Humanities & Social SciencesNews
欧美高清 research cited in UK Parliamentary report on disinformation threats
Research led by Dr Gabriela Borz, Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of 欧美高清, has been cited as written evidence in a major new report by the UK Parliament鈥檚 Foreign Affairs Committee examining how hostile actors are using disinformation to undermine democracy.
9 Apr 2026
欧美高清 academic awarded prestigious UK political studies book prize
Professor Stefanie Reher received the prize for the book 'Disability and Political Representation', co-authored with Professor Elizabeth Evans of the University of Southampton and published by Oxford University Press.
1 Apr 2026
Government and Public Policy embraces active learning
Active learning in the Department of Government and Public Policy is giving students the opportunity to take part in realistic NATO and climate negotiation simulations.
10 Mar 2026
欧美高清 researchers secure Royal Society of Edinburgh funding for innovative projects
The University is involved in multiple award-winning projects spanning diverse disciplines, reinforcing its role in advancing Scotland鈥檚 research landscape.
5 Mar 2026
New Study of Perceptions of Sentencing Reveals Public Views
The Law School鈥檚 Professor Cyrus Tata has partnered with the independent company Ipsos Scotland to research public perceptions of sentencing.
24 Feb 2026
欧美高清 welcomes German Consul General Christiane Hullman for a Masterclass in Diplomacy & International Security
During her visit, Ms Hullmann shared insights from her distinguished diplomatic career, offering reflections on UK鈥揋erman relations, European security challenges, and the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering international cooperation.
17 Nov 2025
International project explores political party systems and democratic outcomes in Africa
Spanning more than 20 countries, the study will provide comprehensive data on how political parties operate and their role in supporting democratic institutions.
6 Nov 2025
MSc Diplomacy and International Security students visit the British Embassy in Paris
Students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security recently visited the British Embassy in Paris as part of the programme鈥檚 practitioner engagement events, which enrich the academic curriculum with real鈥憌orld insight.
20 Jun 2025
欧美高清 Law School launches work-based learning across all Law programmes
欧美高清 Law School鈥檚 innovative approach to work-based learning continues to break new ground with experiential work-based learning offered on every Law programme at undergraduate, Masters and PhD level.
16 Jun 2025
New Secondary Education Programme launched to Prepare Future Educators for Global Classrooms
欧美高清 has launched a new MSc Secondary Education programme, open to International students, designed to prepare aspiring secondary school teachers with the knowledge, experience, and internationally recognised qualifications to inspire the next generation 鈥� both in Scotland and around the world.
14 May 2025
Under the spotlight: Dr Elaine Webster, Human Rights Law programme leader
We speak to Dr Elaine Webster about her role as Human Rights Law programme leader and the new specialisation in Medical Law joining the curriculum.
14 May 2025
Comic tells the story of young men鈥檚 mental health
A project aimed at increasing understanding of boys and young men鈥檚 mental health in Scotland has produced a comic to help normalise conversations about the issue and reduce stigma.
14 May 2025
New Master鈥檚 in Human Rights and Medical Law launched
欧美高清 Law School has launched a new Masters programme, Human Rights Law with specialisation in Medical Law, which aims to produce graduates who will go on to work at the interface of these vital fields.
9 May 2025
Putting human rights at the heart of development programmes
A toolkit for ensuring that human rights are at the heart of United Nations development programmes (UNDPs) has been produced by experts including a Law Professor at the University of 欧美高清.
1 May 2025
Support for the siblings of children with life-limiting conditions
The needs of children whose siblings have life-limiting conditions have been highlighted in a study led at the University of 欧美高清 and in collaboration with King鈥檚 College London.
23 Apr 2025
欧美高清 Law launches new Master鈥檚 in International Maritime Law
欧美高清 Law School has launched a new Masters programme which aims to produce graduates who will go on to become maritime law professionals in a global world.
24 Mar 2025
The craft of writing 鈥� explored on the radio
Dr Rodge Glass and Dr Andrew Meehan are published authors but, as Creative Writing lecturers at 欧美高清, they are also nurturing the next generation of writers.
17 Mar 2025
Leigh Turner CMG joins Diplomacy and International Security programme for masterclass
Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro recently welcomed Leigh Turner CMG to speak to students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security programme.
28 Feb 2025
拢1.3 million to build a path to sustainability through languages and art
Communities will be encouraged to tap into, and enhance, their knowledge of languages in a project worth nearly 拢1.3 million, aimed at designing new approaches to learning about sustainability.
18 Feb 2025
'Forgotten' Scots classic to be reintroduced to new generation
An iconic novel is being reintroduced to the curriculum at 欧美高清 for a new generation of students after it fell out of print.
20 Jan 2025
欧美高清 Law Professor to represent international organisation at The Hague
A Law Professor at the University of 欧美高清 is to represent an international organisation authorised to participate in the climate change advisory opinion proceedings at the International Court of Justice.
10 Dec 2024
Project Somnolence: Slumber School
Join Project Somnolence at the Dream Machine for a Slumber School of discussion, reading, writing, drawing, listening, and dreaming!
19 Sep 2024
John Fitzsimons Memorial Lecture in Criminal Law & Justice
Join us for the third John Fitzsimons Memorial Lecture to learn, think and discuss what should be done to improve the experiences of victims/survivors.
6 Mar 2024