Dear all,

You are very welcome at the following free event:



Emotional States: politics, governance and affect Seminar and book launch Friday 7 July 2017, 1430-1630

Location:  University of Kent, Canterbury Campus, Cornwallis East Seminar Room 2, Followed by drinks in Cornwallis East Third Floor Common Room, 1630-1730



This free event marks the publication of a new edited collection - Eleanor Jupp, Jessica Pykett and Fiona M. Smith (eds.) (2017) Emotional States: Sites and Spaces of Affective Governance (Routledge) https://www.routledge.com/Emotional-States-Sites-and-spaces-of-affective-governance/Jupp-Pykett-Smith/



The book examines the allure, value and currency of emotions within political discourse, governance and the development and implementation of social policy.  The seminar and book launch will develop these themes, particularly within the context of contemporary politics.



Speakers will include: Dr Eleanor Jupp (University of Kent); Dr Carolyn Pedwell (University of Kent); Dr Jessica Pykett (University of Birmingham); Dr Fiona Smith (University of Dundee); Dr Jo Warner (University of Kent).  Chair: Professor Davina Cooper (University of Kent)

 

All welcome!



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For directions to Canterbury campus, see https://www.kent.ac.uk/locations/canterbury/directions.html



With best wishes,

Jessica

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Topics of the day:



  1. Research officer job LSE Chinese welfare services sub-contracting

  2. Two PhD studentships in ESRC South Coast DTP - Department of Gerontology,

     University of Southampton

  3. Conference Registration now open: Africa in the era of sustainable

     development goals, Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the University of Sheffield

  4. Registration now open 2017 ESPAnet Conference – Lisbon



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Date:    Wed, 31 May 2017 00:12:57 +0000

From:    Karen Fisher <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: Research officer job LSE Chinese welfare services sub-contracting





Please distribute to researchers who might be interested.



http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BBQ881/research-officer/



Research Officer

London School of Economics and Political Science - International Development

Location:



London



Salary:



£34,156 to £41,317 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,456 pa inclusive



Hours:



Full Time



Contract Type:



Fixed-Term/Contract





Placed on:



26th May 2017



Closes:



30th June 2017





★ View Employer Profile<http://www.jobs.ac.uk/enhanced/employer/london-school-of-economics-and-political-science/>





LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university



Salary from £34,156 to £41,317 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,456 pa inclusive



This is a fixed term, full-time appointment for 3 years.



This post is the result of a recent ESRC grant that the Department has recently received. The research involved will investigate how, why and with what consequences the Chinese government procures welfare services from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through sub-contracting. Governmental sub-contracting of welfare services from NGOs has become commonplace in many Western countries. However, in the case of China this is a new endeavour.



Candidates should have a PhD in a subject relevant to social policy, development studies, politics or sociology; an emerging track record of high quality publications; field research experience and knowledge of NGOs in China; ability and willingness to work as part of a team; ability to work independently to tight timescales.



We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.



For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document<https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAKY+LYbOcvXUC81b1QOPM4urFOZVyJIKo7ENCCrkeaAiWxomaGqKILxkbjpUEIcIAFuZNUUp6ave0nDZ6Ep2iN7>, job description<https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAKY+LYbOcvXUC81b1QOPM4u3dxYltjJd+GjB9+kRkJHepeH9p9p7xNczjHLk5ryn0WbcGKB200CYjxUj1DtWHor> and the person specification<https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAKY+LYbOcvXUC81b1QOPM4uVKfg3LU7vGrccl7xVZ/Sejh3BUCGUEPL/uwshEGbh/OI84t78sEkjE1ZJgCOf8hc>.





