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20/12/2021
Sociology

Using Twitter data to study protests

Surveying protesters is challenging because protests are often unexpected, but new research has identified better ways to study protests, using Twitter data.
Science, Technology and Innovation Studies
16/12/2021
Science, Technology and Innovation Studies

New fellowship for academics engaging with the work of Stuart Hall

A new postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Edinburgh for 2022 is open for applications from scholars engaging with the work of Stuart Hall, a celebrated academic, writer and cultural studies pioneer.

RSE makes recommendations for supporting Scotland’s Covid recovery

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has shared key findings from its Post-Covid-19 Futures Commission, making several recommendations for decision-makers to support Scotland’s Covid recovery.

28/10/2021

Edinburgh professor named one of the world’s most influential sociologists

Professor Donald MacKenzie was ranked 22nd in Academic Influence's 25 Top Influential Sociologists Today list, for his work on science and technology issues.

19/10/2021

SPS honoured at CAHSS Recognition Awards 2021

Colleagues at the School of Social and Political Science have won a number of awards at the College’s Colleague Recognition Awards this afternoon, including the Adaptation to Change Award, the Excellent Newcomer Award, the Outstanding Team Award, and a highly commended in the Community Engagement Champion Award.

28/05/2021

SPS staff recognised for outstanding teaching at the EUSA Teaching Awards 2021

Edinburgh University Students' Association announced the winners of its 2021 Teaching Awards yesterday, with colleagues at the School of Social and Political Science (SPS) picking up awards for Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Course, for the course Race and Ethnicity.

13/05/2021

Experts highlight need for devolved climate plan

The Scottish Government must work more effectively with regional and local authorities if it is to meet its climate change targets, research suggests.

18/02/2021
Sociology
24/11/2020
Sociology

New UK Gov funding for SPS researchers to take on global sustainable development challenges

Experts at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Social and Political Science (SPS) have received a slice of a new £147million investment package from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for various projects.

Representing social science on the Scottish Science Advisory Council

The School of Social and Political Science’s Professor Janette Webb will advise the Scottish Government on climate change policy and governance, as a new member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council.

29/09/2020

New report launched on race equality in Scotland

More than 20 years after devolution, a new report assesses how race equality has developed in Scotland, and where it may be headed in the years to come.

28/07/2020

Researcher to identify how local tradespeople and new energy-saving tech can help meet climate targets

An Edinburgh researcher is mapping out networks of local tradespeople, to identify how to install new energy-efficiency technologies in existing housing at the scale needed to meet climate targets.

25/06/2020

Expert hub makes matters of race its focus

Specialists from the School of Social and Political Science - and from across the humanities and social sciences at the University - have launched a new hub for research and teaching on race and ethnicity.

08/06/2020