About
Research into social and cultural history will also involve oral history methods, an area in which we are developing innovative techniques in bilingual interviews and transcriptions, allowing us to further understand bilingualism, code switching and Llanito traditions.
The institute is committed to the building of local research capacity and excellence in scholarship, bringing together leading academic specialists from a range of relevant disciplines. It will strive to be recognised internationally as a centre of excellence in its field.
Its main areas of activity include: interdisciplinary research in socio-cultural themes associated with Gibraltar, supervision of students, engagement with key research associations and expert platforms, seeking funding and projecting the University of Gibraltar’s research presence internationally.
The University of Gibraltar works closely with the Gibraltar Garrison Library and HM Government of Gibraltar’s Department of Heritage as Key Partners within the Institute for Gibraltar and Mediterranean Studies.
The Gibraltar National Museum, Gibraltar Garrison Library and the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens are also Associate Campuses of the University of Gibraltar and their resources, including their extensive collections, are available for study to University of Gibraltar PhD Researchers.