"I want your children's lungs to be smaller and less functional" is a bold electoral strategy.

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📢 The @nrs-pain.bsky.social / SPaRC Annual Scientific Meeting is now open for registration, abstract submission and exhibitor enquiries. Submission for both abstract categories closes on Tuesday 6 October. Register and submit now 🔗 https://shorturl.at/DuMh5

Free training sessions coming up! 🔵Supporting pregnant women in the asylum process 🔵Understanding the move on process and how to support new refugees 🔵Introduction to working with interpreters 🔵Supporting refugees in healthcare settings Find out more: https://ow.ly/gfiB50ZyQxF

Behind the bewildering transformation of British universities, are management consultants being paid millions Really proud to have this vital piece on our unis are being gutted from the inside by @jheathershaw.bsky.social on Democracy for Sale. Do read democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-bri...

Inside Britain's university crisis

As teaching staff face job loss, their bosses have netted pay rises and bought advice from a “vampiric” management consultancy, writes Prof. John Heathershaw of the University of Exeter

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We are cycling the Glasgow Way on Monday 3rd of August! The route is 100 miles around Glasgow and touches on every council ward in the city. We estimate the route by Voi will take us about 10 hours. www.justgiving.com/page/lana-jo...

Lana and Jon's 100 miles Fundraiser for Buddies

Help Lana Reid-McConnell raise money to support Buddies Clubs and Services

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Only one more year until the women's football world cup 👍

Look at my new jumper! Pleased with how these turned out. Get yourself one here with all profits going to printing free antifascist & antiracist stickers and zines: radical-glasgow-tours.teemill.com

A comment on Palantir in the latest jam packed @bsaecf.bsky.social Network magazine www.britsoc.co.uk/media/27245/...

The far right attempting to stir up racism in Glasgow communities - nobody should have to prove their innocence and worth this way though: news.stv.tv/west-central...

Scots dad 'fearing for his life' after being wrongly accused of filming children in park

Quroum Beg has been branded an 'invader' by far-right activist Tommy Robinson after a video of him was shared online

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I found similar issues (and conclusions) in my PhD research with people in Lanarkshire who live with #ChronicPain painandrehabilitation.co.uk/index.php/pa...

Frances Ryan@francesryan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Disability benefits assessment must be redrawn as part of a “radical overhaul” as the system is “not fit for purpose,” the government’s landmark review into Pip will say. @jessicaelgot.bsky.social exclusively outlines the major early findings from Timms report. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Family and UN call for Israel to release jailed Gaza doctor www.channel4.com/news/family-...

Family and UN call for Israel to release jailed Gaza doctor

The lawyer for one of Gaza's most prominent doctors, Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been detained in Israel since 2024, has raised concerns about his physical deterioration.

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Given that Reform now convene the Health, Care and Sport committee of the Scottish Parliament, maybe we should all send this to our regional Reform MSPs?

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The NHS is often part of debates on immigration. But what does the evidence say? Our new briefing finds the average person who migrates to the UK is more likely to work in the NHS, less likely to use health services and contributes significantly to NHS funding. Read more⬇️ https://bit.ly/3SI3ECF

Went to see @peteralanross.bsky.social discuss his book 'Upon a White Horse' at the equally intriguing and enchanting venue - Govan Old/The Govan Stones. I like the idea of 'guiding spirits' in the writing process. 👍🦄📚

Remember:

Special Issue on Intersectionality & the Body: Initial EoI by 30/09/26 This special issue aims to cast an intersectional light onto questions relating to the human body, as simultaneously biological, psychological, social, political, & historical. bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

Wonderful day at #RefugeeFestScot finished off with a bit of Ethiopian Culture, food & coffee at Kinning Park. ☕👍 Thank you @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social

This new research evidence doesn't surprise me in the least. Drug diversion schemes that steer people away from the criminal justice system and into treatment and education services are significantly more effective in reducing reoffending than prosecution. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says

Exclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemes

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Honoured to win this prize for my collection of radical books and pamphlets! Read about the books and their authors in this wee article, ranging from lion tamers and no borders organising to anarchist printers and atomic radiation:

The David Murray Book Collecting Prize Winner 2026: Katherine MacKinnon’s “People’s History of Glasgow Book Collection”

The annual David Murray Book Collecting Prize remembers David Murray, a Glasgow lawyer and passionate book collector with a longstanding association with the University of Glasgow. The prize seeks …

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📸 Thousands turn out for an anti-racism rally in Glasgow, with speakers including Aamer Anwar, Holly Bruce, Iris Duane and Susie McCabe addressing the crowd Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

No space for racists and fascists in our city!

Having spent the day, much like every other day at present, listening to journalists and broadcasters restate unsubstantiated claims, and elide the fact of difference with a trigger for racist violence, here are simple rules even Chris Mason might grasp. ⬇️

Does anyone who isn’t a bad faith actor seriously believe there is ‘two tier’ policing in the U.K. that has white people on the bottom tier?

Since the Scottish election, much of the debate has focused on the fiscal challenges facing the next Scottish Parliament — framed as a choice between raising revenue or cutting spending.

📣 New GCPH Blog! How we talk about disability is important as disability is not marginal, rare or “other”. Disability is part of being human and the 2022 Census reports that more than a quarter of people in Scotland have a life-limiting disability. ▶️ www.gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...

Disability will touch most of our lives: Why Scotland must change its language and framing

Disability will touch most of our lives: Why Scotland must change its language and framing

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Excellent thread👇It's perfectly obvious that Dr Q brings a wealth of experiences & knowledge to the parliament, and outrageous that they need extra security to get about now. Hope to see better from politicians & media.

Equality Network@lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We are concerned by the nature of the media attention focused on the election of Dr Q Manivannan to the Scottish Parliament at the recent election.

One month to go! Refugee Festival Scotland is back from 12-21 June. Over 100 events will be happening across Scotland, celebrating our diverse communities and culture. From inclusive football matches to art exhibitions, there's something for everyone! Find out more: https://ow.ly/EnuP50YXzKu

Do you want to help shape the future of libraries? Would you like a £10 book voucher? Help to shape a new national website for #ScottishLibraries - share your ideas and feedback, and you’ll receive a £10 book voucher as a thank you. Scan the QR code to find out more.

I do hope Scotland and her political machinery can change how we address/discuss the 'economy' - what principles guide decisions, who it works for, moving from the simplistic/inaccurate 'household budget' notion to a broad societal one. Wellbeing economy alliance is a good place to start weall.org

Wellbeing Economy Alliance

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Worth thinking about these figures again - who can afford to lose their constituency deposits? Pay for electoral communications?

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 4mo ago

You probably haven't heard of him, but £1 in every £5 banked by Scottish parties came from the fortune of one businessman made in the obscure industry of gas generators for science labs. He’s this election's biggest money man https://www.theferret.scot/meet-the-donors-funding-scottish-politics