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11th April 2011

Papers call for July conference on psychology of women

The conference, from 13-15 July 2011 at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor, is focusing on topics including feminism and the psychosocial, feminism and innovative methods and feminist reflections on evidence-based practice.

Keynote speakers include Professor Jan Burns from Canterbury Christ Church University, Professor Michelle Fine from City University of New York and Dr Gail Lewis from the Open University.

The date for submissions is 30 April and the conference welcomes submissions on themes including: gender, mental health, women’s health, feminist theory, masculinities, sexualities, qualitative and innovative methodologies, disability, culture and racism. All will be peer reviewed.

For further information and details about registration see www.bps.org.uk/pows2011, call Ruth Raven at BPS conference office on 0116 252 9555 or e-mail powsconference@bps.org.uk


22nd January 2013

Is your refuge 'service exempt'? Supported housing and exemption from the Benefit Cap Universal Credit regulations published

The Department for Work and Pensions announced that (in the short term at least) payments for 'exempt accommodation'...

15th January 2013

26 January 2013 13:00 ~ FREE Violence Against Disabled Women Presentation - WiseWomen Glasgow in partnership with GCVS

For people interested in issues surrounding discrimination, violence and abuse

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