News : Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth : University of Sussex

CIRCY is on Substack with an inaugural post on the 'Many Minds' approach

13 January 2026

CIRCY has joined Substack, a publishing platform for sharing short and long form articles. We will be posting articles by our members on topical...

Orange poster with Digital Methods Accelerator programme for Autumn 2025

Digital Methods Accelerator Autumn 2025 programme

10 October 2025

The DMA returns with set of workshops to sharpen your digital methods and skills, and engage critically with the fast-changing landscape digital tools

Image of CIRCY Annual Report cover - shows a toddler's legs and little shoes stood on bright green astroturf.

The Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth launches their 2024/25 Annual Report

3 October 2025

See what this Sussex Centre of Excellence has been working on this past year!

Discussing Death and Loss in the Classroom

22 September 2025

ESW was delighted to welcome over 100 delegates to the 'Tackling the Taboos: Discussing Death and Loss in the Classroom' conference last week.

Dr Beatriz Kira outside the Houses of Parliament in London

Sussex Law Academic Invited to give Evidence at House of Lords for development of new Online Safety Act

10 September 2025

Dr Beatriz Kira was invited to give evidence to the House of Lords in relation to safety measures proposed for the Online Safety Act 2023.

A portrait image of Professor Janet Boddy

Professor Janet Boddy announced as new Head of the School of Education and Social Work

25 June 2025

Professor Janet Boddy is named as the new Head of the School of Education & Social Work, succeeding Professor Simon Thompson.

A portrait photo of a smiling Jo Tregenza taken from inside Essex House.

Jo Tregenza appointed President of the UK Literacy Association

25 June 2025

Education Reader, Jo Tregenza, is the new President of the UKLA, a prestigious role that recognises her outstanding contribution to literacy education

Spotlight on Researchers: Dr Jeongeun Park

6 May 2025

Read about Dr Jeongeun Park's research into children’s state care experience and its connection with mental health and educational outcomes.

A photo from Dr Kirby and Dr Webb's research on sustainability education for young people

SSRP Spotlight Series: Sustainability, Uncertainty and Education

18 February 2025

Dr Perpetua Kirby and Dr Rebecca Webb of the School of Education and Social Work tell us about their research into sustainability education.

Dr Chi Eziefula introduces her research on menstrual health

Engaging young people with climate change and the environment

22 January 2025

A workshop hosted jointly by SSRP and CIRCY explored the sustainability issues that matter to children and young people.

ESRC showcases Sussex-led impact case study

4 December 2024

The ESRC highlights a 4yr Sussex-led national impact case study showing how The Innovate Project is helping improve children's social care systems.

Rebecca Stephens is standing and speaking in an obviously formal venue with plush wallpaper and banners and others seated at long tables to either side of her.

Parliament event is latest step in Rebecca Stephens' drive to get animal and domestic abuse addressed in tandem

28 October 2024

Senior Social Work Lecturer speaks at event in Parliament to highlight the importance of considering pets in situations of domestic abuse.

Tam Cane sits outside on a patio in a relaxed posture wearing a blue sleeveless top and smiles up at the camera

Spotlight on Dr Tam Cane in celebration of Black History Month 2024

10 October 2024

For BHM 2024, ESW is delighted to showcase the work of Dr Tam Cane, Senior Lecturer in Social Work & Social Care, on transracial adoption research.

Rebecca Stephens (right) receives her 'Member of the Year' award from the President of the IAVSW

Rebecca Stephens is named 'Member of the Year' by the International Association of Veterinary Social Work

26 September 2024

Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Rebecca Stephens, is named 'Member of the Year' by the International Association of Veterinary Social Work.

A smiling Lisa Holmes is photographed in an outdoor setting

Sussex report illustrates financial benefit of better supporting reunification of children

19 August 2024

A study by Lisa Holmes illustrates the stark contrast in cost of supporting children back into their family units versus returning to care.

SSRP bridges research and teaching with its 'Wicked Sustainability Challenges' seminar series

29 April 2024

During the first three months of 2024, SSRP drew on its body of sustainability research and organized a cross-school seminar series where...

School of Education & Social Work earns Bronze Athena Swan Award

10 April 2024

ESW has been recognised for its commitment to gender equality in HE and research by achieving the Bronze Award as part of the Athena SWAN Charter.

Photograph of double winner of Startup Sussex 2024, Shuaib Karmani, pitching at the grand final

Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc student receives double award in annual Startup Sussex competition

27 March 2024

Startup Sussex 2024 saw the first ever live pitches and awards ceremony

two wheels or 'sprays' pictured in the top right and bottowm left hand corner mimicking the colours of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. On a light blue background the words 'Round 9 Scaling up Sustainability Research' in dark blue are to be seen.

SSRP devotes annual funding call to support platform grants for innovative sustainability research

26 March 2024

Sussex researchers: Apply by 5 June for seed-funding between £20-30k and develop platform grants for scaling up cutting-edge sustainability research

What exactly are equitable partnerships for sustainability research?

22 February 2024

Join SSRP for a deep dive into Equitable Research Partnerships at their event on 29 Feb chaired by Pro-VC for Global & Civic Engagement Robin Banerjee