Granite
Granite is the first postgraduate interdisciplinary journal of Aberdeen University. The journal has been established by students for students.
This open access journal is designed to give postgraduate students of the University of Aberdeen a place to publish their work and to provide them with experience of the publishing process.
The members of the editorial team will have the opportunity to organize symposiums and become active on the review and editorial levels of Granite journal.
Any postgraduate student who wish to submit a paper or be a member of the editorial board will make a substantial contribution to the development and success of the journal. Interested participants should email the Journal editor through granite@abdn.ac.uk.
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Call for Papers: “Navigating and Bridging Divides: Interdisciplinary Research in a World of Change”
Founded in 2017, Granite Journal is an interdisciplinary, postgraduate and peer-reviewed journal, published open access by the University of Aberdeen. The Editorial Board is pleased to invite graduate students (PGT and PGR) to submit abstracts or papers for consideration in our upcoming journal issue on the theme of “Navigating and Bridging Divides: Interdisciplinary Research in a World of Change”, with 250 word abstracts due on December 14th. These can be directed to granite@abdn.ac.uk.
What does scholarly rigorous, yet publicly impactful, research look like in a fractured academy and ever-changing world? Scholars today must navigate divisive boundaries and shifting public landscapes, including economic, technological, ecological, and social changes. This situation disrupts and destabilizes academic “business as usual.” However, it also offers opportunities to discover new avenues for collaboration as well as methods of investigating, presenting, and implementing interdisciplinary scholarship.
Granite Journal invites papers that investigate and address the challenges of a fractured, isolated academy within a rapidly changing world. It specifically asks what conducting interdisciplinary research means amid the myriad of contemporary challenges, such as the polarization of academic and public discourse. This volume invites submissions that examine these challenges directly, and especially those that practice interdisciplinary research in their papers.
We welcome papers from all disciplines, especially, but not limited to, papers that demonstrate or reflect on interdisciplinary practices. We encourage creative and surprising collaborative efforts.
Suggested areas for papers include, but are not limited to:
- Investigations into fractured methodologies, assessing the benefitsof mixed methods such as qualitative and quantitative frameworks.
- Reflections on the impact of ecological destruction and the future of the academy.
- Decolonialisation and the future of global interdisciplinary scholarship amidst shifting international relations; the challenges of academic research across national borders and languages.
- Applied sciences in a changing economic and social situation; the intersecting questions of health, technology, society, and money; how economic and political conditions affect health care, business, education, and law.
- Humanities and the instrumentalisation of scholarship; research as a human end unto itself versus research that produces exploitable knowledge.
- Law and policy amid rapidly changing global systems and unstable political institutions; how policy might be informed by applied sciences.
- Theology and religious studies addressing the political and social challenges of emerging religious nationalisms, such as Christian nationalism.
- Computer science and AI in collaboration with ecological science to interrogate and navigate the impact of emerging technologies on the planet.
Granite Journal is open to submissions from ALL disciplines. We wish to produce a diverse journal with papers from as many schools as possible.
We allow submissions produced collaboratively, including work produced by an undergraduate-postgraduate team.
Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words to granite@abdn.ac.uk by 23:59 on the 14th of December 2025. We welcome informal enquiries as to the suitability of your paper, or questions about the theme prior to this date, but abstracts submitted after this date will not be considered.
Granite Journal’s symposium will be returning this year, and all accepted authors will be invited to present their paper at the symposium on the 15th of March 2026. Authors will then be expected to submit their final paper by the 29th of March 2026. It will then undergo a double-blind peer review. Please note, manuscripts from individuals who have not previously submitted an abstract will still be considered for publication; however, we cannot guarantee acceptance of an article if an abstract has not been approved. Original research articles must be 4,000-6,000 words excluding the abstract, bibliography, and appendices. Commentaries and letters to the editor must be 1,500-2,000 words.
