Research

Interdisciplinary Research Themes

Global Health & Environment

The GHE IRT aims to bring together social scientists and other researchers across and beyond the University working at the intersections of health and the environment.

Peaceful, Secure & Empowered Societies

PSES is an interdisciplinary research theme designed to understand and respond to today’s multidimensional challenges to peace, security, wellbeing, and resilience.

Political Economy Futures Forum

PEFF represents a University-wide platform for promoting political economy research and its role in tackling current and future challenges.

Interdisciplinary Research Networks

Our Interdisciplinary Research Networks pursue research objectives that extend beyond disciplinary boundaries and excellence.

Past Themes

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Upcoming Events

  • 13 Apr

    EVENT: GHE conference 2026

    We are very pleased to invite you to the upcoming Global Health & Environment Conference. Theme: Health, Environment, and Society: Pathways to a Sustainable Future #GHE2026 [27 July 2026].
  • 29 May

    EVENT: CRS Conference

    Peaceful, Secure and Empowered Societies IRT welcomes the annual Conflict Research Society Conference to the University of Glasgow.
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