World Menopause Day- The focal point of this week long exhibition will take place on Wednesday 21 October, when exhibitors, colleagues and support services will come together for an afternoon of discussion, networking and knowledge exchange. Join us! Click to register: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

New: @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social writes it is unclear what Prime Minister Andy Burnham's 'devolution revolution' means for devolved nations in the UK, and that there are unresolved constitutional challenges ahead, in new report from @ukandeu.bsky.social 📝 Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

🚨 New polling alert! 🚨 📊 Our latest poll sponsored by @nationwideuk.bsky.social reveals young people across the UK are calling on government to do more to support them into good jobs, and many are considering moving abroad if none are available. 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/research-sum...

Launch of new research report 'Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Menopause Cafes: Care, Connection, Collaboration' in collaboration with The Menopause Cafe Charity @menopausecafe.bsky.social 🗓️Thurs 1st Oct 🕐1:00pm-2:00pm 📍Online Find out more & register on our website⬇️ www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

Join us! Adam Smith's Glasgow: Empire, Trade and the Objects Left Behind 🕓4.15pm 📆Tuesday 15 September 📍Kelvin Hall 🎤Exhibition and talk Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the publication of The Wealth of Nations. More details / reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adam-smith...

How does political change happen? And who has the power to bring it about? 🤔 If you're a 1st or 2nd year @glasgow.ac.uk student, you can take our new course to find out. Places are limited, so enrol now on MyCampus (SPS1012) to secure your spot! More info: www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/not...

Did you know that The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith turned 250 years old this year? We are marking this milestone anniversary by bringing together students, academics, alumni and international partners to discuss the enduring relevance of one of history's most influential books. 👉 gla.ac/4pXGLI9

We are delighted to see so many #TeamUofG @glasgow.ac.uk experts at the 2026 @parliament.scot Festival of Politics on 27 and 28 August 👏💡 Check out the full programme: festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/organiser/th... Here's a handy thread of all UofG speaker events... ⬇️🧵

The Festival of Politics 2026 - Browse events on Citizen Ticket

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How has race equality policy developed differently across England, Scotland and Wales during the three decades of devolution? ❓ Read new insights from @nasarmeer.bsky.social and Dr Mahnoz Illias: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

As part of @glasgow.ac.uk's Wealth of Nations@250, a team - led by @maharafiatal.bsky.social - have developed a cool way to explore issues of trade, empire, slavery & revolution. The ‘World in 1776’ takes you to the 18th century and aboard a merchant ship sailing out of Glasgow. worldin1776.org.uk

What might Burnham mean for Scottish regional development ❓ Read new insights from UofG experts @davidwglasgow.bsky.social, @graemeroy.bsky.social and co-authors from last week for the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social. 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Brexit and devolution💡📝 Ten years on from the referendum, @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social reflects on Brexit and devolution, writing that the vote to leave the EU a decade ago continues to test the resilience of the UK Union today. Read in full: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

We were delighted to host an event with Prosper at @uofgasbs.bsky.social today that brought together companies to discuss how we can help get young people into careers in public life and politics 🌟 A big thank you to our speakers and to all those who attended! 🙌 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

With Australia and now the UK implementing social media bans for under 16s @ariadnevromen.bsky.social and @maia-aa.bsky.social argue that blanket bans on social media don’t work – and they impact young people’s rights. Excellent read in today's @scotsman.com bit.ly/4xtBH1g

Here's why blanket bans on social media don’t work – and they impact young people’s rights

Australia and now the UK are implementing social media bans for under 16s, but experts argue that these policies fail to protect young people from digital harms and infringe on their rights

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Yesterday, the John Smith Centre brought 70 S5 and S6 pupils from schools across the West of Scotland to @glasgow.ac.uk to take part in a mock election campaign 🗳️ It was fantastic to see a room full of young people engaging so enthusiastically in politics! 🌟 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

🟢 The #UKYouthPoll2026 found that most young people would vote Green in a General Election, with 23% against Labour's 16% and Reform's 14%. Read Youth Poll project student Abheer Kukreja's blog to learn what the poll can tell us about why this is 👇 #UKYouthPoll #GreenParty @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

WHY ARE YOUNG BRITONS GOING GREEN? - John Smith Centre

The John Smith Centre UK Youth Poll 2026 delivers a result that should surprise anyone who thinks they understand British youth politics. The Green Party is now the single most popular party among…

