Humanities & Social Sciences News
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