A new stack of criminology books
Congratulations to the Institute of Criminology who are celebrating the publication of five books over the last few months.
The School of Social and Cultural Studies brings together the teaching, research and scholarship strengths of Criminology, Cultural Anthropology, Religious Studies, Social Policy and Sociology.
You’ll study the current analyses of how societies and cultures are formed, how they are governed, how they break down and how we might envisage new and viable future social and cultural systems.
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Graduate Policy role at Ministry of Business and Innovation
"I can honestly say that I use my Anthropology degree every day at MBIE and I've also been working in the COVID-19 response team", says graduate Hayley Aikman.
Tutoring opportunities in SACS
Being a tutor is a great opportunity for students whilst they are studying at University. It is a wonderful way to become part of the School community.
Wellingtinny!
Associate Professor Fiona Hutton (School of Social and Cultural Studies) is interviewed by Stuff about the narrow margin in the cannabis referendum.
Inspector for the Office of the Inspectorate at the Department of Corrections
Since graduating with a degree in Criminology, I have also worked at the Court of Appeal, the National Intelligence Centre (New Zealand Police) and the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
Read more about Kymberley JackFrom Sociology Graduate to Graduate Policy Analyst.
"Sociology offers a good foundation for policy work and the skills I developed are transferable. Policy work is meaningful and a great transition from university to the workforce" says Bex Kidson
Read more about Bex
Sociology graduate a senior staff member at Spark
Having a degree in Sociology showed my employer that I could grasp complex concepts, meet deadlines and articulate myself clearly with logic and reasoned argument.
Read more about HamishLatest news
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Covid-19’s effect on assisted reproduction
New Zealand's rules for assisted reproduction need to be re-assessed in light of Covid-19 closing down international travel and access to options overseas, writes Rhonda Shaw from the School of Social and Cultural Studies
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Why a radical approach is needed to fix our broken justice system
Justice reinvestment redirects spending on criminal justice into social justice initiatives that strengthen communities and reduce social harms. Criminology professor Elizabeth Stanley explains why it could be game-changing.