Latest News from School of Social Sciences /socsci/research/the-north/news/ /global/images/layout/uni_logo_2016_pad_rss.gif /socsci/research/the-north/news/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/24362/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/24362/ Fri, 16 May 2025 09:46:11 +0100
Limited number of awards available up to one hundred pounds to support postgraduate students and staff at the University undertaking research in Circumpolar Northern Regions. Can be used towards conference fees, research fieldwork, equipment etc. directly relating to a degree and/or research. Apply by 30th May.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/24259/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/24259/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:47:00 +0100
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From February 19th to 23rd, researchers and scholars participating in the ArcHeritage project convened in Groningen, Netherlands, for an intensive workshop focused on the intersections of commodification, identity, and revitalisation in the Anthropocene. Hosted by the Arctic Centre, the workshop facilitated dynamic discussions on ongoing research, emerging findings, and future collaborations. Several participants joined online, and we had the opportunity to listen to other projects at the Arctic Centre. The TRACES project led by Dr. Sean Desjardins presented on Digitalisation and Food Security.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/24075/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/24075/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:42:13 +0000
The 51cg has secured a major award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to support PhD research across the arts and humanities disciplines.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/24061/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/24061/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:00:55 +0000
Arts and Humanities at the 51cg is the insitution's most improved discipline in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025, placing us in the top 200 globally.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/24147/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/24147/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:36:37 +0000
Presentations were given by several international scholars in KQF2, King's Quad at the 51cg about their work in Japan, Nunavut, Siberia and Scotland. Followed by Q&A. All were welcome.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23936/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23936/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:16:12 +0000
Scientists who have calculated the UK's "lost" nutrients from fish exports for the first time are calling for a big push to get more people eating local seafood.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23668/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23668/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:05:53 +0100
Funded from the 51cg Centre for the North Research Fund to advance the Centre's key research priorities and promote Northern research at the University.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23667/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23667/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:54:14 +0100
One of the three students who received funding from the 51cg Centre for the North Research Fund to advance the Centre's key research priorities and promote Northern research at the University.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23613/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23613/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:18:40 +0100
The 51cg's Just Transition Lab hosted the Scottish Just Transition Commission and the UK Climate Change Committee last week during their two-day fact finding visit to the north-east.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23587/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23587/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:56:32 +0100
The 51cg will share in a funding boost which aims to grow the UK heritage economy and safeguard heritage for future generations.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23485/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23485/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:00:51 +0100
Companies operating in the energy sector are backing the University's research into the Energy Transition to the tune of £600,000 to support the creation of a new research initiative focused on decarbonising the oil and gas sector and advancing the shift to clean energy.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23478/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23478/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:10:59 +0100
Scotland's Deputy First Minister has had a taste of the future with hemp-based pancakes.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23472/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23472/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:13:23 +0100
Holographic images of microbial life in Loch Ness have been captured for the first time using the 51cg's state-of-the-art digital holographic camera.]]> /socsci/research/the-north/news/23471/ /socsci/research/the-north/news/23471/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:21:01 +0100
An Aberdeen student has landed a key role to support the sustainable development of part of the North-east Scotland coastline.]]>