Huge thanks to Emma Thompson for leading us on this paper with Jeff Collin in @jsadjournal.bsky.social on
how the alcohol industry frames conflicts of interest and partnership in WHO consultations. Timely considering the #UNHLM #UNGA @uoe-sps.bsky.social @lhgp.bsky.social @acords.bsky.social
26.09.2025 13:14 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
Students discussing at the 2024 climate summit simulation
Call for #climatesim expressions of interest open NOW! π
We are looking for institutions to take part in our annual climate negotiation simulation event - once again partnering with @chathamhouse.org π
Deadline to apply is 19 October #climatesim π³
Info π buff.ly/zPti35m
@julietdryden.bsky.social
23.09.2025 14:30 β π 5 π 5 π¬ 2 π 1
Lived experience as evidence in anti-poverty policy making: a governance-driven perspective β SKAPE
This week @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social & are presenting at the Scottish Government's Public Participation Learning Network our paper on lived experience as evidence. Info on the paper available here in this SKAPE @uoe-sps.bsky.social blog: www.skape.ed.ac.uk/skape-lived-...
29.09.2025 09:07 β π 3 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Pile of copies of book 'Climate Assemblies'. Text reads: Book Launch. Climate Assemblies. New Civic Institutions for a Climate-changed World. Oliver Escobar and Stephen Elstub. βClimate Assembliesβ brings together 25 authors to offer novel perspectives, critical insights and practical reflections based on original research about paradigmatic cases at local, national, transnational and global levels.
Book Launch
Friday 24th October
1pm-2.30pm
Online
Join us for the launch of
Climate Assemblies
New Civic Institutions for a Climate-changed World
Edited by Oliver Escobar and Stephen Elstub
Info and booking:
edin.ac/4nKszjT
30.09.2025 11:00 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
AI use by UK justice system risks papering over the cracks caused by years of underfunding
The justice system is suffering from underfunding and AI wonβt solve all the problems.
In a new article in @theconversation.com, Dr Morgan Currie along with Dr @susansegfault.bsky.social & Alexandra Ba-Tin from @uoe-sps.bsky.social discuss the use of AI in the UK's justice system based on findings from their GAIL seed-funded project. theconversation.com/ai-use-by-uk...
24.09.2025 13:06 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Social Murder? Life expectancy and austerity in the UK | School of Social and Political Science
Our first @uoe-sps.bsky.social social policy seminar of the semester is on Friday 3rd October. We welcome Gerry McCartney from UoGlasgow. All welcome: www.sps.ed.ac.uk/news-events/...
19.09.2025 15:59 β π 5 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
Black and white clock against a white background
The deadline to join the BISA PGN Committee for 2025-2026 is TOMORROW! π
Find out more and get your applications in now π buff.ly/ErTFNhU
@interpolaber.bsky.social @cambridgeuppolisci.bsky.social @culawandpolitics.bsky.social @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
22.09.2025 11:00 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
Great to welcome Esther Roberton to my class today. Her reflections on the work of the Scottish Constitutional Convention gave students a unique perspective on the process leading up to devolution. A lively discussion and a reminder of the value of going beyond the textbook @uoe-sps.bsky.social
22.09.2025 17:44 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Image of book cover of 'Capturing News, Capturing Democracy'. Text reads: Professor Kate Wright wins Outstanding Monograph of the Year for book on Trump and Voice of America
Professor Kate Wright and her co-authors have won the Outstanding Monograph of the Year Award from the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA).
Professor Kate Wright wins Outstanding Monograph of the Year for book on Trump and Voice of America
Professor Kate Wright and her co-authors have won the Outstanding Monograph of the Year Award from the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA).
edin.ac/47PyTkT
22.09.2025 11:00 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Look what I got in the mail! πͺ The Routledge Handbook of Autocratization in Southeast Asia, edited by Netina Tan and Yuko Kasuya. Check out my chapter on gender equality!
edin.ac/4gv13nG
@edinburghpir.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social @psawomenpol.bsky.social
15.09.2025 09:06 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Episode 17: Business Schools with Norah Campbell
New episode of Money Power Health now out!
Huge thanks to Dr Norah Campbell who joined me to discuss the role of business schools, the place of critical scholarship, and their future functions for research and teaching. open.spotify.com/episode/78fj... @lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
15.09.2025 15:22 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Join us for an inspiring seminar on green prescribing and planetary health.
The Binks Hub and REALITIES are excited to welcome attendees to a half-day event exploring alternative approaches to health and wellbeing. Focusing on green prescribing and planetary health, the first half of the seminar will open the floor to project teams to share their real-world insights into whatβs working, where the gaps are, and how we can collectively move forward through community research and engagement.
In the second half, we will hear from invited organisations who are paving the way in integrating green prescribing in their communities; offering their valuable perspectives on how planetary health and local initiatives are linked.
Open to researchers, health practitioners, and community members, everyone is welcome to connect and learn.
π How can we weave planetary health into public health research, policy and practice? Join us for a half-day seminar at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
ποΈ October 1st, 10am
Explore the power of green prescribing and community-led approaches to health and wellbeing!
Register: edin.ac/4mdx4BB
15.09.2025 10:47 β π 2 π 4 π¬ 1 π 0
Poster showing data visualisation. Text reads: SPS research data visualisation project shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award An innovative School of Social and Political Science (SPS) project about using interactive data to improve research impact and engage new audiences was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award. This is a collaboration by the Schoolβs Media and Content Officer Marie Storrar and Sociology Senior Lecturer Dr Tod Van Gunten.
An innovative School of Social and Political Science (SPS) project about using interactive data to improve research impact and engage new audiences was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award.
π edin.ac/3IbkTr6
08.09.2025 13:00 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Signs with hand-written 'stop the war' messaging - black type on brown card. Text reads: University global health policy expert and international colleagues reveal arms tradeβs influence on health. Global health policy expert Dr Nason Maani has contributed to a new British Medical Journal editorial series that uncovers the role of the arms trade in health and calls for more scrutiny of its health-harming activities and relationship with governments.
Global health policy expert Dr Nason Maani has contributed to a new British Medical Journal editorial series that uncovers the role of the arms trade in health and calls for more scrutiny of its health-harming activities and relationship with governments.
π edin.ac/45UhQgb
08.09.2025 12:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Secure your spot at the VHS Annual Conference & save Β£15 with discount code EARLYBIRD. Offer ends September 5. Book at tinyurl.com/mv8vj8ma
Just some of our speakers include Professor Devi Sridhar, Chair of Global Public Health @uoe-sps.bsky.social & Manira Ahmad, @publichealthscot.bsky.social
03.09.2025 07:41 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Arms industry as a commercial determinant of health
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New series in @bmj.com just out: "The arms industry as a commercial determinant of health" including two analysis articles from Mark Bellis and colleagues. Thanks to Mohammed Abba-Aji for leading us on an editorial as part of it: www.bmj.com/collections/... @lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
02.09.2025 08:42 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1
Less than four weeks until our Depth Interviewing Skills training course. This course provides an understanding of the skills involved in conducting qualitative interviews. Book your place to learn from our experts.
ποΈ 24-25 September, online
βΆοΈ natcen.ac.uk/events/depth...
01.09.2025 08:09 β π 0 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Publications Opportunities
Would you like to review a book for one of our journals?
Find the details for each journal on our Publications Opportunities page, alongside our calls for special issues.
www.britsoc.co.uk/opportunitie...
01.09.2025 08:12 β π 2 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Please visit us and our project partners at Inspace on 3rd September! Exhibition details below π
25.08.2025 08:25 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Time to stop the rough ride for food delivery workers
Food delivery workers and other βplatformβ workers are sitting in a dangerous blind spot of British employment law
"rates of e-bike theft are rising fast... A recent survey by the Workersβ Observatory, a gig work monitoring group involving workers and researchers from St Andrews and Edinburgh Universities, found that 40 per cent of riders had bikes stolen..."
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
27.08.2025 09:08 β π 6 π 6 π¬ 2 π 0
Poverty, precarity and community engagement: Who decides?
Join us and our community partners for an exhibition showcasing the impactful work of the Binks Hub research network. Reflect with us on the importance of co-creating solutions to economic and wealth inequality that respond to local needs, build social resilience and empower communities. Featuring co-created artistic works from research projects with:
- The Ripple Project
- Poverty Truth Community
- Our Voices at Midlothian Sure Start
- Artlink Edinburgh
- Outwith: Participatory Research and the Library
WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
Inspace, Crichton Street
EXHIBITION OPEN TO DROP IN: 1PM - 4PM
POVERTY, PRECARITY & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: WHO DECIDES?
