The 2026 SGSSS Student Induction kicked off in Stirling today ✨
This two-day event serves as an opportunity for our new students to meet their Challenge Pathway cohort and other peers, and to gain essential information about their studentship.
This two-day event serves as an opportunity for our new students to meet their Challenge Pathway cohort and other peers, and to gain essential information about their studentship.
November 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The 2026 SGSSS Student Induction kicked off in Stirling today ✨
This two-day event serves as an opportunity for our new students to meet their Challenge Pathway cohort and other peers, and to gain essential information about their studentship.
This two-day event serves as an opportunity for our new students to meet their Challenge Pathway cohort and other peers, and to gain essential information about their studentship.
✂️ Join us for a creative Black History Month workshop: Honouring Our Communities
Open to all SGSAH and SGSSS doctoral researchers, funded and non-funded, as well as members of our PGR networks. There will also be support for travel costs.
Learn more & register: tockify.com/sgsah/detail...
Open to all SGSAH and SGSSS doctoral researchers, funded and non-funded, as well as members of our PGR networks. There will also be support for travel costs.
Learn more & register: tockify.com/sgsah/detail...
October 19, 2026 at 11:20 AM
✂️ Join us for a creative Black History Month workshop: Honouring Our Communities
Open to all SGSAH and SGSSS doctoral researchers, funded and non-funded, as well as members of our PGR networks. There will also be support for travel costs.
Learn more & register: tockify.com/sgsah/detail...
Open to all SGSAH and SGSSS doctoral researchers, funded and non-funded, as well as members of our PGR networks. There will also be support for travel costs.
Learn more & register: tockify.com/sgsah/detail...
📣 Call for PhD Student Abstracts on Secondary Data Innovation to Address Social Challenges
On 3rd December 2026, The Scottish Government and SGSSS, in collaboration with ADR Scotland, are leading an event focused on secondary data innovations.
On 3rd December 2026, The Scottish Government and SGSSS, in collaboration with ADR Scotland, are leading an event focused on secondary data innovations.
October 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
📣 Call for PhD Student Abstracts on Secondary Data Innovation to Address Social Challenges
On 3rd December 2026, The Scottish Government and SGSSS, in collaboration with ADR Scotland, are leading an event focused on secondary data innovations.
On 3rd December 2026, The Scottish Government and SGSSS, in collaboration with ADR Scotland, are leading an event focused on secondary data innovations.
SGSSS & Scottish Government are seeking abstracts from social science PhD students for lightning talks on their emerging research. Student’s work should make use of a secondary data source, such as linked administrative data or survey source which covers Scotland, and address a social challenge. 🖇️
October 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
SGSSS & Scottish Government are seeking abstracts from social science PhD students for lightning talks on their emerging research. Student’s work should make use of a secondary data source, such as linked administrative data or survey source which covers Scotland, and address a social challenge. 🖇️
The interactive event will see SGSSS PhD students pitching a policy solution to complicated societal 'wicked' problems, with the audience voting on which they find most convincing.
There is still time to grab a last-minute ticket: rse.org.uk/event/policy...
There is still time to grab a last-minute ticket: rse.org.uk/event/policy...
Policy pitch: Vote for a better future!
PhD students pitch research-informed policy to tackle social challenges, and they want to hear from you!
rse.org.uk
September 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The interactive event will see SGSSS PhD students pitching a policy solution to complicated societal 'wicked' problems, with the audience voting on which they find most convincing.
There is still time to grab a last-minute ticket: rse.org.uk/event/policy...
There is still time to grab a last-minute ticket: rse.org.uk/event/policy...
Wonderful to see our upcoming Royal Society of Edinburgh Curious Festival event featured in The Scotsman this morning 📰 www.scotsman.com/education/fr...
🌟 SGSSS' Policy Pitch: Vote For a Better Future! event takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 8th September, from 6pm-7:15pm.
🌟 SGSSS' Policy Pitch: Vote For a Better Future! event takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 8th September, from 6pm-7:15pm.
