Opportunities to Learn Lithuanian and More

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:48:00 GMT

Summer courses available to students in the School of Social & Political Sciences to study Lithuanian, in Lithuania, in 2013 and 2014.

Land Reform Review Group appointment

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:14:00 BST

David Adams, Ian Mactaggart Chair of Property and Urban Studies, has been appointed as one of twelve expert advisers to the Scottish Government’s Land Reform Review Group.

In Memoriam: John Hiden 1940-2012

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:36:46 BST

The School was shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely death of Professor John Hiden, Senior Honorary Research Fellow in Central and East European Studies since 2003 and one of the leading figures in Baltic Studies since the 1980s. David Smith of CEES writes in memoriam.

New Projects

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:40:57 GMT

Several staff in the School have been awarded major new grants which will advance our research work in 2012, building on strengths and expertise.

Serving Deprived Communities in a Recession

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:43:11 GMT

Annette Hastings and Nick Bailey in Urban Studies have gained external support from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation for a project assessing the impact of local government contraction on vulnerable people and deprived places.

International Student Barometer survey

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:47:21 BST

Calling all international students! This is your chance to tell us what you think about the University of Glasgow in terms of learning, support and life in general. As a thank you, we are offering five lucky students the chance to win £200...

Ethnic Diversity and the Nation State

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:46:59 BST

New book by David J Smith, Professor of Baltic History and Politics, exploring the legacy of multicultural political thought and practice in Eastern Europe.

Scottish Parliament appointment

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:09:00 BST

Professor Kenneth Gibb (Urban Studies) has been appointed as advisor to the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee.

Crossing the Baltic: new online magazine by SPS Graduates

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:00:00 BST

Two recent graduates have established a popular online magazine/blog covering all aspects of the wider Baltic Sea Region, from politics to arts, culture and sport.

Urban Studies Foundation PhD Studentships 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:58:00 GMT

Applications are invited for two PhD studentships funded by Urban Studies journal to commence by 1 October 2012. The studentships will be held in the Urban Studies subject area within the School of Social and Political Sciences.

Sociology achieves outstanding results in Guardian University Guide

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:44:00 BST

In the Guardian University Guide for 2013, Sociology at Glasgow was rated 1st in Scotland and 2nd across the UK as a whole.

Teaching Excellence Award

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:16:00 BST

Congratulations to Dr Susan Deeley (Urban Studies) on winning a University of Glasgow Teaching Excellence Award.

Prizewinning Articles

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:31:00 BST

The School congratulates Professor Neil Rollings and Dr Andrew Smith on their achievements.