Dr. Rob Ralston

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Biography

Rob Ralston is a lecturer in Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. His research focuses on health and climate policy, with an emphasis on corporate power and global governance. He explores negotiation processes in contexts such as the ongoing discussions surrounding the UN Global Plastics Treaty, while also investigating the intersections of philanthropy, global health policy, neoliberalism, and multistakeholder governance in food policy. Ralston has published in various interdisciplinary journals including Global Environmental Politics, Earth, and Policy & Politics, as well as The Lancet, contributing to the understanding of governance frameworks that promote sustainable development. Ralston's work integrates insights from policy studies and political science, aiming to influence effective governance strategies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing