News All the latest developments from the department Photo: David Fisher, Fisher Studios Breadcrumb Home About News News 19 August 2025 New book series on Women Interpreting Islamic Law Edinburgh University Press has launched this new book series, co-edited by Professor Masooda Bano. READ MORE News 01 August 2025 Alexander Betts made Fellow of the British Academy Congratulations to Professor Alexander Betts, who has been made a Fellow of the British Academy in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences. READ MORE News 31 July 2025 Sonakshi Grover, Loïs Toumieux, and Tegan Hadisi win 2025 MPhil prizes Find out about their research and what they are planning next. READ MORE News 15 July 2025 Alexander Betts named Pro-Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement, Sport and Community In this new role, Professor Betts will be responsible for strategic leadership of the University’s local, national, and global engagement work, as well as its sports strategy. READ MORE News 17 June 2025 Helidah Ogude-Chambert and Uttara Shahani win Teaching Excellence Awards These annual awards from the Social Sciences Division celebrate exceptional contributions to education and teaching practices READ MORE News 05 June 2025 MSc student Hadia Azizi performs poetry about refugee experience on the BBC Hadia performed a series of poems, including three of her own works, in collaboration with the Odyssey Ensemble on BBC radio and in a concert at King’s Place in London READ MORE Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 … Next page Next ›
News 19 August 2025 New book series on Women Interpreting Islamic Law Edinburgh University Press has launched this new book series, co-edited by Professor Masooda Bano. READ MORE
News 01 August 2025 Alexander Betts made Fellow of the British Academy Congratulations to Professor Alexander Betts, who has been made a Fellow of the British Academy in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences. READ MORE
News 31 July 2025 Sonakshi Grover, Loïs Toumieux, and Tegan Hadisi win 2025 MPhil prizes Find out about their research and what they are planning next. READ MORE
News 15 July 2025 Alexander Betts named Pro-Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement, Sport and Community In this new role, Professor Betts will be responsible for strategic leadership of the University’s local, national, and global engagement work, as well as its sports strategy. READ MORE
News 17 June 2025 Helidah Ogude-Chambert and Uttara Shahani win Teaching Excellence Awards These annual awards from the Social Sciences Division celebrate exceptional contributions to education and teaching practices READ MORE
News 05 June 2025 MSc student Hadia Azizi performs poetry about refugee experience on the BBC Hadia performed a series of poems, including three of her own works, in collaboration with the Odyssey Ensemble on BBC radio and in a concert at King’s Place in London READ MORE