You are warmly invited to the 16th annual Mary Douglas Seminar which will take place at the University of Greenwich. 📍28 May 2026, 12:30-5pm, Queen Anne 165, Greenwich Campus 💻29 May 2026, 12:45-5.30pm, Online Register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/mary-dougl...

Beyond the badge: rethinking the purpose and impact of diversity charter marks Wed 6th May 1–2pm Dr Kate Carruthers Thomas – a feminist criticality to diversity work in the university Prof Arun Verma – equality, charters and community cohesion Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...

A very important article by CREW's Ruth Ballardie with Sian Moore: The rhythm of the night: Night work and the destabilisation of social reproduction. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

CREW Hybrid Research Seminar: The Labour Market in 2026 ⏰14-17 Tue 5th May Speakers: David Freeman, Office for National Statistics Tim Butcher, Low Pay Commission Katherine Heffernan, Incomes Data Research Dr Thomas Ferretti, University of Greenwich Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crew-resea...

My colleague Ratnes Alahakone is looking for participants in her study on Sexual Wellness: A New Frontier in Employee Wellbeing at Work. You can sign up here: form.typeform.com/to/Vrfb7oXF

Come in person or join us online tomorrow:

🔶New issue of Futures of Work. This issue explores how borders shape workers’ lives, treating them not as neutral lines but as contested and ideological forces. The articles show how bordering practices structure labour mobility and inequality. futuresofwork.co.uk

Seminar on Organisational Misbehaviour Online and in person: ⏰Tue 17th Feb 10am - 1pm Prof Wim Vanderckhove, EDHEC Business School Dr Athol Williams, University of Oxford Dr Guodong Cheng, University of Greenwich Chair: Dr Sterling Rauseo Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/organisati...

Jane Lethbridge examines how the meat production industry functions as a global industry, contributing to increased health risks for consumers and workers and as a major emitter of greenhouse gases. bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

CREW/TMRC Seminar: "Perspectives on ‘social value’ in the contemporary service economy" 📅Dec 10 - 2-5pm GMT 📍University of Greenwich Dr Adrian Madden, University of York: Luke Cheadle, Hospitality UK Dr Oyinkansola Odunjo, CREW Lunch 1pm. Please book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perspectiv...

CREW/TMRC Seminar: "Perspectives on ‘social value’ in the contemporary service economy" 📅Dec 10 - 2-5pm GMT 📍University of Greenwich Dr Adrian Madden, University of York: Luke Cheadle, Hospitality UK Dr Oyinkansola Odunjo, CREW Lunch 1pm. Please book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perspectiv...

CREW Seminar: Public Sector Pay & Reward ⏰Wed, 5 Nov 13-17 GMT 📍University of Greenwich Ken Mulkearn, Director of Research, Incomes Data Research Nicola Allison, The Office of Manpower Economics Nick Entwistle, Unison Seb Ardoin, CREW Please register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crew-semin...

From our colleague Truc Nguyen: “Reconceptualizing ethical leadership for the global south: An institutional logics perspective” : www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

CREW and DIG invite you to "From Florida to Westminster: Global Attacks on EDI and What Comes Next." ⏰ Wednesday, July 2 · 3 - 6pm GMT+1 📍University of Greenwich Keynote: Professor Adia Wingfield Details and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-flori...

Book launch! Claiming Disability Discrimination: Assessing Barriers to Justice. ⏰Tue 3rd June 6-7:30pm Speakers: Dr.Laura William, Prof.Susan Corby and Stephen Robson, Senior Solicitor Employment & Discrimination, Disability Law Service. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/claiming-d...

MIG/CREW Seminar: Embracing Superdiversity to Release Innovation ⏰ Thu May 29 - 10am - 1pm With Dr Nikolay Mintchev, Dr Xiping Shinnie, Anna Demkowicz-Dobrzanska, Dhruv Krishnaraj Online and in person: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embracing-...

Dr. Angie Ratcharak and colleagues are leading the BA funded Writing Workshops “Strengthening Early-Career Researchers to Drive Thailand’s Knowledge Economy Forward” 🚨 Social Sciences ECRs in Thailand! 📌 Submit your proposal by 31/05/25 📝Apply: lnkd.in/dgU5a69a 🌐 Website: lnkd.in/diYnyBT3

Book launch! Claiming Disability Discrimination: Assessing Barriers to Justice. ⏰Tue 3rd June 6-7:30pm Speakers: Dr.Laura William, Prof.Susan Corby and Stephen Robson, Senior Solicitor Employment & Discrimination, Disability Law Service. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/claiming-d...

Thank you to our speakers Dr.Myrtle Emmanuel, Dr.Kenisha Linton, Trudie Amarh and Dr Renginee Pillay and chair Dr. Sterling Rauseo for a great MIG/CREW seminar on Racism & The Police in the UK.

MIG/CREW seminar: Racism & The Police in the UK ⏰Wed 7th May 10am-1PM Speakers: Dr.Myrtle Emmanuel, Dr.Kenisha Linton, Trudie Amarh and Dr Renginee Pillay. Chair: Dr. Sterling Rauseo Register here for catering purposes (in person) and link to access (online) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/racism-the...

