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18th Sociology of Health and Illness Monograph, September 2012, Leicester

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-07-17T11:38:28+01:00

The Sociology of Medical Screening: Critical Perspectives, New Directions (18th Sociology of Health and Illness Monograph) Launch event - Tuesday 4th September 2012 John Foster Hall, University of Leicester, UK

Engaging People in Research, Bolton, September 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-07-17T11:35:13+01:00

The University of Bolton are hosting a regional postgraduate event, funded by the BSA.

Calling Postgrad Supervisors & Students

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-06-27T14:18:18+01:00

We are planning to introduce an ‘Awards’ section to MedSoc online in the very near future and would like to hear from you if you have recently supervised a successful student - or if you are the successful student - so we can share the good news with the medical sociology community.

Sociology of Health & Illness Book Prize

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-06-19T18:03:47+01:00

Warmest congratulations to the shortlisted authors of this year’s Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize! We are pleased to announce that – of 16 nominated books – the judging panel have released their shortlist.

Fees Only PhD Studentship in Sociology Health & Illness

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-27T15:15:36+01:00

The PhD studentship is in sociological/social research into sickle cell/thalassaemia, and is based at De Montfort University.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position, Montreal

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-05-01T15:11:25+01:00

Our team is currently conducting a research project (ISIS – Interdisciplinary Study of Inequalities in Smoking) studying the link between social inequalities in smoking and resources in neighbourhoods among a cohort of young adult Montrealers. Dr. Katherine L. Frohlich, the principal investigator, is looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in working on our project.

Oxford Institute of Population Ageing Dataset Workshop, June 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-27T12:02:00+01:00

This two day workshop will feature:

Presentations by experts from leading datasets
The opportunity to network with international colleagues
The chance to participate in smaller tailor made seminars and discussion groups.
Opportunity to collaborate on future projects and share information
Exposure to the historic city of Oxford and the University

21st Century Body Symposium, UCL, May 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-27T12:01:00+01:00

What does it mean to be human in the 21st Century? In what ways is this question affected by new forms of technologies, such as biometrics or the evolution of genetic and neuroscience technologies? Are our perceptions of human identity being recast in the light of these new scientific and technological developments? Are there, or should there be limits in what we can or should do to ourselves and our bodies? How and what does it mean to grow old now that the health and capacity of humans has been stretched for the over 50 population?

Infomercial for Evidence-based Bioethics: RSM Meeting, June 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-26T12:00:00+01:00

Evidence-based bioethics: A myth or a reality?

The RSM Open Section are delighted to announce that Professor Daniel Sulmasy, member of the US Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, will be delivering the keynote lecture on Evidence-based bioethics.

Sociology of Medical Screening Monograph Launch Event, September 2012, Leicester

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-25T12:00:00+01:00

The Sociology of Medical Screening Critical Perspectives; New Directions
(18th Sociology of Health and Illness Monograph)
Launch event - Tuesday 4th September 2012
John Foster Hall, University of Leicester

Lecture by Professor Vern Bengtson

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-23T12:01:00+01:00

Please join us for a special lecture at the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, on Wednesday 9th May 2012

"Does religiosity increase with death? Aging and cohort effects in a 35-year study" by Professor Vern Bengtson

CFP: Social Science in Public Health, September 2012, Cambridge

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-23T12:00:00+01:00

Call for Papers: One Day Symposium

TITLE: Beyond ‘Them’ and ‘Us’? Enacting social science within the public health research agenda on chronic illness

Tuesday 18 September 2012. Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge

Keynote Speakers: Professor David Armstrong, King’s College London; Professor Rose Barbour, Open University

Qualitative Research Methods courses at University of Oxford

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-20T11:47:22+01:00

The Health Experiences Research Group, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford is offering the following programme of qualitative research methods courses from September to November 2012. Note that our courses are very popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

British Academy Conference: Modelling for Policy, 17-18 May 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-19T14:34:38+01:00

What kind of tools are mathematical models and simulations? How do we use them in controlling infectious risks? How well they are at work in climate research? What are the philosophical problems of modelling risks and uncertainties?

