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
![James chalmers](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-07/James%20Chalmers-cropped.jpg?itok=CGnWoEuo)
Press release
Health complications brought about by the pandemic have helped to make the public aware of the importance of respiratory health, a University of Dundee expert has said.
![Students from schools in Africa are recognised as excellent in the 2024 edition of the University of Dundee’s African Schools Mooting Competition](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-07/law-africa-talent.jpg?itok=24NkEYxR&h=67788074)
News
Students from schools in Africa are recognised as excellent in the 2024 edition of the University of Dundee’s African Schools Mooting Competition.
![A group of people standing in a large room with a presentation screen in the background](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-06/hic-team_0.jpg?itok=fk5Mqj4L&h=92229be0)
News
University of Dundee’s Health Informatics Centre (HIC) marked its 20th birthday on Wednesday 26 June with an event at Bonar Hall.
![Two women sitting down at a table facing each other and talking, both wearing headphones. On the table are microphones pointing at each of them and lots of audio recording equipment.](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-06/Inside%20Forensic%20Science%20s3.jpeg?itok=qBBjQJFS)
Press release
Leading forensic officers are delving into a famous ‘murder’ from more than 100 years ago, in the return of a true crime podcast from the University of Dundee
![Portrait photo of Tom Gilbertson](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-07/Tom-Gilbertson.jpg?itok=_bIrmvxz&h=35d7bee8)
Press release
A life-changing procedure that can prevent uncontrolled tremors in Parkinson’s patients has been performed for the first time in Scotland.
![Hassan Kamran](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-06/Hassan-Kamran_0.jpg?itok=n6LWGV5J&h=3e5129bb)
News
Hassan Kamran acquired a Senior Court License in Pakistan after graduating from the University of Dundee