Professor of Political Science, University of the West of Scotland
Murray Leith has lectured at universities in Scotland and the United States. He has published on several aspects of Scottish and British politics, Scottish nationalism, national identity, the Scottish Diaspora, independence and Union. He is usually working on research involving nationalism and national identity in Scotland, and is currently researching around the Scottish Diaspora, as well as other aspects of contemporary Scottish politics and society.
His most recent projects include him being part of a team undertaking a Scotland wide survey of support to older UK Veterans aged 65+, creating an online game considering national and European identity, and an number of research projects involving consideration of the Scottish diaspora and the connection to Scottish politics and society.
In 2020, Manchester University Press published his most recent book 'Scotland: The New State of an Old Nationa' a co-authored, wider look at contemporary Scotland. His most recent articles consider the Scottish Diaspora, and issues around Scottish identity, and return migration to Scotland, post Brexit.
He is the proud parent of a grown up daughter, and a slightly younger potted plant.
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