Public history and policy

Our research has made a major contribution to public debate concerning the past and its legacy in Scotland, the UK and beyond.

Women in UK Policing since 1915

Research undertaken by Professor Louise Jackson has led to increased knowledge and understanding of the role of women in UK policing since the First World War.

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Building (Ancient) Lives: new perspectives on the past for a sustainable future

Dr Tanja Romankiewicz’s research analyses archaeological remains of early architectures to understand the strategies of past communities in creating their built environment.

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Further projects

  • Legacies of War
  • Persian Past - Iranian Present