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Researchers at @uofgasbs.bsky.social are helping Scotland’s deep tech sector reach its full potential. A new report in collaboration with @dealroom.bsky.social identifies strengths and barriers to success. More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Some new content before the weekend 📝🗳️ ⬇️ Read our new series of briefing papers on where the Scottish parties stands on key policy issues, to get a sense of where they align and we might see cross-party working. Read the briefings: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... And save this post! 🔖 1/2

Join us on 4 June for a special fireside chat with Professor Michael Spence as we celebrate his honorary degree. Featuring insights from ASBS’s new Head of School, Professor Wendy Loretto, on his remarkable life and career. Register: tinyurl.com/yhe84mcs

We are proud to have led the first ever analysis of the Scottish Election, out now! Funded by @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social the Scottish Election Analysis 2026 gives fresh insights on a wide variety of topics by leading scholars - from AI to young voters. More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Entrepreneurs in India are launching faith-tech businesses that format religious sources and experiences for modern consumers. Sreevas Sahasranamam & Anupama Kondayya show how these founders are seeking to reclaim Hindu culture & challenge the Western bias of modern capitalism: tinyurl.com/nyhmmxjr

The rise of Hindu religious entrepreneurship – and what it tells us about decolonising Indian business - LSE Business Review

Indian startups are seeking to reclaim Hindu culture and challenge the Western bias of modern capitalism with business models influenced by Hindu philosophies.

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Such a fantastic project! We were pleased to be represented by @pauljreilly.bsky.social, who bravely took on questions about social media, staying safe online - and what kind of cat he'd be 🐱 Well done to the team at @uofgeducation.bsky.social and @uofgsocsci.bsky.social who made this happen.

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What happened when we invited 90 school kids onto campus to interview our academics? Learning, fun…and just a touch of chaos 🤪 Watch the full video: gla.ac/4d8BM2x

NEW #UofGSpotlight - After the Elections: Power, Policy and the Next Five Years 🚨 We discuss the result of the election and crucially ask what next for public policy in Scotland? With: 🎙️@graemeroy.bsky.social 🎙️Kate Higgins Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Live webinar: What just happened?📢📊📝 Join us on Monday to reflect on the election results and what happens next. 🗓️ 11 May, 1pm - 2pm With @kezdugdale.bsky.social, @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social and @cjcarman.bsky.social 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/what-just-...

Discover the unexpected connection between two of Scotland’s greatest minds — poet Robert Burns and economist Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations #WealthOfNations250 #AdamSmithBusinessSchool #ASBS

Thought provoking insight by our @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgasbs.bsky.social academics about how gendered expectations shape perceptions of who can be an entrepreneur 💶 wonkhe.com/blogs/if-the...

If the world needs more entrepreneurs, why aren’t more female students choosing that path?

Entrepreneurship education is of increasing importance, yet Aleksandra Bavdaz and Rami Al-Sharif have noticed that gendered expectations in the classroom still shape who sees themselves as a future en...

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Only a week out from the Scottish Elections, and @graemeroy.bsky.social Stuart McIntyre and I have published a piece on the big economic choices ahead @uofgnews.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @uofgpolicy.bsky.social www.economicsobservatory.com/scotlands-pa...

Scotland’s parliamentary election 2026: what are the big economic choices? - Economics Observatory

Longstanding questions around Scotland’s constitutional future remain open. But the more immediate challenges are economic and fiscal. Slow growth in living standards, an ageing population and rising ...

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Does Bank Capital Still Matter? Rethinking Regulation for Growth and Stability 📍Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social 📅 Monday 18 May 2026 🕓 16:00 - 17:00 Find out more about the event &register here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

📣 Join us on 28 April for a FREE youth hustings with the @officialsyp.bsky.social at St Giles’ Cathedral. Six young candidates, insights from the UK Youth Poll — and your chance to shape the conversation. 🎫: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-h... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

🌟 The UK Youth Poll 2026 is here! 🌟 Young people no longer think their lives will be better than their parents’. They want better politics & financial stability. 📊 Read the #UKYouthPoll2026 now: www.ukyouthpoll.com @glasgow.ac.uk @nationwideuk.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social