Ysgol Graddedigion Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol Cymru
WGSSS is a watershed for the social sciences in Wales. Building on the success of the ESRC Wales DTP, we are strengthened by new university members, a powerful group of strategic partners, and a deep commitment from stakeholders. WGSSS will nurture social science researchers from all backgrounds, delivering outstanding training and practical preparation for a wide range of careers, and impacting upon communities in Wales and around the world.
WGSSS is a collaboration between
What is the WGSSS?
WGSSS trains top-level social scientists across Wales on a range of issues affecting society today.
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WGSSS offers over 70 ESRC studentships annually through our General and Collaborative Studentship Competitions.
Subject Pathways
WGSSS is constituted by 15 Subject Pathways organised within 5 broad Thematic Clusters.
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Placement First Thoughts – Sherina Lowe
Name: Sherina LoweYear: Second-year PhD studentUniversity: Cardiff Metropolitan University.Placement Host: Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Health Tell us about your placement My work focuses on supporting the development of interventions to increase testing uptake for blood-borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis B &… Continue reading “Placement First Thoughts – Sherina Lowe”…
Meet our scholars
Research Topic: Immersion Education and Bilingualism: Exploring Perceptions, Expectations and Effective Delivery
Subject Pathway: Linguistics and Bilingualism
Thematic Cluster: Language, Learning and Behaviour Cluster