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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.
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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’.
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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
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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.

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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.
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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
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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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27/04/2023

SHAPE-ID recommendations highlighted by League of European Research Universities

The prestigious League of European Research Universities (LERU) has emphasised recommendations about good practices in interdisciplinarity for universities that were originally made by the SHAPE-ID project, an initiative that includes SPS academics.
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25/04/2023

Four new Chancellor’s Fellows appointed at SPS

Four outstanding early career academics have received prestigious University of Edinburgh Chancellor’s Fellowships based at the School of Social and Political Science (SPS).

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SPS’ Professor Lynn Jamieson wins British Sociological Association Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to Sociology’s Professor Lynn Jamieson for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Sociological Association (BSA).

18/04/2023
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SPS' Dr Meryl Kenny wins top honour from the Political Studies Association

Dr Meryl Kenny has received the prestigious Joni Lovenduski Prize from the Political Studies Association (PSA) for outstanding professional achievement.

12/04/2023
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07/04/2023

SPS alumnus wins Being Edinburgh Award

Henry Anumudu, graduate of the School of Social and Political Science, has been named the winner of this year’s Being Edinburgh Award. The award is presented annually to a former University of Edinburgh student who is making a special impact in the world.