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...

...join us on Thursday 27 August, 9.45am - 11am at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Book your tickets 🎟️ festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/the-f... We hope to see you there! @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk

Brexit - ten years on - Buy tickets

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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Come and see Lion and Unicorn on 21 Aug! A theatre piece created as part of the celebrations for our 575th year. The lion & unicorn feature on our famous staircase. In this performance you will discover how these two magical creatures ended up here, as a totem of the university. Free tickets ⬇️

Lion and Unicorn

Thrown together by chance, an injured lion and a wandering unicorn must go on a dangerous quest to find the forest of knowledge.

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📊 The #UKYouthPoll2026 shows that young people remain optimistic about their own lives, but are increasingly anxious about the direction of the country. In today's blog, our chair @andersoniain.bsky.social sets out what the new PM needs to do to address young people's concerns & rebuild trust 👇

OUR NEW PRIME MINISTER HAS THE CHANCE TO CREATE A NEW CONTRACT WITH BRITAIN'S YOUNG PEOPLE - John Smith Centre

By Iain Anderson, chair of the John Smith Centre The first weeks of any new premiership are filled with expectation. Never more so than now. For our new Prime Minister, there is now a real opportunity...

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A book that offers a fresh and critical take on the relationship between disability, work and capitalism in the UK is now available for pre-order. Disabling Capitalism by @cerasellachis.bsky.social challenges the idea that disabled people are ‘non-workers’. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/4yXGPf5

Disabling Capitalism

Disabling Capitalism - A Critical Inquiry Into Work, Productivism and Disablement; A critical exploration of disability, precarious work and capitalism in the UK, this book demonstrates the value of d...

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"Young adults are locked out from the future they’re ready to shape" Great to see findings from @johnsmithcentre.com UK Youth Poll mentioned in this @prospectmagazine.co.uk feature about young people's prospects and happiness in the UK. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/741...

Britain’s next generation is all grown up

Alienated, ignored—and stuck at home with mum and dad. Young adults are locked out from the future they’re ready to shape

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The Borrowed Room is coming to Glasgow - as part of the Pride House Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, in partnership with @leapsports.bsky.social This play about LGBTQ+ life in rural Scotland was written by Dr Steven Maxwell. Book for 31 July and 1 August 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/softl...

Book tickets – The Borrowed Room – The Green Room, The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow

The Borrowed Room – The Green Room, The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow, Multiple dates and times - The Borrowed Room An intimate play and literature event, presented as part of Pride House Glasg...

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Young people in the UK are often described as politically disengaged – but are we seeing the full picture? 🤔 Read @glasgow.ac.uk student Ostap Zaiats' recent blog to find out what our #UKYouthPoll2026 reveals about youth engagement in politics 👇 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

ARE YOUNG PEOPLE ACTUALLY POLITICALLY APATHETIC, OR SIMPLY UNHEARD? WHAT THE UK YOUTH POLL REVEALS ABOUT YOUTH ENGAGEMENT - John Smith Centre

Young people in the UK are often described as politically disengaged because they are less likely to join traditional political parties or vote as consistently as older generations do. However, the UK...

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We’re delighted to share our Annual Summary for 2025-26 which provides an overview of #CenTCS activities and achievements this past session. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...

Congratulation to PhD student, Steveen Ulysse on winning the Sir Geoff Palmer Future Leaders Award! Steveen is the first recipient of the award which honours the memory & legacy of Prof Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE. Steeven received the award at the James McCune Smith conference. More: gla.ac/4vCREjR

📢 New research published - More Homes Scotland and the Development of a New Housing Agency for Scotland 👉 Further details: scotland.shelter.org.uk/media/press_...