UCL Sociology Network Seminar

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-18T12:00:00+01:00

Mel Bartley will be giving a seminar on: 'Theories and Models of Health Inequality’, 3 - 4.30 pm, Wednesday, 25 April

MedSoc 2012 Conference - Final Call for Papers

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-18T12:00:01+01:00

British Sociological Association, Medical Sociology Group Annual Conference 2012, Wednesday 5th - Friday 7th September 2012, University of Leicester

BSA Ageing, Body and Society Conference. Critical Perspectives, Future Challenges, July 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-16T12:00:00+01:00

BSA Ageing, Body and Society STUDY GROUP 5TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Critical Perspectives, Future Challenges’, Friday July 6th 2012, The British Library Conference Centre, London

Invitation to an IKON Distinguished Speakers Seminar

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-05T12:00:00+01:00

"Anthropotechnics - Practising the improbable" with Professor Rick Iedema (University of Technology, Sydney)

We are delighted to announce that Professor Rick Iedema will be visiting IKON from 23-28 April following the award of one of the coveted IAS Visiting Fellowships for 2012.

Using Video for Engaging Healthcare (and Other) Professionals in Reflexive Practice Improvement, April 2012, Warwick

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-04T12:00:00+01:00

International Workshop, University of Warwick, IKON/IoH Joint Event, Supported by IAS

Mental Health Online Blog

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-03T12:00:08+01:00

On behalf of the blog's editorial team, the Institute of Mental Health (Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust & University of Nottingham) blog invites and welcomes both comments and posts.

Rights and Responsibilities: Global Perspectives, June 2012, Sussex

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-03T12:00:06+01:00

The PhD community at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology would like to invite doctoral students to participate in our inaugural PhD conference: Rights and Responsibilities: Global Perspectives, 14 June 2012.

Health Impact Assessment, University of Liverpool

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-03T12:00:04+01:00

Registration is now available for the next IMPACT Health Impact Assessment (HIA) comprehensive course.

Research Assistant in Applied Health Research, Glasgow Caledonian University

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-03T12:00:02+01:00

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified researcher to contribute to the development and evaluation of a nurse-led tailored self-management intervention for people affected by stroke.

Senior Research Fellow in Clinical Ethics & Law, Southampton

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-03T12:00:00+01:00

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced qualitative researcher to work on a charity funded research project which aims to explore the views of patient groups and healthcare professional about the consent and confidentiality issues in genetic medicine.

Aging in a Changing World: Abstract deadline extended to April 30!

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-02T12:00:02+01:00

The Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) is accepting abstracts for "Aging in a Changing World," our 41st Annual Scientific & Educational Meeting.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Vacancy, Brunel University, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-04-02T12:00:00+01:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our group of researchers in the School of Health Sciences and Social Care at Brunel University in West London.

PhD Studentship in the School of Languages & Social Sciences, Aston University

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-28T12:00:00+01:00

The School of Languages and Social Sciences (LSS), invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship from strong candidates in any of the research areas covered by the School.

Research Associate/Fellow Post, CLAHRC-NDL, Nottingham

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-27T12:00:00+01:00

Applications are invited for the above mentioned post based in the Implementation Theme. The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews and qualitative fieldwork, encompassing interviews, observation, document collation across three counties, analysis and writing up of findings for interim and final reports, papers for academic and practitioner conferences/journals.

ENRGHI 2012, UCL, London, September 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-23T12:00:00+00:00

Calling all early career researchers in health or health care within a social, geographical or environmental context...

Audio/Video research of clinical workplace based learning, Seminar, May 2012, Cardiff

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-16T12:00:00+00:00

Are you presently undertaking audio/video research in clinical workplace learning environments? Are you planning to undertake such work? If so, you may be interested in a seminar day to be held at Cardiff University.

