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Anton Muscatelli

@antonmuscatelli.bsky.social
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Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow. Chair, Royal Economic Society. Economist. President, Royal Society of Edinburgh. Inter Milan fan. Opinions mine.

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Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
International Day for Peace Equinox At the @uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgunescorila.bsky.social Peace Bench
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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This is a very interesting piece by two of my colleagues at Public First who, with their HE and Economics teams, have developed a very useful model which can be used to understand international student flows. I have a longer post on LI: www.linkedin.com/posts/anton-... wonkhe.com/blogs/why-in...
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Why international recruitment keeps chasing the wrong markets
Annie Bell and Damayanti Chatterjee present new modelling that explores not just the potential for growth in international student numbers, but also whether that growth would be stable
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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It was a pleasure to appear on the “Messy” podcast with Daniel Atlin, on “Leading Public Institutions Through Complexity, Slow Growth, and the AI Age” iono.fm/e/1718287
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Sir Anton Muscatelli on Leading Public Institutions Through Complexity, Slow Growth, and the AI Age
Sensemaking leadership as a team sport. This episode is for anyone who cares about the future of public institutions and what it takes to lead them well in a world of slow growth, eroding trust, and ...
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
'Scotland’s universities are facing a £200 million annual funding shortfall and a £1 billion repairs backlog, says a new study by an expert group convened as part of a review to tackle the sector’s “unsustainable” financial position.' 1/3
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Scotland’s universities face £200 million annual shortfall
Sector’s worsening financial situation laid bare by new analysis conducted as part of wide-ranging review of university system
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Louise Wilson @louisewilso.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“If there isn’t public subsidy, then Scotland will not have a role in driving its economy through innovation and through research, which is not a good basis for any economic or industrial strategy.” Anton Muscatelli in why funding for unis is so crucial www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
holyrood.com
Anton Muscatelli: Universities are in a fragile state – MSPs must not play political football
In an exclusive Holyrood interview, the former Glasgow University chancellor says not enough resources are being put int...
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Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“The analysis is clear that the current position is not sustainable and provides a foundation for the work ahead.” Scottish universities 'face £200m black hole' in funding crisis, expert report warns @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social
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Scottish universities 'face £200m black hole' in funding crisis, expert report warns
SCOTLAND'S universities “face an acute and growing financial crisis”, a leading expert has warned in a new report ...
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Fay Young @fayyoung.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
With due credit to @joaosousa.bsky.social now of IFS and @stuartgmcintyre.bsky.social of FAI And thanks to @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social for sharing a good thread. (Sceptical Scot takes responsibility for any tangles).
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GERS: your annual starter for an open-minded discussion?
GERS is a reasonable starting point for understanding the fiscal issues an independent Scotland would likely face on day 1 João Sousa…
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
'Exam-related turmoil has led to mass student protests in Mexico after nearly 60,000 university applicants were forced to resit tests amid suspected cheating, while Portugal’s disastrous attempt to digitise school exam marking sparked the country’s worst education crisis in decades.' 1/3
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AI cheating, leaked papers and marking errors: how exam protests went global
Student unrest sweeps India, Portugal and Mexico as grievances and pressure for good grades in tough job market collide
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🗳️Brexit: Ten years on Thursday 27 August, 9.45am ‐ 11am Co-hosted with us, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. With our expert panel: @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social @katyhayward.bsky.social @anandmenon.bsky.social Tickets: festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/the-f...
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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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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
...we're bringing you a panel of expert speakers: - Prof Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social - Prof Sir Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social - Prof Katy Hayward @katyhayward.bsky.social - Prof Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social @ukandeu.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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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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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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A prawn, shellfish, samphire and saffron risotto. Weekend fare.
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Dan Kenealy @dankenealy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Really interesting piece by @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social as #AndyBurnham prepares to take over as UK #PrimeMinister. antonmuscatelli.substack.com/p/burnhams-f...
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Burnham’s Fiscal Constraints – What Are The Options?
As the incoming Prime Minister prepares for office, what do his fiscal options look like?
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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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Burnham’s Fiscal Constraints – What Are The Options?
As the incoming Prime Minister prepares for office, what do his fiscal options look like?
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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
With this heat, grilled sea bream served with wilted spinach, green beans and peperonata is just the thing.
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Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
An international perspective of World Refugee Day www.thenational.scot/politics/262... My piece on the egregious worldwide race to the bottom and what you can do and keep doing @scotnational.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
thenational.scot
An international perspective of World Refugee Day
IT’S a race to the bottom almost everywhere, it seems. World Refugee Day – June 20 – is designated to mark the commitment of every member…
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Prof Bob Davis @rokewood.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
By far the best, most reasoned & watchful account of Nicola Sturgeon & the Murrell Collection I have yet read, Dani. A vigilant, measured recognition of how flaws in sometimes even the most talented leaders can reproduce & magnify the ruinous polarisations of our divided political culture.
