Apologies for Cross-Posting Full-time Research Studentships in Health and Social Care Based in Milton Keynes The Faculty of Health & Social Care is offering at least two 3-year funded studentships for full-time study towards postgraduate research degrees. The Faculty has +3 FT recognition from the ESRC. High quality applications in research topics within the health and social care field are sought from qualified candidates. Specific topics of interest are detailed in the further particulars; most fall into the following general areas: Children and Families (protection, parenting, globalisation); Work-based Learning (social work and nursing); Reproductive Health; Accommodation in Later Life; Care for Adults with Long Term Conditions. Applicants interested in parenting; children and young people; ageing; end of life; learning difficulties; participative methodology or other areas of research within health and social care may also apply. Studentships commence on 1 October 2006 and applicants must reside in the UK. For detailed information, and to apply online, go to http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment; or contact Penny Wilkinson or Lesley Henderson (Faculty Research Office), Tel: 01908 858373 / 654233 or e-mail [log in to unmask] . Closing date: 12 noon on 28 April 2006. Interviews will be held on 24 May 2006 Dr Mary Jane Kehily Faculty of Education and Language Studies, The Open University, Briggs Building, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA UK tel: +44 (0)1908 659260 fax: +44 (0)1908 858868