Last chance to save the NHS

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-15T12:00:00+00:00

We have just days to save the NHS. Opposition from doctors, nurses and patients has rocked the government. Our massive outcry now can persuade undecided members of the House of Lords to say no to the bill on Monday and get the government to publish its report on the risks of these changes.

PhD Studentship: Experience of acupuncture

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-14T12:00:06+00:00

The HTA have funded THE Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre. to conduct a feasibility and pilot study evaluating acupuncture and standard care for pregnant women with low back pain (the EASE BACK study).

Open Secrets: Barriers to Medical Knowledge, March 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-14T12:00:04+00:00

Event Reminder: Limited number of place available for A ROUNDTABLE ON: Open Secrets: Barriers to Medical Knowledge in the Global Economy

Senior Lecturer Reader in Sociology & Public Policy at Aston University

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-14T12:00:00+00:00

We seek an enthusiastic and successful scholar who has a strong commitment to teaching and learning and a flourishing research profile to join our Sociology and Public Policy Group.

BSA MedSoc Annual Conference, September 2012, Leicester

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-13T12:00:04+00:00

We welcome abstract submissions for oral presentations, poster presentations and symposia/special events.

Research Associate Post – Community Engagement & Health Inequalities

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-13T12:00:00+00:00

The Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine is seeking to appoint a 12 month fixed term appointment to work on an NIHR funded study that aims to investigate the impact of investment in community engagement on health inequalities in ‘New Deal for Communities’ areas.

Children’s Liver Disease Foundation PhD Fellowships

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-12T12:00:04+00:00

Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF) has funds to support two CLDF PhD fellowships (£75k each) starting in October 2012.

Behavioural & Social Sciences Teaching in Medicine Conference, July 2012, Cardiff

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-12T12:00:02+00:00

BeSST (Behavoural and Social Sciences Teaching) in Medicine invites proposals for oral presentations and workshops on topics related to any aspects of teaching social and/or behavioural science in medicine.

Funded PhD Opportunity, Edinburgh

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-12T12:00:00+00:00

The aim of this doctoral work is to carry out a qualitative study with parents and siblings of children under 5 affected by epilepsy in order to identify the impact of early onset epilepsy on families.

Research Fellow in Bioethics/Philosophy, Birmingham

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-09T12:00:00+00:00

We are seeking a Research Fellow (Grade 7) to work with Professor Heather Draper to evaluate an ethical advisory service being offered to developers and users as part of the SURVEILLE (Surveillance: Ethical Issues, Legal Limitations and Efficiency) project. The post-holder will take a lead role in developing research objectives and protocol for the evaluation, collection and analysis the data and in writing up the results.

Evidence-based bioethics: A myth or a reality? RSM Meeting, June, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-07T12:00:04+00:00

The RSM Open Section are delighted to announce that Professor Daniel Sulmasy, member of the US Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, will be delivering the keynote lecture on Evidence-based bioethics.

CPCS Forums, March 2012, Kent

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-07T12:00:02+00:00

Birth Place Decisions: how women and their partners make sense of risk and uncertainty when planning where to give birth.

Images and Visualisation: Imaging Technology, Truth and Trust, September 2012, Norrköping, Sweden

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-07T12:00:00+00:00

Both Leonardo da Vinci and John Constable claimed that painting is a science. This science has been explored extensively in traditional aesthetics and art history.

Medical sociology under threat

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-05T12:00:00+00:00

Clive Seale, holder of the ‘Sir Michael Perrin Chair of Medical Sociology’ at Barts and the London (the school of medicine located within Queen Mary, University of London, in the heart of London’s East End) and editor of Sociology of Health and Illness has been told that his post is ‘at risk’ in a review of medical school staff, part of an exercise to save the medical school £3 million by means of a compulsory redundancy programme.

