Humanities & Social SciencesNews
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
The University of Strathclyde 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 Strathclyde.
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 Strathclyde and in collaboration with King’s College London.
23 Apr 2025
Strathclyde Law launches new Master’s in International Maritime Law
The University of Strathclyde 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 Strathclyde, 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 Strathclyde for a new generation of students after it fell out of print.
20 Jan 2025
Strathclyde Law Professor to represent international organisation at The Hague
A Law Professor at the University of Strathclyde 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
Strathclyde welcomes German Consul General Christiane Hullmann
Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro recently welcomed Christiane Hullmann, German Consul General in Edinburgh, to deliver a masterclass to students of the MSc Diplomacy & International Security programme.
27 Nov 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
Focus on structural change 'is not enough' to improve children's services
A report by the CELCIS has examined changes to arrangements supporting children's social care and health services
14 Dec 2023
Towards a human rights framework for Scotland
First Minister Humza Yousaf among speakers at Strathclyde Law School dicussing Scottish Human Rights Bill
13 Dec 2023
£1.2m programme to improve health and reduce inequalities in Scotland
Centre for Health Policy and Fraser of Allander Institute receive funding to work with public, private and third sectors
7 Dec 2023
New research to investigate how face-shape influences social stereotypes across the globe
Strathclyde researchers lead probe on people forming judgements based on appearance
30 Nov 2023
£1m project to help prevent impairment in older age
Memory-boosting techniques examined to help prevent impairment as we age
29 Nov 2023
Strathclyde Mediation Clinics to be expanded around Scotland
Strathclyde operates 35 of the 39 dispute resolution hubs
21 Nov 2023
Psychology Research Seminars - Autumn 2023
The School of Psychological Sciences & Health are delighted to announce their upcoming seminar series for Autumn 2023, beginning on October 11th.
9 Oct 2023
University of Strathclyde welcomes Fulbright Scotland Summer Institute 2023
The University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art have once again welcomed the Fulbright Scotland Summer Institute for 2023.
15 Aug 2023
Strathclyde academics take inspiration from the Cycling World Championships
While Scotland hosts the biggest cycling event of its kind with the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships this weekend, University of Strathclyde's Active Mobility Hub has been applying knowledge exchange, community action and academic research to understand more about the power of the bike for the last year.
2 Aug 2023
Watch: PGDE Class of 22/23 celebrate the year and look ahead to teaching
Over 500 students were presented with scrolls in front of a packed audience of family and friends.
20 Jun 2023
Researchers' work honoured in Humanities & Social Sciences Impact Awards 2023
Awards go to research in Gaelic, Irish Sea policy and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
20 Jun 2023
Six Humanities & Social Sciences subjects rank top ten in the UK
The Complete University Guide 2024 recognises Creative Writing, Communication & Media Studies, Social Policy and others.
20 Jun 2023
Researchers from across the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences awarded seed grants for cross-disciplinary project
The Scotland Hub of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network has awarded a total of £37,478.65 in seed grants to 12 projects, representing 29 researchers from across Scotland; including a team of researchers within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
4 May 2023
University of Strathclyde launches new Masters in Sport Data Analytics
MSc designed to meet demand in the sporting industry for those skilled in data analysis, interpretation and presentation.
7 Mar 2023
Watch: "Alasdair's Desk": a poem by MLitt Creative Writing graduate Scott Hay
The MLitt gives students the opportunity to engage with working writers and industry experts to hone their literary practice.
1 Mar 2023
Faculty hosts language and culture trip for South Korean English teachers
The group of 14 from Ulsan engaged in English language classes led by the School of Education and sampled Scotland's cultural riches.
23 Feb 2023
15 full tuition fee scholarships available for postgraduate research
The Global Research Scholarship Programme is open to applications from those beginning research within the HaSS Graduate School in October 2023.
21 Feb 2023
British Council & University of Strathclyde announce new scholarship for Women in STEM
The University of Strathclyde and the British Council are pleased to announce a new scholarship to support Women and Girls in STEM.
9 Feb 2023
International students get traditional welcome at Burns Supper
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences this week welcomed our new intake of international students in traditional January style - with a Burns Supper.
9 Feb 2023
Diplomacy students talk sustainability and social justice at Glasgow City Chambers
Students on the MSc Diplomacy & International Security this week visited Glasgow City Chambers to learn more about city diplomacy and the role local government plays in delivering innovation, sustainability and social justice.
9 Feb 2023
Psychology Research Seminars - Spring 2023
The School of Psychological Sciences & Health are delighted to announce their upcoming seminar series for Spring 2023, beginning on January 25th.
24 Jan 2023
University of Strathclyde hosts Psychology Public Engagement Lecture
On Thursday 20th October, Professor Sophie Scott gave our 2022 University of Strathclyde Psychology Public Engagement Lecture.
25 Oct 2022
CYCJ study highlights concerns over cross-border secure care placements
A study by the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice (CYCJ) has revealed that the most vulnerable children in England and Wales are being sent to secure children's homes in Scotland when places can't be found for them locally.
30 Aug 2022
Fulbright Scotland Summer Institute 2022
The Fulbright Scotland Summer Institute returns for 2022 and is back after a two year gap following the COVID-19 pandemic.
28 Jul 2022
Child-friendly research methodologies in childhood obesity prevention
Deirdre Harrington (School of Psychological Sciences & Health) will welcome colleagues from the Amsterdam University Medical Centres (UMC) to the University in May to further collaborate on the development of a core outcome set for school-based childhood obesity prevention trials.
22 Apr 2022
CYCJ launches 'Thinking About Justice' child led research
Children feel that justice should create an opportunity to learn from mistakes, get access to support, and lead to everyone having a second chance, according to new creative research by the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ).
22 Apr 2022
Lord Ricketts & Sir David Omand deliver masterclasses to Diplomacy & International Security students
Lord Ricketts and Sir David Omand have recently delivered two practitioner masterclasses to students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security focusing on the situation in Ukraine and the wider international repercussions.
21 Apr 2022
Exploring awareness of Restorative Justice amongst school children
The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) has conducted research with school children on their views about Restorative Justice in Scotland, and shared findings in a new report published today.
24 Mar 2022
Wellcome Trust Master's Programme awards for the MSc in Health History
The Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare (CSHHH) Glasgow invites applications for funded studentships on its MSc in Health History programme. This is the outcome of an investment by the Wellcome Trust through its Master's Programme Awards in Humanities and Social Science scheme and additional funding committed by the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University.
20 Mar 2022
New website makes space for accessibility
The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) has launched a new website aimed directly at children, young people and adults who may not be familiar with the justice system.
27 Jan 2022
Understanding Digital Criminal Justice Provision in Glasgow
The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) has published a report commissioned by Glasgow City Council (GCC) to help better understand the shift to digital criminal justice social work provision in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
26 Jan 2022
Languages Week Scotland 2022
SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages, is delighted to support Languages Week Scotland 2022. A week of events and activities taking place across the country from 31 January - 4 February, Languages Week Scotland will showcase the wide range of languages used and learned in Scotland.
25 Jan 2022
Psychology Research Seminars - Spring 2022
The School of Psychological Sciences & Health are delighted to announce their upcoming seminar series for Spring 2022, beginning on January 26th.
20 Jan 2022