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17/12/2021
Politics and International Relations

16-day blogathon raises awareness of gender-based violence

The University of Edinburgh’s genderED has completed its annual 16 Days Blogathon, as part of the UN’s 16 Days Of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, with posts from international writers and activists.
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14/12/2021
Politics and International Relations

Sixteen-country study shows how news shapes governments’ humanitarian aid

A new study shows that media coverage of crises can increase governments’ allocation of emergency humanitarian aid — whether or not the crisis merits it.

SPS students recognised for enhancing the reputation of the University

Three students at the School of Social and Political Science have been jointly awarded the University of Edinburgh 2021 Sir William Darling Memorial Prize for enhancing the University’s reputation through community building and engagement with global challenges.

26/10/2021

New format for Canadian election debates would make more time for leaders to present their policies

An Edinburgh researcher has proposed a new format for leader debates in Canadian elections, prioritising time for leaders to share simple information about their policies and benefiting, first and foremost, the least-informed voters.

19/10/2021
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Asia experts urge better post-Covid labour deal

Politicians in South Asia should act swiftly to better protect labour rights during the Covid-19 pandemic, Edinburgh research suggests.

25/08/2021

How do narratives impact migration issues in Europe?

Edinburgh researchers are analysing the production of migration narratives and what impact they are having on increasing polarisation and politicisation around migration issues in Europe.

02/08/2021

SPS student recognised by fellow Mexicans for outstanding contribution to social science

School of Social and Political Science student Omar Loera has been awarded the 2021 Carlos Fuentes Award, for his outstanding academic achievements and research contributions to the social sciences during his PhD.

23/07/2021

SPS graduate wins best PhD thesis in the field of gender and politics

Congratulations to Dr Ashlee Christoffersen, whose PhD thesis has been named the year’s best from across Europe in the field of gender and politics.

12/07/2021
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Experts discuss Northern Ireland in new episode of Constitutionally Sound

In the latest episode of the Centre on Constitutional Change’s podcast Constitutionally Sound, host Allan Little discusses Northern Ireland with political sociology expert Katy Hayward and former Chief British Government Negotiator on Northern Ireland, Jonathan Powell.

15/06/2021

SPS staff recognised for outstanding teaching at the EUSA Teaching Awards 2021

Edinburgh University Students' Association announced the winners of its 2021 Teaching Awards yesterday, with colleagues at the School of Social and Political Science (SPS) picking up awards for Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Course, for the course Race and Ethnicity.

13/05/2021
General News
13/04/2021
Politics and International Relations

Professor McEwen named as 2021 Royal Society of Edinburgh fellow

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has announced its newly elected 2021 fellows, including Professor Nicola McEwen from the School of Social and Political Science (SPS).

SPS staff awarded for their contribution to the study of British politics

Staff at the School of Social and Political Science have been awarded prestigious prizes by the Political Studies Association, including for the best political science book of 2020, for outstanding teaching and for distinctive contributions to the study of British politics.

01/04/2021