Virtual Conference: Fukushima - Looking back to look forward, March 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-08T12:00:00+00:00

On the one-year anniversary of the triple disasters that devastated eastern Japan we welcome you to participate in an interdisciplinary online conversation, taking place 11-12 March 2012.

BSA Ageing, Body and Society Conference, July 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-06T12:00:02+00:00

Call for Papers - BSA Ageing, Body and Society Conference. Critical Perspectives, Future Challenges

British Academy Conference: Modelling for Policy, May 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-06T12:00:00+00:00

How well models and computational techniques produce evidence to predict and manage infectious disease risks? This conference discusses what kinds of tools models and computational techniques are when used within public health policy-making processes.

Call for Abstracts: Aging in a Changing World - April 2 Deadline!

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-05T12:00:02+00:00

The Canadian Association on Gerontology is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for “Aging in a Changing World,” our 41st Annual Scientific & Educational Meeting (ASEM).

Qualitative Research Methods courses at University of Oxford

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-05T12:00:00+00:00

The Health Experiences Research Group, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford is delighted with the response to our courses in qualitative research methods this year. While our Analysing Qualitative Interview and Introduction to Focus Groups courses are fully booked ahead of schedule, there are still a few places remaining in other courses.

Lecturer in Research Synthesis

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-02T12:00:02+00:00

The Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group seeks a Lecturer in research synthesis to develop further our influential work in tropical diseases.

North West MedSoc Speaker Meeting: Prof. Gareth Williams

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-02T12:00:00+00:00

The next North West Medical Sociology Group event is a presentation by Professor Gareth Williams, Cardiff University, School of Social Sciences - 'Reflections on the Sociology of Health and Illness'

FSHI Book of the Year Awards 2012 - Call for nominations

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-03-01T12:00:00+00:00

BSA Sociology of Health and Illness Book of the Year

The BSA Sociology of Health and Illness Book of the Year is now accepting nominations for the 2012 prize. The nomination deadline is Friday 30 March 2012.

Prioritizing Indigenous Maternal & Infant Health

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-29T12:00:03+00:00

Special Issue of Pimatisiwin: A Journal of Indigenous and Community Health

This special issue (Winter 2012) seeks to bring together the various approaches to Indigenous maternal and infant health research and practice.

Leap ahead with NatCen Learning

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-29T12:00:01+00:00

NatCen Learning are offering a special month long discount on all our open courses to mark Leap Year. These discounts apply on top of reduced fees already offered to delegates from the academic and third sectors.

Graduate Course, Copenhagen

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-29T12:00:00+00:00

This course focuses on notions, materialities and regulations of life and death in the laboratory, in the clinic, and among patients and users of medical science and technology. It looks at how borders between life and death are established in socio-material practices and it takes up issues of suffering, dignity and the quality of life related to medical science and technology.

Barriers to Medical Knowledge in the Global Economy, March 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-27T12:00:00+00:00

The past five years have seen an explosion of initiatives intended to improve access to clinical trial data. In the US, recent legislation has made it mandatory for companies to disclose unpublished trials. The WHO has launched an international clinical trial registry platform improving voluntary trial registration.

Associate Research Fellow post, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-24T12:00:02+00:00

The PCMD wishes to recruit an Associate Research Fellow to support the work of Professor John Campbell (PCMD, Exeter), Dr Rebecca Barnes (PCMD, Plymouth) and Dr Jamie Murdoch (University of East Anglia).

New monthly e-newsletter

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-24T12:00:01+00:00

The Health Foundation has recently launched a free monthly e-newsletter, and we would like to encourage people in the health improvement community to sign up to it.

3rd Global Conference: Making Sense Of: Suffering, November 2012, Salzburg, Austria

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-24T12:00:00+00:00

This inter- and multi-disciplinary conference seeks to explore if, or to what extent, meaning can be found in suffering.

