Activities per year
Personal profile
Overview
I'm a cultural sociologist, researching / working across the fields of material culture, sustainability and consumption, qualitative research, and affect theory.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Unknown, Master of Arts, Communication and Cultural Studies , Goldsmiths College (University of London)
30 Sept 2027 → 30 Sept 2031
Award Date: 1 Nov 2022
Areas of expertise
- HM Sociology
- Consumption
- Affect Studies
- Material Culture
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Sustainable Consumption Institute
- Sustainable Futures
Prizes
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Early Career Researcher Poster Competition
Solovey, T. (Recipient), 3 Dec 2025
Prize: Other distinction
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Studentship
Solovey, T. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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The Festival of Social Science 2025
Solovey, T. (Co-Organiser)
6 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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"Global Challenges, Local Realities"
Solovey, T. (Chair)
11 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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“Threads of Change: Tackling the Textile Waste Crisis”
Solovey, T. (Speaker)
5 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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UCL Sociology Network PhD Student Conference 2025
Solovey, T. (Speaker)
3 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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Getting serious about sustainability: Research, education and advocacy
Solovey, T. (Speaker)
23 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
Press/Media
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? Reflections on the role of Optimism and Pessimism in taking action on Sustainability
10/10/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Repair Week in Action: Fashion Activism, Upcycling, and Sustainable Solutions
4/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Modern secondhand clothes are often considered ‘dirty’ but vintage garments aren’t – certain assumptions limit sustainable fashion
13/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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