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External engagement

At the School of Social and Political Sciences, we are committed to delivering world‑class education and research that address the key social and political challenges of our time. To amplify our impact, we actively build and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders across local, national, and international communities.

Our global engagement, academic networks, and collaborative initiatives play a vital role in driving innovative research, enhancing teaching, and contributing to positive social change.

Explore below to discover our current international activities, strategic partnerships, and the networks that connect our School with the wider world.

Global Connections

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Academic giving a lecture

University of Bologna and University of Glasgow: Civic imaginary strategies and research partnerships

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:49:00 GMT

Researchers Valentina Orioli and Martina Massari from the University of Bologna visited UofG in late January to explore shared research priorities, mobility opportunities, and deepen collaboration with the Civic Imaginary project.

Dr Mingyu Zhu and Partners Win Design Research for Healthy Cities Award

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:56:00 GMT

The Healthy City Design Awards 2025 celebrate and recognise professional and research excellence in the design and planning of healthy and sustainable cities and communities around the world

UGM-UofG Partnership Leads to Repatriation of Cultural Heritage and Ancestral Remains

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:55:00 BST

Cultural objects and ancestral remains returned to their Warloka community of origin

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Professor Tsourapas Concludes Distinguished Appointment at AUC’s Migration Center

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:23:00 BST

Gerasimos Tsourapas contributed to teaching, research, and policy dialogue on migration and mobility across the Middle East and beyond

Newly established Nankai University–University of Glasgow Joint Research Center

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:07:00 BST

Colleagues from the School presented their research at the first International Relations workshop as part of the recently established Nankai University-University of Glasgow Joint Research Center

University of Glasgow Internationalisation Efforts

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