Annamae Burrows, a PhD student in the School of Health and Life Sciences, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about her forthcoming study into the impact of gender and masculinity on male loneliness and social isolation. Annamae outlines the project, which aims to talk to men aged between 18 and 30, and how we define terms like "loneliness" and "masculinity". She also discusses the role alcohol plays within this community and how it helps people communicate their feelings.

The impact of gender and masculinity on male loneliness and social isolation with Annamae Burrows

2.Support

As part of a programme to foster better use of technology in the social services, Iriss, SSSC and the Learning Networks have organised a conference and exhibition on Friday 25 February 2011.

The conference offered a range of workshops aimed at demystifying the use and range of learning technologies. It also offered assistance in developing cost efficient and accessible solutions for the social services workforce.

Alison Petch, Director of Iriss, has spent most of her career involved with research and policy, latterly in health and social care. She welcomed and chaired the day.

EmTech11: welcome and introductions – Alison Petch

improving lives through knowledge, evidence and innovation. Topics of interest to Social Services, Social Work and Social Care in Scotland

EmTech11: welcome and introductions – Alison Petch

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