Category - research

Diversity, attainment and faith schools

Andrew Copson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:49:11 +0000

Those who defend discriminatory practices for faith schools are losing the argument on principle, in terms of community cohesion and on the research evidence about standards, says Andrew Copson. Let's open schooling up for all.

Researching Violence and Conflict (Conference)

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:55:55 +0000

Start: 04/07/2008 - 09:30

End: 05/07/2008 - 18:30

The Centre of African Studies (London), based at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), is pleased to announce a two-day conference on ‘Researching Violence and Conflict: Methodological

Oxford prepares to make research grants to probe belief in God

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:20:30 +0000

An Oxford University centre is from the middle of 2008 to award its first grants to international research bodies participating in the recently announced £1.9 million programme examining how people come to believe in God.

New research shows growing impact of religion on East London

staff writers — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:53:53 +0000

New research published by academics based at the University of East London indicates that the demographic patterns in Britain's capital are in some cases shaped more by religious and cultural identity than by categories of race and ethnicity.

FAQ 2: I am a journalist or researcher, what can you offer me?

sysadmin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:33:56 +0000

Specialist knowledge and access to expertise and resources about religion in the public sphere – in a way that understands your agenda and the pressure you are working under.