Humanities & Social SciencesNews
New MOOC - Forced Marriage: Challenges and Dilemmas
A new MOOC has been launched by Strathclyde, which will enable students to develop their knowledge of human rights and societal issues and explore the impact of forced marriage. Registration now open.
Psychology Autumn Seminar Series 2021
Join the School of Psychological Sciences & Health for their Autumn seminar series with a range of topics being discussed by a variety of experts in their field.
Government & Public Policy academic awarded ESRC grant
Dr Patrick Bayer, Senior Lecturer in the School of Government and Public Policy has been awarded a major half a million pounds ESRC grant to study the "Politics of Science in International Climate Cooperation".
Centre for Law, Crime & Justice to lead new study into quality of sentencing data
Commissioned by the Judicial Council of the Republic of Ireland, Prof Cyrus Tata will lead an international team of experts to examine the quality of available data about sentencing practices in Ireland and around the world.
Court of Session Judge joins Strathclyde Law as Professor of Practice
One of Scotland's judges, The Hon Lady Wolffe (Sarah P L Wolffe QC), has joined the University of Strathclyde's Law School as a Professor of Practice.
Who is in charge during the coronavirus pandemic?
Professor Scott Cunningham, School of Government and Public Policy speaks on the topic and shares information on the new MSc Technology Policy & Management programme.
Celebrating 10 years of the Strathclyde Language Ambassadors programme
Cédric Moreau, Senior Teaching Fellow in the School of Humanities reflects on 10 years of the Strathclyde Language Ambassadors programme and wants to hear from our former language ambassadors.
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New MOOC - Forced Marriage: Challenges and Dilemmas
A new MOOC has been launched by Strathclyde, which will enable students to develop their knowledge of human rights and societal issues and explore the impact of forced marriage. Registration now open.
New Scottish Land Fund Committee announced. Law academic, Malcolm Combe, among its members
Malcolm Combe, Senior Lecturer in the Law School, has been announced as a member of the new Scottish Land Fund committee.
Under the spotlight: David Kothamasi, Marie Curie Research Fellow
We recently caught up with David Kothamasi who has just joined the School of Law as a Marie Curie Research Fellow and is currently working on a project on Microbial Commons. We found out more about David's research interests and what trends he sees influencing the field he is working in.
One Ocean Hub announces events for World Ocean Week
During World Oceans Week 2021, One Ocean Hub will host a range of events from 7-10th of June, with this year's theme being, 'The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods'.
CYCJ secure care census finds increase in childhood trauma
The level of exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) experienced by children in Scotland’s secure care estate has increased, according to the second secure care census undertaken by the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ).
New grant award for School of Psychological Sciences & Health academic
Dr Joanne Cleland, Senior Lecturer in Psychological Sciences and Health is part of a team of Scottish researchers awarded an ESRC grant to develop a Speech Therapy Animation and Imagining Resource (STAR).
Guest blog for CYCJ from the Chair of The Promise Scotland
In this exclusive guest blog for CYCJ, Fiona Duncan (Chair of The Promise Scotland) reflects on Scotland’s care review journey so far, the thousands of voices that shaped this and the change that is happening to make sure The Promise to our care community is kept.
Tania Nascimento Wins Paid Doctoral Internship
One of the Centre for Law Crime and Justice's doctoral researchers has won a paid Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences Internship.
Celebrating an anniversary – and a new look – for Youth Just Us
Youth Just Us – the dynamic steering group behind the Youth Justice Voices participation project that is creatively influencing change in Scotland’s care and justice systems – are celebrating their two year anniversary with the launch of a new logo. Here Ruth Kerracher, who’s led the project from inception to success, tells us why she’s so proud to be a part of it.
Raising awareness of Restorative Justice
To raise awareness of Restorative Justice (RJ) in a Scottish context, the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice (CYCJ) and Community Justice Scotland have created a short animation on behalf of the Scottish Government.
New grants awarded to School of Psychological Sciences & Health
The School of Psychological Sciences & Health have been awarded two new grants in the field of Physical Activity and Psychology.
MSc Diplomacy & International Security awarded a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
The Foreign Office has awarded the MSc in Diplomacy & International Security a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (CSS) for 2021-22.
Centre for Energy Policy joins major new net zero infrastructure programme
SNZI will bring together academic and industrial partners, including the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Energy Policy (CEP), to develop a major package of work designed to progress a national low carbon infrastructure to support the transition of the Scottish and wider UK economies to net zero targets.
CYCJ Associates Scheme attracts new talent
A top criminal defence lawyer and an academic on the criminology and criminal justice degree at the University of the West of Scotland are to become Associates of the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice (CYCJ).
The Digital Divide - the impact of the rights of care leavers in Scotland
CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection, have published a new Inform Briefing that highlights the impact COVID-19 has had on care leavers in Scotland and their access to the digital world.
Centre for Sustainable Development Webinar Series
After the success of our previous webinar series, we are excited to announce our next one for February and March 2021. This series will look at the contribution of Universities to the SDGs in the post-COVID era, hosted by Strathclyde and our global partners.
Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro welcomes Lord Ricketts for a masterclass in Diplomacy & International Security
Lord Ricketts delivered a masterclass to students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security on 11 February, and engaged in a lively discussion on a wide range of issues.
SCILT - Languages Week Scotland 2021
Languages Week Scotland 2021 recently took place last week (February 1-5) with this year's theme being 'Celebrating Scotland's languages landscape'.
Scholarships for 2021 entry announced
Explore our brilliant range of scholarships, available to support your studies for 2021 entry.
Psychology Spring Seminar Schedule 2021
The School of Psychological Sciences & Health are delighted to announce their upcoming seminar series for Spring 2021, beginning on January 27th and running through to February 24th.
'Introduction to trauma and PTSD' training delivered by School of Psychological Sciences & Health
Dr Nicola Cogan and Dr Liza Morton from the School of Psychological Sciences & Health, with support from Hilary Harrison-Millan, former Strathclyde student, have developed and facilitated the 'Introduction to trauma and PTSD' training.