جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Scottish History
• Political History
• Historiography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ewen Cameron is a Professor of Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh , specifically affiliated with the School of History, Classics and Archaeology . His work focuses on modern Scottish political and cultural history, with a strong emphasis on Liberalism, Unionism, and the socio-political evolution of the Scottish Highlands. Research Themes : Scottish political movements, devolution, historical criticism, and colonial influences on Scottish and Irish land laws. Key Projects : Principal Investigator for 'The Fyffe Family History Project' (2011–2013) and 'The History of Gaelic Scotland Volume 6' (2008–2012). Media Engagement : Regularly contributes expert commentary to outlets like The Herald , addressing topics such as the Highland Clearances and Scottish Catholic Archives. His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary connections between Scottish history, British imperial dynamics, and political reform across the 20th century. Awards or honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Eilidh MacPhailمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Policy
• Social Policy
• European Union Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eilidh MacPhail is an Associate Professor of Sustainable Rural and Island Development at the University of the Highlands and Islands , affiliated with the North West and Hebrides campus and the Sustainability Studies Energy Innovation Team. As Programme Leader for the BSc Sustainable Development, she teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Research Interests : Her work spans public policy , devolution , rural and island community development , and social policy , with a focus on Scottish and European Union contexts. Key themes include the Europeanisation of the Scottish Executive , sub-national governance , and the impact of EU policies on employment and social inclusion in rural areas. Research Trends : Recent publications highlight her engagement with mental health in online education , knowledge exchange strategies , and European Union governance mechanisms . Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing sustainable communities and social inclusion. Scientific Awards Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Advising & Grants : While no specific advisees are listed, her ESRC-funded PhD (2004–2008) and UK Government scholarship to the College of Europe (2001–2002) underscore her academic foundation. She has also contributed to peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.

• Public Policy
• Political Representation
• European Union Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dan Kenealy is a Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. His academic journey includes a PhD in International Relations from the same institution (2012), and he has held significant administrative roles including Director of Postgraduate Teaching and advisor to the Scottish Parliament's European and External Relations Committee (2013-14). Kenealy's research bridges political science and visual studies, focusing on: Representation of policy issues in documentary film Constitutional change in the UK and EU Devolution dynamics and intergovernmental relations Public attitudes toward welfare and European integration Historical analogies in foreign policy decision-making His publications demonstrate consistent focus on UK constitutional reform, EU governance, and social policy attitudes, with recent work exploring public understanding of welfare economics and political behavior. Kenealy has led major research projects including 'Liverpool, Glasgow and Thatcher's Statecraft' (2018-19) and the 'Kenealy Open Society' initiative (2023). He currently supervises PhD candidates in British politics and policy-visual studies intersections.

David Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transport Policy
• Sustainable Transportation
• Remote and Rural Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor David Gray is a Professor of Transport Policy and Academic Strategic Lead for Research at Robert Gordon University's School of Creative and Cultural Business. His work focuses on transport in remote, rural, and island communities, climate change impacts, and Scottish transport policy. He leads projects addressing sustainable transport solutions, energy efficiency in housing, and autonomous vehicle implementation. Research Interests: Transport policy and planning in rural/remote areas Low-carbon mobility and energy transitions Public engagement in transport initiatives Socio-cultural impacts of transport infrastructure Key Projects: Stronghouse: Community approaches to energy-efficient retrofitting PAV: Planning for Autonomous Vehicles in the North Sea Region Impact Accelerator: Storytelling and heritage initiatives Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students on topics like sustainable tourism strategies and island games evaluation Secured funding for projects like Green Passenger Transport in Rural Areas (€6M+) Labs/Teams: Active in the Transport & Energy Policy Group and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across the Scottish Centre for Evidence-based Multi-professional Practice.

• Energy Policy
• Sustainability Management
• Environmental Planning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Strachan is a Professor of Energy Policy and Sustainability at Robert Gordon University's Aberdeen Business School, leading the Energy, Sustainability & Society Research Group. He holds academic roles including Chair of the Research Ethics Committee and membership in the ESRC Peer Review College. His research spans 30 years, focusing on energy transitions, sustainability management, and policy frameworks. He has advised governments, including Scotland and Cyprus, and contributed to international energy initiatives like the UK-Mexico Sustainable Energy Collaboration (2015). Professor Strachan has supervised 22 doctoral students and currently guides a thriving research group. Education BA(Hons) First Class (1993), PhD (2001), Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2001). Research Interests Energy policy, sub-national governance models, renewable energy transitions, corporate social responsibility, and international development in Africa. His work bridges academic research with practical policy solutions, evidenced by contributions to the Scottish Government’s energy strategy and involvement in EU-funded projects like RiCORE. Awards & Recognition - Top 100 global influencers on Energy Future (2018) - #2 SDG Influencer (2021) - ESRC Peer Review College Member (2024) - Reuters Executive Speaker (2020) - Editorial Board Member for Energies , Smart Energy , and Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management . Advising & Grants - Secured £2M+ from ESRC and Innovate UK for projects like offshore windfarm maintenance optimization and risk-based consenting frameworks. - External PhD examiner at Imperial College London, University of Cardiff, and others. - Supervises five current doctoral students researching energy transition governance, sustainable agriculture, and Nigerian petroleum industry reforms. Labs & Collaborations - Energy, Sustainability & Society Research Group - Net Zero Marine Operations Research Group - Member of the International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDR)

