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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China's weaponisation of critical mineral supplies: history, current status and outlook
On 23 September 2026, CEPMLP hosted a seminar with Philip Andrews-Speed on China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains and its implications for energy security and the energy transition
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£5.4m Wellcome funding to accelerate AI-driven discovery of new antifungal medicines
Researchers at the Fleming Initiative and the University of Dundee will combine artificial intelligence, genetics and chemical biology to map vulnerabilities in drug-resistant fungi and identify new targets for antifungal medicines
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MSPs meet the people behind world-class Parkinson’s research
A cross-party group of MSPs have visited the University of Dundee to witness internationally recognised Parkinson’s disease research and hear from the patients contributing to this work.
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New resources to highlight importance of impartial evidence
A pan-European project led by the University of Dundee has unveiled two new resources to improve how digital evidence is used in the criminal justice system.
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International honour for Parkinson’s researcher
A leading Parkinson’s researcher from the University of Dundee has received a major international honour for her work.
