UofG School of Social & Political Sciences
@uofgsps.bsky.social
Welcome to the School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. Through teaching and research, we're tackling the key social and political challenges of our time. Join #TeamUofG | https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/
With talks at #COP30 focusing on sustainable cooling, research by @qunshanzhao.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social has found a new way of detecting indoor mini-heatwaves - and what can be done to avoid further suffering as a result of extreme heat.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
With talks at #COP30 focusing on sustainable cooling, research by @qunshanzhao.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social has found a new way of detecting indoor mini-heatwaves - and what can be done to avoid further suffering as a result of extreme heat.
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Research led by Prof James White @housingevidence.bsky.social warns UK cities remain unprepared for the climate emergency, with a stark gap between political ambition and real change on the ground.
The Urban Retrofit project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
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The Urban Retrofit project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Research led by Prof James White @housingevidence.bsky.social warns UK cities remain unprepared for the climate emergency, with a stark gap between political ambition and real change on the ground.
The Urban Retrofit project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
bit.ly/48ktp1U
The Urban Retrofit project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
bit.ly/48ktp1U
Calling new postgraduate students joining us this September! Are you studying on one of our programmes at postgraduate level (Masters or PhD)?
The School of Social & Political Sciences is recruiting for a new team of SPS Student Ambassadors for the academic year 2025-2026.
The School of Social & Political Sciences is recruiting for a new team of SPS Student Ambassadors for the academic year 2025-2026.
September 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Calling new postgraduate students joining us this September! Are you studying on one of our programmes at postgraduate level (Masters or PhD)?
The School of Social & Political Sciences is recruiting for a new team of SPS Student Ambassadors for the academic year 2025-2026.
The School of Social & Political Sciences is recruiting for a new team of SPS Student Ambassadors for the academic year 2025-2026.
Leverhulme Trust are offering 3 full-time fellowships in any subject area (other than some-health related disciplines), open to candidates within four years of their PhD submission. To apply, we require candidates to submit a synopsis template to socpol-researchsupport@glasgow.ac.uk by 5pm 24/10/25.
September 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Leverhulme Trust are offering 3 full-time fellowships in any subject area (other than some-health related disciplines), open to candidates within four years of their PhD submission. To apply, we require candidates to submit a synopsis template to socpol-researchsupport@glasgow.ac.uk by 5pm 24/10/25.
You may have seen 'Make it Happen' - a @ntsonline.bsky.social play about a ghostly appearance by Adam Smith during the '08 financial crisis, starring Brian Cox - at the Edinburgh Festival.
But did you know our Prof Craig Smith was the play's go to consultant on Adam Smith?👇
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But did you know our Prof Craig Smith was the play's go to consultant on Adam Smith?👇
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August 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
You may have seen 'Make it Happen' - a @ntsonline.bsky.social play about a ghostly appearance by Adam Smith during the '08 financial crisis, starring Brian Cox - at the Edinburgh Festival.
But did you know our Prof Craig Smith was the play's go to consultant on Adam Smith?👇
bit.ly/4n9kIeU
But did you know our Prof Craig Smith was the play's go to consultant on Adam Smith?👇
bit.ly/4n9kIeU
We're delighted to announce that Professor Simon Joss has been appointed as new Head of School for the School of Social & Political Sciences here at @uofglasgow.bsky.social and will be taking up his role in Aug.
July 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We're delighted to announce that Professor Simon Joss has been appointed as new Head of School for the School of Social & Political Sciences here at @uofglasgow.bsky.social and will be taking up his role in Aug.
We are pleased to invite you to our international symposium centred on the recent political developments of the crisis of the liberal order. Join us at #UofG for our Crisis, Global Policymaking and the North American Upheaval Symposium. Tickets available (incl. lunch): www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
June 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
We are pleased to invite you to our international symposium centred on the recent political developments of the crisis of the liberal order. Join us at #UofG for our Crisis, Global Policymaking and the North American Upheaval Symposium. Tickets available (incl. lunch): www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Katherine MacLean (Politics student) explores 'The Dark Side of Avocados: What is the true price of our green obsession?' which draws from her work in our Latin American Politics course.