Reproductive rights, pregnancy and childbirth, March 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-23T12:00:00+00:00

The Forum on Maternity & the Newborn is pleased to announce their upcoming meeting: Reproductive rights, pregnancy and childbirth

Rhodri Hayward - 'Ulcers, cortisol and the remaking of modern Britain', March 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-22T12:00:00+00:00

From the early 1930s psychology, psychiatry and neurophysiology populated the world with a novel collection of concepts and objects - such as the 'anxiety neuroses', the 'unconscious', 'nervous ulcers', 'cortisol', 'stress' and 'lifestyle' - that allowed emotions, selfhood and social relationships to be described in new ways.

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease - Research Dissemination Event, March 2012, Birmingham

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-21T12:00:00+00:00

Sociology has provided a fresh perspective on some of the key issues in prevention of heart disease. These include attitudes towards lifestyle and its effect on health, responses to health checks or screening and lay epidemiology.

Symposium on patient and public involvement, May 2012, Leicester

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-20T12:00:00+00:00

You are warmly invited to a symposium on the future of patient and public involvement in health care. This free one-day event will provide a forum for hearing new ideas, sharing knowledge and forging networks with other service users, health-care professionals and academics interested in patient and public participation.

Foundation for the Sociology of Health & Illness Award Scheme for 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-17T12:00:01+00:00

The Foundation for the Sociology of Health Illness, the charity which owns
the journal of that name, provides a number of award schemes to support the
development of medical sociology / sociology of health and illness.

BSA Annual Conference 2012, Sociology in an Age of Austerity, April 2012, Leeds

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-17T12:00:00+00:00

The theme of the British Sociological Association's Annual Conference in 2012 is 'Sociology in an Age of Austerity'. Wednesday 11th - Friday 13th April. University of Leeds.

PhD Studentship available in the Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-15T12:00:00+00:00

Tackling inequalities in neonatal outcomes: an investigation of variation in care pathways following antenatal diagnosis of a severe fetal anomaly.

An exciting, cross-disciplinary doctoral studentship exploring socioeconomic inequalities in pregnancy and neonatal outcomes is available in the Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester.

Social Theory & Health 2012 Annual Lecture Podcast

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-13T12:00:00+00:00

Last Thursday Professor Roy Bhaskar, Institute of Education, University of London, gave the Social Theory & Health 2012 Annual Lecture with his talk titled ‘Critical realism, interdisciplinarity and well-being'.

Experienced Health Services Researcher to work within the Queen Mary, University of London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-10T12:00:00+00:00

Applications are invited for an experienced health services researcher to work within the Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) arm of Research Design Service (RDS) London.

Applications now open: MSc Medicine, Science & Society at KCL

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-10T12:00:01+00:00

MSc Medicine, Science & Society addresses the nature and implications of developments in health and medicine in an international context and from a social science perspective. It examines the social, economic, political, legal and ethical implications of recent developments in advanced biomedicine and biotechnology.

Reproduction on Film: 'Monstrosity', Feb-Mar 2012, Cambridge

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-10T12:00:00+00:00

Throughout the 20th century, films used the monstrous to explore concerns about intervention and normality. This second series of 'Reproduction on Film' presents works featuring various artificial and natural monsters, examining anxieties about science, sex, relationships, parenthood and social marginalisation.

The Society for Social Medicine’s 56th Annual Scientific Meeting, September 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-08T12:00:00+00:00

The Society for Social Medicine’s 56th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)
will be held in London from Wednesday 12th September until
Friday 14th September 2012.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: DEADLINE: 19th March 2012, 23.59 GMT

Dying in the Digital Age Conference, June 2012, Bath

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-08T12:00:00+00:00

The University of Bath's Centre for Death & Society (CDAS) announces
its 2012 summer conference.

Studentships at The University of Nottingham

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-06T12:00:00+00:00

The following 2 studentships are on offer at the University of Nottingham, School of Sociology and Social Policy, for an October 2012 start.