- Granite Vol 10, Issue 2. ‘Special Issue: Advancing Research in Language Education, Acquisition, and Policy’ 2026
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- Abdulrahman, B.S. and Heim, J. (2026). 'Editorial: Advancing Research in Language Education, Acquisition, and Policy' Granite 10(2). https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/27299
- Boltaeva, R. (2026). 'A Qualitative Case Study in Uzbekistan: Digital Pedagogical Creativity among Teacher Candidates at a Creativity-Centred Programme.' Granite 10(2). https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/27300
- AlRuwaie, A.H. (2026). 'Enhancing Kuwaiti EFL Students’ Speaking Skills through AI: A Mixed-Methods Study.' Granite 10(2). https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/27304
- Alrashed, A.M. (2026). 'The Impact of Time Pressure on L2 English Task Performance: A State-of-the-Art Review with Reference to the Saudi EFL Context.' Granite 10(2). https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/27303
- Sangia, R.A. (2026). 'Beyond the Binary: A Critical Analysis of ESL and EFL Distinctions in Contemporary Global Contexts.' Granite 10(2). https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/27305
- Azlan, U. (2026). 'Language contact and its influence on the traditional livelihood of the Duano people; the menongkah tradition' Granite 10(2). https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/27306
- Abdulrahman, B.S, Muhamad, B.Z., Ghafour, N.K., and Yaba, B. (2026). 'Shaping Attitudes Towards Diversity: The Role of a Diversity Education Course in Kurdish EFL Classrooms' Granite 10(2). https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/27307
- Abdulrahman, B.S. and Heim, J. (2026). 'Editorial: Advancing Research in Language Education, Acquisition, and Policy' Granite 10(2). https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/27299
- Granite Vol.10, Issue 1. 'Human Beings and Human Doings', 2025
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- Jones, M., Gaudet, A., Kovaleski, A., Chan, K.F., Dasar, L., Davidson, G., Dodge, J., Johnson, G., & Morrison, S. (2025). 'Editorial', Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26066.
- Bogaard, C. (2025). 'Marginal Resistance: Grotesque Beauty in the Luttrell Psalter, Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26065.
- Brookes, S. (2025). 'Rediscovering the Human Agent: A Theological Exploration of Human Activity in Old Age', Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26067.
- Collins, I. (2025). 'Post-Development: Revealing the Myth of Sustainable Development', Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26068
- Dhimal, S. (2025). 'Modern Medicine as a Site of Colonial Continuity', Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26069.
- Dodge, J. (2025). 'What Makes it Human Trafficking? How Understanding Our Ability to Recognise Human Trafficking Provides a Rational Basis for Expanding the Scope of the Palermo Protocol', Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26070.
- Owabelemam, I. (2025). 'Human Dignity and Assisted Dying :Navigating the Legal and Ethical Complexities of End-of-Life Choices', Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26071.
- Jayamanne, L. (2025). 'Autonomous Weapons: A Future Consideration for the International Court of Justice', Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26064.
- Jones, M., Gaudet, A., Kovaleski, A., Chan, K.F., Dasar, L., Davidson, G., Dodge, J., Johnson, G., & Morrison, S. (2025). 'Editorial', Granite, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.57064/2164/26066.
- Granite Vol. 9, Issue 1. 'Crossing Borders: International Collaboration and Cooperation in Research'
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- Koster, L., Davidson, G., Gaudet, A., Jones, M. & Kovaleski, A. (2024) 'Editorial' , Granite, 9(1).
- Clark, I. (2024) 'International Research Cooperation in The Tallin Manual' , Granite, 9(1).
- Kosal, U. (2024) 'Why Religion Matters: Social Scientific Insights on the Role of Religion in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict ', Granite, 9(1).
- Mao, Y. (2024) 'Transforming Global Conflict Paradigms: Towards an Ecological Civilisation' , Granite, 9(1).
- McReavy, S. (2024) 'The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Inter-Urban Cross-Border Government on China Miéville's The City and the City' , Granite, 9(1).
- Williams, A. (2024) 'The Reformation of National and International Policy on Ancient Trees' , Granite, 9(1).
- Granite Vol. 8, Issue 1. 'Breaking the Boundaries: Interdisciplinary research approaches and methods'
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- Kane, L., Allan-Jones, A., Davidson, G., Koster, L., Tomlinson, L., and Underwood, D. (2023).
'Editorial: The Challenges of Interdisciplinary Publishing', Granite 8 (1). - Bakth, N. N. (2023).
'How are Bangladeshi migrants adapting to Scottish schooling? A case study in the city of Aberdeen' Granite 8(1). - Clark, I. (2023). 'Aquinas' Malware: How old theologies can shape the ethical use of new weapons.' Granite 8(1).
- Morris, J. (2023).
'The Divine Science.' Granite 8(1). - Panaitescu, C-T., Wu, K., Tanino, Y., and Starkey, A. (2023).
'Applying Green AI methods to Digital Rock Technology workflows.' Granite 8(1). - Lentz-Meyer, M. (2023).
'An interdisciplinary approach to the legal history of Northern Ireland (1921 - 1948): Methods and sources.' Granite 8(1). - 'Ita, S. (2023).
'Take a Seat: The high-seat as a dual-gendered space in pre-Christian Scandinavia.' Granite 8(1). - Durden, A. (2023).
'The Comparative Method in religious studies.' Granite 8(1).
- Kane, L., Allan-Jones, A., Davidson, G., Koster, L., Tomlinson, L., and Underwood, D. (2023).
- Volume 7, Issue 1 2022
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- Garner, E & Yool, C (2022). Editorial: Cross-discipline approaches to health and well-being.
