Cultures, Communities and Society

Nothing exists in isolation from the rest of the world, and studying and researching subjects in their wider context is at the heart of our thematic area of Cultures, Communities and Society.

By exploring the past and recognising how we can learn from it, promoting innovations in teaching and understanding distinctive cultures and political authority, we strive to bring communities together in mutually-beneficial ways.

Research Spotlights

Bringing Gothic culture to the British Library

Find out how our research helped to shape the world's largest ever public exhibition of the Gothic at the British Library.

Preserving Scotland’s sporting heritage

Find out more about our work to preserve and celebrate Scotland’s rich and diverse sporting history.

Enhancing avalanche safety through philosophy

Learn how our research is informing best practice among mountain safety practitioners, professionals and educators around the world.

Shaping human rights reform

Find out how our research has been informing Scotland’s approach to the legal incorporation of international human rights obligations into domestic law.

Stirling’s leading role in human rights reform