Research at the Institute for Social Sciences
Our research aims to support and enhance social science-led collaboration across interdisciplinary research themes. Here are a few examples of recent collaborative research projects.
Case studies
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University to host 2026 Legal Recruitment Fair
Some of the UK’s leading law firms will attend the University of Dundee next week in a bid to attract the next generation of top legal talent.
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Making art possible: from Dundee's studios to Art Fund
Rosheen Murray studied art and philosophy at Dundee. Today she helps shape how Art Fund, the UK's national charity for art, supports museums and galleries, as well as supporting work here in the city as a member of V&A Dundee’s philanthropy board
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Health Data Research Service funding success for Dundee
The Health Informatics Centre, Faculty of Health together with Research Data Scotland and the Scottish Safe Haven Network have received funding for ten projects to support a federated UK-wide system for accessing data for research
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Scottish infrastructure struggling to weather the storm of climate change
Scottish infrastructure will have to adapt if the country is to cope with extreme weather prompted by climate change, a University of Dundee expert has said.
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New project to safeguard peat moss against changing climate
University of Dundee expertise is to contribute to a £2.7 million project to accelerate climate adaptation in Sphagnum moss – supporting peatland carbon storage, biodiversity and water retention.
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Multi-million pound award to support next generation of health researchers
A new funding award will help the University of Dundee train the next generation of scientists to tackle some of the biggest challenges in human health.
