Dr. Sam Spiegel

Professor

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Biography

Sam Spiegel is a Professor and Chair of Global Studies and International Development at the School of Social and Political Science. His work engages with conceptual and methodological debates on the study of socio-environmental injustice, development, and displacement, focusing on community-driven research methods and narratives of struggle. He has received numerous awards, including the ESRC Future Research Leader Award and the Principal's Teaching Award at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Spiegel has been a principal investigator on several grants addressing issues related to land, political ecology, resource extraction, and climate disaster, particularly along the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border. Additionally, he is known for his extensive research on socio-environmental injustices in Zimbabwe and Indonesia, and has contributed significantly to academic discourse through lectures and invited presentations at various esteemed institutions. With a strong background in geography, Dr. Spiegel strives to build solidarity and advocate for changes that influence academic and societal realms.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor and Chair of Global Studies and International Development

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK

Leading research and teaching in Global Studies and International Development, focusing on socio-environmental injustices.

Awards

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ESRC Future Research Leader Award

2016-01-01
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Principal's Teaching Award

2020-01-01

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
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