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From field trips across Scotland, the UK and abroad, to Careers, Employability & Opportunity services, and engaging with the research community during your studies, our Student Ambassadors cover everything you need to know to make the most of your degree and build strong networks.

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A Global Classroom: MSc Human Rights & International Politics Study Trip to Geneva

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:53:00 BST

Alys, an MSc Human Rights & International Politics student from the UK, reflects on her cohort trip to Geneva, where visits to key global institutions offered valuable insights and inspired her future career path.

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Exploring Museums, and Meaning: Reflections on the Burrell Collection Visit

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:53:00 GMT

Ritika, an MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student, gives us a glimpse into her recent field trip to the Burrell Collection at Pollok Country Park in Glasgow.

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Exploring Media, Culture, and Connection: A Field Trip to Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:53:00 GMT

MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student, Ritika, reflects on her enriching experience during a field trip to Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz as part of her year of study.

Bust of Lord Kelvin in the Hunterian Museum with headshot of smiling woman
Bust of Lord Kelvin in the Hunterian Museum with headshot of smiling woman

MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism 'News Day' at the Hunterian Museum

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:46:00 GMT

Student Ritika shares her experience of participating in 'News Day', an immersive learning experience for students on the MCIJ programme

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Group picture of International Relations students in front of European Commission with headshot of smiling man

MSc International Relations study trip to Brussels

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:41:00 BST

Student Shadab Ali reflects on his recent study trip to Brussels for MSc / MRes International Relations students and how it has impacted his learning

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Birds eye view of the Gilbert Scott campus with headshot of smiling woman

Engaging with the research community during my Masters

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:01:00 BST

MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice student Sami shares how she has engaged with ongoing research activities during her studies

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MSc Global Economy student Yuxing chats through the Careers, Employability & Opportunity service available to UofG students

In China? Watch on Bilibili

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Join MSc Global Security student Samantha exploring Amsterdam and The Hague on the programme's study trip

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MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali shares his experience with Careers, Employability & Opportunity at UofG to help him prepare for his future career

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View through the University cloisters from one of the quads with headshot of smiling man

My experience with the research community during my postgraduate studies

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:50:55 BST

MSc International Relations Shadab Ali shares how he has had the opportunity to engage with research at UofG

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Aerial view of people forming a heart with headshot of smiling woman

Discovering my community in student media

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:00:00 BST

MSc Human Rights & International Politics student Anna shares her experience of engaging with student media on campus and finding her place at The Glasgow Guardian

Panel of students in front of the International Relations society with headshot of smiling man
Panel of students in front of the International Relations society with headshot of smiling man

Finding community and connections in the International Relations society

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:39:40 BST

MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali shares how joining a student society has helped him make the most of his postgraduate study

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Explore Brussels on the MSc / MRes International Relations study trip with student Shadab in under 50 seconds! 

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Join MSc Human Rights & International Politics student Anna in Geneva on the programme's study trip with her classmates

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Join student Shadab, current students and programme convenor Dr Benjamin Faude on the MSc / MRes International study trip to Brussels

MSc Global Health study trip to Geneva

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:33:00 BST

Student Kenneth reflects on his recent visit Geneva with the MSc Global Health cohort and how it has impacted his time on the programme