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Study shows homosexuals are 5% less likely to be offered job interview in UK

A new study shows that discrimination of gay and lesbian job seekers is commonplace within both private firms and the public sector in the UK.

The research, carried out by Dr Nick Drydakis of Anglia Ruskin University and published by SAGE in the journal Human Relations, involved 144 young people – all first-time job seekers – making 11,098 applications.

London, UK. There is an urgent need to do more to recognize prenatal alcohol exposure at an early stage and to integrate better pathways for diagnosis, assessment and support, finds a special issue of the SAGE journal Adoption & Fostering. The issue highlights the importance of raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) as there are unclear protocols and guidelines in place to adequately support those directly affected.

London, UK. The Political Studies Association Awards, held at Church House on Tuesday 5 December, recognised politicians, academics, journalists, policy makers and artists for their contribution to the practice and study of politics over the past 12 months. 

New SAGE Publishing White Paper explores the current state of play in video pedagogy