@uofgpolicy.bsky.social
Based at the University of Glasgow, we exist to help prepare the next generation of policymakers by sharing evidence, nurturing skills and creating spaces for fresh thinking. Website 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/publicpolicy Spotlight podcast 💡 www.uofgspotlight.com
New Spotlight episode out now on the future of universities.
We look at the future of higher education with insights from @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social and Catherine Lido - on funding, tuition fees, inclusion, lifelong learning and the impact of AI.
Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com
...hosted by Centre for Public Policy's @thomasrochow.bsky.social.
Might be of interest to colleagues in @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social 👋 Booking available at the link above.
Only one week to go for the @uofgpolicy.bsky.social and @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social one-day conference on Sustainable Welfare 💡
A great lineup of local and international speakers - last few spaces available, sign up here ⬇️
New on the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation)(Scotland) Bill being considered in the Scottish Parliament today❗
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social underlines why the Bill is unlikely to go as far as its advocates hope in protecting local government.
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Register for our workshop on tackling the public debt crisis in Scotland, in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social, today!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-poverty-public-debt-doing-debt-recovery-differently-tickets-1983517459115?aff=oddtdtcreator
#EndChildPoverty
Latest from me on the Scottish governments strategic approach!
NEW insights on the new National Performance Framework announced last week by the Deputy First Minister from @ianelliott.bsky.social 💡
Ian shares why a strategic approach to government is as important as ever, despite a ‘growing sense of cynicism’.
Read 🔗
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
A reminder of this workshop on 12 March at the @uofgarc.bsky.social with @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social 💡
Join us! Sign-up details below ⬇️
New #UofGSpotlight just dropped🎙️
As the Scottish Budget process wraps up, we look at the tough choices ahead - and opportunities for smarter, preventative spending.
Insights on Victoria’s Early Intervention Framework and from @graemeroy.bsky.social & Fiona Duncan.
Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com
NEW paper from CPP's Dr @hannahsalamon.bsky.social 📣
📝 Women talking: Bringing the environment into UK parliamentary speeches
It suggests women are disproportionately responsible for embedding environmentalism into political discussions across Parliament.
Read:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
We are delighted to welcome Professor Sir @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social as a Senior Fellow of the Centre for Public Policy 📣
President @royalsoced.bsky.social and former Principal @glasgow.ac.uk, leading economist Sir Anton brings invaluable expertise to our work.
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Our Centre Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social is speaking at this @enlightenscot.bsky.social event on Monday 23 Feb🎙️
🗣️Exclusive new polling in Scotland and Wales: A discussion about what it might mean
Sign up details below ⬇️
NEW Policy Insights: Access to Justice and the need for Civil Legal Aid Reform in Scotland 💡⚖️
Read recommendations from @glasgow.ac.uk experts @johynes.bsky.social, Fiona McPhail, and Jack Smith on how legal aid should be reformed to strengthen access to justice.
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Greatly enjoyed sitting on this panel this evening. Good questions from both the chair and the audience. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Very busy committee room in the Scottish Parliament for the Festival of Politics event on Net Zero and the Next Parliament.
Fantastic full room for our event this evening on Net-Zero and the next Scottish Parliament.
With @hannahsalamon.bsky.social, Jaime Toney, @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social, @dominicmhinde.bsky.social & Claire Mack.
Host: Edward Mountain MSP, Convenor NZET committee.
#Holyrood2026 #FestivalofPolitics
...we particularly welcome early career researchers, policy practitioners and activists working in this space.
The workshop is also an opportunity to discuss emerging ideas from the field and meet new colleagues working in this area. We hope to see you there!
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🗓️ 🗣️ Sustainable Welfare Workshop: What is the role of social policy in moving toward a post-growth society?
Join us and @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social on 12 March to explore how social policy can mitigate environmental degradation and enhance collective wellbeing.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl...
New #UofGSpotlight episode on 'Work, Ageing and the Employment Rights Act'💡
@kezdugdale.bsky.social speaks with Kat Riach about ageing and work then @melaniesimms.bsky.social about employment rights and recent legislation.
Listen and subscribe: uofgspotlight.com 🎧
… @kezdugdale.bsky.social giving us a run-through of what we might see immediately after election day, and how the first minister is selected.
And @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social sharing what might be ‘in the inbox’ of the next government, and what does the election mean for the voluntary sector?
Kicking off our session at @scvo.scot #SCVOTheGathering 🎤
With @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
@kezdugdale.bsky.social @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social
Great to see so many people in the room for what is a very
timely discussion on the coming election here in Scotland.
Interesting day in Scottish and British politics, and for those of you at @scvo.scot's The Gathering tomorrow we'll be providing an equally interesting discussion of the implications for the upcoming Holyrood elections!
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2/2...we'll be discussing the latest polling and the major public policy challenges facing the next government.
Our event is fully booked, but you can still add yourself to the waiting list in case spaces become available:
scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 👋
We're heading to @scvo.scot #SCVOTheGathering tomorrow, hosting an event on the upcoming Scottish Election:
Election 2026: What it means for the future of Scotland and your work 🗳️📣
Speakers:
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
@markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social
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📢 SOLD OUT: Scotland at the Crossroads: Net Zero and the Next Parliament, the @uofgpolicy.bsky.social Festival of Politics event on 16 Jan.
🌿 A panel of experts will look at the next Parliament's role in the path to net zero and the implementation of the Climate Change Plan.
#climatechange #netzero
@scvo.scot's The Gathering is this week, and I'm looking forward to seeing those of you attending! I'll be speaking alongside my @uofgpolicy.bsky.social colleagues @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and @kezdugdale.bsky.social to discuss the upcoming Holyrood elections.
3/3...it examines the:
- meaning of the Supreme Court judgments,
- resulting uncertainties and complexities in devolved laws
- limitations of various workarounds
Crucially, it offers practical solutions ✔️
Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
@uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
2/3...the report is written by
- @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social
- @aileenmcharg.bsky.social, @durham.ac.uk
- @penarthjo.bsky.social, @walesgovernance.bsky.social
- @chrismccork.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
Read:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
📢 NEW REPORT 📢
📝 Conditioning Power: Devolved Law-Making after the Supreme Court’s s.28(7) Rulings
Recent decisions by the UK Supreme Court have introduced unexpected constraints on devolved law-making.
Learn more – read the report: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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