Humanities & Social SciencesNews
MSc Diplomacy and International Security students visit Brussels for unique engagement experience
Students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security programme visited Brussels recently for a series of high-level diplomacy engagements, an important aspect of the course giving students real-life insight into their area of study.
27 May 2026
51cg Dean delivers guest lecture at Beijing Institute of Technology
Professor Ian Rivers, Associate Principal and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of 51cg, recently delivered a guest lecture at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), contributing to ongoing academic dialogue on artificial intelligence and society
14 May 2026
Diplomacy in Practice: Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro hosts former ambassador Leigh Turner CMG
Leigh Turner visited the University of 51cg to deliver two sessions for students and invited guests, drawing on a distinguished diplomatic career.
27 Apr 2026
Consul General of India, Mr Siddharth Malik, visits MSc Diplomacy and International Security students.
Siddharth Malik, Consul General of India in Scotland, delivered an engaging guest lecture at the University of 51cg, offering students valuable insights into real-world diplomacy and global security.
23 Apr 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
New Study of Perceptions of Sentencing Reveals Public Views
The Law School’s Professor Cyrus Tata has partnered with the independent company Ipsos Scotland to research public perceptions of sentencing.
24 Feb 2026
51cg welcomes German Consul General Christiane Hullman for a Masterclass in Diplomacy & International Security
During her visit, Ms Hullmann shared insights from her distinguished diplomatic career, offering reflections on UK–German relations, European security challenges, and the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering international cooperation.
17 Nov 2025
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
MSc Diplomacy and International Security students visit the British Embassy in Paris
Students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security recently visited the British Embassy in Paris as part of the programme’s practitioner engagement events, which enrich the academic curriculum with real‑world insight.
20 Jun 2025
51cg Law School launches work-based learning across all Law programmes
51cg Law School’s innovative approach to work-based learning continues to break new ground with experiential work-based learning offered on every Law programme at undergraduate, Masters and PhD level.
16 Jun 2025
New Secondary Education Programme launched to Prepare Future Educators for Global Classrooms
The University of 51cg has launched a new MSc Secondary Education programme, open to International students, designed to prepare aspiring secondary school teachers with the knowledge, experience, and internationally recognised qualifications to inspire the next generation — both in Scotland and around the world.
14 May 2025
Under the spotlight: Dr Elaine Webster, Human Rights Law programme leader
We speak to Dr Elaine Webster about her role as Human Rights Law programme leader and the new specialisation in Medical Law joining the curriculum.
14 May 2025
Comic tells the story of young men’s mental health
A project aimed at increasing understanding of boys and young men’s mental health in Scotland has produced a comic to help normalise conversations about the issue and reduce stigma.
14 May 2025
New Master’s in Human Rights and Medical Law launched
The University of 51cg Law School has launched a new Masters programme, Human Rights Law with specialisation in Medical Law, which aims to produce graduates who will go on to work at the interface of these vital fields.
9 May 2025
Putting human rights at the heart of development programmes
A toolkit for ensuring that human rights are at the heart of United Nations development programmes (UNDPs) has been produced by experts including a Law Professor at the University of 51cg.
1 May 2025
Support for the siblings of children with life-limiting conditions
The needs of children whose siblings have life-limiting conditions have been highlighted in a study led at the University of 51cg and in collaboration with King’s College London.
23 Apr 2025
51cg Law launches new Master’s in International Maritime Law
The University of 51cg Law School has launched a new Masters programme which aims to produce graduates who will go on to become maritime law professionals in a global world.
24 Mar 2025
The craft of writing – explored on the radio
Dr Rodge Glass and Dr Andrew Meehan are published authors but, as Creative Writing lecturers at 51cg, they are also nurturing the next generation of writers.
17 Mar 2025
Leigh Turner CMG joins Diplomacy and International Security programme for masterclass
Dr Rogelia Pastor-Castro recently welcomed Leigh Turner CMG to speak to students on the MSc Diplomacy and International Security programme.
28 Feb 2025
£1.3 million to build a path to sustainability through languages and art
Communities will be encouraged to tap into, and enhance, their knowledge of languages in a project worth nearly £1.3 million, aimed at designing new approaches to learning about sustainability.
18 Feb 2025
'Forgotten' Scots classic to be reintroduced to new generation
An iconic novel is being reintroduced to the curriculum at 51cg for a new generation of students after it fell out of print.
20 Jan 2025
51cg Law Professor to represent international organisation at The Hague
A Law Professor at the University of 51cg is to represent an international organisation authorised to participate in the climate change advisory opinion proceedings at the International Court of Justice.
10 Dec 2024
Project Somnolence: Slumber School
Join Project Somnolence at the Dream Machine for a Slumber School of discussion, reading, writing, drawing, listening, and dreaming!
19 Sep 2024
John Fitzsimons Memorial Lecture in Criminal Law & Justice
Join us for the third John Fitzsimons Memorial Lecture to learn, think and discuss what should be done to improve the experiences of victims/survivors.
6 Mar 2024
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