We are very proud of the excellent work our students do at the University of Glasgow.

A new blogpost series, led by Dr Scott Lavery within International Political Economy and Development(IPED), draws together a series of student blogposts from the School.

Drawing from coursework submitted by Honours students on Politics, International Relations, Economic and Social History, Central and Eastern European Studies and other programmes, the blogs seek to address the key social and political challenges of our time from different disciplinary perspectives.

Topics include US-UK relations under the second Trump presidency, proposals for a new green industrial strategy, the 2024 UK riots, fieldwork reflections from Belgrade, and analysis of the environmental degradation associated with large-scale Avocado farming in Mexico.

Mia Davison, a Law and Politics student, writes that: "Participating in the SPS student blog series has significantly boosted my confidence in my academic writing. Having my work showcased at university level as an undergraduate is a valuable addition to my CV and will enhance my employability as I approach the end of my degree". 

Niall Brady, an International Relations student, writes that: "It was great to have my work recognised by the School, especially given that my blog is on a subject that I feel strongly about. With so few chances to stand out, such as through awards or work experience, this kind of opportunity adds an extra level of distinction to your degree".

The blogpost series challenges students to distil complex ideas into a concise and readable format. It supports student employability and develops graduate attributes, providing useful material for their CVs and experiences for their future careers. The series also allows for sharing of ‘best practice’ between SPS course convenors, providing a framework for learning and assessment that will be built up over future years.

The SPS student blogpost series will run again next year. Colleagues are invited to get in touch with Scott Lavery if you would like further information.   

You can read the full SPS blogpost series here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/study/student-academic-blogs/

 

First published: 23 May 2025

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