, civil society and governments, the Centre seeks to examine critically the sources, nature and impact of social injustice, inequality and exclusion nationally and throughout the world.

Its themes are embedded in the research of a diverse group of scholars who are experts in human rights, education, law, criminology, history, international relations, politics, sociology, housing, planning and geography. The diversity of the centre's membership facilitates the production and dissemination of interdisciplinary research, which promotes cross-cultural understanding.

Researcher development is an important aspect of the work of the Centre which offers opportunities for participation in writing retreats, research labs for the development of skills in for example bid writing, impact and enterprise, and peer support including mentoring and pre-publication feedback.

The work of the Centre informs the student experience at London South Bank University. Research informed teaching is an aspect of all their courses and students have inclusive access to multi-disciplinary seminars and researcher development opportunities. They have a thriving and growing doctoral community.

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London South Bank University
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