From price shocks to maternity care: PhD students quizzed in Curious Festival of Knowledge
The Curious Festival of Knowledge will see PhD students put through their paces as they explain their thesis ideas to members of the public
www.scotsman.com
September 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Wonderful to see our upcoming Royal Society of Edinburgh Curious Festival event featured in The Scotsman this morning 📰 www.scotsman.com/education/fr...
🌟 SGSSS' Policy Pitch: Vote For a Better Future! event takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 8th September, from 6pm-7:15pm.
🌟 SGSSS' Policy Pitch: Vote For a Better Future! event takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 8th September, from 6pm-7:15pm.
🌟 The 2025-26 SGSSS Year in Review is out now!
2026 marks our 15th anniversary, and we celebrated with a fantastic year of events, training, support and celebration of the work of our great PhD researchers.
SGSSS is proud to deliver social science PhD funding, training and support across Scotland.
2026 marks our 15th anniversary, and we celebrated with a fantastic year of events, training, support and celebration of the work of our great PhD researchers.
SGSSS is proud to deliver social science PhD funding, training and support across Scotland.
September 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🌟 The 2025-26 SGSSS Year in Review is out now!
2026 marks our 15th anniversary, and we celebrated with a fantastic year of events, training, support and celebration of the work of our great PhD researchers.
SGSSS is proud to deliver social science PhD funding, training and support across Scotland.
2026 marks our 15th anniversary, and we celebrated with a fantastic year of events, training, support and celebration of the work of our great PhD researchers.
SGSSS is proud to deliver social science PhD funding, training and support across Scotland.
To read more about the criteria, timeline and process, click the link above.
To read more about the SDS Topics, click here: www.sgsss.ac.uk/files/SGSSS-...
📅 The deadline to apply is Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5 pm BST.
To read more about the SDS Topics, click here: www.sgsss.ac.uk/files/SGSSS-...
📅 The deadline to apply is Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5 pm BST.
August 18, 2026 at 3:57 PM
To read more about the criteria, timeline and process, click the link above.
To read more about the SDS Topics, click here: www.sgsss.ac.uk/files/SGSSS-...
📅 The deadline to apply is Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5 pm BST.
To read more about the SDS Topics, click here: www.sgsss.ac.uk/files/SGSSS-...
📅 The deadline to apply is Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5 pm BST.
The SGSAH August 2026 newsletter is here 📨
In this issue:
➡️ Host a funded PhD research intern in 2027
➡️ Explore the SGSAH/SGSSS PGR Networks
➡️ Stories from our researchers
➡️ Alumni achievements
➡️ Upcoming events, funded PhD opportunities…and more!
🔗 Read it here: mailchi.mp/sgsah/newsle...
In this issue:
➡️ Host a funded PhD research intern in 2027
➡️ Explore the SGSAH/SGSSS PGR Networks
➡️ Stories from our researchers
➡️ Alumni achievements
➡️ Upcoming events, funded PhD opportunities…and more!
🔗 Read it here: mailchi.mp/sgsah/newsle...
August 11, 2026 at 8:56 AM
The SGSAH August 2026 newsletter is here 📨
In this issue:
➡️ Host a funded PhD research intern in 2027
➡️ Explore the SGSAH/SGSSS PGR Networks
➡️ Stories from our researchers
➡️ Alumni achievements
➡️ Upcoming events, funded PhD opportunities…and more!
🔗 Read it here: mailchi.mp/sgsah/newsle...
In this issue:
➡️ Host a funded PhD research intern in 2027
➡️ Explore the SGSAH/SGSSS PGR Networks
➡️ Stories from our researchers
➡️ Alumni achievements
➡️ Upcoming events, funded PhD opportunities…and more!
🔗 Read it here: mailchi.mp/sgsah/newsle...
Doing a bit of mending on the train through to an SGSSS post-doc session on social engagement. Keng Keng, artist, artist and beautiful human to thank for the patch x
January 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Doing a bit of mending on the train through to an SGSSS post-doc session on social engagement. Keng Keng, artist, artist and beautiful human to thank for the patch x
Thinking of a Social Science PhD in Scotland?
