Book Launch Gender, work and social control: a century of disability benefits Jackie Gulland Presented by: Dr Sally Witcher, CEO of Inclusion Scotland 11 February 2020, 4pm - 6.30pm LG.09 David Hume Tower George Sq, Edinburgh, EH8 9JX booking: edin.ac/2RA5t1o

Alice Brown PhD Scholarships 6-year part-time PhD scholarships in the School of Social and Political Science. Closing date for applications Monday 3 Feb 2020. More information and application details. sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/pro…

Chrystal Macmillan PhD Studentship Chrystal Macmillan was a pioneering campaigner for social justice and the first woman graduate from the University of Edinburgh in science. Closing date: Mon 3 Feb 2020. More info and application details. ow.ly/rPlc50y2Rfq

The eco gender gap: why is saving the planet seen as women’s work? theguardian.com/environment/20… Check out this piece in today's .The Guardian featuring our very own, most awesome, Dr Rachel Howell. #sociology

Book Launch Gender, work and social control: a century of disability benefits Jackie Gulland Presented by: Dr Sally Witcher, CEO of Inclusion Scotland 11 February 2020, 4pm - 6.30pm LG.09 David Hume Tower George Sq, Edinburgh, EH8 9JX booking: edin.ac/2RA5t1o

Do not miss our next public seminar by Marie Le Conte Marie Le Conte on gossip and power in politics (co-host: British Politics Network) this Friday (14 Feb), 4pm (an hour later than usual). ALL WELCOME! Marc Geddes School of Social & Political Science Edinburgh @GHPUEdinburgh P&IR Edinburgh Social Policy Soc STIS Edinburgh

Book Launch Gender, work and social control: a century of disability benefits Jackie Gulland Presented by: Dr Sally Witcher, CEO of Inclusion Scotland 11 February 2020, 4pm - 6.30pm LG.09 David Hume Tower George Sq, Edinburgh, EH8 9JX booking: edin.ac/2RA5t1o

PSA UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE 2020 Call for papers. Deadline for submitting proposals is Friday 21 February 2020 (12noon). Participation is open to all students from UK institutions, and abroad. edin.ac/31tnW4 .Liverpool John Moores University .The University of Manchester .Lancaster University

.Universities UK working on 'framework' of indicators of degree's value, going beyond graduate earnings, eg, proportion of students going into public services timeshighereducation.com/news/uuk-devel… via John Morgan

Today is #SaferInternetDay and here The University of Edinburgh, we're launching our new #DigitalCitizen campaign to raise awareness about the responsible use of technology! Watch this space for up-to-date news on events and resources on #digitalsafety!

It’s Student Volunteering Week! 👏🌍 Do you volunteer in the local community? This is your opportunity to shout about how you're making a difference! Email your story to [email protected] INFO: ow.ly/xgWt50yjywg Edinburgh University Students' Association #SVW2020 #edstudentsvolunteer

SNOW... for a minute anyway ❄️ It was gone by the time it was GIFed #ScottishWeather

Research Methods Week Workshops and events for the research minded. From the SPS Research Training Centre with SPS Graduate School and SPS Student Development 17 – 21 Feb 2020📅 Check it out: bit.ly/SPSRW2020

Research Methods Week Workshops and events for the research minded. ✔️methods to apply in your dissertation ✔️skills to add to your CV ✔️experience of a social science method from experts in the field 17 – 21 Feb 2020 bit.ly/SPSRW2020 SPS Graduate School SPS Student Development

It’s Student Volunteering Week! 👏🌍 Do you volunteer in the local community? This is your opportunity to shout about how you're making a difference! Email your story to [email protected] INFO: ow.ly/xgWt50yjywg Edinburgh University Students' Association #SVW2020 #edstudentsvolunteer

"Watching the way people behave with each other, the way someone wears their daily struggles, small kindnesses, those are the things that keep me writing." Kerry Hudson FRSL on Transforming Society transformingsociety.co.uk/2020/02/21/wri… Project Twist-It Mary O'Hara #poverty #changethenarrative

EUSA's Women's Liberation Committee is looking for women achieving fantastic things in any field, whether it be academia, activism, enterprise, sports, societies or something else entirely. Nomination deadline 28 Feb 2020. More info: edin.ac/3bSpKbB Edinburgh University Students' Association

We're welcoming Bruno Palier Bruno Palier today in our seminar series. Thanks for talking to our staff and students!

We've made some changes to our home, the Chrystal Macmillan Building. Find out what to expect next time you visit and how we're keeping our School community safe and healthy 👇 media.ed.ac.uk/media/0_diaeca…

Everything you need for Welcome Week and beyond! The University of Edinburgh Events App helps you schedule your first weeks at Edinburgh. Includes both online and on campus events, so you can join events from wherever you are. Download now! edin.ac/events-app