We are pleased to welcome Professor Chrystin Ondersma from Rutgers University to CHASM Uni of Birmingham!

Join us for a conversation with Chrystin on American household debt from her new book Dignity Not Debt: An Abolitionist Approach to Economic Justice.

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Dr Maxine Watkins, from CHASM, writes about the invaluable contribution unpaid carers make to society and how crucial it is that the next government prioritises their needs in policymaking and resource allocation.

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CHASM was pleased to host a roundtable discussion last week with the Financial Conduct Authority's CEO, Nikhil Rathi. Conversations were focussed on the impact of financial exclusion for vulnerable consumers.

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Dr Ariane Agunsoye will present key insights from her recently published paper “Irrational or Rational? Time to Rethink Our Understanding of Financially Responsible Behaviour” co-authored with researcher Dr Hayley James Hayley James.

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Thanks to Dr Lindsey Appleyard, for delivering such an engaging CHASM seminar yesterday, 'Your Money, Your Life: experiences of young people's borrowing'.

Lindsey's presentation not only sparked lively discussion but has also stimulated ideas and opportunities for future collaboration.

How do we exist in a modern world shaped by both austerity and authenticity? Don’t miss the launch of two new books this Thursday, 21st March.

Hear from the authors at the launch with a panel discussion and Q&A.

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Join us for the launch of two new books on 21st March: The Hipster Economy by Alessandro Gerosa and Researching Poverty and Austerity by Prof Deirdre O'Loughlin Morven McEachern & Caroline Moraes. Learn how authenticity and austerity shape our consumption and communities.

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Thank you Dan Williamson for a fun, lively and captivating PGR/ECR session on Disseminating Research!

Highly rewarding to learn from an expert, and to draw on your vast experience, and your work for the Centre for Care.

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We are pleased to announce that this year's CHASM Annual Conference will be held on Thursday 27th June!

‘The Gender Wealth Gap: Causes, Consequences and Solutions’

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Are you a PGR or ECR looking to disseminate your research, now or in the future?

CHASM is holding a network event with practical advice from Dan Williamson and the CHASM team.

Email [email protected] to book your place!

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“‘I have the credentials and ability to be working in roles that could be earning me £40-45,000 a year... But to have the flexibility I need, I have to put up with being paid peanuts,‘ says Steph.”

Dr Kristian Fuzi on the cost of precarious jobs in #TSRWork . buff.ly/4br5SLD

'Undefined benefits - Why today’s precarious jobs create tomorrow’s insecure futures', by CHASM Research Fellow, Dr Kristian Fuzi.

Read Kris's article in the February issue of the Sociological Review Magazine.

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Our first CHASM PGR and ECR Network event of 2024, focusing on research dissemination, will be on Tuesday 5th March!

We're delighted to welcome Dan Williamson, Centre for Care, to present the morning session!

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'Wealth sharing within couples who live together: a journey'

CHASM is pleased to welcome Liz Mann, LSE Sociology, The London School of Economics and Political Science, for our next CHASM online Seminar on 27th February.

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