We're delighted that our own @fredpaxton.bsky.social will feature on an episode of this new podcast! 🎙️ Ep 5 drops on 15 October – be sure to tune in to hear Fred sharing experiences, insights and advice for building a career in academia.

Congratulations Hayes Mabweazara whose book won the @meccsa.bsky.social Outstanding Award for Edited Collection of the Year! 🥳 'Media Capture in Africa and Latin America: Power & Resistance' was authored with Beth Pearson @uofgasbs.bsky.social Read more in @uk.theconversation.com bit.ly/46weGyd

En route from APSA to CRS and very excited that @reyhuang.bsky.social and my joint work on 'functional sovereignty' is out open-access at @isq-jrnl.bsky.social: academic.oup.com/isq/article/...

Still time to register for our September #IdentitiesEvent! 'Race, Gender and Misogynoir Stereotypes within the Constructions of Digital Women Footballers​' In collaboration with University of Glasgow Media, Culture & Society @uofgsps.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk...#IdentitiesEvent! @nasarmeer.bsky.social

Dawn Today we inaugurate the Peace Bench, round the Peace Tree @uofglasgow.bsky.social Reflections with and for the whole University Community - from the youngest in our Nursery to those serving the longest. A yearning for peace in our heart, lives and universe. @uofgunescorila.bsky.social

Was a great afternoon at the @sserc.bsky.social celebration event for the summer research placement students. Dead proud of my student Esmee. If you want to hear more about her work check out this blog post she contributed to: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

As Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK gets underway, Graeme Young asks in @scotsman.com - should Keir Starmer be taking a lesson from Canada’s PM Mark Carney in standing up to him? www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

🎙️Event announcement! Join us for Joe Greenwood-Hau's book launch: Captial, Privilege and Political Participation. 📅8 Oct 2025 📍UofG campus Register for free: www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/capital... @niceonecombo.bsky.social @stefaniereher.bsky.social @tjscotto.bsky.social @cjcarman.bsky.social

Calling new postgraduate students joining us this September! Are you studying on one of our programmes at postgraduate level (Masters or PhD)? The School of Social & Political Sciences is recruiting for a new team of SPS Student Ambassadors for the academic year 2025-2026.

Well done to Dr Lewis Forsyth @uofgussp.bsky.social on achieving this highly regarded Academic Fellowship! This will support his research in examining how Council Tax policy in Scotland aligns with the Scottish Government’s taxation principles.

What a beautiful day to welcome our new #UG #PGT #PGR #Criminology & @uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social students at @uofglasgowasc.bsky.social !🎓✨ We’re thrilled to have you join our vibrant university community 🌍📚 #WelcomeWeek #NewBeginnings

Still time to register for our September #IdentitiesEvent! 'Race, Gender and Misogynoir Stereotypes within the Constructions of Digital Women Footballers​' In collaboration with University of Glasgow Media, Culture & Society @uofgsps.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk...#IdentitiesEvent! @nasarmeer.bsky.social

Leverhulme Trust are offering 3 full-time fellowships in any subject area (other than some-health related disciplines), open to candidates within four years of their PhD submission. To apply, we require candidates to submit a synopsis template to [email protected] by 5pm 24/10/25.

Well done to Professors Ellen Stewart and Michele Burman from the School of Social & Political Sciences!

Well done, Professors James Chalmers, Campbell Leith, Melanie Simms, Ellen Stewart and Michele Burman, who have been named as REF2029 Panellists. They will play a key role in shaping the REF to support the higher education sector. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Good to have @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social in our School and leading on this important work to eradicate child poverty.

🚨 NEW POLLING of 16- and 17-year-olds published today! 🚨 🗳️ Our latest poll reveals the UK's new cohort of voters feel unprepared to get the vote, and need more support and better education to encourage them to use it. 📊 Explore our findings: www.johnsmithcentre.com/summer-polli...

Congratulations all! Proud to see more of our experts represented in this prestigious Fellowship 👏👏👏

Have you browsed the latest #Identities Newsletter? Spotlighting activities including one year of our podcast, our most read & trending articles, & our latest events and blog posts. @nasarmeer.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social‬ @uofgsps.bsky.social‬

You may have seen 'Make it Happen' - a @ntsonline.bsky.social play about a ghostly appearance by Adam Smith during the '08 financial crisis, starring Brian Cox - at the Edinburgh Festival. But did you know our Prof Craig Smith was the play's go to consultant on Adam Smith?👇 bit.ly/4n9kIeU

The latest from The #Identities Podcast! Episode 7: On The Unfinished Politics of Race With Les Back, John Solomos, Michael Keith, Anya Ahmed & Trishauna Stewart Listen online: open.spotify.com/epi...#Identities @uofgsps.bsky.social uofgsocsci.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social

So lovely to be in sunny Leuven @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social to explore pathways to further strengthen our #criminology partnership @thesccjr.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social #globalcriminology #criminologycollab #criminologyacrossborders

“My confidence is significantly higher than before!” We were delighted to host another successful @sserc.bsky.social Summer Research Placement for 2025 🥳 Find out why our widening participation initiative works so well in this blog by @kenglish.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...

