Explore the cutting-edge world of contemporary research with our video series, which features some of the School’s pioneering researchers who are shaping the future across diverse disciplines. Featuring Mary Brennan, Theo Cojoianu, Jakov Jandric and Wendy Loretto, Stephen Osborne, Matthew Brander, Jake Ansell, Francis Greene, Belinda Steffan, Kevin Guyan, Ishbel McWha-Hermann and Ewelina Lacka.

In Conversation with Mary Brennan: Revolutionising Food Systems

Mary Brennan discusses her research on food systems transformation and its positive impact on helping to create a sustainable future in Scotland.

In Conversation with Theo Cojoianu: The Contribution of Finance to Sustainable Development

Theodor Cojoianu discusses his research on the contribution of finance to sustainable development and its positive impact in shaping the economy of tomorrow.

Fostering Health and Age-Inclusive Work Environments

Part of impactful and interrelated strands of research in Organisation Studies, Wendy Loretto, Belinda Steffan and Jakov Jandric undertake research that addresses age discrimination and creating age-inclusive work environments.

In Conversation with Stephen Osborne: Citizen-Centred Public Services

Stephen Osborne discusses public services research and its positive impact in providing resources for citizens to build value in their own lives.

In Conversation with Matthew Brander: Improving Greenhouse Gas Accounting Practices

Mathew Brander discusses his research on greenhouse gas accounting and its positive impact in addressing climate change.

In Conversation with Jake Ansell: Educating for Financial Empowerment

Jake Ansell discusses his and Tina Harrison’s research on financial education and its positive impact on government policy, student performance, financial confidence.

Research Impact | Surveying the Financial Fallout of COVID-19 in Scotland with Francis Greene

Francis Greene discusses how he examined the economic repercussions of COVID-19 in Scotland, assisting the Scottish COVID-19 inquiry in formulating the right questions to gain essential insights for future crisis management.

Research Impact | Enhancing Workplace Inclusion by Training Line Managers with Belinda Steffan

Belinda Steffan discusses the Supporting Healthy Ageing at Work (SHAW) team’s research on labour force participation among adults in mid-to-later life which reveals the pivotal role of line managers in fostering positive workplace experiences.

Research Impact | The Politics of Queer Data with Kevin Guyan

Kevin Guyan discusses how his research has influenced global conversations on the collection, analysis, and presentation of gender, sex, and sexuality data.

Research Impact | Advancing Equality through Fair Pay in Aid Organisations with Ishbel McWha-Hermann

Ishbel McWha-Hermann discusses the founding of Project Fair, an organisation aiming to address pay disparities in international NGOs and promoting fair pay practices to improve worker satisfaction and motivation.

Research Impact | Pioneering IoT Solutions for Rural Tourism Management with Ewelina Lacka

Ewelina Lacka discusses her project developing IoT technologies to manage tourist flows in rural areas, aiming to mitigate environmental damage and enhance visitor satisfaction.