Sionaidh Douglas-Scottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• European Union Law
• Human Rights Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Sionaidh Douglas-Scott is the Anniversary Chair in Law at Queen Mary University of London, with previous roles at the University of Oxford and King’s College London. She specializes in public law, constitutional law, human rights, and legal theory, with a focus on Brexit, Scottish independence, and the intersection of art and legal scholarship. Her work bridges legal theory with historical and comparative perspectives. Education: BA (Hons) in Philosophy/Art History (UCL), MA (Oxford), Dip Law (City), LLM (LSE), LLD (Honoris Causa, Utrecht). Research Interests: Professor Douglas-Scott’s research explores constitutional law’s evolution, particularly post-Brexit, EU law’s human rights frameworks, and sub-state independence movements. Her work on legal pluralism and the role of images in legal discourse has been influential. Key areas include Brexit’s constitutional implications, Scottish independence, and transnational legal theory. Publications: Over 150 articles and books, including Constitutional Law of the European Union and Law After Modernity . Recent work focuses on Brexit’s legal and constitutional challenges, Scottish devolution, and EU human rights law. Awards: Honorary Doctorate from Utrecht University (2019), Socio-Legal Book Prize nomination for Law After Modernity . Advisory Roles: Special legal advisor to the Scottish Parliament’s European Committee, member of the Expert Working Group on the EU (Withdrawal) Bill, and Senior Associate Fellow at the Scottish Centre on European Relations. She has contributed to over 200 invited lectures globally. Labs/Teams: Co-directed the Centre for Law and Society in a Global Context (2015–2018), affiliated with the Edinburgh Centre on Constitutional Change. Collaborates on interdisciplinary research into global law and society.

Ailsa Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Behavior
• Political Culture
• Regionalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ailsa Henderson is a Professor of Political Science at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on political behavior, regionalism, voting patterns, and comparative territorial politics, with a particular emphasis on Scotland, the UK, and Canada. She has held prestigious fellowships, including membership in the Academy of Social Sciences and the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and has been recognized with awards such as the John McMenemy Prize. Education: She earned a Baccalauréat ès sciences sociales in Political Science from the University of Ottawa and an MSc in Social Research from the University of Edinburgh. Research Interests: Her work examines electoral systems, territorial politics, nationalism, civic engagement, and public opinion. She has supervised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from electoral governance in Nigeria to First Nations activism in Canada. Key Projects: She leads the Scottish Election Study and has contributed to initiatives like the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland. Her research explores the impact of regional identities on voting behavior and the dynamics of multinational states. Awards and Recognition: In addition to her fellowships, she received the 'Best Impact from a Data-led Project' award in 2022 for innovative contributions to political analysis.

Meryl Kennyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Politics
• Party Politics
• Territorial Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Meryl Kenny is a Professor of Gender and Politics at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, within the Politics and International Relations department. Her research bridges gender politics, party politics, territorial politics, and institutional approaches, with a focus on gendered dynamics in political institutions and representation. She has held leadership roles including Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching, QA Director, and Co-Director of the Centre on Constitutional Change. Her current projects include the ERC-funded QUALREP study and a BA/Leverhulme project on gender, ministers, and institutions in Scotland. She is a co-editor of the book series Studies in Feminist Institutionalism and serves on academic advisory groups for the Scottish Parliament and Centenary Action. Awards include the Chancellor's Award for Teaching and being named a Founding Fellow of the UK Political Studies Association. Education and Career: PhD (details not specified). Joined University of Edinburgh in 2015 after roles at University of Leicester and University of New South Wales. Research Interests: Gendered dynamics of political institutions and representation. Political parties and parliaments, with emphasis on women's political representation. Comparative studies on gender equality in political systems. Publications and Impact: Over 39 research outputs, including books like Gender Sensitising Parliaments: A Practical Guide and chapters on feminist institutionalism. Her work addresses gender equality challenges in political recruitment, executive governance, and multilevel governance frameworks. Awards and Recognition: Chancellor's Award for Teaching (2024). Founding Fellow, UK Political Studies Association (2025). Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2024). Grants and Leadership: Principal Investigator for the BA/Leverhulme-funded project on gender and ministers in Scotland. Co-Director of the Feminism and Institutionalism International Network. Contributed to policy committees including the Scottish Parliament's Gender Sensitive Advisory Group. Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre on Constitutional Change and the Regional and Federal Studies editorial board. Supervises PhD students in gender politics and institutional studies.

