Research and Public Events
Sociology at the University of Glasgow runs events throughout the year for researchers, students and the general public with both established and emerging sociological thinkers. The Sociology department is proud of its strong record of public sociology and reputation as a site of innovative
22 March 2024 - The Glasgow Sociology Professorial Lectures: The Stories We Tell: Classics, Narrative and the Sociological Imagination. (Public Event)
Humanity Lecture Theatre (Main Building) 16:00
Professor Matt Dawson will give his inaugural lecture 'Rereading the Classics after the Decolonial and Feminist Critiques/'
Professor Ali Fraser will give his inaugural lecture 'A Glasgow Miracle? Violence, Storytelling and Public Life.'
Followed by a wine reception.
Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-stories-we-tell-classics-narrative-and-the-sociological-imagination-tickets-834636077977
25 March 2024 - Future Directions in Sociology: Intersectionality & Interdisciplinarity across the social disciplines.
Humanity Lecture Theatre (Main Building) 09:30-15:30
A one day workshop for Phd and Early Career Researchers with Professor John Solomos (Warwick), Professor Alice Mah (Glasgow) and Professor Karen Boyle (Strathclyde).
ECRs and PhD students who wish to attend this event can register here. A continental breakfast is provided for attendees.
Book a space here (university email required)
25 April 2024 - The 2024 Frisby Lecture in Sociology with Professor Michael Dawson (Public Event)
Humanity Lecture Theatre (Main Building) 16:00
Professor Michael Dawson will deliver the 2024 Frisby Lecture in Socology on "Racial Hysteria, Donald Trump and the 2024 US Presidential Campaign."
Followed by a wine reception.
Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2024-frisby-lecture-with-professor-michael-dawson-tickets-834630641717
02 May 2024 - The Glasgow Sociology Professorial Lectures: Re-Romancing the Relationship Between Sociology and the Pursuit of Knowledge
Kelvin Hall Theatre G59
Professor Jo Ferrie will give her inaugural lecture on sociological method and locating knowledge.
Followed by a wine reception.
Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/re-romancing-the-relationship-between-sociology-the-pursuit-of-knowledge-tickets-834639468117