Great to see @dx-fisher.bsky.social on ITV's Representing Border!

UofG Centre for Public Policy@uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Watch Dr Dan Fisher @dx-fisher.bsky.social on ITV's Representing Border yesterday sharing expertise in immigration policy with @kieranandrews.bsky.social📹📣 From the UK Gov's proposed changes to Leave to Remain, to Scotland's shifting attitude on immigration. Watch: www.itv.com/watch/news/c...

📣 New: A briefing by Dr @dx-fisher.bsky.social (@uofgpolicy.bsky.social) examines and offers learnings from the implementation of the Homes for Ukraine and Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme in Scotland, offering insights and recommendations 📝💡 Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Kicking things off at @parliament.scot #FoP2025, for Holyrood 2026: The Big Issues🎙️ A full room and an important conversation ahead with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @graemeroy.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social Missed tickets? Look out for the recording coming soon

We’re gearing up for our (sold out!!) event at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics this morning 🎙️🎉 📍Holyrood 2026: The big issues Looking forward to the discussion with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @graemeroy.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social #FoP2025

Delighted to see our @hannahsalamon.bsky.social speak at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics today 👏🎙️ An important discussion on the climate crisis and to what extent we can tackle it through the activism of individuals and communities 💭

📺 New Video: Rethinking Health Inequalities Conference Highlights In June, we welcomed over 100 changemakers to the University of Glasgow for a powerful day of discussion, collaboration, and action at our Rethinking Health Inequalities conference. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N1S...

Rethinking Health Inequalities: Convening Scotland’s Changemakers for Health Equity

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📣 We’re excited to share the Centre for Public Policy will be at the Festival of Politics 2025! 🗳️ Event: Holyrood 2026: The Big Issues 📅 Friday, 22 August 2025 | 10:30am ‐ 12:00pm 📍 Scottish Parliament – Festival of Politics 🔗Tickets: festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi... 1/4 🧵

Holyrood 2026: the big issues [with BSL] - Buy tickets

With the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026, join the academics who will set out the demographic, fiscal, technological and social policy challenges that lie ahead for Scotland.

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A very interesting (and accessible) read on the Spending Review... 👇

UofG Centre for Public Policy@uofgpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW: The 2025 Spending Review Big Picture: A Difficult Macroeconomic Balancing Act Prof. Sir Anton Muscatelli @uofgvc.bsky.social unpacks the review - not a return to austerity but tough choices ahead. Political, economic, and global pressures shape UK’s fiscal future www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Our Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social was a guest on BBC Debate Night. Topics included: ▪️The Spending Review ▪️Hamilton By-election ▪️Could Scottish Labour & the SNP work together after the election ▪️The Government's response to Israel in Gaza 📺 Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #bbcdn

Debate Night - Series 7: 11/06/2025

Current affairs discussion. Members of the public quiz a panel of politicians and public figures about the big issues in Scotland and beyond.

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How do we 'create health'?💡 Dr @dnblane.bsky.social leads this afternoon's first panel w/ Dr Carey Lunan of @deependgp.bsky.social, @tejeshm.bsky.social of @vhscotland.bsky.social, and Leanne McBride of Chance 2 Change on the role of primary care and voluntary sector in healthy communities 💬

Afternoon keynote from Prof Jason Gill and Dr @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social 🎙️ A fascinating talk on 'the biology of inequality'🧬 They introduced work at UofG bringing together people with biology expertise to work on health inequalities and @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social's research in this area.

Onto our final panel, 'Our Health Priorities', hosted by our Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social 🗣️ We're hearing from five politicians: 🎤 Carol Mochan MSP 🎤 @susan4ed.bsky.social 🎤 @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social 🎤 @sandeshgulhane.bsky.social 🎤 @patrickharvie.bsky.social #RethinkHealthInequality

Last chance to register for 'Rethinking Health Inequalities'⌛ Mon 2 June, a deep dive into: 🔹 Primary care & community action 🔹Creating evidence-based policy 🔹 Health priorities ahead of #Holyrood2026 🏥 Clarice Pears | 10am–4pm | Lunch included Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking...

Some essential listening this week on the Immigration White Paper! Huge thank you to @nasarmeer.bsky.social and @sergipardos.bsky.social for their time and insights! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7Gcp...