Formulating Policy Recommendations, February 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-03T12:00:00+00:00

We have a handful of places left on our upcoming Formulating Policy Recommendations course to be held in central London on 29th February.

UCL Sociology Network Spring Seminars

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-02T12:00:00+00:00

This is to alert colleagues and students to the Network's spring seminar programme. Do please join us and put the dates in your diary early.

The Fourth US-UK Medical Sociology Conference, June 2012, Belfast

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-02-01T12:00:00+00:00

Registration is now open for The FOURTH UK-US MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY CONFERENCE which will be held from June 14-16 at Queen’s University in Belfast.

North East Medsoc Group Launch Event, March 2012, Durham

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-31T12:00:00+00:00

The North East Medical Sociology group would like to invite you to attend a half-day launch event on the 8th March 2012, at Trevelyan College, Durham.

Qualitative Research Fellow Post, University of Edinburgh

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-31T12:00:00+00:00

We are seeking to appoint a research fellow to undertake a longitudinal qualitative sub-study within The REPOSE (Relative Effectiveness of Pumps over MDI and Structured Education) Trial.

Lent Lecture Series 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-31T12:00:00+00:00

Announcing the Lent Lecture Series 2012 of The Centre of Medical Law and Ethics, King’s College London. There is no charge to attend the lectures. All are welcome.

Multidsiciplinary Workshop: Human Enhancement in clinical practice, March 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-26T08:41:00+00:00

The ethics of human enhancement are a concern in clinical practice – Myth or Reality?

15th March 2012, KCL Medical School, London Bridge

Fully funded PhD Studentship, University of Leicester

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-25T23:55:00+00:00

The Department of Sociology is seeking applicants for a 3 year full-time funded studentship leading to a PhD.

ESHMS Conference, August 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-25T09:26:00+00:00

The deadline for abstract submission has now been extended to 29th February 2012.

The European Society of Health and Medical Sociology (ESHMS) will be holding their next conference from Thursday 30th August to Saturday 1st September 2012 in Hannover, Germany. The theme of the conference is 'Health inequalities over the life course'.

20th Sociology of Health and Illness Monograph

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-24T10:37:00+00:00

Final Reminder: Call for Paper Abstracts

The 20th Sociology of Health and Illness monograph will critically examine the concept of 'health behaviours', which is increasingly widespread in both health research and government policy.

Pills In Practice: Is Abortion & Contraception Policy Meeting Womens Needs?

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-16T15:37:00+00:00

Women in Britain generally receive free and timely access to abortion, contraception and emergency contraception. These are important and welcome developments. But do they go far enough? This one-day public conference, organised by British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) in London on Friday 11 May 2012, brings together clinicians, academics, advocates and service providers from the UK, Europe and the USA to discuss the future of abortion and contraception in Britain.

Calling new authors

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-26T12:00:00+00:00

MSo is particularly interested in contributions from new authors. As well as articles for peer review, we are seeking commentaries on appropriate topics and reviews of recently published books.

BSA Presidential Event: Sociology, Suffering & Humanitarianism, February 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-11T12:00:00+00:00

This BSA Presidential event is dedicated to the ongoing attempt to
devise a sociological account of causes and consequences of human
suffering. It also aims to cultivate a broad-ranging debate over the
role of humanitarianism within our culture and the vocation of sociology
itself.

London Medsoc Group 2012 Programme

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-06T11:12:00+00:00

Everyone is welcome to attend LMSG meetings. The group has no formal membership. At each meeting there is a presentation by a speaker, followed by discussion that continues over drinks (and perhaps a meal) in a local pub.

Vacancy: Lecturer Post, Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-05T12:00:00+00:00

We are seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in the Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University. Details are below.

Qualitative Research Methods courses at University of Oxford 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-04T11:04:00+00:00

The Health Experiences Research Group, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford is delighted to offer the following programme of qualitative research methods courses in 2012.

