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06/07/2023

Politics and International Relations (PIR)

New university partnership explores how critical maritime infrastructures can be protected

A new university research partnership will explore how critical maritime infrastructures can be protected to tackle environmental issues and ensure the movement from a carbon-based economy to a more sustainable one, otherwise known as the ‘green transition’.

09/06/2023

SPS academics recognised with CDCS Digital Research Prizes for their innovative data-led projects

School of Social and Political Science (SPS) academic Christopher Barrie has won a University of Edinburgh award for innovative digital research on political reporting data. Three other SPS academics were recognised with Highly Commended awards at the Centre for Data, Culture and Society’s (CDCS) Digital Research Prizes.

08/06/2023

SPS alumnus becomes Member of Legislative Assembly in India

School of Social and Political Science (SPS) graduate Darshan Dhruvanarayana has been elected to the Legislative Assembly in the Indian state of Karnataka.

08/06/2023

SPS colleagues celebrate winning CAHSS Recognition Awards

Six School of Social and Political Science (SPS) colleagues received honours at the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Awards for their outstanding work. Two SPS colleagues won their award categories, and four others received Highly Commended prizes.

UN-Under-General Secretary Miguel Ángel Moratinos and BMW Management Board Member Ilka Horstmeier presenting the award to Martha Dudzinski

06/06/2023

SPS alumna recognised by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations’ Intercultural Innovation Hub

The United Nations has honoured the cultural impact of a project founded by a School and Social and Political Science (SPS) graduate that is providing professional opportunities to women facing intersectional discrimination in the job market.

31/05/2023

Social Work

University of Edinburgh Social Work expert contributes to the national multi-agency Domestic Homicide Review Model for Scotland

Professor John Devaney, Centenary Chair of Social Work at the University of Edinburgh, has written a new paper to inform the development of Scotland’s model for reviewing domestic abuse-related homicides in Scotland.

Cartoon image of woman with plants and leaves growing from her head, being watered by others

31/05/2023

SPS students awarded Our Mind Scholarships from Edinburgh Neuroscience

Four students at the School of Social and Political Science (SPS) have received scholarships to complete short projects exploring the theme of ‘our minds’.

25/05/2023

Politics and International Relations (PIR)

Elizabeth Bomberg wins EUSA Teaching Award

Elizabeth Bomberg, a Professor of Environmental Politics at the School of Social and Political Science (SPS), has won a Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) Teaching Award for Outstanding Commitment to Social Justice and Sustainability.

25/05/2023

SPS colleagues shortlisted for CAHSS Recognition Awards

Ten colleagues and one team based at the School of Social and Political Science (SPS) have been shortlisted for College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Recognition Awards.

17/05/2023

SPS colleagues receive University of Edinburgh Changemaker Awards for their socially responsible initiatives

Congratulations to Ali Lazda and The Binks Hub, School of Social and Political Science (SPS) colleagues who have been recognised with Changemaker Awards for making an inspiring and positive impact in the University community.

SPS academic honoured with prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellowship

Professor Janette Webb has been announced as a new Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) fellow for 2023.

09/05/2023

Two SPS academics shortlisted for EUSA Teaching Awards

Congratulations to the School’s Professor Elizabeth Bomberg and Albert Mkony, who have been shortlisted for Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s (EUSA) Teaching Awards.

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