School of Social and Political Science

School of Social and Political Science

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Inaugural Lectures

Newly appointed or promoted professors introduce their work, and themselves, to the University community.

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Research

Our researchers are tackling some of the biggest issues facing society today, aiming to understand a world that’s changing more rapidly than ever.

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Subject areas

Our subject areas are the heartbeat of our School, with communities of staff and students working together across the social sciences to explore, challenge and identify how to create better societies.
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Students

Whether you’re a current student or you want to join us, you’ll find all the information you need about studying, academic life, and all our support and services here.

Latest news

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07/10/2024
Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

SPS academic to lead new project on care and sustainability initiatives in Scotland

School of Social and Political Science (SPS) academic Dr Sarah Parry has received funding for a project exploring everyday care and its relationship to sustainability.

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02/10/2024
Social Anthropology

SPS graduate appointed prime minister of Sri Lanka

Former School of Social and Political Science (SPS) PhD student Dr Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed Sri Lanka’s first woman prime minister in 24 years.
North Strathclyde Bairns Hoose Phase Two Evaluation Report
17/09/2024
Social Work

Experts back Bairns Hoose to better protect child victims in new report

The North Strathclyde Bairns Hoose, an innovative approach to supporting children and families affected by violence and abuse, has been welcomed by an independent report by Social Work researchers.
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16/09/2024
Politics and International Relations (PIR)

SPS academic becomes Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

School of Social and Political Science (SPS) academic Professor Meryl Kenny has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Upcoming events

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14 October 2024
13:00 - 14:00

Structural features of social networks are a demonstrable cause of the fidelity or divisiveness of information flowing through them

Part of the Q-Step seminar series
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14 October 2024
15:00 - 17:00

Decolonizing Climate Justice

Join us for a conversation with with Rueben George, Sundance Chief and member of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation. Rueben will be discussing his new book "It Stops Here" with his co-author Mike Simpson.
Poster - Leticia Marques Camargo's seminar
14 October 2024
15:00 - 17:00
Social Anthropology

Kinship and Transmissions of Mixed Blood Family in Valença/Rio de Janeiro

A seminar on the promises and limits of genealogical research in illuminating hereditary pathologies and family identities
14 October 2024
17:15 - 18:30
Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

Milk and Honey: Technologies of Plenty in the Making of a Holy Land

Join us for a hybrid seminar by Dr Tamar Novick (Humboldt University, Berlin), as part of the Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series