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Join Katie from tutor2u Sociology and our special guests for lively discussion, support and encouragement for all GCSE & A-Level Sociology teachers. The Sociology Staffroom podcast is suitable for every Sociology teacher. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher, have taught for many years, or somewhere in between!

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  • S4 · E19
    September 3 · 33 min

    Season 5 | Episode 1 | Ageing, gender and self-reliance in Thailand, with Dr Kullanit Nitiwarangkul

    Lecturer at Mahidol University, Thailand (and former visiting lecturer in Sociology at City, University of London) Kullanit Nitiwarangkul joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research into the experiences of older women in Thailand. This is very useful for students considering culture and identity, but also families and households and global development, as well as for understanding research methodology.

  • S4 · E18
    June 4 · 34 min

    Season 4 | Episode 18 | Single Positivity with Dr Alicia Denby

    Dr Alicia Denby, Sociology lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the concept of "single positivity". Really useful for Families and Households, Culture and Identity, feminism and postmodernism. Lots of fascinating insights into research and research methodology too.

  • S4 · E17
    May 21 · 50 min

    Season 4 | Episode 17 | Elites in the UK, with Professor Aaron Reeves

    Professor of Sociology at LSE, Aaron Reeves joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss elites in the UK and his book "Born to Rule". Useful for all sociology teachers and students, and especially those exploring Stratification and Differentiation.

  • S4 · E14
    April 2 · 35 min

    Episode 14 | AQA Sociology, with Sarah Fawcett

    Subject lead for Sociology and Citizenship at AQA and experienced sociology teacher and examiner, Sarah Fawcett, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her role and what's coming next for A-Level Sociology at AQA.

  • S4 · E13
    March 17 · 32 min

    Episode 13 | Gender and AI with Khadija Aftab

    Doctoral student from Central European University, Khadija Aftab, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research on AI, and particularly its impact on gender.

  • S4 · E11
    February 12 · 36 min

    Season 4 | Episode 11 | Educational experiences for pupils with disabilities, with Stella Chatzitheochari

    Reader in Sociology at the University of Warwick, Dr Stella Chatzitheochari, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom, to discuss the experiences of pupils with disabilities in education and its impact on later educational and employment experiences and opportunities. This is a fascinating discussion for those teaching the Education and Stratification topics and for all of us as practising teachers.

  • S4 · E10
    January 29 · 25 min

    Season 4 | Episode 10 | Online Remote Learning & Gender, with Rituparna Patgiri

    Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Rituparna Patgiri, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss online/remote learning and its impact on women and girls and marginalised groups, especially in India. This is a fascinating discussion which might be of particular interest with regard to those teaching the topics of Education, Global Development, Culture & Identity and Stratification, but also to all of us as teachers.

  • S4 · E6
    Nov 13, 2025 · 39 min

    Season 4 | Episode 6 | Researching the Manchester Arena Bombings, with Ashley Collar

    PhD student Ashley Collar joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research into the Manchester Arena bombing. Fascinating discussion about research practice, interviews, subjectivity, sensitive issues and values as well as Ashley's own inspiring story of how she came to be an academic sociologist.

  • S4 · E3
    Oct 2, 2025 · 37 min

    Season 4 | Episode 3 | Exploring the Importance of Sociologically-Informed Social Care, with Dr Sam Teague and Dr Chad Morrison

    Sam Teague and Chad Morrison, who are launching a new degree in Applied Social Care, join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom for a fascinating conversation about their research, their new degree and the importance of social care. This is of particular interest to those studying the Health optional topic, but also to consider issues around social policy across a range of topics, as well as theory and methods. Also some interesting insights for fans of Bluey!

  • S4 · E2
    Sep 18, 2025 · 38 min

    Season 4 | Episode 2 | Education and Equity with Abrilli Phillip

    Former Director of Education for Lambeth, sociologist, and former teacher, Abrilli Phillip, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss education policy and equality, drawing on her vast experience of working in education and local and national government.

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