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... ⬇️🧵

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We're at this year's @parliament.scot Festival of Politics! Brexit: Ten years on 🎙️🗳️ Where does Scotland and the UK stand with the EU? What are the risks and opportunities ahead for politics, policy, the economy, and security? Join us! festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/the-f...

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Where does the UK, and Scotland, stand in its relationship with the European Union? What are the risks and opportunities in terms of politics, policy, the economy, and security in the coming years?

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Timely new insights from @davidwglasgow.bsky.social @graemeroy.bsky.social and co-authors on Andy Burnham's continued focus on devolution💡 They present an optimistic view of the opportunities and challenges it presents for regional development in Scotland. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Join us to hear Gordon Brown discuss his new book The Future Starts With Us with John Smith Centre Director Eddie Barnes at @glasgow.ac.uk. 📅 Wednesday 2 September, 7.00pm-9.00pm 📍 Saltire Lecture Theatre, James McCune Smith Learning Hub 🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gordon-bro...

The University of Glasgow is heading to the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics on 27 & 28 August. Experts from #TeamUofG will share their insights across a series of events at Holyrood, the home of Scottish politics. Learn more and book your ticket ⬇️

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1/ What has devolution changed for race equality across Britain? Our new @nuffieldfoundation.org funded Policy Briefing we map the strategies, duties, action plans and accountability mechanisms developed since devolution. bsky.app/profile/uofg...

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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/...

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/...

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/...

New from article from @holyroodmag.bsky.social, featuring insights from Centre for Public Policy Senior Lecturer @ianelliott.bsky.social on the prospect of public service reform in Scotland 📝💡 Read: www.holyrood.com/news/view,na... @uofgnews.bsky.social

Nation (re)building: Can Ivan McKee make public service reform work?

With a new cabinet secretary pledging to reshape Scotland over the next five years, are we really on the cusp of major c...

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Nation (re)building: Can Ivan McKee make public service reform work? www.holyrood.com/news/view,na...

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/...

A reminder of our briefing paper series on what each party said in key policy areas in their 2026 Scottish election manifestos 📝📌 Useful papers for considering where parties align and might collaborate in the coming parliamentary term. Read and download: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

New from UofG researchers @ariadnevromen.bsky.social, @maia-aa.bsky.social - why an under 16s social media ban won’t improve online safety 📝 They say blanket bans don't work and impact young people's rights, arguing for the inclusion of young people in policymaking. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

New insights on the social media ban for under 16's and education💡📲 Prof @lundieeducation.bsky.social writes that a total ban can create barriers to educators being able to talk to young people about harms and the complex digital world they already inhabit. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

NEW: 2026 Election Policy Insights – Social security💡🚨 Dr Thomas Rochow @thomasrochow.bsky.social writes that to sustainably tackle inequality in Scotland, the new Scottish Government must bolster its existing approach with preventative, system-level change. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

NEW: 2026 Election Policy Insights – Social security💡🚨 Dr Thomas Rochow @thomasrochow.bsky.social writes that to sustainably tackle inequality in Scotland, the new Scottish Government must bolster its existing approach with preventative, system-level change. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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In case you missed it - tune into the latest episode of our #UofGSpotlight podcast, as we explore development aid🎙️💡⬇️ @scga.scot @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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🎙️ New Spotlight episode Do we still value development aid? We explore declining UK & global aid, the real-world impact on communities and what next for financing development aid. We also speak with @sciaf.bsky.social about the SNP's commitment to an aid match scheme. Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

@scga.scot was happy to support this project on a substantial change to development aid commitments in recent years

UofG Centre for Public Policy@uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎙️ New Spotlight episode Do we still value development aid? We explore declining UK & global aid, the real-world impact on communities and what next for financing development aid. We also speak with @sciaf.bsky.social about the SNP's commitment to an aid match scheme. Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

With the SNP failing to win a majority in May’s election, where does this leave Scotland’s independence movement? @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social shares insights in @theconversation.com as part of the Scottish Election Analysis Study @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social theconversation.com/does-the-sco...

Does the Scottish election result advance or hinder the independence cause?

The Scottish parliament has its biggest ever pro-independence majority.

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NEW insights from @davidwglasgow.bsky.social on regional economies 💡📍 He shares a set of principles for the new Scottish Government to consider as a new regional agenda is shaped, to support long-term economic development across Scotland. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Of interest to @journalpad.bsky.social, particularly given recent articles and commentaries documenting the decline in international development 👇

UofG Centre for Public Policy@uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎙️ New Spotlight episode Do we still value development aid? We explore declining UK & global aid, the real-world impact on communities and what next for financing development aid. We also speak with @sciaf.bsky.social about the SNP's commitment to an aid match scheme. Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

🎙️ New Spotlight episode Do we still value development aid? We explore declining UK & global aid, the real-world impact on communities and what next for financing development aid. We also speak with @sciaf.bsky.social about the SNP's commitment to an aid match scheme. Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

NEW: 2026 Election Policy Insights - Health 🩺 🚨Calling all MSPs speaking in tomorrow's NHS debate🚨 Prof Sara Macdonald offers timely insights into Scotland's 'unprecedented' health crisis and the challenge of multiple long-term conditions. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Next up in the @theconversation.com from our Scottish Election Analysis Report is Prof Kezia Dugdale @uofgpolicy.bsky.social on why Scottish Labour’s result in the 2026 election was part of 'a pattern of serial decline'. @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social theconversation.com/scottish-ele...

Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?

Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.

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Congratulations @ianelliott.bsky.social 👏

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News: Our @ianelliott.bsky.social has been appointed to the UK Government Skills College of Experts 📣 As part of the College of Experts, Dr Ian C. Elliott will share his expertise in public administration and inform the work of the directorate. Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

News: Our @ianelliott.bsky.social has been appointed to the UK Government Skills College of Experts 📣 As part of the College of Experts, Dr Ian C. Elliott will share his expertise in public administration and inform the work of the directorate. Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Listen: Power, Policy and the Next Five Years 🚨🎧 - How hard is it to deliver change? - What is the fiscal context facing the new administration in Scotland? - What is the likelihood of an independence referendum? We talked to @graemeroy.bsky.social + Kate Higgins on the #UofGSpotlight podcast...

Closing Monday 1 June 🚨 Apply for the Centre for Public Policy 2026-27 Practice Fellows 📣💡 An exciting opportunity for policy professionals to access academic insights into policy questions they face in their role. Full info and apply 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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

A reminder of our Practice Fellows programme ⬇️ The programme supports policy professionals to come into the Centre and University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk and gain academic insights from our researchers 💡 Applications close 1 June 🚨 Find out more and apply: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

UofG Centre for Public Policy@uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Applications now open for the Centre for Public Policy 2026-27 Practice Fellows 📣💡 An exciting opportunity for policy professionals from public, voluntary or private sectors to access academic insights into policy questions they face in their role. Info/apply 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... 1/2