Just out in the @theguardian.com - Why routinely disclosing the ethnicity of police suspects is a very dangerous step to take: share.google/c4CHgFvFU7NS...

Great to have three of our amazing academics featured on the programme - if you're going to #WigtownBookFest be sure to drop into their events!

Congratulations to Prof Nasar Meer, whose research into how devolution has shaped - and been shaped by - our response to racial inequality shines a light on both the gaps and the possibilities in current policy.

Have you browsed the latest #Identities Newsletter? Spotlighting activities including one year of our podcast, our most read & trending articles, & our latest events and blog posts. @nasarmeer.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social‬ @uofgsps.bsky.social‬ bit.ly/IdentitiesNew...

Please join us for the 6th Global Policy North workshop at @uofglasgow.bsky.social on 6-7 November 2025. Details in the CfP. Cc: @globalpolicy.bsky.social; @uofgsps.bsky.social.

Dr Taras Fedirko (@uofgsps.bsky.social ) led UNODC research showing how the war in Ukraine is reshaping crime and causing major economic and social harm. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/3jn9emx3

With the promise of Google AI training for civil servants, Dr Mark Wong and Tim Davies @connectedbydata.org write for @heraldscotland.bsky.social on why everyone should be included in AI conversations - especially under-served and marginalised communities. www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2533...

📢 Calling @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics... How can I help you to share your story with the world for the biggest possible impact? A little intro to me and what I do 👋 Get in touch and let's get started! www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Vh...

Congratulations to @kirsteen-paton.bsky.social who has been awarded a @royalsoced.bsky.social Personal Research Fellowship for her work on archiving tenants’ pasts and shaping housing futures 👏

The repatriation of a collection of cultural artefacts to Indonesia's Warloka community was facilitated by @dremilinesmith.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social Find out more: bit.ly/4m5wB57

Four years of war in Ukraine is transforming the country’s criminal landscape and causing social and economic damage, finds research led by Dr Taras Fedirko of @uofgsps.bsky.social for the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Read more: gla.ac/44ShuVt @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Have you browsed the latest #Identities Newsletter? Spotlighting activities including one year of our podcast, our most read & trending articles, & our latest events and blog posts. @nasarmeer.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social‬ @uofgsps.bsky.social‬ bit.ly/IdentitiesNew...

Well done to Satnam Virdee @uofgsociology.bsky.social on this prestigious Fellowship election!

We're delighted to announce that Professor Simon Joss has been appointed as new Head of School for the School of Social & Political Sciences here at @uofglasgow.bsky.social and will be taking up his role in Aug.

🎧 NEW JUST HUMANS EPISODE OUT NOW! Listen on Apple & Spotify - search 'Just Humans' - or on our website. sccjr.ac.uk/podcast/a-se... 🔊 Wee clip below of @justrachelle.bsky.social Nicola Ceesay & @margueritesch.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

Last chance to take this survey - please share with anyone you think may have been affected.

Spectacular views over Rinca (= home of Komodo dragons). We are here in Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) to prepare the repatriation of 30+ objects and ancestral remains, happening in the next few days. Stay tuned for updates! #IPDF #UGM @thesccjr.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgsociology.bsky.social

"Security cannot come at someone else’s expense." As the Alternative Defence Review launches in the UK, Prof Karen Bell explains in @heraldscotland.bsky.social why taking an approach based on human security is in everyone's best interest. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

The latest issue of The #Identities Newsletter is now online! Spotlighting activities including one year of our podcast, our most read articles, & our latest events & blogs. @nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social‬ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social‬ bit.ly/IdentitiesNew...

We are pleased to invite you to our international symposium centred on the recent political developments of the crisis of the liberal order. Join us at #UofG for our Crisis, Global Policymaking and the North American Upheaval Symposium. Tickets available (incl. lunch): www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...

Have you listened to the latest episode of The #Identities Podcast? Episode 6: #Race and #Sport With Anika Leslie-Walker, Viji Kuppan, Daniel Burdsey and Paul Ian Campbell open.spotify.com/epi...#Identities#Race#Sportnasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @drpauliancampbell.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Katherine MacLean (Politics student) explores 'The Dark Side of Avocados: What is the true price of our green obsession?' which draws from her work in our Latin American Politics course.

'Politicians need to do much more than say "never again"' Excellent comment by @pauljreilly.bsky.social in @heraldscotland.bsky.social on the role of social media in fuelling racist violence, following riots in Northern Ireland. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

🗣️ Please share/take part in our survey on: Women musicians' experiences of sexual violence & harassment in the Scottish folk scene. We've heard many conversations about ongoing challenges and hope to help develop better understanding and awareness, and pathways to change. ✍️ bit.ly/UofG-Survey

In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Jamie Fitzpatrick (Economic & Social History student) explores 'The US is a hegemon in decline. Britain needs to de-couple from it' which draws from his work in our British Capitalism and its Discontents course.

The @cagrconference.bsky.social at the @uofgsps.bsky.social is over and I must say - it was brilliant in every aspect! 👏 Thank you to the organisers for a perfectly arranged event and to all participants for the inspiring discussions! ✅ Looking forward to next year already! 🇫🇮