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School of Social & Political Science Edinburgh @uoessps Sep 14

Scottish Science Advisory Council appoints Dr Kirsten Jenkins as Member

Dr Kirsten Jenkins has become a Member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council, supporting its vital role in ensuring scientific expertise is central to policy making.

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Scottish Science Advisory Council appoints Dr Kirsten Jenkins as Member

Kirsten is Senior Lecturer in Energy, Environment and Society, based in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies at SPS.

The SSAC provides independent scientific advice to the Scottish Government, helping ensure policy is informed by current evidence and expertise.

Kirsten researches energy and social justice. Her SSAC work includes NHS Scotland decarbonisation and research across data centres, peatlands, forestry and agriculture.

School of Social & Political Science Edinburgh @uoessps Sep 9

Professor Ben Rosamond has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. He is one of 74 new fellows, recognised for their significant contributions to social science.

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Visual of ben rosamond. Text reads: Professor Ben Rosamond has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. He is one of 74 new fellows, recognised for their significant contributions to social science.

Ben’s research brings together International Political Economy and European Union Studies, with a longstanding commitment to working across field boundaries and promoting methodological pluralism. The Fellowship recognises his excellence and impact in the field, and his substantial contribution to social science.

School of Social & Political Science Edinburgh @uoessps Jul 21

The School of Social and Political Science is setting up a new annual award in the name of former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, to honour its Indian postgraduate students.

For more information, including how to donate and support the award:
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Portrait shot of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

Text reads: The School of Social and Political Science is setting up a new annual award in the name of former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, to honour its Indian postgraduate students.

The Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Meritorious Award will recognise the highest-performing Indian student across the School’s on-campus postgraduate taught programmes each year.

For more information, including how to donate and support the award:

School of Social & Political Science Edinburgh @uoessps Jul 8

Campaign for Social Science appoints Professor Christina Boswell as Chair

Professor Christina Boswell has become the new Chair of the Campaign for Social Science, a leading role in promoting the importance of the social sciences.

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School of Social & Political Science Edinburgh @uoessps Jun 17

New report recommends how Scottish and UK governments can ensure AI use creates trust and deliver real benefits, including setting up a citizens’ assembly.
Recommendations are based on an event led by our School's @OliverEscobar & Morgan Currie
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