Weight and body size in the clinic, February 2012, Manchester

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2012-01-04T12:00:00+00:00

A joint meeting of the North West Health Psychology Research Network & North West Medical Sociology Study Group.

Social Theory & Health 2012 Annual Lecture, February 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-20T12:00:00+00:00

We are pleased to announce the Social Theory & Health 2012 Annual lecture for which there is an open invitation.

Regulation & Professionalisation in Complementary & Alternative Medicine

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-20T12:00:00+00:00

Call for Papers: This edited collection addresses regulation and professionalization in complementary and alternative medicine, past, present and future. It is intended that this should be much more than a standard edited collection, that the chapters will work together to provide the first major comprehensive historical, comparative and policy based examination of the area.

Using Sociology To Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease, March 2012, Birmingham

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-19T12:00:01+00:00

Preventing cardiovascular disease has become a major public health priority, with initiatives in place such as offering smoking cessation and ‘health checks for all those over 40 in primary care, and monitoring risk factors in this population.

Aging in a Changing World, October 2012, Vancouver, Canada

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-19T12:00:00+00:00

Aging in a Changing World: Save the Date!
41st Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting
Canadian Association on Gerontology (http://www.cagacg.ca)

‘The 21st Century Body’, Symposium, 18th May 2012, London

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-16T12:00:00+00:00

Exciting developments in the life sciences and their application in biotechnology are helping to provide pioneering cures and therapies for inherited and degenerative diseases. Consider genomics and genetic based therapies, neuroscience and neuropharmacology, ICT implants and prosthetics, nanomedicine and care of the ageing and you will see how the way in which we perceive ourselves and those around us is slowly being recast.

Bloomsbury Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) for the Social Sciences

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-15T12:00:00+00:00

The Bloomsbury DTC is a consortium of four University of London colleges in the Bloomsbury area. We invite applications from high calibre candidates with good honours degrees for full and part-time ESRC-funded research studentships.

Kings ESRC Studentships in Health Policy, Effectiveness & Evaluation

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-09T12:00:00+00:00

ESRC Studentships for September 2012 are available at King’s College London, in the thematic area of health policy, effectiveness and evaluation (HPE).

2nd Global Conference - Making Sense of: Chronicity, August 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-05T12:00:00+00:00

2nd Global Conference - Making Sense of: Chronicity: A Health, Illness and Disease Project

Thursday 30th August – Saturday 1st September 2012, Mansfield College, Oxford, United Kingdom

Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference, May 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-03T12:00:00+00:00

This Two-Day international conference will bring together
professionals from all over the world to discuss the latest trends
and opportunities in medical tourism and global healthcare.

The European Society of Health and Medical Sociology Conference (ESHMS)

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-08T12:00:01+00:00

The European Society of Health and Medical Sociology (ESHMS) will be holding their next conference from Thursday 30th August to Saturday 1st September 2012 in Hannover, Germany. The theme of the conference is 'Health inequalities over the life course'.

Surrey Scociology Department now inviting applications for DCT Doctoral Studentships

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-08T12:00:00+00:00

The renowned Sociology Department at the University of Surrey is part of the ESRC South East Doctoral Training Centre (along with Kent, Reading, and Royal Holloway) and is now inviting applications from excellent candidates who wish to pursue a PhD in any sociological topic related to the Department's areas of substantive or methodological expertise.

Economic & Social Research Council Doctoral Studentships

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-06T12:00:00+00:00

Having won a coveted place in the national network of training centres accredited by ESRC, King's Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Centre (KISS-DTC) is awarding a number of ESRC-funded postgraduate research studentships to support doctoral research and training in the social sciences at King's.

Open Courses in Social Research Methods and Practise

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-12-05T12:00:00+00:00

I am delighted to announce our spring programme of open courses in social research methods and practise. Kick off 2012 by strengthening and expanding your research capability on one of our short modules or talk to us about designing a tailored course for your team, delivered on site at a time that suits you.