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Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
"To suggest she has no responsibility for that, and to link that lack of responsibility to her sex, is a form of infantilisation that will do women no good in the long-run." My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column on Murrell and Sturgeon. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2615250...
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Criminals like Murrell only flourish under Groundhog Day of tribalism
No-one wants to know how much Murrell’s betrayal upset Nicola Sturgeon, writes our award-winning columnist Dani Garavelli - what they want to know…
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
NEW 2026 Election Policy Insights this week from Prof Sir @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social: The Global Economy and Scotland 🌎 📉 🚨 Anton examines how geopolitical instability will impact the next Scottish government's economic policy choices. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
2026 Election Policy Insights: The Global Economy and Scotland. Hard choices ahead: Scotland's policy outlook in a fragile global economy. Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy.
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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
As Scots go to the polls tomorrow, there's no better place to look for comparisons of the parties' manifesto pledges on the key policy issues facing the next Scottish Parliament than @uofgpolicy.bsky.social's manifestos analysis grid:
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Manifestos analysis grid - Elections 2026
29 April 2026: What do the party manifestos say, at a glance, on the big topics facing Scotland? Access the Centre for Public Policy's new manifesto grid analysis on what each party is pledging on top...
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
NEW: What do the polls tell us about the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election? 📊🚨 @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social looks at the final Scottish polls - he writes while the broad outcome seems clear, there are areas of uncertainty. Essential reading before tomorrow ⬇️ Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
What do the polls tell us about the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election? Mark McGeoghegan, Elections 2026, University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy
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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
90 minutes to go to kick-off and just one 1️⃣ point needed for the serie A title 🇮🇹- here we go! #Inter-Parma #amala @billykayscot.bsky.social @euankay.bsky.social @drannanotaro.bsky.social 🖤💙🖤
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David Smith @dsmitheconomics.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
My Sunday Times piece: Above-target inflation looms, eroding the reputation of the independent Bank of England. A new book co-written by Charles Goodhart highlights the risks to that independence: Is the bell tolling for independent central banking in Britain? www.thetimes.com/article/622c...
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Is the bell tolling for independent central banking in Britain?
It will soon be 30 years since the Bank of England took full control of monetary policy, but as inflationary pressures storm its barricades, something may give
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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Very privileged to be @uofgnews.bsky.social for @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social spring ceilidh, hosted by @sabirzazai.bsky.social and Deputy VC Rachel Sandison the University’s sanctuary champion - an occasion which demonstrates why Scotland will always be a welcoming place.
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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 01/05/2026
🎙️ John Smith Centre Director @eddiebarnes.bsky.social appeared on BBC Radio Scotland yesterday morning to discuss the key findings of our #UKYouthPoll2026. Listen below at 1hr 30mins 👇 #UKYouthPoll @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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Mornings - with Stephen Jardine - BBC Sounds
Stephen Jardine gets to the heart of the stories making the news.
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 01/05/2026
A new composition, 'The Broken Stones of the Calton Weavers', will premiere in Glasgow on 4 May. Developed by @tenementals.bsky.social, led by Prof David Archibald, the piece reflects on the 1787 Calton Weavers’ strike, Scotland’s earliest major industrial dispute. 👉 www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
The Tenementals.
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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 30/04/2026
📸 We were delighted to see so many engaged, passionate and informed young people at our hustings event at @stgilescathedral.bsky.social earlier this week! @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @syff.scot @irisduane.bsky.social @snpcallum.bsky.social @danomall92.bsky.social
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 30/04/2026
Campus bathed in morning sunlight ☀️ So beautiful! #TeamUofG
The University of Glasgow tower with a tree in front and bright blue sky behind.The cloisters with sunlight on the pillars.A turret at the main building at the University of GlasgowThe tower and main building at the University of Glasgow with a large green tree in front and clear blue sky behind.
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 29/04/2026
Alex Crothall’s breathtaking photographs of Olive Dean at her Glasgow gig have been picked up by British Vogue. Congratulations to Alex and we cannot wait to have you join #TeamUofG in September 2026 to study Film and TV. Read more: gla.ac/424ae80
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Teen’s stunning photos of Olivia Dean at Glasgow gig picked up by British Vogue
Alex Crothall's post was shared by British Vogue and Olivia Dean herself.
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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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...
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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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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
A fantastic line-up for our panel discussion, w/ @asvalero.bsky.social, @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social, @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social and Nadim Ahmad. Find out more by reading our research programme summary report, released during #NationalProductivityWeek: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/res...
On stage: Anna Valero, Diane Coyle, Anton Muscatelli and Nadim Ahmad, with Bart van ArkOn stage: Anna Valero, Diane Coyle, Anton Muscatelli and Nadim Ahmad, with Bart van ArkOn stage: Anna Valero, Diane Coyle, Anton Muscatelli and Nadim Ahmad.