June 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Katherine MacLean (Politics student) explores 'The Dark Side of Avocados: What is the true price of our green obsession?' which draws from her work in our Latin American Politics course.
In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Jamie Fitzpatrick (Economic & Social History student) explores 'The US is a hegemon in decline. Britain needs to de-couple from it' which draws from his work in our British Capitalism and its Discontents course.
June 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Jamie Fitzpatrick (Economic & Social History student) explores 'The US is a hegemon in decline. Britain needs to de-couple from it' which draws from his work in our British Capitalism and its Discontents course.
Join us in Glasgow where Dr Adnan Hossain is hosting a two-day workshop - Transgender people in politics in the Global South: Political participation, activism and leadership - taking place 30th June - 1st July 2025.
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transgende...
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transgende...
June 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Join us in Glasgow where Dr Adnan Hossain is hosting a two-day workshop - Transgender people in politics in the Global South: Political participation, activism and leadership - taking place 30th June - 1st July 2025.
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transgende...
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transgende...
Prof Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social has been recruited to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) College of Experts.
She'll provide external expertise and apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
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She'll provide external expertise and apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
June 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Prof Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social has been recruited to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) College of Experts.
She'll provide external expertise and apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
She'll provide external expertise and apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Donald Trump and Javier Milei: Two Peas in a Pod? Ben Williams (International Relations student) asks what happens when we compare Donald Trump not to Javier Milei, but Juan Perón and draws from his work in our Latin American Politics course.
May 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Donald Trump and Javier Milei: Two Peas in a Pod? Ben Williams (International Relations student) asks what happens when we compare Donald Trump not to Javier Milei, but Juan Perón and draws from his work in our Latin American Politics course.
“We live in a time of ascendant male grifters.”
Has contemporary masculinity become more inclusive? Sam Lawton-Westerland thinks not, with politicians and influencers both leveraging toxic masculine rhetoric. Excellent read in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Has contemporary masculinity become more inclusive? Sam Lawton-Westerland thinks not, with politicians and influencers both leveraging toxic masculine rhetoric. Excellent read in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
May 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“We live in a time of ascendant male grifters.”
Has contemporary masculinity become more inclusive? Sam Lawton-Westerland thinks not, with politicians and influencers both leveraging toxic masculine rhetoric. Excellent read in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Has contemporary masculinity become more inclusive? Sam Lawton-Westerland thinks not, with politicians and influencers both leveraging toxic masculine rhetoric. Excellent read in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
In this instalment of our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Daisy Sammon (Politics student) explores 'America First, Christianity, and IQ: What is happening to American conservatism?' Read: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
May 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
In this instalment of our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Daisy Sammon (Politics student) explores 'America First, Christianity, and IQ: What is happening to American conservatism?' Read: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
Scottish independence is not going away - its future now lies in the hands of the Yes movement. This student assessed blog from Jamie Kelly (History and Politics) student is drawn from his work on the Issues in British Politics course.
May 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Scottish independence is not going away - its future now lies in the hands of the Yes movement. This student assessed blog from Jamie Kelly (History and Politics) student is drawn from his work on the Issues in British Politics course.
🚨 Have you signed up for our event tomorrow?
'Queer Muslims, Gender and Sexuality between South and North: Bangladesh in International Contexts' takes place on 1 May at 1pm - Rm 916, 42 Bute Gardens.
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'Queer Muslims, Gender and Sexuality between South and North: Bangladesh in International Contexts' takes place on 1 May at 1pm - Rm 916, 42 Bute Gardens.
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
April 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚨 Have you signed up for our event tomorrow?
'Queer Muslims, Gender and Sexuality between South and North: Bangladesh in International Contexts' takes place on 1 May at 1pm - Rm 916, 42 Bute Gardens.
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
'Queer Muslims, Gender and Sexuality between South and North: Bangladesh in International Contexts' takes place on 1 May at 1pm - Rm 916, 42 Bute Gardens.
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
The second debut title by @scotunipress.bsky.social launches today!🎉
‘Digital editing & publishing in the twenty-first century’ is a reimagining of scholarly publishing in the digital era. It is
co-authored by Professor Bridgette Wessels.