Wellcome/IME-funded places at Feb 1st 2012 Primary Care Ethics Conference

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-11-16T11:34:55+00:00

I am pleased to announce that we now have funding for 30 delegates and 10 Medical Students (separate fund) for the 2nd RSM Primary Care Ethics Conference in association with the RCGP, supported by the IME and Wellcome Trust on February 1st 2012

Open Letter to the European Commission on Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-11-18T11:32:03+00:00

With this message we would like to invite you to sign an Open Letter addressed to the European Commissioner for Research and Innovation (http://www.eash.eu/openletter2011/), alerting her to the vital insights that Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) contribute to address Europe's and the world's Grand Societal Challenges.

RC15 Sociology of Health, International Sociological Association Forum

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-11-25T11:26:22+00:00

Call For Abstracts
RC15 Sociology of Health, International Sociological Association Forum, Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 1-4, 2012
Session on Health care choice: Discourses, perceptions and experiences

BSA Happiness Study Group, Day Conference

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-11-09T09:34:44+00:00

The British Sociological Association Happiness Study Group invites social scientists to submit abstracts for their forthcoming day conference that aims to explore the theoretical and methodological challenges facing the sociological study of happiness.

Qualitative Research Methods courses at University of Oxford 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-11-08T19:42:23+00:00

The Health Experiences Research Group, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford is delighted to announce its programme of qualitative research methods courses for 2012.

University of Oxford Short Courses

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-10-26T12:00:00+01:00

The University of Oxford have 5 short courses running over the coming months.

International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare: Solutions for Tough Times

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-10-24T12:00:00+01:00

We would like to invite you to join 3,000 of your colleagues at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Paris.

Our theme for 2012 – Solutions for Tough Times – continues to build upon previous Forums' commitment to excellent, safe and affordable healthcare.

Keynote speakers confirmed for BSA Annual Conference

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-09-28T09:42:30+01:00

The 2012 annual conference promises to be dynamic, fiery, informative,
and is definitely not to be missed. Bettering our 60th anniversary
conference this year will be a challenge, but we're determined we can
make it happen.

Submit your abstract by 7th October.

Syposium - Pharmaceuticals and Society: Power, Promises & Prospects

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-10-03T13:41:52+01:00

This one day symposium aims to bring together a range of researchers in medical sociology and STS to take stock and critically examine, from a variety of different perspectives, the role of pharmaceuticals in society and the nature and dynamics of pharmaceutical futures.

Sociology of Health & Illness Book Prize 2011

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-09-22T14:55:09+01:00

The BSA and the organising team for the Medical Sociology Group Annual Conference wish to extend warm congratulations to Roberto Abadie, winner of the 2011 Foundation of Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize.

BSA Philip Abrams Memorial Prize 2012

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-09-11T20:07:28+01:00

Nominations are being sought for the 2012 BSA Philip Abrams Memorial Prize. The prize will be awarded to the best first and sole authored book within the discipline of Sociology published between: 1 December 2010 and 30 November 2011.

Call for submissions to MSo

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-08-07T10:06:55+01:00

The new editorial team of Medical Sociology online are looking for articles for their first issue.

MSo at the MedSoc Conference 2011

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-08-11T10:01:21+01:00

Come and meet members of the new MSo Editorial Team at the MedSoc Conference.

BSA Medical Sociology Group 43rd Annual Conference 2011

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-08-01T12:00:00+01:00

The BSA Medical Sociology Group Annual Conference will take place at the University of Chester, from 14 - 16 September 2011.

Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-06-30T12:00:00+01:00

The judging panel of this year’s Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize have released their shortlist.

New Editorial Team in place

info@medicalsociologyonline.org — 2011-08-01T12:00:00+01:00

A new team of academics from The Open University has taken over editorial responsibility for Medical Sociology online (MSo).