Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society
The Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society (CBSS) The Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society’s mission is to research the complex social, cultural, ethical, legal, and technological landscape that characterises contemporary biomedicine and healthcare, using critical perspectives from across the social studies of science and medicine, bioethics, and the health humanities,
Population, Health and Place research group
Population, Health and Place research group Based in the School of Geosciences, this group examines the connections between the environment, health and well-being, with a particular interest in health inequalities. is concerned with Commercial determinants of health; Physical and chemical environments and human health; Lifecourse of place; and Secondary data infrastructure.
Energy & Sustainability
Energy & Sustainability Led by the cross-College Energy@Ed network, which incorporates expertise from social science, business, law and architecture, as well as through close collaboration with ECCI. Research explores issues around design and governance of energy systems and infrastructures across the world, including in lower income settings, as well as legal, economic and political dimensions of […]
Leadership, Organisations and Society
Leadership, Organisations and Society Research in the University of Edinburgh Business School making distinctive contributions to the debates on: Equality and inclusion Innovation and the future of work The creative industries Collective action and public life Strategic resilience
Centre for Research in Digital Education
Centre for Research in Digital Education The centre studies how technology, culture, learning and policy intersect within research and practice in digital education; focusing on four themes: Digital cultures, children and technology; data society; and data education in schools.
SCRIPT
SCRIPT SCRIPT, the Scottish Research Centre for IP and Technology Law, explores the intersection between law, technology and society from a multidisciplinary and multi-jurisdiction perspective. Our research is about the synergetic relationship between law, social norms, ethics, technologies, commerce and society in the widest possible sense.
Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research
Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research The centre analyse administrative data from across Scotland and the UK, focused on key themes including lifelong health and wellbeing; community safety equality and wellbeing; health and social care and work, wellfare and housing. SCADR is involved in various technological innovation projects which aim to enhance the quality and […]
RaceEd
RaceEd RaceEd is a cross-university network concerned with race, racialization and decolonial studies from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Physical Activity for Health Research Centre
Physical Activity for Health Research Centre The main focus of the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC) is to develop, test and implement interventions which encourage people of all ages to ‘sit less and walk more’.
OPENspace
OPENspace Bringing together experts in landscape architecture, environmental psychology, human geography, forestry, quality of life measures and design for all ages and abilities. Addressing the full spectrum of open space environments – from city parks and squares to remote rural landscapes –their work informs policy on health and wellbeing, social inclusion, countryside access and sustainable […]