Great seminar on the new Employment Rights Bill yesterday - thank you to Lord Handy for a clear overview and critique, and to all attendees online and in person!

Tomorrow 👇

Reminder of the upcoming CREW seminar on the New Employment Rights Bill on the 1st of May. Online and in person!

MIG/CREW seminar - Degree Apprenticeships: Unlocking Opportunities and Shaping the Future ⏰ Tuesday, May 6 · 9:30am - 1pm Join us for a full morning in-person session exploring the evolving landscape of degree apprenticeships. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/degree-app...

Care and compassion in large-group teaching: uncovering teachers’ experiences by CREW's Shreyashi Chakraborty with colleagues Kennedy, Koseoglu and Puttuswamy. journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jl...

New date CREW seminar: The New Employment Rights Bill ⏰ 3-5pm Thu 1st May Speaker: Lord Hendy, Institute of Employment Rights & member of the House of Lords. Chair: Dr Jane Lethbridge Please register: In person: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-person-... Online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-cre...

Deceptive Minds in Digital Spaces: The Influence of the Dark Triad on Posting Fake Online Reviews CREW's Dr. Angie Ratcharak @angie-ratcharak.bsky.social with colleague Matteo Borghi explore the impact of personality traits on posting fake reviews online. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

⏰ Deadline for abstract submission extended until 28 February ⏰ Submit your 500 word abstract via the BUIRA website: www.buira.net/conferences/...

Upcoming Webinar on Reimagining Gender Equality, hosted by the University of Greenwich Diversity Interest Group. ⏰Tuesday, March 18 · 12:30 - 1:30pm GMT Speakers: Dr Lilith Whiley, Fiona Skinner and Dr Ratnes Alahakone. Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diversity-...

CREW seminar: The Changing Labour Market in 2025 ⏰ Wed 26/03/25 - 2-5pm Hamilton House, Uni of Greenwich Speakers: David Freeman, Head of Labour Market Statistics - ONS Tim Butcher, Chief Economist and Deputy Secretary, The Low Pay Commission Register👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crew-semin...

Read about the findings of research on the health and safety impacts of night working - co-investigator is CREW's Dr. Ruth Ballardie: www.rospa.com/news-and-vie...

PSIRU Summer School 2025 - Research summer school from 29/06-6/07 at the Uni of Greenwich. For trade union activists to conduct impactful research, energise campaigns, advocate for public ownership. To find out more and apply for funded places: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/lz21C3Q5zc...

The Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU) at the University of Greenwich is announcing a PhD scholarship opportunity: "Decarbonisation Through Public Ownership: Transforming Public Transport in the Global South." www.gre.ac.uk/docs/rep/com...

CREW & Management Inquiry Group invite you to a webinar in The Africa Forward Seminar Series: Exploring research centred on entrepreneurship, innovation and economic progress in Africa. Tue 25th Feb 2-3.30 PM GMT Please register and find link to join here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-africa...

Join us for a special in-person event at Greenwich on 7 March 4–7pm CREW+TMRC event chaired by Ratnes Alahakone with: Oyebanji Adewumi, Jo Fiore, Kate McGoey, Marie Morice. Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Women’s Wellbeing in the Workplace. Please register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...

New book from our Laura William with Susan Corby & Birgit Pauksztat! The book examines the factors that determine the outcome of discrimination and disadvantage cases for disabled employees in British Employment Tribunals. Book launch will come soon! Copies here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Online Tribute in Memory of Michael Burawoy The International Sociological Association (ISA) mourns the tragic passing of Michael Burawoy (1947-2025), a leading sociologist, Professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley, and 17th President of ISA (2010–2014).

Scholarship available for a PhD at the University of Greenwich: Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic management and impact on workers. Tight deadline to apply: 15th of January Come to work with us at CREW: www.gre.ac.uk/docs/rep/com...

I set up a ‘labor research and policy’ starter pack. It’s almost at the 150 person capacity… but let me know if I should add you to a ‘part 2’ list… go.bsky.app/55FK3m7

we made a podcast - In the MEANtime. Please follow and listen to the show on your favorite platform: 👉 Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/inthemeantim... 👉 Spotify: bit.ly/inthemeantim... 👉 Amazon Music: bit.ly/inthemeantim... 👉 Castbox: bit.ly/inthemeantim...

⏰ The webinar is today 2.30-4.00 pm GMT! @crew-greenwich.bsky.social Technology at Work. AI, Algorithmic management and Platforms. Speakers: Dr. Jamie Woodcock Dr. Chiara Benassi Dr. Hye Jin Rho Dr. Christine Riordan Chair: Dr. Elisa Pannini ➡️ Link here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crewmig-se...

New CREW/MIG webinar: Wednesday, November 20 · 2:30 - 4pm GMT Technology at Work - AI, Algorithmic management and Platforms. Speakers are: Dr. Jamie Woodcock Dr. Chiara Benassi Dr. Hye Jin Rho Dr. Christine Riordan Chair: Dr. Elisa Pannini www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crewmig-se...

Dear all, we land on Bluesky. CREW is the Centre for Research on Employment and Work at the University of Greenwich. We focus on how labour is integral to identity, integration, social relationships, public services and productivity – in the UK and around the world.