QUB Social Science Student Journal

That's us now closed for the festive break, we will be back on 5th January. Thank you for all the submissions to the UG and PGT journals for the 2025/26 editions. Merry Christmas 🎄@QUBSSESW @qubcriminology

The SSESW PGT Student journal is now open for new submission. If you are a PGT student at @QUBSSESW and have received a grade of 70% or above, showcase your work in the second edition. Email: sssj@qub.ac.uk #SSSJ

This weeks featured essay is that of UG student Stella Lee. Stella was a first year student when she took the step to contact us to get her essay published @QUBSSESW @qubcriminology #SSSJ blogs.qub.ac.uk/sssj/undergrad…

This weeks featured essay is that of 3rd Year Criminology & Sociology UG Zoe Humphries. Her essay is entitled 'Does imprisonment promote rehabilitation & reduce reoffending: A Critical Analysis'. Read it in full here blogs.qub.ac.uk/sssj/ @QUBSSESW @qubcriminology #SSSJ

Excited to hand over as Editor-in-Chief of the Social Science Student Journal to Saffron Baker 🎉 Saffy’s starting her Criminology PhD & I’m stepping back to finish mine. Wishing her every success in taking the journal forward! @QUBSSESW @qubcriminology #SSSJ

We are on the look out for our next PGT Editor in Chief! If you are a current PhD student in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen's University Belfast and interested in volunteering in this role, email sssj@qub.ac.uk @QUBSSESW @QUBelfast

See this Instagram video by @qubssesw instagram.com/reel/DN70Za8DG…

This weeks featured essay is by 3rd Year Undergraduate Emma Flowers entitled Critical Theory vs Structural Functionalism: A Critical Evaluation blogs.qub.ac.uk/sssj/critical-… @QUBSSESW #SSSJ

Our published undergraduate students essays our now live on our webpage blogs.qub.ac.uk/sssj/journal-e… The first student to be featured is Akanksha Chauhan with their Briefing Paper on The Impact of Overcrowding on Prison Rehabilitation & Staff Safety in NI @QUBSSESW #SSSJ

🎉 Hot off the press – Edition 5 is here! We’re excited to launch the 5th edition of the Undergraduate Social Science Student Journal! It’s packed with fresh perspectives, critical thinking, and the incredible talent of our students. @QUBSSESW #SSSJ #SocialScience #LaunchDay

We are on the look out for our next PGT Editor in Chief! If you are a current PhD student in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen's University and interested in volunteering in this role, email sssj@qub.ac.uk @QUBSSESW @QUBelfast

Sorry we have been quiet of late, we are working away in the background reviewing all the UG and PGT entries and getting the student journal ready for publication @QUBSSESW #SSSJ #SSESW #QUBelfast

Our very own Editor @Journey2PhD

Please welcome Megan to our team. Megan is one of our new PGT peer reviewers. She is currently study a Masters in Research at SSESW 👏 @QUBSSESW #sssj

📢 Announcement 📢 Due to the overwhelming response and the incredible number of entries, the Social Science Student Journal is no longer accepting new submissions from UG and PGT students. We are truly grateful for the enthusiasm & support from all contributors @QUBSSESW #SSSJ

We are pleased to introduce you to Órla Brady. Órla recently joined our team as a volunteer peer reviewer. She holds a BA in Criminology & Sociology and is currently in her second year of a part-time MSc in Youth Justice. @QUBSSESW #SSSJ

We are excited to be launching the first ever PGT Social Science Student Journal. Applications for submissions are open and will close Feb 28th at 5pm. To enter your essay you need to be a current postgraduate taught student of @QUBSSESW Email: sssj@qub.ac.uk for an application

Happy New Year from all of us here at the Social Science Student Journal. Excited to be publishing our journal in what is now our 5th year. Also exciting announcement to come...... @QUBSSESW #SSSJ

The countdown to Christmas is on but there is still time to get your essay in to be considered for the 5th edition of the student journal. Email sssj@qub.ac.uk if you are an undergraduate student at @QUBSSESW and you have received a grade of 70 or above #SSSJ #QUbelfast

Are you an undergraduate student in @QUBSSESW ? want to gain a Future Ready Award? qub.ac.uk/directorates/f… Come and join our student journal team as a volunteer peer reviewer. Training provided. Email: sssj@qub.ac.uk #SSSJ