October 28th, 5pm to 6:30pm - R1.15 (Ramphal Building)

Emma Uprichard, University of Warwick

This paper reflects on the methodological challenge of applying complexity theory to study social systems. More specifically, the focus is on the problem of capturing complex patterns of time and temporality empirically. The onus of the talk will be: a) to problematize existing longitudinal qualitative and quantitative social research approaches, which fail to capture complex temporal ontologies, and b) to suggest some tentative methodological alternatives which focus on capturing temporal patterns of change and continuity from a complex systems perspective. A particular concern throughout the discussion is how to study complex change and continuity empirically, whilst also ensuring that notions of agency and the reflexive ageing actor remain central.

ALL WELCOME

Sleep, Medicines and Society

This one day conference will be held on Wednesday 5th November 2014, 10am -4.30pm at Radcliffe House, University of Warwick.

Speakers include:

• Professor Jonathan Gabe, Royal Holloway, University of London

• Professor Simon Williams, University of Warwick

• Professor John Abraham, King's College London

• Dr. Catherine Coveney, University of Warwick/University of Sussex

• Professor Paul Martin, University of Sheffield

• Dr. Rob Meadows, University of Surrey

For more information, and to register, visit the webpage

Tuesday, October 21st, at 4pm, in the Arts Centre Cinema

As part of our new 1st year Sociology of Gender module, Maria do Mar Pereira has decided to organise film screenings of documentaries relating to gender, which all students within and beyond the department are more than welcome to attend. Pass on the word to your friends, flatmates, etc.!

The first documentary we will be watching is “Straightlaced: How Gender’s Got us All Tied Up"

Available roles: Marketing Officer and an Editor.

The Journal was started in 2013, and has had a fantastic first year, with readers and emails from people as far out as Australia/the US. It is a great way to add to your CV and develop editing/marketing skills.

Deadline is set for 19th October (this Sunday) - please email Sociologyjournal@warwick.ac.uk with name/ degree/ year of study/ the position (marketing/editing) and a short paragraph saying why you want to join the journal and what you think you could bring to the team. We will then organise an informal interview so we can get to know applicants a bit better/answer any questions you might have.

warwick.ac.uk/warwicksociologyjournal

To be held on the 13th February 2015

Organised by Lynne Pettinger (Sociology, Warwick) and Liz Moor (Media & Communications, Goldsmiths)

We are open-minded about the empirical focus through which such issues might be explored, but possible questions that papers might address include:

• What kinds of (economic) knowledge and expertise are used in everyday economic action? What are the sources of this knowledge?
• How do people think about, and what do people learn about money and the workings of markets through everyday economic activities such as shopping, negotiating a pay rise, saving, allocating pocket money, making a will, or finding childcare?
• How do people make judgements of worth in everyday situations? What kind of underlying ethics or values can be traced in people’s decisions in these areas?
• What effect does poverty (or wealth) have on people’s sense of themselves as social/ economic actors? Conversely, how is people’s understanding of their economic choices or situations (including awareness of their position within hierarchies) shaped by public/media discourses about what counts as a ‘good’ economic subject?
• How do people retrospectively account for or justify the choices they have made in these areas? Or how do they account for having made ‘bad’ decisions in their economic lives? Under what circumstances do they feel obliged to make such justifications?
• What kinds of feelings are evoked when people engage in market/economic activities? How are fears and desires managed? Are there ‘prototypical’ affects or emotions associated with certain kinds of economic activities?
• How do people produce narratives about themselves and their lives/relationships in relation to money and economic decision making?

Submission deadline: 31st October 2014

For more information, visit the webpage

Speaker: Smadar Lavie (University of California, Berkeley)

Come along to this public lecture, hosted by the Centre for the Study of Women and Gender.

Everyone is welcome, and a wine reception will follow.

This annual roadshow runs over two weeks, touring the country, and this year it is coming to Warwick on the 9th December!

Come and see us to find out more about Masters, PhD and MBA courses, graduate career development opportunities, and graduate academic opportunities.

Anyone can attend, and it is especially relevant to 1-3rd year undergraduates planning ahead.

Pre-register now!

Wednesday 26th November 2014

The day begins with an introduction to the University-wide postgraduate community, campus and facilities; which is followed by a chance to explore our postgraduate courses in more depth at our showcase and within the Department of Sociology; and finishes off with the opportunity to reflect on where your postgraduate journey might take you and (if you have time!) see more of the local area

Take advantage of University activities:

• 5 themed zones, with guided tours that link them… and the option to do DIY tours (Experience; Community; Find Your Place; Explore Your Course; Reflect)
• Short talks and drop-ins for applications/ admissions, funding and careers

And Departmental activities from 1pm:

• Meeting current masters and PhD students, as well as academic and administrative staff from Sociology
• A study and research showcase with a current PhD student
• A public lecture delivered by Professor David Theo Goldberg (University of California) "Are We All 'Post-racial' Yet?"

Find out more and book your place

This centenary symposium brings together scholars and writer-practitioners of psychoanalysis to consider the legacy of two of Sigmund Freud's most important metapsychological papers: 'On Narcissism: An Introduction' (1914) and 'Mourning and Melancholia' (1915).

Date: 11th and 12th March 2015

Confirmed speakers:

• John Fletcher (University of Warwick)
• John Forrester (University of Cambridge)
• Stephen Frosh (Birkbeck College)
• Elizabeth Lunbeck (Vanderbilt University)
• Margarita Palacios (Birkbeck College)
• Haya Oakley (The Site for Contemporary Psychoanalysis

Organiser:

• Julie Walsh, Institute of Advanced Study, University of Warwick (Julie.Walsh@warwick.ac.uk)

Visit the website to find out more

The Sociology Society have set up a new Facebook group for undergraduates starting with us in 2014/15 (graduating class of 2017). Join now to meet your fellow students, and find out more about society events.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551056578456141/