School of Social Sciences - Latest News Latest News from School of Social Sciences https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/global/images/layout/uni_logo_2016_pad_rss.gif School of Social Sciences - Latest News https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24946/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24946/ <![CDATA[Four PIR Scholars Receive SCGA Funding for Workshops on Mis/Disinformation in Scotland]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:51 +0000
Dr Judith Sijstermans, Dr Philippe Beauregard, Dr Digdem Soyaltin Colella, and Dr Bennett Collins have received funding from the Scottish Council on Global Affairs for a new project on The State of Misinformation and Disinformation in Scotland.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24812/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24812/ <![CDATA[Aberdeen PIR Welcomes Consul General of Greece in Manchester]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:13:23 +0000
On Monday, 27th October, our Department had the honour of hosting Mr. Alexandros Ioannidis, Consul General of Greece in Manchester.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24623/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24623/ <![CDATA[Dr Onyedikachi Madueke Publishes on Security in Nigeria]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:36:04 +0100 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24444/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24444/ <![CDATA[Impact event on Corruption and Anti-Corruption in Scotland]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:36:39 +0100
Organized by Dr. Digdem Soyaltin Colella and funded by the Impact & Engagement Accelerator Fund (IEAF) of the University of Aberdeen, this one-day event brought together policymakers, civil society representatives, academics, and members of the public for an open dialogue on corruption and anti-corruption, drawing on both global and local perspectives.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24376/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24376/ <![CDATA[Dr Dimitrios Anagnostakis analyses cooperation between NATO and the EU when countering hybrid threat]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 16:36:27 +0100
]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24373/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24373/ <![CDATA[PIR experts take part in national and international events this spring]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 10:57:02 +0100 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24371/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24371/ <![CDATA[Strategic Studies classroom highlights: Spring 2025]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 12:38:10 +0100 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24326/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24326/ <![CDATA[Dr Lynn Bennie Spoke at Event Hosted by the Electoral Reform Society]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 07:20:30 +0100
Dr Lynn Bennie spoke at an event hosted by the Electoral Reform Society on 26 April.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24329/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24329/ <![CDATA[Dr Malcolm Harvey recognised at 2025 Excellence Awards]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:15:26 +0100
]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24205/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24205/ <![CDATA[Dr Samantha May supervises research report on Muslim Charity Funding]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:49:31 +0000 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24181/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24181/ <![CDATA[Professor Joanne McEvoy's Community Engagement Featured in The Irish Times]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:23:45 +0000 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24124/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24124/ <![CDATA[Inaugural Strategic Studies sci-fi writing competition winner announced]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:49:42 +0000 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24122/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24122/ <![CDATA[PIR welcomes MP Kirsty Blackman and Parliamentary Adviser Alma Moss-Bokare]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:54:26 +0000
This week, the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen hosted an event featuring Kirsty Blackman MP.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24053/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24053/ <![CDATA[PV Magazine Reports on Solar Planning Research at the University of Aberdeen]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:51:02 +0000 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24011/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/disciplines/pir/news/24011/ <![CDATA[Dr Manu Lekunze Participates in Education for Peace and Security Initiative in Nigeria]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:53:28 +0000
From July to December 2024, through the Education for Peace and Security Initiative (EPSI), Dr Manu Lekunze worked with the Office of the First Lady and the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development of Kwara State, Nigeria, to develop a comprehensive Education for Peace Strategy for the state.]]>