New housing agency must help deliver social homes at the scale Scotland needs to tackle homelessness, Shelter Scotland warns - Shelter Scotland

New housing agency must help deliver social homes at the scale Scotland needs to tackle homelessness, Shelter Scotland warns

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@uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgarc.bsky.social #SMSociety in 2026 is coming to Glasgow. More about the conference: socialmediaandsociety.org 3/3

An international conference that puts the spotlight on social media & society will take place at UofG. @socialmediaandsociety.org is one of the first conferences on social media in the world, with a reputation for shaping the future of social media research. More: gla.ac/4eT3l0B #SMSociety

We’re delighted to announce that Prof Christina Boswell FAcSS FBA has been appointed the new Chair of the Campaign for Social Science! Christina has extensive experience in advancing the role of research in policy – we look forward to working with her. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/news/new-cha...

Research from the University of Glasgow highlights how understanding people’s lived experiences and emotional connections to place can support more inclusive innovation and growth. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2setbjcp

Great to catch up with #UofG #CLD colleagues and friends at #BELMAS2026 in Cardiff! @belmasoffice.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social @mariemcquade.bsky.social @drannlopez.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @cldleadership.bsky.social

The Gambling Harms Research UK (GHRUK) Evidence Centre is offering 6 fully funded, 4-year PhD studentships A chance to join major UKRI-funded research tackling urgent public health challenges. Deadline: 13 July More info: sites.google.com/sheffield.ac...

We love seeing everyone on campus celebrating this special moment in style. To all our graduates, remember you will always be part of #TeamUofG 💙 #UofGgrad26

The UK Secretary of State for Education has met with parents and carers involved in Changing Realities to discuss SEND reform and the challenges facing low income families. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/37n42dju

🌏 Registration is now open for the International Conference on Global Health and the Environment, which takes place on Monday, 27 July 2026, at the University of Glasgow #GHE2026 ➡️ Learn more and register to attend: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc...

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We are calling for abstracts for the upcoming International Conference of Global Health and the Environment. This is hosted by the Global Health and Environment Interdisciplinary Research Theme (GHE) at the University of Glasgow. Find out more here: app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81974...

📊 Our #UKYouthPoll2026 student blog series continues today with a new piece written by Lillie Parker! Read Lillie's blog to discover what the poll reveals about young people's ideas of what it means to be British – some of the findings may surprise you 🤔 #UKYouthPoll @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

MAJORITY OF 25- TO 29-YEAR-OLDS SAY BRITISH ANCESTRY MATTERS - John Smith Centre

It is often said that young people reject traditional ideas of Britishness. Recent findings complicate this. The John Smith Centre’s UK Youth Poll 2026 asked about the importance of British ancestry…

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📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! We're teaming up with @parliament.scot's Festival of Politics again for a panel discussion on when free speech becomes hate speech, chaired by @eddiebarnes.bsky.social 🎤 📅 28 August 2026 📍 Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh 🎟️ Available via the link below @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

When does free speech become hate speech? - Buy tickets

Freedom of expression, even if some find certain views offensive, is lauded as one of the most important civil liberties. When does free speech become hate speech and what part does social media play?

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Congratulations Jo Gallagher @uofgeducation.bsky.social who has been awarded the Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award in the theme of Peace and Democracy. Jo has been matched with Dr JJ Sylvia at USA's Fitchburg State University. Learn more: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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/...

Scottish Child Payment is reducing child poverty - but more investment is needed to help children thrive, finds new research led by UofG and @manchester.ac.uk Findings are from the Family Finances project, led by @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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/...

It's Smith-mas Eve here at @uofgsocsci.bsky.social! Our celebration of The Wealth of Nations 250th kicks off tomorrow, focusing on slavery, empire, monopoly and justice. www.gla.ac.uk/explore/adam... A little video, chatting Smith with my colleagues, to get you in the mood:

📱 Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced plans to ban social media for under-16s in the UK. Read our latest research blog by @uofglasgow student Isaac McCrory to discover the nuanced views of young people on social media bans & online misinformation 👇 #UKYouthPoll2026 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

YOUNG PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN? - John Smith Centre

The John Smith Centre’s UK Youth Poll 2026 shows young people occupy an online media landscape they don’t fully trust. Social media is here to stay, and we’re better off fixing it than binning it.…

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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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