University of Glasgow :: College of Social Sciences :: News http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/ The University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The mission of the University is to be a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environmen * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and international communities through widening access and through working in partnership to support economic regeneration * to sustain and add value to Scottish culture, to the natural environment and to the national economy. en-gb Copyright: (C) The University of Glasgow, see http://www.gla.ac.uk/legal/copyright/ for more information St Andrew's Foundation Launch http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_277837_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_277837_en.html The Annual Cardinal Winning Lecture will take place at 10.30am in the Bute Hall, University of Glasgow on 15th June 2013. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:38:00 GMT Transforming the culture of dying http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_277635_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_277635_en.html It was famously said that the only two things certain in life are death and taxes. The impact of taxes is well commented upon, but discussions on the end of life are much less prominent. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:26:00 GMT Cricket book hits Beyond a Boundary http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_277349_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_277349_en.html One of the most celebrated and influential sports books of modern times is to be the focus of a major conference that will take place at the University of Glasgow. Wed, 08 May 2013 09:26:00 GMT £4m study of key social issues to help build better public services http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_276683_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_276683_en.html Pressing issues such as crime rates, racial segregation, and social inequality are among concerns to be addressed by experts in a £4 million research initiative. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:38:00 GMT Imaging the fetus – the history of obstetric ultrasound http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_276369_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_276369_en.html To mark one of the most important medical developments to come out of the University of Glasgow in the twentieth century, a new book has been published. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:41:00 GMT Are human rights part of Scotland’s constitutional future? http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_276031_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_276031_en.html The importance of human rights in Scotland’s constitutional future will be debated at an event at Glasgow City Chambers on 1 May 2013. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:10:00 GMT How have young people’s experiences of unemployment changed since the 1980s? http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_275331_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_275331_en.html Research teams from the University of Glasgow and the University of Leicester aim to explore unemployment, insecurity and vulnerability among young people during two key periods of economic instability. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:07:00 GMT University Court holds meeting in Dumfries http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_275575_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_275575_en.html The University of Glasgow Court held its first ever meeting at the Dumfries Campus on 10 April. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:17:00 GMT The Poverty and Social Exclusion in the UK Survey 2012: Headline results for Scotland http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_273841_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_273841_en.html The Poverty and Social Exclusion report is the largest and most authoritative study of poverty and deprivation ever conducted in the UK. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:23:00 GMT 3 Minute Thesis Competition http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_273967_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_273967_en.html Watch Postgraduate Research students present their research verbally in just 3 minutes with the help of one PowerPoint slide. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:20:00 GMT Cabinet Secretary Launches Crichton Institute http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_269859_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_269859_en.html The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell MSP officially launched a major new partnership for the south-west of Scotland at the Easterbrook Hall, Crichton Campus in Dumfries on Monday 11 March 2013 at 11am. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:58:00 GMT University celebrates its most famous alumnus http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_263754_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_263754_en.html Two hundred and seventy five years after Adam Smith first joined the University of Glasgow as a fourteen year old student, the "Father of Modern Economics" has had a School at the University named in his honour. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:42:00 GMT New research centre will investigate copyright in a digital world http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_259740_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_259740_en.html A £5m new centre dedicated to examining the changing nature of copyright and the need for new business models in the digital age is being launched today. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT Regius Chair in Law Tercentenary http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_255275_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_255275_en.html The School of Law will be celebrating the tercentenary of the Regius Chair in 2013 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:02:00 GMT School of Law honours its top students during the winter graduations. http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_249381_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_249381_en.html Our 2011/12 Master of Laws (LLM) students graduated at a ceremony held in the University’s Bute Hall on Thursday 29 November. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:03:00 GMT MA (Hons) Health & Social Policy at Dumfries enables Widening Participation to the University of Glasgow. http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_248878_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_248878_en.html MA (Hons) Health & Social Policy at Dumfries enables Widening Participation to the University of Glasgow from Scotland’s Colleges’ Grade ‘A’ HNC students. