UofG School of Social & Political Sciences
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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/
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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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Join us Friday for our co-organised colloquium with @uofgsps.bsky.social Politics & International Relations & @uofgsociology.bsky.social

'The Souls of White Jokes'
Dr Raúl Pérez

10 Oct, 11-12.30
Room 257, Wolfson Medical Bldg, University of Glasgow

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"The most depressing truth about child poverty isn’t how many children are in it, it’s how easy it is for the government to lift so many out."

A powerful read on what needs to happen for the govt to eradicate child poverty. The voice of lived experience cannot be underestimated.
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“There is little cause for celebration: progress has been dismal.”

Excellent article by @benjaminfaude.bsky.social @jacktaggart.bsky.social who argue that the global governance of the Sustainable Development Goals has undermined progress.

theloop.ecpr.eu/the-sustaina...
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identitiesjournal.bsky.social
Have you listened to the latest from the #Identities Podcast?

Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race

With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart

Listen to the episode:
open.spotify.com/epi...

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EVENT: 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Shedding Light on Criminal Justice' with 🗣️Professor Mike Nellis, Sarah Trevelyan & Karyn McCluskey at Galgael Trust in Glasgow.
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We're delighted that our own @fredpaxton.bsky.social will feature on an episode of this new podcast! 🎙️ Ep 5 drops on 15 October – be sure to tune in to hear Fred sharing experiences, insights and advice for building a career in academia.
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The Leverhulme Trust has teamed up with @britishacademy.bsky.social to produce Confessions of an Early Career Researcher, a new podcast by ECRs for ECRs. Tune in now: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/...

Read more about this collaboration: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/confess...
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"We are excited to be collaborating with the British Academy on this new podcast to help early career researchers navigate every stage of their career journey."
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Still time to register for our September #IdentitiesEvent!

'Race, Gender and Misogynoir Stereotypes within the Constructions of Digital Women Footballers​'

In collaboration with University of Glasgow Media, Culture & Society
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Dawn

Today we inaugurate the Peace Bench, round the Peace Tree @uofglasgow.bsky.social

Reflections with and for the whole University Community - from the youngest in our Nursery to those serving the longest.

A yearning for peace in our heart, lives and universe.

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Circular bench in dawn light
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Was a great afternoon at the @sserc.bsky.social celebration event for the summer research placement students. Dead proud of my student Esmee. If you want to hear more about her work check out this blog post she contributed to:

www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...

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The role is flexible, designed to fit around your studies, with generous pay and giving you the opportunity to connect with the School of Social & Political Sciences and make a close network with your fellow Student Ambassadors.
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The role also involves an element of content creation, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your own student experiences about life in Glasgow and studying on your programme through written or video content of your choosing.
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As a Student Ambassador, you’ll be tasked with representing the school and the University of Glasgow whilst working with the Student Recruitment Team to guide prospective students through their application journey.
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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.
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Well done to Dr Lewis Forsyth @uofgussp.bsky.social on achieving this highly regarded Academic Fellowship!

This will support his research in examining how Council Tax policy in Scotland aligns with the Scottish Government’s taxation principles.
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Five UofG researchers have been announced as Academic Fellows with the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.

Congratulations Dr Lewis Forsyth, Dr Eleanor Kirk and Dr Dely Elliot, Prof Sajjad Hussain and Dr Emma Stewart 👏

More: gla.ac/4n76Phw
The tower of the Gilbert Scott Building seen from Kelvingrove Park.
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What a beautiful day to welcome our new #UG #PGT #PGR #Criminology & @uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social students at @uofglasgowasc.bsky.social !🎓✨ We’re thrilled to have you join our vibrant university community 🌍📚 #WelcomeWeek #NewBeginnings
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identitiesjournal.bsky.social
Still time to register for our September #IdentitiesEvent!

'Race, Gender and Misogynoir Stereotypes within the Constructions of Digital Women Footballers​'

In collaboration with University of Glasgow Media, Culture & Society
@uofgsps.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.co.uk...

@nasarmeer.bsky.social