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Dr. Mark Peter Shephard is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at the School of Government and Public Policy, University of Strathclyde. He specializes in Scottish and British politics, social media's role in political processes, elite behavior, legislatures, public opinion, parties, and elections. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16).
He has led significant projects such as the ESRC/AQMeN-funded 'Future of the United Kingdom and Scotland' study, examining social media's impact on the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Other notable projects include 'Mapping the Networked Socialisation of University Students in a Digital Age' (Carnegie Trust-funded) and 'Social Media and the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum: The Twitter dimension' (University of Edinburgh-funded).
His research interests span parliamentary systems, legislative behavior, and digital politics. Recent work includes analysis of Brexit discourse in the UK Parliament and institutional dynamics within Westminster frameworks.
Awarded membership in the Study of Parliament Group (since 2001) and Study of Scottish Parliament Group (since 2008), Dr. Shephard is actively engaged in academic networks. He has delivered invited talks on topics like 'Detecting and Sharing Fake News' and participated in major conferences such as the 'Fourteenth Workshop of Parliamentary Scholars and Parliamentarians.'
His research has been published in leading journals including Electoral Studies, Political Studies, and Parliamentary Affairs. He has supervised one doctoral candidate and maintains collaborative projects with institutions like the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish Parliament.