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 03:43:00 GMT University of Glasgow academics elected to Academy of Social Sciences http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_244719_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_244719_en.html Two academics from the University of Glasgow’s College of Social Sciences have received prestigious honours from a national academy. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:29:00 GMT Pioneering Solway Centre brings environment and cultural studies together http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_242341_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_242341_en.html The University of Glasgow is launching a new interdisciplinary research centre that seeks to bring the study of environment and culture together. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:18:00 GMT Regius Professor of Law Appointed to the University of Glasgow http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_242317_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_242317_en.html Her Majesty the Queen has appointed James Peter Chalmers to the Regius Chair of Law in the University of Glasgow. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:38:00 GMT Official Launch of University’s first Erasmus Mundus Masters programme http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_241011_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_241011_en.html The University of Glasgow has launched its first-ever course to be supported by the European Commission’s prestigious Erasmus Mundus programme. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:09:00 GMT Scotland’s Constitutional Futures Forum Launched http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_242152_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_242152_en.html The Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum is an initiative of academics from five Scottish Law Schools- those of the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:11:00 GMT Shaping Places - Book launch and seminar, 6th September 2012 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_240138_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_240138_en.html Seminar for the launch of "Shaping Places" by Professor David Adams and the late Steve Tiesdell. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:05:00 GMT £2.9m ESRC grant to examine ethnic identity and inequality in UK http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_239419_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_239419_en.html Professor Satnam Virdee and Andy Smith of Sociology have been awarded, along with colleagues from the University of Manchester, a £2.9million grant to examine the dynamics of ethnic identity and inequality in the UK. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:24:00 GMT St Petersburg University of Management and Economics visit http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_238271_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_238271_en.html On Friday 20th July, Prof Victoria Marich, for the St Petersburg University of Management and Economics returned to Glasgow to follow up on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:58:00 GMT Crichton campus receives almost £1m from Scottish Funding Council http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_238198_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_238198_en.html The Crichton campus in Dumfries has received £961,000 from the Scottish Funding Council to enhance knowledge exchange and applied research over the next four years. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:42:00 GMT Glasgow graduate receives prestigious Fulbright Award http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_238191_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_238191_en.html Dr Robert Lawson, an alumnus of the University of Glasgow, has received a Scottish Studies Fulbright Award to enable him to research at the University of Pittsburgh on one of the most prestigious and selective scholarship programmes operating world-wide. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:44:00 GMT Professor Ade Kearns from Urban Studies Joins Government Advisory Group http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_237780_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_237780_en.html Ade Kearns, Professor of Urban Studies, has been invited to join policy-makers and practitioners as a member of The Scottish Government’s Regeneration Stakeholder Group. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:28:00 GMT Older People for Older People project wins prestigious award http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_237777_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_237777_en.html The 040: Older People for Older People project has won the prestigious EU NPP RegioStars 2012 Award. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:25:00 GMT President of the General Conference of UNESCO Awarded Honorary Doctor of Letters http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_237635_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_237635_en.html On 28th June 2012, the University of Glasgow awarded H.E. Ms Katalin Bogyay an Honorary Doctor of Letters. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:19:00 GMT Law and Sociology's outstanding results in Guardian University Guide http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_234113_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_234113_en.html In the recently published Guardian University Guide for 2013, two Social Sciences subject areas received excellent results. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:39:00 GMT Institute of Health and Wellbeing Seminar Series 2011-12 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_234107_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_234107_en.html "Biomarkers of health and disease; what do we know, where are the gaps"? Presented by Professor Naveed Sattar. Taking place on Thursday, 21 June 2012. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT Gordon Brown’s Director of Political Strategy visits the College of Social Sciences http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_233910_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_233910_en.html On Thursday 8th and Friday 9th March, Gordon Brown’s former Director of Political Strategy, David Muir, visited the College of Social Sciences to provide careers support for students interested in political careers. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:23:00 GMT Professor Jane Duckett receives Lord Provost of Glasgow Education Award http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_230574_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_230574_en.html Professor Duckett was presented with the award by the Lord Provost of Glasgow Councillor Bob Winter. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:57:00 GMT SCCJR Internship at the University of Glasgow http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_228593_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_228593_en.html Applications are invited for the opportunity to be an SCCJR intern. The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) is a collaborative cross-institutional research centre, involving four Scottish universities, and is led by the University of Glasgow. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:48:00 GMT Professor Jim Murdoch awarded the Pro Merito Medal of the Council of Europe http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_227983_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_227983_en.html Council of Europe Pro Merito medal presented to Professor of Law. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:44:00 GMT College of Social Sciences PhD Scholarships 2012 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_223990_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_223990_en.html Applications are invited for up to 10 Scholarships being offered by the College of Social Sciences to study for a PhD in an area of research linked to either one of the seven designated themes of the Adam Smith Research Foundation and/or one of the College School/Subject areas. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:26:00 GMT Postgraduate Open Day http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_223883_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_223883_en.html Come along to the Hunter Halls and talk to staff about postgraduate courses and research, how to apply, funding, university life and the city. Wednesday 7 March, 11am - 4pm. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:50:00 GMT Dumfries Campus Events (Jan-Feb 2012) http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_220891_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_220891_en.html Details on a few events held by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Dumfries Campus, taking place in January and February 2012. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:22:00 GMT The 2012 Cardinal Winning Lecture http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_220135_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_220135_en.html The School of Education would like to invite you to The 2012 Cardinal Winning Lecture' on Saturday 18 February, to be held in Lecture Theatre 213, St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:24:00 GMT Carols at Christmas! http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_218759_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_218759_en.html BEd Music students invite you to join them in the University Chapel on Friday 16 December at 12 o’clock for an hour of Carols at Christmas. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:27:00 GMT Four University staff appointed to Academy of Social Sciences http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_216318_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_216318_en.html Four University staff appointed to Academy of Social Sciences Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:20:00 GMT Theory and Method Seminar http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_214877_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_214877_en.html Professor Pat Sikes (University of Sheffield - Avoiding Harm and Doing No Wrong? Research Governance and Ethical Practice) and Professor Vic Lally (University of Glasgow - Inter-Life: Community, Identity and Transition through Creative Engagement) and Chaired by Professor Vivienne Baumfield (University of Glasgow) Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:34:00 GMT Global Dialogue 2 – an international videoconference hosted by CR&DALL http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_214773_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_214773_en.html On the 17th of October, CR&DALL, the Centre for Research and Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning, will host a gathering of senior figures in higher education from all five continents. This meeting of minds aims to consider the place of universities in our communities of the future. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:07:00 GMT Chinese music through the centuries http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_214518_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_214518_en.html Harmony Chinese Music Ensemble will be celebrating the launch of the Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow with a selection of Chinese songs and instrumental music. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:34:00 GMT How can I enhance your day? http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_213638_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_213638_en.html The Institute of Health and Wellbeing is pleased to invite you to a seminar on Monday, 10th of October by the University’s Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman, followed by an informal reception. The title of the seminar is 'How can I enhance your day? Reflections on Quality of Life'. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:42:00 GMT Launch of the Confucius Institute http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_212242_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_212242_en.html On Tuesday 4 October the Principal of the University of Glasgow, Professor Anton Muscatelli, and the President of Nankai University, Professor Gong Ke, will launch the Confucius Institute. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:33:00 GMT College staff selected for prestigious Young Academy of Scotland http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_210322_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_210322_en.html Three academics from the College of Social Sciences have been selected to be amongst the first members of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's newly established Young Academy of Scotland (68 people were selected from over 300 applications). Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:02:00 GMT Curriculum, care and justice: perspectives from England and Scotland http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_210077_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_210077_en.html This is a School of Education/Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (Glasgow branch) Seminar to be held on Thursday 29 September Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:08:00 GMT MSc student wins prestigious placement http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_207893_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_207893_en.html Nestlé in the UK has set itself a target to achieve zero waste to landfill from its factories by 2015. Yao-Ting Huang, an MSc student from the University of Glasgow, has come on board to help out. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:33:00 GMT Seven winners for Dumfries Writing prizes http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_207148_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_207148_en.html The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (Dumfries) has just announced the winners of this year’s annual Writing Prizes. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:56:00 GMT "Understandings of place, place-making and home" http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_205231_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_205231_en.html A 1-day event for secondary school children to be held at the University of Glasgow, October 2011. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:59:00 GMT University welcomes Chinese delegation http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_204278_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_204278_en.html The University recently welcomed delegations from two Chinese universities, the East China University of Politics and Law, and the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, to discuss opportunities for increasing collaboration between Glasgow and China. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:16:00 GMT Call for Applications for Visiting Senior Research Fellowships for 2012/13 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_203905_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_203905_en.html Visiting Fellows are expected to conduct a discrete research project during their appointment, and candidates must demonstrate how their research will fit with one (and preferably more than one) of the College's research themes. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:49:00 GMT Two Visiting Senior Research Fellowships awarded http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_203852_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_203852_en.html Visiting Senior Research Fellowships have been awarded by the Board of the Adam Smith Research Foundation to Professor Rebecca Reuber (University of Toronto) and Professor John Pisapia (Florida Atlantic University). Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:53:00 GMT Professor Noreen Burrows awarded an OBE http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_203849_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_203849_en.html Professor Noreen Burrows, Jean Monnet Professor of European Law, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours. She is one of four female professors at the University to receive an award. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:24:00 GMT International appointment to boost interdisciplinary healthcare research http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_200349_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_200349_en.html Professor Sally Wyke is to be given an honorary visiting professorship by one of the largest research centres in Europe in the field of quality and safety of care, which will allow her to develop collaborative research with colleagues there. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 02:31:00 GMT Economics at Glasgow in top 5 according to Guardian university guide http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_198531_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_198531_en.html The Guardian newspaper has just released its University guide subject tables for 2012, and Glasgow gets high rankings for Economics and Business. Wed, 18 May 2011 12:03:00 GMT Translating Russian & East European Cultures http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_193506_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_193506_en.html Programme of events celebrating Russian and East European cultures. 12 - 13 May 2011 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:20:00 GMT EERA Summer School on Academic Writing http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_192844_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_192844_en.html PHd researchers are invited to apply for the EERA Summer School on Academic Writing, which will take place 13 -17 June at the University of Gothenburg. The course aims to help emerging researchers improve their english-language academic writing, and to foster network building among young European researchers. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:36:00 GMT Leadership as lunacy and other metaphors of educational leadership. http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_192071_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_192071_en.html Prof Jacky Lumby, Head of School of Education, University of Southampton, will present the first in a new series of seminars by the School of Education. The subject reflects her new book. The event will take place on 30 March 2011, 1.30 - 3.30pm, Room 432, St Andrew's Building. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:48:00 GMT Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP 2011 -2012) http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188775_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188775_en.html The Open Society Scholarship Programs is pleased to announce the Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP) for the 2011 – 2012 academic year. GSGP offers supplementary grants to students from select countries of Eastern and Central Europe ...... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:40:00 GMT ESRC Studentships in Socio-Legal Studies/Criminology 2011 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_193362_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_193362_en.html The University of Glasgow’s School of Law and the School of Social and Political Sciences are pleased to announce the availability of ESRC-funded PhD studentships in Socio-Legal Studies/Criminology beginning in September 2011.... Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:54:00 GMT College has a major role in the Scottish Doctoral Training Centre http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188716_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188716_en.html The Graduate School for the Social Sciences is delighted to announce our membership of the Scottish Doctoral Training Centre in the Social Sciences. This ESRC funded initiative includes 24 pathways ...... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:20:00 GMT CRCEES - ESRC Scottish Doctoral Training Centre PhD scholarships 2011 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188740_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188740_en.html Language Based Area Studies PhD scholarships will be ESRC Logoawarded by the Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies, (CRCEES) University of Glasgow ..... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:34:00 GMT 1+3 PhD Studentship funded by the ESRC from September 2011 (Economic and Social History) http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190792_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190792_en.html Applications are invited for a 1+3 studentship attached to the ESRC-funded project 'The Development of International Financial Regulation 1961-1982'. ..... