School of Social and Political Science

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Peace in the Middle East?
Nida Alahmad
Wednesday 20 August 
10.45am-12.15pm

Will a fragile peace plan between Israel and Gaza stick? What of the humanitarian crisis that is estimated to have displaced 1.9 million Palestinians? What is the role of the international community?

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The rise of misogyny
Leah McCabe 
Thursday 21 August
1:00pm-2:30pm

Misogynistic thinking and behaviours are fuelling an epidemic of violence against women and girls. What are our political, legal and societal leaders doing to tackle this gender-based abuse and who is protecting them?

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Holyrood 2026: the big issues
Hayley Bennett
Friday 22 August 
10:30am-12:00pm

Join leading academics exploring key challenges – demographic shifts, AI, fiscal complexity, and social policy – that future politicians must prioritise in the coming decade.

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How safe is Europe?
Benjamin Martill
Friday 22 August
4:30pm-6:00pm

Given this year is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, how realistic is the prospect of European conflict in light of the current threats and instability in current geopolitics and how do we stop escalation?

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