Need funding?
@sgsss.bsky.social open-competition details are available here, and it's worth linking up with departments and potential supervisors already.
www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentships...
#PhDchat #SocSciSky
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Need funding?
@sgsss.bsky.social open-competition details are available here, and it's worth linking up with departments and potential supervisors already.
www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentships...
#PhDchat #SocSciSky
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Student-led Open Competition 2024/25 - Scottish Graduate School of Social Science
SGSSS STUDENT-LED OPEN COMPETITION 2025/26 THE 25/26 CALL IS NOW OPEN FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS The Scottish Graduate School of Social Science is delighted to announce the launch of the Student-Led Open...
www.sgsss.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Thinking of a Social Science PhD in Scotland?
Need funding?
@sgsss.bsky.social open-competition details are available here, and it's worth linking up with departments and potential supervisors already.
www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentships...
#PhDchat #SocSciSky
1/2
Need funding?
@sgsss.bsky.social open-competition details are available here, and it's worth linking up with departments and potential supervisors already.
www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentships...
#PhDchat #SocSciSky
1/2
Chithramali Rodrigo, PhD student at the School of Psychology, has been shortlisted for the SGSSS Impact Competition 2025! 🎉
Her menopause toolkit, supervised by Linda Engles C.Psychol, is driving inclusive change at work.
🗳️ Vote here: www.sgsss.ac.uk/impact-compe...
Her menopause toolkit, supervised by Linda Engles C.Psychol, is driving inclusive change at work.
🗳️ Vote here: www.sgsss.ac.uk/impact-compe...
SGSSS Impact Competition 2025 - Scottish Graduate School of Social Science
SGSSS Impact Competition 2025 How to apply for the Impact Competition 2025 Showcase your planned or achieved impact for the chance to win £500!The SGSSS Impact Competition aims to champion a culture o...
www.sgsss.ac.uk
May 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Chithramali Rodrigo, PhD student at the School of Psychology, has been shortlisted for the SGSSS Impact Competition 2025! 🎉
Her menopause toolkit, supervised by Linda Engles C.Psychol, is driving inclusive change at work.
🗳️ Vote here: www.sgsss.ac.uk/impact-compe...
Her menopause toolkit, supervised by Linda Engles C.Psychol, is driving inclusive change at work.
🗳️ Vote here: www.sgsss.ac.uk/impact-compe...
oh, that's shit 😔 we were very successful at SGSSS when it first started, and then the ancients made it their own
February 24, 2026 at 11:45 AM
oh, that's shit 😔 we were very successful at SGSSS when it first started, and then the ancients made it their own
Truly Google is ruined - you used to be able to get to the Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences webpage by just searching "sgsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss". Now you have to specify "sgsss" 🙄
August 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Truly Google is ruined - you used to be able to get to the Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences webpage by just searching "sgsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss". Now you have to specify "sgsss" 🙄
Our @sgsss.bsky.social Advanced Training is here! Help me and @drfigtree.bsky.social reach the PhD researchers looking for creative tools, supportive practices, and new ways of imagining scholarly life.
Apply by 10/03/26: forms.gle/GD7ixJ4JDvpx...
@uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Apply by 10/03/26: forms.gle/GD7ixJ4JDvpx...
@uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Our @sgsss.bsky.social Advanced Training is here! Help me and @drfigtree.bsky.social reach the PhD researchers looking for creative tools, supportive practices, and new ways of imagining scholarly life.
Apply by 10/03/26: forms.gle/GD7ixJ4JDvpx...
@uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Apply by 10/03/26: forms.gle/GD7ixJ4JDvpx...
@uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
CaCHE Director Prof @kengibb.bsky.social recently featured in the new @sgsss.bsky.social podcast 'When Disciplines Meet', hosted by Laura Anderson. Listen here: housingevidence.ac.uk/prof-ken-gib...