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Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
How Europe regulated itself into American vassalage www.economist.com/europe/2026/... One of those grim pieces where your keep waiting for the "however" and it never quite arrives
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 20/04/2026
Today, we open the Universitas 21 Annual Network Meeting & Leadership Summit in Glasgow, bringing together a global community of university leaders at a time of change for higher education. The event will create space to strengthen collaboration across our international network. Welcome to all!
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Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
That you could build such a thing under such a sky!
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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin, the Centre for Public Policy explores the link between politics and policy ahead of Elections 2026, while the College of Social Sciences celebrates its Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards 2026 winners. Read more: tinyurl.com/27actrcs
The Glasgow Social Sciences Hub logo with social sciences graphics like a piggy bank with the world on it, a peace branch with a dove, and several books.
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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Cooked with some great Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 produce today. Roast sirloin with a red wine and herb gravy; roast potatoes and carrots and wilted spinach. (The wine was Italian 🇮🇹)
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
'Foreigners seeking Australian degrees are being denied visas at record rates amid ongoing government scepticism about students’ genuine study intentions.' When Australian HE sneezes, UK HE should plan for flu. Coming to/already affecting a university near you. 1/2
timeshighereducation.com
Record visa rejections hit Australian higher education
Unprecedented refusal rates raise fresh doubts over risk rating methodology as officials get tough on ‘non-genuine’ students
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 30/03/2026
A new report from CaSE explores how people across Scotland view research and development – and why it matters for jobs, communities and long-term growth. We’re proud to support this important work. Read more 👉 gla.ac/4bEyy65
A Scottish flag flies on a pole against a clear blue sky above historic buildings, with a church spire in the background. A red and dark blue banner at the bottom reads, “What do the public think and feel about R&D in Scotland?” alongside the CaSE (Campaign for Science and Engineering) logo.
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Debate now properly up and running in the Labour Party about UK-EU relations. Three perhaps four schools of thought. @london.gov.uk suggests the next election manifesto should explicit seek to rejoin. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Sadiq Khan urges Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next election
Mayor of London says returning to EU now more desirable because of economic instability caused by Donald Trump
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
I presume this senior minister wants to stay anonymous so it isn't revealed that they clearly know absolutely nothing about the UK-EU relations of which they speak. Customs Union cakeism, a very particular form of a general affliction. www.ft.com/content/6a67...
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The Puglia Guys @pugliaguys.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Cime di rapa boiling in the Puglia Kitchen for the most traditional of Puglia’s cucina povera recipes. Served with orecchiette pasta of course! #VisitPuglia #Italianfood #Italy
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 10/03/2026
Eight @uofgsocsci.bsky.social experts have been welcomed to @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellowship. They join an outstanding community of 74 leading social scientists. Read more: gla.ac/4lkjlu1
The Gilbert Scott building.
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 16/03/2026
New research from School of Humanities @uofgartshums.bsky.social shows 90% of Humanities alumni now work in mid–senior roles across 24 sectors, with 91.7% reporting high career fulfilment. Read More: gla.ac/3Nr1Ewf
Pictured at the McMillan Reading Room, University of Glasgow Library - Jodie Pike (report author and Humanities student intern) 
Dr Tanya Cheadle (event co ordinator and Director of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience at the School of Humanities) and Tessa Carroll (Humanities student intern). Photo Credit: Martin Shields
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The Puglia Guys @pugliaguys.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Where you live, is it cheaper to buy fresh produce from the (farmers') market, or from the supermarket? We are in Puglia. That means we usually buy either from the daily market stalls, or the greengrocer. Both tend to be less expensive than the supermarket. #Italy #Seasonal #foodie
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
NEW insights from @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social on the 2026 Scottish election 💡 🗳️ 📝 Whatever its outcome, the election is a reset moment for Scotland Read in full on the Centre website 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Whatever its outcome the election is a reset moment for Scotland, Professor Nicola McEwen, University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy
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Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Apparently the USA used about two and a half years of their recent new supply of Tomahawks in the first 100 hours of this conflict giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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US has burned through ‘years’ of munitions since start of Iran war
Rapid depletion of stockpile including Tomahawk missiles raises pressure on Trump over cost of conflict
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Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
"Iranian leaders are saying they will not accept a ceasefire until Washington fully grasps the global economic cost of waging this war." giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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Iran is playing a long game
An asymmetric war that brings the global economy to a standstill could exhaust the US and force a ceasefire
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Tony Tassell @tonytassell.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Gillian Tett, of course, knows a thing or two about impending crises. In this column, she looks at the private credit risks which are gaining so much attention. She says the problem is more akin to a slow-moving cancer than a sudden heart attack www.ft.com/content/d8d1...
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
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
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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
This sobering SPICe report warns without structural reform to our higher education sector there is a long-term & irreversible decline in university capacity, economic impact, and global reputation. digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBrie...
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The impact of tightening finances on Scotland's universities
This briefing considers the financial challenges faced by Scottish universities, examining the potential root causes of the current situation, the impact on university students and staff, and how the ...
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