Michael Rosieمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Nationalism
• Sectarianism
• Religious Identity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Rosie is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh and Programme Co-Director of Nationalism Studies. He is affiliated with the School of Social and Political Science. His research focuses on nationalism, secularisation, religious identity, sectarianism, and the intersection of politics and religion in Scotland. He has served as an Independent Advisor to the Scottish Government on marches and parades, producing influential reports in 2016 and 2020. Research Interests: Rosie’s work examines Scottish national identity, loyal orders, protest policing, and the role of religion in contemporary society. Notable areas include sectarianism in Scotland, the dynamics of unionism and nationalism, and the sociological implications of public protests such as COP26. His studies often employ ethnographic methods, including long-term observations of loyal orders and participatory engagement with protest communities. Publications Trends: Recent articles highlight his focus on protest dynamics (e.g., COP26 policing critiques), religious demography (e.g., Scotland’s 2022 census analysis), and historical figures (e.g., Alex Salmond’s legacy). Earlier works address nationalism, sectarianism, and the Scottish independence referendum’s societal impacts. Advisory and Grants: His advisory roles with the Scottish Government reflect applied research expertise. While no specific grants are listed, his work demonstrates strong engagement with policy-relevant sociology. Labs/Teams: He leads the Nationalism Studies programme and collaborates with institutions on issues like sectarianism and protest governance.

Nicholas Kilfordمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Constitutional Law
• Constitutional Theory (Domestic & Comparative)
• Federalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Nicholas Kilford is a Post-doctoral Research Associate at Durham Law School and a recent PhD graduate of the University of Cambridge, where he also served as Supervisor in Constitutional Law at Christ’s and Newnham Colleges. His research spans constitutional law, devolution, federalism and constitutional theory, with particular emphasis on parliamentary sovereignty and the legal aftermath of Brexit. Education: PhD, University of Cambridge (2019-2023) MJur (No corrections), University of Cambridge (2018-2019) LLB (First Class Honours), Durham University (2015-2018) Research interests: Kilford’s work centres on the contours of parliamentary sovereignty within the UK’s multi-layered constitution, the conditioning limitation on devolved legislatures, and the continuing effect of EU law principles after Brexit. He interrogates how courts negotiate disapplication of statutes and how devolved bodies relate to Westminster’s claimed unqualified law-making power. Publications trend: His recent articles analyse Supreme Court devolution jurisprudence, critique the post-Brexit supremacy of retained EU law, and explore the constitutional coherence of limiting devolved competence in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The scholarship is doctrinal, comparative and normative, frequently citing case law from the UK Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and landmark constitutional decisions. Teaching & service: He has acted as Tutor and Supervisor in Constitutional Law for several Cambridge colleges, conducted undergraduate admissions interviews, and served as a research assistant to Professors Roger Masterman and Robert Schütze. Contact & affiliation: He can be reached through Durham Law School (n.r.kilford@durham.ac.uk) and maintains a Cambridge email (nrk27@cam.ac.uk), reflecting ongoing ties to both institutions.

Gareth Mulveyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Migration Policy
• Refugee Integration
• State Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gareth Mulvey is a Senior Lecturer in Sociological & Cultural Studies at the University of Glasgow, within the School of Social and Political Sciences. With over 20 years of research experience in universities and the voluntary sector, he has established himself as a leading scholar in migration policy, refugee integration, and state behavior. Dr. Mulvey's research focuses on how diverse migrant communities settle and experience their lives, with particular attention to how the state often acts as a barrier to settlement. He examines the nature of the state, its policy implementation, and the differences between central and devolved government in the UK. His recent work explores elite integration in Britain, municipalism, and the relationship between neoliberalism and migration policy. His extensive publication record shows a clear trajectory from early work on call center labor practices to his current focus on migration and refugee issues. Over the past decade, his research has increasingly centered on the Syrian refugee crisis, UK/Scotland policy divergence, and solidarity movements. His 2025 publication on elite integration represents his most recent theoretical contribution to understanding social segregation. Dr. Mulvey actively supervises PhD students working on critical migration issues including the politics of mediating migration policies in Trump's US and Brexit UK, citizenship rights in the Indo-Bangladesh border region, and the impact of neoliberal spatial governance on third sector support for people seeking safety. He teaches undergraduate courses on migration & society, contemporary migration, and migration, multiculturalism and belonging, as well as a postgraduate course on Public Social Science for Social Justice.

