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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The unexpected philosophy of Pokémon
Dundee graduate Danielle McFawns explores Pokémon, philosophy and player relationships in games through her PhD research into games and AI
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What is forensic anthropology?
Forensic anthropology is the scientific analysis of human remains to establish identity and to understand what happened to a person. Find out what it involves, what careers it leads to, and how to study it.
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Improved practices identified to strengthen criminal investigations
Undocumented conversations, inconsistent terminology, and exposure to unnecessary contextual information can undermine the integrity of criminal investigations, a University of Dundee-led study has found.
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Benjamin’s bridges: philosophy, technology and a Dundee disaster
Dr Dominic Smith discusses Bridging Benjamin, Walter Benjamin’s forgotten radio broadcasts, the Tay Bridge disaster, technology, place and mediation
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UK must end dependency on crucial Chinese magnets, experts warn
Reducing dependency on China is crucial if the UK is to secure supply of magnets that are critical in powering modern technologies, University of Dundee research has concluded.
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From Kathmandu to Kremsegg: a philosopher's year in Buddhist thought and AI
Tina Röck, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, reports on a year spent tracing the connections between Process Phenomenology, Buddhist epistemology and artificial intelligence