The Immigration White Paper

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UofG Centre for Public Policy@uofgpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨New episode of #UofGSpotlight🎙️ We dive into the UK Gov’s Immigration White Paper with Professors @nasarmeer.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social. Challenging some assumptions made in immigration policy and discussing the politics behind the rhetoric. 🎧 Listen now: uofgspotlight.com

🚨New episode of #UofGSpotlight🎙️ We dive into the UK Gov’s Immigration White Paper with Professors @nasarmeer.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social. Challenging some assumptions made in immigration policy and discussing the politics behind the rhetoric. 🎧 Listen now: uofgspotlight.com

Read @drcmacrae.bsky.social's Quick Insight on the Programme for Government 2025 👇 Dr MacRae, Centre for Public Policy, looks at the continued focus on poverty but asks what does the PfG say and crucially how will it be implemented? 🔗Read more: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

New📣#UofGSpotlight: ‘Parallel Politics: 2025 Elections in England, Canada, and Australia’ Co-hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social bring together: On England: @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social On Canada: Andre Lecours On Australia: @ariadnevromen.bsky.social 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

I spoke with Kez Dugdale and Nicola McEwen about the English local elections last week, the fallout, and what to expect from the upcoming Hamilton by-election. Plus great interviews with Andre Lecours and Ariadne Vromen about the Canadian and Australian elections.

Parallel Politics: 2025 Elections in England, Canada, and Australia

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Read Dr @dnblane.bsky.social's Quick Insight on the Programme for Government📝 Dr Blane, @deependgp.bsky.social, looks at the FM's health pledges, focusing on new GP appointment plans and growing concerns around access and investment in general practice. 🔗 Read more: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Excellent convo on energy policy featuring some of @uofglasgow.bsky.social's best:

UofG Centre for Public Policy@uofgpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

A timely #UofGSpotlight: 'Energy Policy: Grangemouth & Panama in Transition' From Central America to Central Scotland, communities are being shaped by energy policy.⚡🌍 @ewangibbs.bsky.social & Rosilena Lindo Riggs with @hannahsalamon.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social. Tune in🎧 uofgspotlight.com

🎧 New #UofGSpotlight: 'Energy Policy: Grangemouth & Panama in Transition' From Central America to Central Scotland, communities are being shaped by energy policy.⚡🌍 ⚡@ewangibbs.bsky.social ⚡Rosilena Lindo Riggs ⚡@hannahsalamon.bsky.social ⚡@kezdugdale.bsky.social Tune in:🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Opportunity for early career researchers interested in policy at UofG! 📢 Join the CPP ECR Network for a Policy Brief Writing Workshop with Prof Kezia Dugdale on May 15. Analyse real policy briefs and learn ways to maximise impact. Space limited. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/cpp-early-...

Victims in rape and attempted rape cases will be able to access free independent legal advice at @uofglaw.bsky.social Emma Ritch Law Clinic. The new Scottish Govt funded pilot will prepare victims for giving evidence and help them understand their rights. Read more ➡️ gla.ac/42mWG7t

Great news from parliament last week 👏

UofG Centre for Public Policy@uofgpolicy.bsky.social · last yr.

The Scottish Government announced they will pilot a free legal advice service for victims of rape delivered by the Emma Ritch Law Clinic at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social. You can hear more about the great work of the clinic on our podcast with Eamon Keane:🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3rp8... 1/3 🧵

We’re hiring! 📣 Join our team as a Research Associate. We welcome applications from early career researchers with backgrounds in all aspects of economics, including economic policy, economic geography, fiscal policy and economic analysis. ❗Deadline 23 April 2025 www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

🚨 The UK Youth Poll 2025 is here! 🚨 Young people believe in democracy but fear for its future. They want better politics & financial stability. 📊 Read the #UKYouthPoll2025 now: www.ukyouthpoll.com @focaldata.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social #Nationwide

NEW blog - following the #SpringStatement, Dr @thomasrochow.bsky.social examines how young people might be affected by the cuts to welfare 📝 He writes more should be done to recognise it is increasingly difficult for young people to enter meaningful employment. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

💡Spotlight Live from Child Poverty & The Public Debt Crisis: A National Conference: Political Panel Featuring: 🗣️@alex.scotlibdems.org.uk 🗣️@blairanderson35.bsky.social 🗣️Miles Briggs MSP 🗣️@pfokane.bsky.social 🗣️@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social Panel Host: @kezdugdale.bsky.social 🎧 uofgspotlight.com 1/2

Yesterday’s @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @uofgpolicy.bsky.social Child Poverty & the Public Debt Conference showed the desire and political consensus to see real change across Scotland to do public debt recovery differently to help end child poverty. Thanks to everyone who joined us and took part.

An insightful keynote speech from @uofglasgow.bsky.social’s Professor @moragtreanor.bsky.social. Today’s conference builds on research undertaken by @aberlourcharity.bsky.social with Morag into the connection between public debt and child poverty. 📸 Professor Morag Treanor