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StrathWrites Gala Day 2026

A gala event at the Ramshorn Theatre celebrated the launch of StrathWrites, Anthology 2026, bringing together staff, students, alumni and the wider community to showcase creative writing at º£½ÇÂÛ̳.

30 Sep 2026

Minister hears how mediation is reducing pressure on Scotland's courts

Kirsten Oswald, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, visited the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Mediation Clinic to learn how mediation is helping people and businesses resolve disputes without the time and expense of court proceedings.

9 Jul 2026

Social Policy Students Deliver at Cape Town SHAWCO Placement

Students from the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳ gained valuable international experience through a placement programme delivered in partnership with SHAWCO, the Students' Health and Welfare Centres Organisation.

8 Jul 2026

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ students gain global insight through Colombia immersion programme

An innovative global engagement programme connects º£½ÇÂÛ̳ students with communities in Colombia, embedding international perspectives and practical social justice experience into their studies.

1 Jul 2026

The Social Dimensions of Global Microplastics, University of Udayana, Indonesia

Professor of Science Communication, Lesley Henderson, Department of Humanities, University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳, recently delivered a guest lecture and workshops on the social dimensions of global microplastics research at the University of Udayana (UNUD), Bali Province, Indonesia.

19 Jun 2026

MSc Diplomacy and International Security students visit Brussels for unique engagement experience

Students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security programme visited Brussels recently for a series of high-level diplomacy engagements, an important aspect of the course giving students real-life insight into their area of study.

27 May 2026

More than one in 10 voters under 25 used AI to assist Holyrood vote choice

More than one in 10 voters aged under 25 used AI systems, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Claude, to inform their choice of vote in this month’s Scottish Parliamentary election, new research has found.

26 May 2026

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Dean delivers guest lecture at Beijing Institute of Technology

Professor Ian Rivers, Associate Principal and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳, recently delivered a guest lecture at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), contributing to ongoing academic dialogue on artificial intelligence and society

14 May 2026

Diplomacy in Practice: Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro hosts former ambassador Leigh Turner CMG

Leigh Turner visited the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳ to deliver two sessions for students and invited guests, drawing on a distinguished diplomatic career.

27 Apr 2026

Consul General of India, Mr Siddharth Malik, visits MSc Diplomacy and International Security students.

Siddharth Malik, Consul General of India in Scotland, delivered an engaging guest lecture at the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳, offering students valuable insights into real-world diplomacy and global security.

23 Apr 2026

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ research cited in UK Parliamentary report on disinformation threats

Research led by Dr Gabriela Borz, Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳, has been cited as written evidence in a major new report by the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee examining how hostile actors are using disinformation to undermine democracy.

9 Apr 2026

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ academic awarded prestigious UK political studies book prize

Professor Stefanie Reher received the prize for the book 'Disability and Political Representation', co-authored with Professor Elizabeth Evans of the University of Southampton and published by Oxford University Press.

1 Apr 2026

Government and Public Policy embraces active learning

Active learning in the Department of Government and Public Policy is giving students the opportunity to take part in realistic NATO and climate negotiation simulations.

10 Mar 2026

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ researchers secure Royal Society of Edinburgh funding for innovative projects

The University is involved in multiple award-winning projects spanning diverse disciplines, reinforcing its role in advancing Scotland’s research landscape.

5 Mar 2026

New Study of Perceptions of Sentencing Reveals Public Views

The Law School’s Professor Cyrus Tata has partnered with the independent company Ipsos Scotland to research public perceptions of sentencing.

24 Feb 2026

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ welcomes German Consul General Christiane Hullman for a Masterclass in Diplomacy & International Security

During her visit, Ms Hullmann shared insights from her distinguished diplomatic career, offering reflections on UK–German relations, European security challenges, and the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering international cooperation.

17 Nov 2025

International project explores political party systems and democratic outcomes in Africa

Spanning more than 20 countries, the study will provide comprehensive data on how political parties operate and their role in supporting democratic institutions.

6 Nov 2025

MSc Diplomacy and International Security students visit the British Embassy in Paris

Students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security recently visited the British Embassy in Paris as part of the programme’s practitioner engagement events, which enrich the academic curriculum with real‑world insight.

20 Jun 2025

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Law School launches work-based learning across all Law programmes

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Law School’s innovative approach to work-based learning continues to break new ground with experiential work-based learning offered on every Law programme at undergraduate, Masters and PhD level.

16 Jun 2025

New Secondary Education Programme launched to Prepare Future Educators for Global Classrooms

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ has launched a new MSc Secondary Education programme, open to International students, designed to prepare aspiring secondary school teachers with the knowledge, experience, and internationally recognised qualifications to inspire the next generation — both in Scotland and around the world.

14 May 2025

Under the spotlight: Dr Elaine Webster, Human Rights Law programme leader

We speak to Dr Elaine Webster about her role as Human Rights Law programme leader and the new specialisation in Medical Law joining the curriculum.

14 May 2025

Comic tells the story of young men’s mental health

A project aimed at increasing understanding of boys and young men’s mental health in Scotland has produced a comic to help normalise conversations about the issue and reduce stigma.

14 May 2025

New Master’s in Human Rights and Medical Law launched

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Law School has launched a new Masters programme, Human Rights Law with specialisation in Medical Law, which aims to produce graduates who will go on to work at the interface of these vital fields.

9 May 2025

Putting human rights at the heart of development programmes

A toolkit for ensuring that human rights are at the heart of United Nations development programmes (UNDPs) has been produced by experts including a Law Professor at the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳.

1 May 2025

Support for the siblings of children with life-limiting conditions

The needs of children whose siblings have life-limiting conditions have been highlighted in a study led at the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳ and in collaboration with King’s College London.

23 Apr 2025

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Law launches new Master’s in International Maritime Law

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Law School has launched a new Masters programme which aims to produce graduates who will go on to become maritime law professionals in a global world.

24 Mar 2025

The craft of writing – explored on the radio

Dr Rodge Glass and Dr Andrew Meehan are published authors but, as Creative Writing lecturers at º£½ÇÂÛ̳, they are also nurturing the next generation of writers.

17 Mar 2025

Leigh Turner CMG joins Diplomacy and International Security programme for masterclass

Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro recently welcomed Leigh Turner CMG to speak to students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security programme.

28 Feb 2025

£1.3 million to build a path to sustainability through languages and art

Communities will be encouraged to tap into, and enhance, their knowledge of languages in a project worth nearly £1.3 million, aimed at designing new approaches to learning about sustainability.

18 Feb 2025

'Forgotten' Scots classic to be reintroduced to new generation

An iconic novel is being reintroduced to the curriculum at º£½ÇÂÛ̳ for a new generation of students after it fell out of print.

20 Jan 2025

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Law Professor to represent international organisation at The Hague

A Law Professor at the University of º£½ÇÂÛ̳ is to represent an international organisation authorised to participate in the climate change advisory opinion proceedings at the International Court of Justice.

10 Dec 2024

Project Somnolence: Slumber School

Join Project Somnolence at the Dream Machine for a Slumber School of discussion, reading, writing, drawing, listening, and dreaming!

19 Sep 2024

John Fitzsimons Memorial Lecture in Criminal Law & Justice

Join us for the third John Fitzsimons Memorial Lecture to learn, think and discuss what should be done to improve the experiences of victims/survivors.

6 Mar 2024