Sociology Staffroom

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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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118 episodes
Updated June 4

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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.
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.
April 30 · 47 min
Season 4 | Episode 16 | The Continued Relevance of Sociology, with Professor Laurie Taylor
Professor Laurie Taylor, sociology researcher and lecturer and long-term presenter of Thinking Allowed on Radio 4, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss his extraordinary career, his work in crime and deviance, and his thoughts about sociology and advice to up-and-coming sociologists.
April 16 · 44 min
Season 4 | Episode 15 | Class, Gender, Education & Employment, with Dr Kirsty Finn
Lecturer and researcher in Sociology and Education at the University of Manchester, Dr Kirsty Finn joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the experience of working-class girls in higher education and the idea of the "side hustle" and "girl boss".
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.
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.
February 26 · 1 hr 7 min
Season 4 | Episode 12 | The Importance of Sociology Today, with Professor Les Back
The President of the British Sociological Association, Professor Les Back joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss his role, his research and the continuing importance of teaching sociology in the today's society.
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.
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.
January 19 · 39 min
Season 4 | Episode 9 | OCR Sociology with Tom Genillard
Sociology and Criminology Subject Advisor for OCR, Tom Genillard, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss a range of topics, including developments to their A Level specification.
Dec 11, 2025 · 37 min
Season 4 | Episode 8 | Comparative Global Sociology and Masculinities with Satanik Pal
Sociological researcher at the National University of Singapore, Satanik Pal, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss his research into comparative global sociology, with particular focus on masculinities and status hierarchies and caste systems in India and Japan.
Nov 28, 2025 · 45 min
Season 4 | Episode 7 | Reimagining gender roles, and much, much more, with Dr Finn MacKay
Well-known sociologist, Finn MacKay joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss their wide-ranging research into a range of sociological topics surrounding gender. Finn's research features in the AQA and OCR specifications and this is an excellent opportunity to learn more.
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.
Oct 30, 2025 · 48 min
Season 4 | Episode 5 | Gender and families today, with Professor Leah Ruppaner
Melbourne University sociologist, Leah Ruppaner - a public sociologist active on TikTok and podcasts, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research into gender, families and mental load.
Oct 16, 2025 · 55 min
Season 4 | Episode 4 | Brexit, Post-Brexit and Migration, With Professor Michaela Benson
Professor of Public Sociology at Lancaster University, Michaela Benson, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research on Brexit, post-Brexit and migration - fascinating for those of us teaching culture and identity, demographic changes, stratification but also for research methods.
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!
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.
Sep 4, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Season 4 | Episode 1 | Researching Racism and Anti-Racism, with Dr Aaron Winter
In the first episode of the new season, public sociologist Aaron Winter, from Lancaster University, joins Katie in the sociology staffroom to discuss his research on racism and anti-racism, as well as issues relating to values and objectivity in research.
Jul 17, 2025 · 56 min
Season 3 | Episode 15 | Ethnicity, Gender and Education with Professor Heidi Mirza
Professor Heidi Mirza, author of many books and articles on ethnicity, race, gender, education, families, inequalities and intersectionality, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom for the last episode of Season 3. This is a fascinating conversation and lots in there that you can share with your students too!
Jun 19, 2025 · 44 min
Season 3 | Episode 14 | Researching Inequality, with Professor Lucinda Platt
Professor Lucinda Platt, from the LSE, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research across a wide range of topics relating to inequality, poverty, social mobility, migration, intersectionality and much more! Great for teachers of Stratification and Education and also for questions around the links between Sociology and Social Policy.

Sociology Staffroom

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

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

Season 4 | Episode 16 | The Continued Relevance of Sociology, with Professor Laurie Taylor

Season 4 | Episode 15 | Class, Gender, Education & Employment, with Dr Kirsty Finn

Episode 14 | AQA Sociology, with Sarah Fawcett

Episode 13 | Gender and AI with Khadija Aftab

Season 4 | Episode 12 | The Importance of Sociology Today, with Professor Les Back

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

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

Season 4 | Episode 9 | OCR Sociology with Tom Genillard

Season 4 | Episode 8 | Comparative Global Sociology and Masculinities with Satanik Pal

Season 4 | Episode 7 | Reimagining gender roles, and much, much more, with Dr Finn MacKay

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

Season 4 | Episode 5 | Gender and families today, with Professor Leah Ruppaner

Season 4 | Episode 4 | Brexit, Post-Brexit and Migration, With Professor Michaela Benson

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

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

Season 4 | Episode 1 | Researching Racism and Anti-Racism, with Dr Aaron Winter

Season 3 | Episode 15 | Ethnicity, Gender and Education with Professor Heidi Mirza

Season 3 | Episode 14 | Researching Inequality, with Professor Lucinda Platt