- Farisa Dania Binti Mat Zahid et al (2022). The impact of coronavirus-related lockdowns on air quality in England and Scotland.
- Black, A (2022). Even in death she is beautiful: Confronting tuberculosis in art, literature and medicine.
- Ewen, J (2022). A coastal criminological exploration: Approaching urban industrial strain using visual sensory methods in Aberdeen.
- Leonardi, L (2022). The importance of accurate medical translation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Young, C (2022). A systematic review of co-designed community interventions to improve well-being and the assessment of the tools utilised.
- Volume 6: Issue 1 - Engaging the Public: Past, Present and Future
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- Editorial, Engaging the Public in Times of Change
- Going Virtual The Rise of the Post Internet Museum, Ashleigh Black
- Lifeboats in cities engaging the public through a cross class, charitable appeal, Catherine Malvina Smith
- Making your PhD research stronger - A researcher's reflections on undertaking patient and public involvement (PPI), Stefanie Doebl
- The Western Wall during the British Mandate of Palestine Politics, strategies, struggles, Umur Kosal
- Volume 5, Issue 1:2021
- Volume 4, Issue 1:2020 - Towards a Sustainable Society
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- Exploring beyond the green economy spectrum, Flood, pp. 1-9
- Towards a Progressive Discourse on Climate Action and Sustainability, Yeboah, pp. 10-18
- The Afforestation of upland slopes in the United Kingdon a food security threat or environmental opportunity. Reilly, pp. 19-26
- How social distancing has renewed our love for nature, and what it means for a sustainable future, Baillie, pp. 27-36
- Work-Life Balance of Women Employees, Alqahtani, pp. 37-42
- Volume 3, Issue 2: 2019 - Gender Issues and How They Affect Human Lives
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Gender Issues and How They Affect Human Lives
- Editorial Introduction to Special issue on Gender issues and how they affect human lives, Bodunrin, pp 1-5
- Small Steps, Loud Voices The Fight for Equal Education in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries, Black, pp 6-11
- Hysterical Women Pain Bias and Epistemic Injustice in Medicine, Macphee, pp 12-19
- Walayah (Guardianship) The Authority Over A Woman's Choice in Marriage, Farooq, pp 20-27
- Gendered Bodies and Power Dynamics The Relation between Toxic Masculinity and Sexual Harassment, Wikstrom, pp 28-33
- Barriers to Women's Leadership, Alqahtani, pp 34-41
- Accounting for gender inequalities in the UK workplace; regulations and corporate disclosures, Tagoe, pp 42-52
- Digitisation and women in the workforce Exploring the impact of the gig economy on female 'participation', Adebiyi, pp 53-65
- The Huge Improvement in the Status of Women in China since 1949, Hongie, pp 66-72
- Volume 3, Issue 1: 2019
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Research in Modern Society: Addressing Global Challenges
- Editorial Research in Modern Society Addressing Global Challenges, Bodunrin, pp 1-3
- The phenomenon of work and non-work boundaries in the Age of Information, Rubio, pp 4-13
- Past financial crises and early signal of future occurrence, Shobande, pp 14-21
- Multi-scale FEA-based reliability analysis framework for FRP composites, Omairey, pp 22-28
- Volume 2, Issue 2: 2018
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Migration of Asylum seekers and refugees
- Volume 2, Issue 1: 2018
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Special issue: 2nd Granite Postgraduate Symposium Proceedings - Between using and abusing our planet
- Editorial - Introduction, Despina Yiakoumi & Simone Haarbosch, Page 1 - 3
- Undertaking research at the interface between disciplines: questions of purpose, method, and possibilities, Dr. Laura Colucci-Gray, Page 4 - 15
- A New Veganism: How Climate Change Has Created More Vegans, Leanne Cooper, Page 16 - 24
- The Challenges of Climate Change to Energy Transitions Research, Kathryn Wolfley, Page 15 - 30
- Breaking Bread or Being Broken by Bread?, Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Stiff, Page 31 - 37
- Volume 1: 2017
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Issue 1: 1st Granite Postgraduate Symposium- Engaging the Intersections of Humanity and Technology Proceedings
- Editorial, Introduction, Claire Hein Blanton, p. 5-6
- The Judgments We Make: Justice in a Digitized World, Michael Morellip, 7-10
- The Era of Big Data:A Big Change to Human Interaction, Aliyu Usman Ahmad, p. 11-13
- The Use of Technology for Further Consideration of a Standing Stone Circle, Nicolle Sturdevant, p. 14-19
- The Rise and Fall of Vaporwave: Resistance and Sublimation in on-line Counter-Cultures, Paul Fleetwood p. 20-23
Issue 2: School of Geosciences 2016 Postgraduate Conference Proceedings
Issue 3: Northeast Postgraduate History Conference Papers