We recently submitted a response to the Low Pay Commission’s 2024 consultation on the National Living Wage/ National Minimum Wage. The Low Pay Commission called for evidence and advice to…
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Student Employment is back in the news. But the gendering of this work continues to be overlooked. 13th June 2024 Student employment – or Earning whilst Learning (EwL) – is…
We’ve recently written an article for Times Higher Education (THE) about the problems with the current conversation around student’s engagement with paid work. ‘Bemoaning students’ need to work is short-sighted…
We are currently recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the project team. We’re looking for a quantitative social researcher with excellent statistical skills and experience in the processing and analysis of…
We are delighted to be one of seven projects funded by the UKRI that seek to improve the world of work for UK workers. The ‘Transforming Working Lives’ scheme is…
Interesting critique of party proposals for student finance. Our participants were often frustrated by the lower rate of NMW for young people so good to see Labour commit to ending it. But the piece is scathing of all the manifesto proposals, 1/2 https://wonkhe.com/blogs-sus/the-money-saving-expert-gets-answers-on-maintenance/
Great Early Career Workshop at @SASE_Meeting today, discussing brilliant papers by young scholars on digital work, sustainability blueprints, Made in Italy production & paradoxical neoliberalism #SASE2024
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