Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

Science and technology - part of everyday life with an impact on all aspects of society. That's where we come in...

We seek to answer the big questions about how societies both influence and are influenced by science, medicine and technology.

Our department has an international reputation as a leading centre of excellence in science and technology studies, established through the legacies of the Science Studies Unit and the Research Centre for Social Sciences.

About

Since the founding of the department in 1966, we offer a unique interdisciplinary environment in which we address vital questions about the world we live in.

Programmes

We offer a diverse, innovative and exciting range of undergraduate courses and postgraduate taught and research opportunities.

Research

We produce innovative and interdisciplinary research and deliver public policy advice and consultancy on the socio-economic implications of technology and innovation.

People

Find out more about the whole team: the academic staff and their research interests, PhD students and their thesis subjects, and the professional services colleagues who keep it all in working order.

News

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Contact

We are based at High School Yards, a 5-10 minute walk from George Square: a lively and vibrant hub (especially in August during the Festival Fringe).

17/06/2024

Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

SPS academic wins European award for edited collection

School of Social and Political Science (SPS) academic John Nott has won a prestigious award from the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) for a book he edited about the materiality of medical knowledge reproduction.

05/12/2023

Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

Special issue of climate journal guest-edited by SPS academic provides new evidence and perspectives for COP28 negotiations

Dr Kirsten Jenkins from the School of Social and Political Science (SPS) has guest edited a special issue of the journal Climate Policy featuring articles from leading researchers providing fresh evidence and global perspectives to shape the ongoing COP28 negotiations.

Ben Collier and James Stewart co-author report on 'influence policing'

22/08/2023

Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

SPS researchers release new report on the rise of ‘influence policing’

A new report says the use by police of targeted digital communications for crime prevention can have benefits but has risk of ‘serious harm and ethical breaches’.

21/02/2023

Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

UK Government is making inadequate progress on digitising the NHS, according to new report using evidence from SPS expert

The UK Government is making inadequate progress on vital commitments to digitise the NHS, an independent panel of experts – using evidence from an academic at the School of Social and Political Science - has found.

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