Posts in "Sociology"

The PGR Engagement Committee (PGREC) is well underway in its first year, planning events and initiatives for our PGRs. The committee is dedicated to supporting postgraduate researchers and addressing their needs where possible. You can find our contact information below—please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Keep an eye out…

Testimonial from Xupeng Han, Politics and International Relations PGR

'The Social Science PGR Writing Retreat was a truly valuable and meaningful experience for me. It offered a rare opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxed and friendly environment—not just about academic topics, but also about our lives and experiences.'

Aberdeen has seen dramatic changes since the 1950s.  The “Granite City” had developed around industries such as paper making, fishing, quarrying and agricultural machinery.  Then with the discovery of oil in the 1970s it was transformed into the oil capital of Europe as new wealth and new people arrived.  Social…