For International Women’s Day this year, the Sociology Department celebrates the memory and legacy of Ruth First, who taught in the Department in the 1970s.
In 2024, the Sociology Department created the Ruth First Prize for the highest dissertation mark across three of its postgraduate taught programmes, the MSc Sociology, MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice and MA Social Research Methods.
This prize was created in memory of Ruth First and in celebration of her legacy. It celebrates excellence in research and recognises the potential to make a difference in the world.
Read the full article here: Honouring Ruth First
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