From: Howell,JA [mailto:[log in to unmask]]

Sent: Wednesday, 31 May 2017 2:03 AM

To: Karen Fisher <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>; Xiaoyuan Shang <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>

Subject: the job is now live



Dear Xiaoyuan and Karen,



The job for the ESRC Research Officer has now gone live. Here are links that should work:



It’s live on Jobs.ac.uk<http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BBQ881/research-officer/> and the LSE Website.<https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmNR/guy1c3nQk5ko0Ms7RHy+ytsxQRACCpUvbDUWCYPLqvFF04KtlnadWt9cHRA2oBEOgbnYLLuBhObtVn3aLX6Fe63RxsOxkowzxMqej6xIzwQ+d5ifX16WwkXrBQvcYg==>



Best wishes

jude





Professor Jude Howell

Director, Centre for Civil Society (2003-2010) Director, ESRC Non-Governmental Public Action Research Programme Department for International Development London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street LONDON WC2A 2AE Tel. +44(0)20 7955 7360



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Date:    Wed, 31 May 2017 12:13:11 +0000

From:    "Vlachantoni A." <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: Two PhD studentships in ESRC South Coast DTP - Department of Gerontology, University of Southampton



Dear colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the opportunity to apply for two PhD studentships in the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership and the Department of Gerontology, University of Southampton.



Is caring good for your health? (Lead Supervisor: Dr Athina Vlachantoni, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ) Informal care provision is an increasingly common experience in individual life courses. To date, research on the association between care provision and the carer's health has produced mixed findings, depending on the characteristics of care provision taken into account. The aim of this exciting research is to examine the evidence of a causal relationship between informal care provision and the carer's health status over time, using a range of indicators relating to the caring activity and health, by conducting longitudinal analysis on data from waves 1-7 of Understanding Society. The project will take place in collaboration with the Centre for Research on Ageing, the ESRC Centre for Population Change and AgeUK.



Link to full advert: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=878517CC





Carers and loneliness in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (Lead Supervisor: Dr Rosalind Willis, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ) Loneliness is a subjective feeling of inadequacy of relationships, which negatively affects quality of life. People who provide informal care are known to be at higher risk of poor mental and physical health (carer burden), and many find themselves isolated in their caring role. Research on rates of loneliness among carers to date has shown mixed results. This PhD will explore the relationships between caring, loneliness, and health outcomes among people aged 50 and over using statistical analysis of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. The findings will be used to make policy and practice recommendations.



Link to full advert: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=879817CC





About the PhD studentships:

South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14553, plus payment of all programme fees.  Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students).  Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at southcoastdtp.ac.uk).



Application Procedure

The closing date and time for applications is noon on 28th June 2017.  The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/how-to-apply/



For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above.  For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>





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Dr Athina Vlachantoni

Associate Professor in Gerontology

Head of Teaching Programmes, Gerontology Deputy Director, ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership Deputy Editor, Ageing & Society



Centre for Research on Ageing and ESRC Centre for Population Change Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences University of Southampton

Tel: +44 (0) 2380 598940

Twitter: @vlachantoni

Find the CRA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Research-on-Ageing-University-of-Southampton/160342937454309> or follow us on Twitter @CRASoton<https://twitter.com/CRASoton>







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Date:    Wed, 31 May 2017 17:55:49 +0000

From:    Email Aaporg <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: Conference Registration now open: Africa in the era of sustainable development goals, Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the University of Sheffield



*Apologies for cross posting



Hi All,



Registration for the conference - "Africa in the era of sustainable development goals" is now on the Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/africa-in-the-era-of-sustainable-development-goals-tickets-34879270838



Best wishes,





Regards





Gbenga



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Date:    Wed, 31 May 2017 19:37:33 +0100

From:    Romana Xerez <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: Registration now open 2017 ESPAnet Conference – Lisbon



APOLOGIES FOR CROSS-POSTING



Dear Colleagues,



We would like to inform you that the online registration for the 2017 ESPAnet conference, in Lisbon, is now available.



In order to receive the early bird registration rate, please register by JUNE 30.



We also recommend that you book accommodation now, for better availability and lower cost.



AUGUST 15TH  is the deadline for registration and submission of full papers.



Please use the following link to complete your registration:

http://espanetlisbon2017.eu/registration/

Thank you.



Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any problems with the registration process:

[log in to unmask]

Phone: +351 213 155 135



We look forward to welcoming you to Lisbon in September.



Best wishes,



The Conference Organizing Team



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