Experience the School of Social & Political Sciences with our Mini Lecture series
Join our world‑leading academics in a series of short mini lectures designed to help you explore your subject area and understand what your future studies could be like.
We’ll be hosting taster sessions and live discussions across a range of subject areas in the School of Social & Political Sciences.
We encourage you to join the session that matches your chosen programme, but you’re welcome to attend as many sessions as you like.
Disclaimer: Some mini lectures will include a panel discussion, while others will offer a Q&A session. Please check the Eventbrite page for each mini lecture to see what is included.
Upcoming Mini Lectures
Urban Studies & Social Policy
Welcome event: Meet the staff of Urban Studies and Social Policy
Join us for a special online Academic Panel designed exclusively for offer holders and prospective students.
This is your chance to meet our academic staff, learn more about the programme, and ask any questions about studying with us.
- Date: Monday, 16 March 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM GMT
This session is best suited to those who are studying MSc City Planning, MSc City Planning & Real Estate Development, MSc Real Estate, MSc Urban Transport, MSc Urban Analytics, MSc Public Policy, MSc Public Policy & Management, Global Health Policy & Society.
Social Science Research Methods
Generative AI in Mental Health
Join Dr Cassandra Lovelock, Lecturer in Qualitative Methods and Inequality, for a short mini lecture in Social Science Research Methods.
- Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM GMT
This session is best suited to anyone with an interest in research education and the new Social Science Research Methods MSc. This includes students studying Sociology, Criminology, Economic & Social History, Global Health, International Relations, Public Policy, Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, Sociology and Urban Research.
Politics & International Relations
Why do States go to War?
Join Dr Benjamin Faude, Programme Convenor for MSc International Relations, for a short mini lecture in Politics and International Relations.
- Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM GMT
This session is best suited to those who are studying MSc International Relations, MSc Human Rights & International Politics, MSc Political Communication, MSc Global Security, MSc Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.
Media
The Contemporary Media Landscape
Join Dr Catherine Happer, Professor of Media Sociology, University of Glasgow School of Social & Political Sciences and Director of the Glasgow University Media Group, for a short mini lecture in the contemporary media landscape.
- Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM GMT
This session is best suited to anyone with an interest in the Media, including those who are studying the MSc Media, Communications and International Journalism, MSc Media, Culture and Society, and MSc Digital Society.
What to expect
Join us on Zoom for an interactive one hour session featuring:
- Mini lecture by an expert in your field of study
- Panel discussion with our academic staff
- Live chat with Student Ambassadors to learn more about student life
- Question and answer session where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get insights about studying with us
Why should you attend?
- Get a feel for university life at the School of Social & Political Sciences
- Engage with world-class academics and experience our subjects live
- Chat to our students and get a sense of student life
- Get your questions answered during our live Q&A session
