School of Social and Political Science

CANCELLED: Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism

This event explores whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland and the UK.

Introduction to HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences framework

An introduction to the HOPE framework, which focuses on how positive experiences can buffer the effects of Adverse Child Experiences.

Q-Step Seminars - A viable measure to assess stratification at later life

Open to all, no registration required.

More than Human Pregnancies. Reproductive Justice by the River

GENDER.ED Welcome Reception

We are kicking off the new academic year with the GENDER.ED Welcome Reception for 2025-26, and everyone is invited!

South Asian Muslim Women’s Experiences of Divorce in Scotland

Nughmana Mirza and Rosemary Elliot explore the lived experiences of eight Muslim women in Scotland who went through, or sought, divorce.

CSAS Meet and Greet

We invite all CSAS affiliated students and faculty to join us in an informal meeting about the centres planned activities over the year.

Misoprostol & Maternal Mortality: Reproductive Justice in West Africa

Reproductive Justice Seminar Series 2025-26
Misoprostol is recognized by health authorities in Burkina Faso and Senegal as an essential obstetric drug in the fight against maternal mortality. However, access to misoprostol remains unequal and selective. How do we explain the gap between its official status and the reality of unequal access?

Enzymes and Emulsifiers in the Metabolism of Mass Production

We are excited to tell you about the first, extraordinary STIS Seminar Series for the 2025/6 series, which will be given by Professor Hannah Landecker (UCLA) on 17th September, in the Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre, Old College, and online. Professor Landecker will be speaking about Enzymes and Emulsifiers in the Metabolism of Mass Production.

Strengthening Community Mental Healthcare: Insights from Research and Practice in Northern India

We are excited to welcome colleagues from Burans, a community mental health organization in Uttarakhand, India, for an inspiring conversation about building collaborative mental health care.

Festival Fringe - The Provocateurs

Dr Michael Barany on stage at The Stand Comedy Club in this year's Festival Fringe.

Festival of Politics 20-22 August

Don’t miss our very own SPS academics taking part in this year’s Festival of Politics.