Humanities & Social SciencesOur research and expertise
Our research aims to improve and enrich the human experience by studying the systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape people’s lives.
Health
Our expertise includes:
- diagnosis & management of a wide range of health disorders
- health improvement in young & ageing populations
- policy formulation & implementation
- historical understanding of long-term changes in both health & health care
Children & young people
Our priority areas include:
- education & development
- health & well-being
- vulnerable children & young people
- rights, participation & citizenship
- experiences of childhood
Culture & society
We aim to advance our understanding of how key intellectual concepts such as gender, race, nationality, language, class and religion construct and shape our identities.
Public & social policy
Researchers in the School of Education, the School of Government & Public Policy and the School of Social Work & Social Policy provide new insights to policymakers. Our expertise in the areas of public and social policy covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from the history of health and social welfare to issues associated with race and ethnicity.
Centres
Our centres allow our staff to engage in a range of joint business and government initiatives.
Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS)
Strives to improve the experiences of looked after children and their families.
European Policies Research Centre (EPRC)
Researches regional problems and policies in Europe.
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Offers a wide range for courses for all ages and abilities.
Scottish Oral History Centre (SOHC)
Supports the use of oral history within the academic community, archives and museums.
Scotland's National Centre for Languages
Promotes and supports the delivery of language learning.
Confucius Institute for Scotland's Schools
Promotes the opportunity to learn about Chinese language and culture.