Join us and our incredible community partners for an exhibition exploring poverty and precarity
ποΈ Sep 3rd
π Inspace
π Drop-in, 1pmβ4pm
With collaborations from:
β¨ Ripple Project
β¨ Poverty Truth Community
β¨ Our Voices
β¨ Artlink
β¨ Outwith
11.08.2025 13:55 β π 3 π 6 π¬ 0 π 2
Find out more about our writing retreat sessions and sign up hereβ‘οΈhttps://edin.ac/3ZUl6o8
#AcademicSky @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @byleaveswelive.bsky.social @uoe-cahss.bsky.social
19.08.2025 08:11 β π 2 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Edinburgh Critical AI in Education Network
The event is aimed at creating a space for critical discussion of AI across our universities in Edinburgh
Also, I think there are few tickets left for this happening:
Monday, September 1
Edinburgh Critical AI in Education Network
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-...
cc @uoe-sps.bsky.social
15.08.2025 11:04 β π 4 π 4 π¬ 1 π 1
Manufacturing Doubt: the commercial determinants of health with Dr Nason Maani
Podcast Episode Β· Complicating The Narrative Β· 05/08/2025 Β· 1h 9m
It was such a joy to be a guest on the latest episode of Salma Abdalla's new podcast Complicating the Narrative, out now! She is a wonderful host, can't wait to see this initiative continue to develop and thrive! Link below: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... @lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
06.08.2025 09:40 β π 0 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Visuals of report covers. text reads: Automating Universal Credit research cited in major reports criticising effect of welfare digitisation. Two major reports on the UK Department of Work and Pensionsβ use of technology and automation in welfare have cited research led by Dr Morgan Currie. Dr Currieβs project Automating Universal Credit β which investigates the automation of welfare in the UK β has featured in reports by the charity Amnesty International and campaign group Big Brother Watch. The reports are critical of the DWPβs implementation of digital technologies in the UKβs social security system, including concerns about the effect on claimantsβ human rights.
Automating Universal Credit research cited in major reports criticising effect of welfare digitisation
Two major reports on the UK Department of Work and Pensionsβ use of technology and automation in welfare have cited research led by Dr Morgan Currie.
edin.ac/3ISJH7q
04.08.2025 09:37 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
βEverybody needs friends. It doesnβt matter who it is, what community. Without friendship, lifeβs lonelyβ β Baljeet, Scotland
Shruti Chaudhry @uoe-sps.bsky.social explores how and why cross-cultural friendships endure.
#OpenAccess in the journal buff.ly/TuxAp1U
29.07.2025 10:01 β π 4 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap
ENGAGED is building a national roadmap to shape public involvement in open research in Ireland. We believe that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges.
Prof, normalmente a Edimburgo, currently in Parma. Interested in African science and innovation, and helping young people do great things, all around the world.
Publishing original and substantial contributions to the study of comparative European politics. A journal from the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) https://ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14756765
International Studies Association - A community of international studies scholars.
https://linktr.ee/intlstudiesassociation
The home of Political Studies since 1950. We advance, support & promote the global study of politics & IR. psa.ac.uk
Become a PSA member here: http://psa.ac.uk/members
Yn ymchwilio i gyfraith, llywodraeth, gwleidyddiaeth a chyllid cyhoeddus Cymru
Researching the law, government, politics & public finances of Wales
The Union Survey is a long-running, 360Β° survey of constitutional attitudes in each of the UKβs four component parts.
Led by Profs Ailsa Henderson (@ailsahenderson.bsky.social) and Richard Wyn Jones (@richardwynjones.bsky.social).
The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is Britain's leading independent social research organisation. Visit natcen.ac.uk for more information.
Lecturer in Public Policy at Edinburgh Uni researching corporate power and planetary health - currently global plastics treaty | βmost improved PhD studentβ 2017-18 | part-time Kieran Tierney Ultra
Weβre the Social Anthropology subject area of the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Edinburgh.
https://linktr.ee/socanthedi
The Early Career Forum (ECF) is a BSA working group that addresses the needs of early-career sociologists. This forum recognizes the challenges facing early-career sociologists and provides various opportunities to help them overcome those barriers.
Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, University of Edinburgh. Welfare state, social security, (un)employment, poverty, policy-making. Views own, RTs not endorsements. https://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/hayley-bennett
BSPHN is the independent voice for behavioural and social science applied to UK population and public health. We advocate for the use of behavioural and social sciences to reform policy, practice and service delivery to deliver a fairer, healthier UK.
Centre for Thriving Places is a place-based not-for-profit consultancy offering strategic support, research, training and tools that help put the wellbeing of people, place and planet centre stage.
Sharing the stories of Scotland and beyond, past, present and future. Home to TRACS with Scottish Storytelling Forum, Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland & Traditional Music Forum.
https://linktr.ee/scottishstorytellingcentre
Posts about Open Access and research articles by academics at the College of Humanities and Social Science, University of Edinburgh.
https://edin.ac/4h3KSwh
Online learning since 2005 from the University of Edinburgh. Master new skills and enhance your career. Top 50 in the world (QS Rankings '26) #UoEOnline
Find us on other socials: https://linktr.ee/edinburghuniversityonline
