Latest News from School of Social Sciences https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/global/images/layout/uni_logo_2016_pad_rss.gif https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25489/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25489/ Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:14 +0100
The University of Aberdeen has been awarded funding through the Coast-R Small Grants Fund for a new research project examining how coastal communities are navigating environmental and energy transitions along the North Sea.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25389/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25389/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:03:49 +0100
The University of Aberdeen has been shortlisted for two prestigious Herald Higher Education Awards 2026, further recognising its leadership in interdisciplinary research excellence and widening access to education.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25379/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25379/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:08:41 +0100
As the north-east looks ahead to the Scottish Parliament elections, the University of Aberdeen is placing democratic debate firmly centre stage.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25313/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25313/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:27:33 +0000
The University of Aberdeen is hosting a new introductory course, The State of Energy Transition, designed to equip participants with a foundational understanding of the UK's evolving energy landscape.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25136/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/25136/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:49:53 +0000
Opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange were the topic of discussion when members of the University's Just Transition Lab (JLT) met with representatives from Great British Energy (GB Energy) and the North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN) yesterday.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24952/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24952/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:03:04 +0000
The Scottish Government and Universities Scotland have announced the launch of a new, joint process that will co-design a framework for a successful and sustainable future for Scotland's universities for the next 20 years.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24946/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24946/ 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/news-events/news/24872/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24872/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:36:21 +0000
For Sai Satyam Sidharth coming to Aberdeen felt like experiencing the world in one small city.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24864/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24864/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:02:33 +0000
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked within the top 10% globally and 2nd in the UK in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24832/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24832/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:08:04 +0000
The North East of Scotland needs immediate action to secure its future as a leader in the UK's energy and net zero transition.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24812/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24812/ 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/news-events/news/24791/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24791/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:11:54 +0000
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab (JTL) will join national leaders, community voices and innovators at a landmark event convened by Scotland's Just Transition Commission to explore how Scotland can build a resilient, low-carbon economy that is fair for all.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24644/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24644/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:48:42 +0100
Leading academics from the University of Aberdeen have been appointed to expert sub-panels for the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24623/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24623/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:36:04 +0100 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24610/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-events/news/24610/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:28:27 +0100
The University of Aberdeen is inviting prospective students to explore everything it has to offer at its upcoming Undergraduate Open Day on 26 August 2025.]]>