Prof Ken Gibb features in SGSSS podcast 'When Disciplines Meet' - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence
Prof Ken Gibb recently featured in the new Scottish Graduate School of Social Science five-part podcast series 'When Disciplines Meet'
housingevidence.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 12:18 PM
CaCHE Director Prof @kengibb.bsky.social recently featured in the new @sgsss.bsky.social podcast 'When Disciplines Meet', hosted by Laura Anderson. Listen here: housingevidence.ac.uk/prof-ken-gib...
Consider coming to my (very accessible) overview of systematic review methods for the social sciences. If you are curious about the choices that build up to a full review this is for you! I’ll be taking people through each step of the process in a hands on way:
social.sgsss.ac.uk/event/a-prac...
social.sgsss.ac.uk/event/a-prac...
A Practical Overview of Systematic Reviews for the Social Sciences – SGSSS Social
social.sgsss.ac.uk
May 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Consider coming to my (very accessible) overview of systematic review methods for the social sciences. If you are curious about the choices that build up to a full review this is for you! I’ll be taking people through each step of the process in a hands on way:
social.sgsss.ac.uk/event/a-prac...
social.sgsss.ac.uk/event/a-prac...
This interactive workshop will see SGSSS students using their own research to pitch solutions to some 'wicked problems' facing society. Presenting a short elevator pitch, students will highlight a societal problem, a proposed policy, and what their research findings say about addressing the issue.
July 17, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This interactive workshop will see SGSSS students using their own research to pitch solutions to some 'wicked problems' facing society. Presenting a short elevator pitch, students will highlight a societal problem, a proposed policy, and what their research findings say about addressing the issue.
This week, the Royal Society of Edinburgh launched the programme for the 2026 Curious Festival, Scotland's Festival of Knowledge, which will run from the 5th-13th September.
SGSSS are thrilled to be hosting an event at this year's festival: 🌟 Policy Pitch: Vote for a Better Future! 🌟
SGSSS are thrilled to be hosting an event at this year's festival: 🌟 Policy Pitch: Vote for a Better Future! 🌟
July 17, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This week, the Royal Society of Edinburgh launched the programme for the 2026 Curious Festival, Scotland's Festival of Knowledge, which will run from the 5th-13th September.
SGSSS are thrilled to be hosting an event at this year's festival: 🌟 Policy Pitch: Vote for a Better Future! 🌟
SGSSS are thrilled to be hosting an event at this year's festival: 🌟 Policy Pitch: Vote for a Better Future! 🌟
The SGSSS Impact Competition aims to champion a culture of creating meaningful impact across the SGSSS student community and to the wider public.
April 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The SGSSS Impact Competition aims to champion a culture of creating meaningful impact across the SGSSS student community and to the wider public.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐆𝐒𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞! 🌟
Discover how our finalists are generating impact through their research and cast your vote.
Discover how our finalists are generating impact through their research and cast your vote.
April 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐆𝐒𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞! 🌟
Discover how our finalists are generating impact through their research and cast your vote.
Discover how our finalists are generating impact through their research and cast your vote.
The SGSSS Impact Competition aims to champion a culture of creating meaningful impact across the SGSSS student community and to the wider public.
April 21, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The SGSSS Impact Competition aims to champion a culture of creating meaningful impact across the SGSSS student community and to the wider public.
This event is run by the SGSSS Associate Officers, and we’re excited to welcome you for a day of collaboration, creativity & community.
📌 Registration is now open⬇️
portal.sgsss.ac.uk/event/sgsss-...
📌 Interested in presenting your poster? Sign up here ⬇️
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📌 Registration is now open⬇️
portal.sgsss.ac.uk/event/sgsss-...
📌 Interested in presenting your poster? Sign up here ⬇️
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April 9, 2026 at 1:13 PM
This event is run by the SGSSS Associate Officers, and we’re excited to welcome you for a day of collaboration, creativity & community.
📌 Registration is now open⬇️
portal.sgsss.ac.uk/event/sgsss-...
📌 Interested in presenting your poster? Sign up here ⬇️
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
📌 Registration is now open⬇️
portal.sgsss.ac.uk/event/sgsss-...
📌 Interested in presenting your poster? Sign up here ⬇️
forms.office.com/pages/respon...