Centre for Research on Families and Relationships

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Inherited Inequality: Why Opportunity Gaps Persist between Black and White Youth Raised in Two-Parent Families

With Christina Cross, Harvard University. Organised by Social Policy, co-badged with GENDER.ED and CRFR.

16 Jan, 1-3pm, Seminar Room 1, CMB

Visit: edin.ac/4rJs4ZB

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Childism, Children’s Rights and the Challenge of Children’s Empowerment This public lecture will be delivered by John Wall, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Childhood Studies.

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Childism, Children’s Rights and the Challenge of Children’s Empowerment

Friday 28 November
5.30pm – 7pm
Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre

Part of the Stewart Alan Robertson Lecture Series funded by the Robertson Endowment.

Register: edin.ac/46sfLs4

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Data from the Brexit Couples Project shows that young, highly mobile couples often struggle to meet these requirements when applying for a partner visa.

Join Katharine Charsley and Jasmin El Shewy on
Wed, Nov 12th, 2pm - 3:30pm

Part of the CRFR Seminar Series
Book your place:

edin.ac/42UCQBC

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New on the CRFR blog!

Read Yoshinori Kasai on how children build connections within their communities, drawing own his research on how a traditional folk event once provided an important opportunity for children to socialize.

www.crfr.ac.uk/thinking-of-...

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CRFR & Sociology Seminar Series: Evidencing Relationships Evidencing Relationships: Young, mobile UK-EU couples and the UK immigration regime

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Evidencing Relationships: Young, mobile UK-EU couples and the UK immigration regime

12 Nov, 2pm - 3.30pm, G.05, 50 George Square

Part of the Sociology Seminar Series

With Katharine Charlesley and Jasmin El Shewy

More info and registration: edin.ac/4mgXWAL

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Join us for: Evidencing Relationships: Young, mobile UK-EU couples and the UK immigration regime

12 Nov, 2-3.30pm, 50 George Square

Part of the Sociology Seminar Series

With Katharine Charlesley and Jasmin El Shewy

More info and registration: edin.ac/4mgXWAL

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There is still time to register for our online event:

Introduction to HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences framework, with Dalia Avello-Vega
30 Sep, 1pm - 2.30pm, Online via Zoom

Visit: edin.ac/3UM73hD

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South Asian Muslim Women’s Experiences of Divorce in Scotland Nughmana Mirza and Rosemary Elliot explore the lived experiences of eight Muslim women in Scotland who went through, or sought, divorce.

Today is the day!

South Asian Muslim Women’s Experiences of Divorce in Scotland, with Nughmana Mirza and Rosemary Elliot.

Tuesday 23 Sep,12.30-2pm
Violet Laidlaw Room, CMB

There is still time to register! edin.ac/4mKMoXJ

23.09.2025 08:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

ICYMI

South Asian Muslim Women’s Experiences of Divorce in Scotland, with Nughmana Mirza and Rosemary Elliot.

Tuesday 23 Sep
12.30-2pm
Violet Laidlaw Room, CMB

There is still time to register! edin.ac/4mKMoXJ

22.09.2025 08:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

To kick things off on our new Bluesky channel, we are delighted to announce our first events of Semester 1!

More info here: crfr.ac.uk/news/

Our first newsletter is also out today – if you are not already on our mailing list, you can sign up by emailing crfr@ed.ac.uk.

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CRFR - Centre for Research on Families and Relationships The Centre for Research on Families and Relationships produces, supports, stimulates and shares high-quality social research on families and relationships across the lifecourse. The centre is a partne...

Hello Bluesky! The Centre for Research on Families and Relationships based at the University of Edinburgh is a network that research connects policy makers, practioners and academics. Follow us on here for updates on events, blog posts, research briefings and other news.

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