Come along to @uofgarc.bsky.social at 10am to learn more🧵
‘Digital editing & publishing in the twenty-first century’ is a reimagining of scholarly publishing in the digital era. It is
co-authored by Professor Bridgette Wessels.
Come along to @uofgarc.bsky.social at 10am to learn more🧵
April 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The second debut title by @scotunipress.bsky.social launches today!🎉
‘Digital editing & publishing in the twenty-first century’ is a reimagining of scholarly publishing in the digital era. It is
co-authored by Professor Bridgette Wessels.
Come along to @uofgarc.bsky.social at 10am to learn more🧵
‘Digital editing & publishing in the twenty-first century’ is a reimagining of scholarly publishing in the digital era. It is
co-authored by Professor Bridgette Wessels.
Come along to @uofgarc.bsky.social at 10am to learn more🧵
'The 2008 Financial Crisis: Why Marx Was Right' is a student academic blog from Luke Mary (Politics and Philosophy student) which is drawn from his work on our Issues in Political Theory. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
April 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
'The 2008 Financial Crisis: Why Marx Was Right' is a student academic blog from Luke Mary (Politics and Philosophy student) which is drawn from his work on our Issues in Political Theory. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
‘Boring buildings are bad for our brains!’
Prof Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social has joined the call for more joyful buildings at the recent Humanise Summit, co-hosted by @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of its AHRC funded Place-Based Research Programme.
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Prof Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social has joined the call for more joyful buildings at the recent Humanise Summit, co-hosted by @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of its AHRC funded Place-Based Research Programme.
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
April 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
‘Boring buildings are bad for our brains!’
Prof Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social has joined the call for more joyful buildings at the recent Humanise Summit, co-hosted by @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of its AHRC funded Place-Based Research Programme.
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Prof Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social has joined the call for more joyful buildings at the recent Humanise Summit, co-hosted by @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of its AHRC funded Place-Based Research Programme.
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
In this second instalment in our blog series, Mia Davison (Law and Politics student) writes 'The Cost of Concentration: How Britain's Talent Flocks to one City, leaving Productivity and Growth Behind': www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
April 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
In this second instalment in our blog series, Mia Davison (Law and Politics student) writes 'The Cost of Concentration: How Britain's Talent Flocks to one City, leaving Productivity and Growth Behind': www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
Anna Lloyd is a Politics student and this blog 'The UK-US 'Special Relationship': A Partnership in Peril?' draws from her work on our Issues in British Politics course. Read more: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
April 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Anna Lloyd is a Politics student and this blog 'The UK-US 'Special Relationship': A Partnership in Peril?' draws from her work on our Issues in British Politics course. Read more: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
Want to know what studying in the School of Social & Political Sciences feels like? We are running a mini lecture series this March where our academic staff are exploring a range of topics related to our subject areas.
March 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Want to know what studying in the School of Social & Political Sciences feels like? We are running a mini lecture series this March where our academic staff are exploring a range of topics related to our subject areas.
Congratulations to Professor Sotiria Grek, who has been appointed Chair of @royalsoced.bsky.social Social Sciences Research Panel.
She will take up the role from 1 April 2025.
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
She will take up the role from 1 April 2025.
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Congratulations to Professor Sotiria Grek, who has been appointed Chair of @royalsoced.bsky.social Social Sciences Research Panel.
She will take up the role from 1 April 2025.
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
She will take up the role from 1 April 2025.
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Are you interested in studying a Masters programme at the University of Glasgow? We will be attending the QS Recruitment Fair in Paris, France on 5 March 2025. Event details & registration info: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
February 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Are you interested in studying a Masters programme at the University of Glasgow? We will be attending the QS Recruitment Fair in Paris, France on 5 March 2025. Event details & registration info: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...
From how to plan your travel journey & settling into your accommodation to sharing tips on completing assignments & exploring Scotland during your studies, our SPS Student Ambassadors are sharing their stories: bit.ly/4gFoLvz Discover more about student life if you're considering studying with us!
February 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
From how to plan your travel journey & settling into your accommodation to sharing tips on completing assignments & exploring Scotland during your studies, our SPS Student Ambassadors are sharing their stories: bit.ly/4gFoLvz Discover more about student life if you're considering studying with us!