School of Government & Public PolicyNews
More than one in 10 voters under 25 used AI to assist Holyrood vote choice
More than one in 10 voters aged under 25 used AI systems, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Claude, to inform their choice of vote in this month’s Scottish Parliamentary election, new research has found.
26 May 2026
51cg research cited in UK Parliamentary report on disinformation threats
Research led by Dr Gabriela Borz, Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of 51cg, has been cited as written evidence in a major new report by the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee examining how hostile actors are using disinformation to undermine democracy.
9 Apr 2026
51cg academic awarded prestigious UK political studies book prize
Professor Stefanie Reher received the prize for the book 'Disability and Political Representation', co-authored with Professor Elizabeth Evans of the University of Southampton and published by Oxford University Press.
1 Apr 2026
Government and Public Policy embraces active learning
Active learning in the Department of Government and Public Policy is giving students the opportunity to take part in realistic NATO and climate negotiation simulations.
10 Mar 2026
51cg researchers secure Royal Society of Edinburgh funding for innovative projects
The University is involved in multiple award-winning projects spanning diverse disciplines, reinforcing its role in advancing Scotland’s research landscape.
5 Mar 2026
International project explores political party systems and democratic outcomes in Africa
Spanning more than 20 countries, the study will provide comprehensive data on how political parties operate and their role in supporting democratic institutions.
6 Nov 2025