In SGSSS, we believe that all students that have the potential to progress to doctoral study should have equal opportunity to do so, and that all doctoral students should have equal opportunity to succeed in their studies. We aim to facilitate the widest possible applicant pool into doctoral study; and, value the diversity of our […]
Overview of Black History Month (October 2020)
As part of the National Black History Month programme in October 2020, the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS) and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) joined forces to deliver a series of free ‘Lunchtime Talks’ to our Doctoral communities celebrating the history, achievements and contributions of black and minority ethic […]
Widening Access Survey and First Steps towards PhD webinar
Motivated by a commitment to improving equality and diversity, SGSSS is conducting a survey aimed at honours and postgraduate taught students, to gain insight into their experiences of considering, preparing and applying for postgraduate research funding. The survey hopes to reveal any gaps in how information about funding opportunities and the application process is shared […]
Open Letter to Students Regarding SGSSS response to Covid-19Dear SGSSS students Like everyone, the SGSSS team has for the last two months found ourselves frantically trying to adapt to new ways of working, whilst digesting the impact of the pandemic on our families, our friends and our work. We have a small committed team and I wanted to take the time to write […]
Research Impact and Knowledge Exchange Competition – The Results!
We are delighted to announce the winners of the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science Research Impact and Knowledge Exchange Competition 2020 Research impact is ‘the demonstrable contribution that excellent research makes to society and the economy’. The excellent submissions to the Research Impact and Knowledge Exchange Competition show that social science PhD researchers across Scotland […]
