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
From Tight Border Security to Clandestine Migration
Sociological & Cultural Studies
Register here to hear an online mini lecture in global migration with Karolina Benghellab from the division of Sociological and Cultural Studies at the School of Social and Political Sciences.
- Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM BST
This session is best suited to offer holders and prospective students exploring the MSc Sociology or MSc Sociology (Global Migrations pathway), alongside anyone with an interest in migration studies.
Welcome event: Meet the staff of Urban Studies & Social Policy
Urban Studies & Social Policy
Register here to join our special online Academic Panel for offer holders and prospective students. This is an opportunity to meet some of the teaching staff who may teach on your programme and hear more about their research interests.
- Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM BST
This session is best suited to offer holders and prospective students of the following programmes: 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, MSc Global Health Policy & Society.
Developing Skills for a Career in Global Development
Politics and International Studies
Introducing the new MSc in Global Development at the School of Social and Political Sciences. Register here to join our mini lecture in Global Development with Professor Matt Barlow, lecturer in International Political Economy and Convenor of the MSc Global Development at the School of Social and Political Sciences.
- Date: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM BST
This session is best suited to offer holders and prospective students of the following programmes: MSc Global Development, MSc Global Health Policy & Society, MSc International Relations, MSc Human Rights & International Politics, MSc Global Economy, MSc Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.
Why do States go to War?
Politics & International Relations
Join Dr Benjamin Faude, Programme Convenor for MSc International Relations, for a short mini lecture in Politics and International Relations.
- Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM BST
This session is best suited to offer holders and prospective students exploring the following programmes: MSc International Relations, MSc Human Rights & International Politics, MSc Political Communication, MSc Global Security, MSc Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, IntM Security, Intelligence & Strategic Studies.
Political Communication in a Changing Media Landscape
Politics and International Studies
Register here to join a mini lecture in Political Communication with Dr Ana Langer from Political and International Studies.
- Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM BST
This session is best suited to offer holders and prospective students of the following programmes: MSc Political Communication, MSc International Relations, MSc Media, Culture & Society, MSc Media, Communications & Iternational Journalism and MSc Digital Society.
Explore Media & Cultural Studies: Mini Lecture and Meet the Staff
Media
Register here to join an online mini lecture with Dr Catherine Happer, Professor of Media Sociology at the University of Glasgow School of Social & Political Sciences, and Director of the Glasgow University Media Group.
This session will also include the opportunity to meet members of the Media & Cultural Studies teaching team.
- Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM BST
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.
Introducing the new MSc in Social Science Research Methods
Social Science Research Methods
Register here to join an online mini lecture in Social Science Research Methods.
- Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM BST
This session is best suited to offer holders and prospective students interested in a Masters in Social Science Research Methods
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
Connect with our Student Recruitment Team
We have a dedicated student recruitment team who are here to support your journey to the University of Glasgow and School of Social & Political Sciences.