Лектор из Чичестера получил престижную награду Британского психологического общества за критику политики аusterity

A critical examination of austerity and its far-reaching impacts has earned a university lecturer a book award. Dr Bruno De Oliveira, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Chichester, won the Academic Monograph category in the 2026 British Psychological Society (BPS) Book Awards for his 2025 publication, Austerity. Dr De Oliveira said: "I’m humbled that my book, Austerity, won this award. "It is a topic that requires care but engagement, as the lives and livelihoods of many were somewhat changed by it. "I want to thank the colleagues and friends who read it and provided valuable feedback." Read more: - Law graduate makes history as university’s first student called to the Bar - University of Sussex professor on Gaza students and the book giving them a voice - Rising basketball star balances professional sport with university The book offers a concise, accessible and fiercely critical overview of austerity, framing it not only as a budgetary strategy but as a broader political and ideological project. It examines how austerity has reshaped economies, dismantled welfare states and deepened structural injustice worldwide, while also exploring alternative models focused on social investment and economic justice. Dr De Oliveira said: "The book touches upon the psychological impact of policies and seeks to aid reflection that policy and wellbeing might be the different sides of the same coin." His research sits at the intersection of psychology, public health and social policy, and addresses major societal issues such as poverty, homelessness and inequality. He is a strong advocate of participatory action research, involving individuals with lived experience as partners in the research process. Through this approach, Dr De Oliveira aims to shape public conversations, inform policy and support communities, by connecting academic research with real-world challenges.