Postgraduate research students

Dean Ross

d.ross.3@research.gla.ac.uk

ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-0778-1790

Research title: Alternative Nationalisms and Immigration: A Comparative Study of Scotland and Catalonia

Research summary

My PhD is funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council through the Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences. My project explores how Scottish and Catalan expressions of nationalism shape public perceptions of immigration and belonging. My comparative case study adopts a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative analysis of public opinion with qualitative approaches, including discourse analysis of political speeches and policy documents, along with semi-structured interviews and focus groups with members of the public. 

 

 

Supervisors

Grants

  • Economic and Social Research Council: 3.5 year PhD Scholarship, 2025-2029

Teaching

Widening Participation

Middle School Teacher

  • Middle School Teacher from 2017-2022

Additional information

Education

  • MA(Hons) European Politics, University of Dundee (2017)
  • PGCE(i) International Education, University of Strathclyde (2021)
  • MRes International Relations, University of Glasgow (2023)

 

Professional Experience

2024-25: Research and Communications Officer at Scottish Parliament 

  • Researched pressing matters to support informed decision-making.
  • Drafted correspondence for an MSP, ensuring message emphasis and accuracy.
  • Represented the MSP at events, engaging with key stakeholders at the national level.
  • Prepared briefings and reports to support parliamentary duties. 

2023-24: Office Manager at Positive Action in Housing

  • Provided support at a busy charity in Glasgow, which seeks to assist those seeking asylum. 
  • Communicated effectively with people seeking asylum, donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.

Volunteering Experience

  • Social Media Content Creator, Citizens Advice Edinburgh.
  • Online Survey Data Volunteer, United Nations (UN).
  • Volunteer Visitor, Scottish Detainee Visitors (SDV).
  • ESOL Instructor, Maryhill Integration Network (MIN).