• Urban Studies
• Housing Policy
• Public Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anthony O'Sullivan is an Honorary Professor in the Department of Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow's School of Social & Political Sciences. His research focuses on housing policy, urban economics, and public policy, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing, housing markets, and the socio-economic impacts of housing policies. He has contributed to studies on the credit crunch's effects on housing systems, urban regeneration strategies, and cross-national housing affordability. His work spans academic articles, policy reports, and edited volumes, emphasizing evidence-based policy analysis and knowledge mobilisation. Notable contributions include the Global Affordable Housing Report: BRICS Plus Mortar (2014) and analyses of housing markets in Belfast and Scotland. He has collaborated extensively with organizations such as the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Scottish Government, and RICS. O'Sullivan's research bridges academic rigor with practical policy applications, addressing challenges in urban development, taxation, and local governance. His publications span interdisciplinary fields, including criminology of place, policy cycles, and regional housing disparities. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his impactful work reflects significant contributions to urban studies and housing policy globally. Grants and advising details are not detailed here, but his research has informed policy frameworks on housing finance, regeneration, and localism. Collaborations with scholars like Kenneth Gibb and Gillian Young highlight his role in shaping contemporary urban policy discourse.

• Prisons and imprisonment
• Penal policy and politics
• Qualitative research methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Katrina Morrison (BSc, PhD, FHEA) is a Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Applied Sciences , Edinburgh Napier University. She currently leads the prisons workstream in a £1 million public health-criminal justice intersection project and has secured major grants from Chief Scientist Office, Carnegie Trust, and UKRI. Co-authored Criminal Justice in Scotland (Routledge, Autumn 2025) Associate Director at Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research Board member, Howard League Scotland Research Focus: Specializes in prison cultures, prison officer workforce dynamics, healthcare technology in prisons, and penal policy under Scottish devolution. Her work combines qualitative methods with social justice advocacy, examining: Prison officer professionalization Ex-military desistance processes Covid-19 impacts on prison systems Unionization in correctional environments Awards: ENSA Best Lecturer (2019) Above and Beyond 'Ambitious' award (2019) Teaching: Module leader for Penology and Comparative Criminology courses. Developed prison-based educational programs and serves as Mobility Lead for international student exchanges. Supervises PhD students at University of Dundee and Napier. Public Engagement: Regular media commentator (BBC, STV, Times), parliamentary evidence provider, and key organizer of criminology workshops for early career researchers. Contributes to policy development through Scottish Government committees and prison service initiatives.

Stuart MacLennanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Taxation Law
• EU Law
• Competition Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Stuart MacLennan is an Associate Professor of Law (Curriculum Lead) at Coventry Law School, affiliated with the Centre for Financial and Corporate Integrity. He specializes in the intersection of business and public law, focusing on taxation law and EU law. His academic roles include leading EU Law and International Taxation modules, coordinating undergraduate dissertations, and editorial roles for journals like the Irish Journal of European Law and European Journal of Legal Education. Education: PhD in Law: Trinity College Dublin (2016) LL.M.: University of Glasgow (2009) LL.B. (Hons): University of Edinburgh (2007) Diploma in Legal Practice (Scots equivalent of LPC): University of Edinburgh (2009) Research Interests: Taxation of online enterprises, EU action against tax havens, local taxation, competition law, and law and economics. His work addresses topics like fiscal transparency, tax avoidance, and post-Brexit EU-UK relations. Awards: 2021: FBL Excellence Award for Teaching and Learning 2023: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Grants & Advising: Accepts PhD students in Taxation Law, EU Law, and Trade Law. Supervised 2 PhD projects (details in full description). External roles include Senior Fellow at Advance HE and External Examiner at the University of Dundee. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the China-EU School of Law and contributes to initiatives like the Tax Research Network. Research focuses on interdisciplinary legal frameworks and global fiscal policies.

Paul Cairneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Policy
• Comparative Policy Analysis
• Evidence-Based Policymaking
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Cairney is a Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Stirling, UK. His research focuses on comparative public policy, the role of evidence in policymaking, and governance structures, particularly in the context of devolution and multi-level systems. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Science and has authored over 14 books and 100 peer-reviewed articles. His work explores policy theories, including the Multiple Streams Approach and Advocacy Coalition Framework, and their application to real-world issues such as health, environment, and climate justice. Cairney has led major research initiatives, including projects funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and EU Horizon2020, examining policy capacity in Scotland and strategies to reduce territorial inequalities. Key areas of research include preventive policy, the challenges of evidence-based decision-making, and the dynamics of UK devolution. He has advised the Scottish Parliament and provided expertise to committees on effective governance and pandemic responses. Cairney’s interdisciplinary approach emphasizes bridging academic and practitioner insights to address complex societal challenges. Education: PhD in Political Science Awards: Fellow of the Academy of Social Science, Ken Young Best Paper Prize Grants: Over £1.3m in research funding, including £17m consortium projects His blog ( paulcairney.wordpress.com ) and extensive publications disseminate accessible analyses of policy processes, reaching both academic and public audiences.