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:31:00 GMT Adam Smith Research Foundation Scholarships 2011 (Closing Date 15 April 2011) http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_191274_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_191274_en.html Applications for Scholarships are invited for up to four PhD Scholarships, covering fees (Home/EU Rate) and maintenance, in any of the 7 key research themes...... Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT ESRC Studentships in Politics and International Relations 2011 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190830_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190830_en.html The University of Glasgow’s School of Social and Political Sciences is pleased to announce the availability of ESRC-funded PhD studentships in Politics and International Relations............ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:10:00 GMT Adam Smith Research Foundation Visiting Fellow Scheme http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190800_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190800_en.html The Adam Smith Research Foundation is inviting applications for a VISITING RESEARCH FELLOW scheme....... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:11:00 GMT ESRC Studentships in Education 2011 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190567_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190567_en.html ESRC studentships in Education are available at the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Strathclyde. There were awarded by ESRC through the Scottish Doctoral Training Centre........... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:14:00 GMT Summer School 2011: Call for participants - Deadline 17 March 2011 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188742_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188742_en.html Theme: Politics of Language: Approaches to Nations, Communities and Cultures in Contemporary Central Europe The 2011 CRCEES Summer School is open to research and taught postgraduate students from UK and overseas CRCEES partners .... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:38:00 GMT Careers in academia/Careers outside academia http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_184968_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_184968_en.html Thinking about your future career? Considering a career in academia? Or maybe you are thinking of using the skills you have developed during your PhD to work outside academia? .... Wed, 12 Jan 2011 02:11:00 GMT Estonian Ambassador to the Uk would like to meet CEES students (4 March 2011) http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190798_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190798_en.html We are very pleased to announce that Her Excellency Ms Aino Lepik von Wirén, Estonian Ambassador to the UK......... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:04:00 GMT School of Education - Postgraduate Programmes Open Evening (3 March 2011) http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190569_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190569_en.html The School of Education is holding a Postgraduate Programmes Open Evening on Thursday 3 March 2011 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm in the St Andrew's Building..... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:54:00 GMT Why don’t Estonians watch Estonian films? - 1 March 2011 and 3 March 2011 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_191265_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_191265_en.html A series of lectures, together with film screening by Gerda Kordemets (producer, Estonian National TV) ..... Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:42:00 GMT Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary in the UK , Ms. Klára Breuer - 2 March 2011 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190795_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190795_en.html We are very pleased to announce that the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary in the UK , Ms. Klára Breuer........ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:49:00 GMT Anita J Prażmowska, Professor of International History, London School of Economics - 1 March 2011 http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190799_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_190799_en.html Paderewski’s name is usually associated with music but, like many Polish artists and intellectuals, he could not avoid dealing with the Polish national cause...... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:07:00 GMT Scottish Funding Council's - Scottish Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme Studentships (SORSAS) http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_185598_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_185598_en.html The Scottish Overseas Research Student Award Scheme (SORSAS) provides a number of awards for overseas research students of outstanding merit and research potential. This highly competitive awards scheme offers successful students an award ........ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:28:00 GMT Fourth CRCEES Research Forum http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188738_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_188738_en.html The Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies (CRCEES) will be holding its fourth annual Research Forum at the Gilmorehill Centre, University of Glasgow, on 12-13 May 2011. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:02:00 GMT Graduate Skills Programme launched http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_178803_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_178803_en.html The College of Social Sciences has recently launched its personal development planning and employability award, the Graduate Skills Programme. The Programme has been designed to help students in the College make the most of their time at university and enhance their transferable and employability skills. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:43:00 GMT 10% Alumni Fee Discount New Research Students - Session 2011/12 and 2012/13 Entry http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_180390_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_180390_en.html The College of Social Sciences announces 10% discount for alumni pursuing a Research Degree Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:27:00 GMT Glasgow Centre for Population Health and University of Glasgow PhD Studentship http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_181717_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/newsandevents/headline_181717_en.html The School of Social & Political Sciences/Centre for Population and Health Sciences at the University of Glasgow, in conjunction with collaborating institutions, are seeking a suitable candidate for a 3 year studentships to commence on 1 January 2011..... Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:02:00 GMT