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REF2021 Results for SPS

The School of Social and Political Sciences is delighted that 90% or more of its research in REF2021 has been assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in terms of its originality, significance and rigour.

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'Recovering Community' - a new podcast from the School of Social & Political Sciences

'Recovering Community' - a podcast about community, what it means, how it’s formed and how it is rebuilt.

Listen to episode five

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SPS Panel: Russia's War on Ukraine

Our expert panel discussed key questions surrounding the war and its implications for Ukraine and Russia, but also for wider European and global peace.

Watch the recording of the webinar and find out more

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Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship

Leverhulme Trust are offering three year full-time fellowships in most subject areas. Find out more about the application process.

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24 Nov

ERC Starting Grant Success

Congratulations to Dr Lorenza Fontana who has been awarded a €1.5m ERC Starting Grant for her study of the political drivers of wildfires, with a focus on the Global South
19 Oct

IMF must work harder to avoid payments being used as a partisan tool

New research from Dr Bernhard Reinsberg has shown that the IMF and other international institutions have failed to recognise how emergency loans have been used by governing parties and leaders to strengthen their political position and punish rivals.
19 Oct

Scotland's Sustainable Media Future

A new report from the School has called for a new strategy to support and strengthen the media in Scotland