Graeme Roy

Delighted to welcome our two new Commissioners to the team! Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.

A huge thanks too to Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon on their retirement after two terms as Commissioners!

This is great news - and fabulous recognition for brilliant colleagues 😀

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Five @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics have been welcomed to the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social l Fellowship.

Well done to @graemeroy.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @anjaneundorf.bsky.social Herve Moulin and Sotiria Grek.

More: gla.ac/4m75oyr

@uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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New on the blog, @graemeroy.bsky.social writes about the upcoming Scottish Government Spending Review 📝

💬...the potential to be a defining moment in how Scotland prepares to meet the policy and fiscal challenges of the next decade and beyond."

Read in full 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Scotland can't afford this decline in young people's mental health The traditional “U-shaped” pattern in wellbeing – where people tend to be happier when young and again in older age – has disappeared

“There is no simple answer”

@graemeroy.bsky.social addresses concerns about the decline in young people’s wellbeing - evidenced by @uofgasbs.bsky.social @johnsmithcentre.com research - and the impact on Scotland’s economy in @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2537...

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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

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.

We're back at @parliament.scot Festival of Politics this year! Join us👇

🗳️ Holyrood 2026: The big issues
📅 Fri 22 Aug, 10:30am

@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @graemeroy.bsky.social, @shannonvallor.bsky.social, @haylesben.bsky.social

Tickets 🎟️ festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi...

Great event in London launching “Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK” alongside @niesrorg.bsky.social. Insightful panel, packed room, and a big thanks to all contributors! 📄🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/joi... 1/4

Congratulations Diane! It has been a privilege to welcome you to the @uofglasgow.bsky.social family.

This was a joyous day - I was awarded an honorary degree from @uofglasgow.bsky.social - here I am with Prof Graeme Roy - my warmest thanks to him and @uofgvc.bsky.social

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We have published our latest economic and fiscal forecasts for Scotland. You can find them here: bit.ly/3Z6W19f

A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 1/6

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We’re hosting a public webinar on our forecasts at 13:00 today where our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, will give a presentation before answering your questions. You can register for this online event here: bit.ly/43saYnC 6/6

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We’re recruiting two new Commissioners to join us in October, and are keen to expand the diversity of background and expertise in our team. You can find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4dh1SyL

Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳

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📅 You’re invited to a public webinar on our economic and fiscal forecasts on Thursday 29 May, 13:00 to 14:00. Our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, will lead the session. You can register for this online event here: bit.ly/43saYnC

At the @scotfisccomm.bsky.social we're looking for two new commissioners to join us in October.

We're keen to expand the diversity of our team with new skills and experience (not just economists!).

If you have an interest in #PublicFinances & #Scotland please do consider applying.

Trade talk marred by simple zero-sum maths Heightened scepticism towards recognising the benefits of trade reflects a wider trend toward zero-sum thinking within economic policymaking

Great piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social by my colleague @graemeroy.bsky.social
on zero-sum thinking in trade and how it may alter the prospect for Scotland and the global economy
@niesrorg.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

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-...

Scotland’s public spending timebomb The country needs a Thatcher or a Blair to provide a dose of fiscal reality.

The country needs a Thatcher or a Blair to provide a dose of fiscal reality.

🖊️ Chris Deerin on Scotland’s public spending timebomb

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In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin, Dr Thomas Rochow discusses how welfare cuts could hit young people hardest. Dr Nicholas Harrington focuses on why linking electricity bills to where you live might add complexity without cutting costs.

Read more: tinyurl.com/4ftec6k4

📺 Our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, explains the findings of our latest Fiscal Sustainability Report published earlier today. You can find the full report here: fiscalcommission.scot/publications...

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📢 Missed this? @uofgasbs.bsky.social Glasgow Experimental Lab (GaEL) is looking for participants to join their subject pool!

They run incentivised economic experiments to study human behaviour—and you’ll be compensated for your time.

Interested? Sign up here: asbs-hroot.gla.ac.uk

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A week today, we’ll publish our second Fiscal Sustainability Report, this time focusing on how health could affect the Scottish Government’s fiscal sustainability. You can register to get our reports sent to your inbox here: scot.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

As Scotland's fiscal authority, external validation of our work is vital.

Report also contains useful recommendations for future development of the SFC which will help shape our ongoing development.

Pleased to welcome publication of OECD's @oecd-ocde.bsky.social independent review of @scotfisccomm.bsky.social. That SFC "continues to stand out as a strong IFI internationally" reflects great work of our team 👇
fiscalcommission.scot/publications...

The OECD have just published their independent review of the Scottish Fiscal Commission.

fiscalcommission.scot/wp-content/u...

YouTube video by University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences Geopolitics and Global economic shocks: the prospects for the world economy

Draws a lot from the analysis in Anton Muscatelli's @uofgvc.bsky.social Stevenson Trust Lecture from last week www.youtube.com/watch?v=duZc...

No time to wait for Trump to dictate our economic future Donald Trump’s return to the White House has upended long-standing norms in global diplomacy and security

My latest Herald article on the risks for Scotland from Donald Trump's tariff strategy 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

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❗️Fully Funded PhD Scholarships.

We’re thrilled to share incredible PhD opportunities, including joint scholarships with @sydneyuni.bsky.social

These scholarships work with @uofgasbs.bsky.social glaw.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social & @uofgsps.bsky.social

Apply now: tinyurl.com/4b7sh6f6

Join us for the 2nd Scottish Behavioural Sciences Conference 2025 @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social

in Scotland a cradle of behavioural science since the days of Adam Smith & David Hume

gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

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New #UofGSpotlight podcast 🚨

We cover prevention in public policy, why its so hard and how it can be achieved.

Hosts @graemeroy.bsky.social & @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social are joined by former Auditor General, Caroline Gardner & Fiona Duncan from The Promise Scotland.

Tune in: uofgspotlight.com