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Dr Claire MacRae

@drcmacrae.bsky.social
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Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, Centre for Public Policy @ University of Glasgow researching societal risk and inequality, fiscal constraints, and public sector provision.

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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
...this event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science and is open to all #ESRCFestival. Chaired by our @kezdugdale.bsky.social and coordinated by our @drcmacrae.bsky.social 🎙️ We look forward to discussing challenges and opportunities in early learning and childcare provision with you! 4/4
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Read @drcmacrae.bsky.social's Quick Insight on the Programme for Government 2025 👇 Dr MacRae, Centre for Public Policy, looks at the continued focus on poverty but asks what does the PfG say and crucially how will it be implemented? 🔗Read more: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
We sent out our May newsletter this week 📧 Including: 📝Insights on Scot Gov Programme for Government (@drcmacrae.bsky.social @dnblane.bsky.social @lallsaurabh.bsky.social) 🎙️TWO timely podcast episodes including on the UK Gov's new immigration white paper Read 🔗 tinyurl.com/CPPMayNews2025 1/2
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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Where do the major parties stand on Child poverty and the public debt crisis?
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
NEW blog - following the #SpringStatement, Dr @thomasrochow.bsky.social examines how young people might be affected by the cuts to welfare 📝 He writes more should be done to recognise it is increasingly difficult for young people to enter meaningful employment. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
How might young people be affected by the cuts to welfare? Dr Thomas Rochow. Image includes the Centre for Public Policy and University of Glasgow logos, a photo of Thomas and an image of the UK Parliament building.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
...read it here 🔗 uofg.org.uk/t/cr/AQibzw0... And subscribe to our mailing list to get the next one straight to your inbox 📧 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... 3/3
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
...plus, two new #UofGSpotlight podcast episodes: 🎙️Council tax and international security, with @kengibb.bsky.social @housingevidence.bsky.social and Marcin Kaczmarski 🎙️Child poverty and the public debt crisis, a live political panel from our conference with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social 2/3
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
We sent out our March newsletter yesterday 📧 📣 With insights on: 👥 Impact of welfare cuts on young people @thomasrochow.bsky.social 💡 UK Gov approach to AI @markwong.bsky.social 🌎 Impact of US aid agency shutdown @uofgsps.bsky.social Read 🔗 uofg.org.uk/t/cr/AQibzw0... 1/3
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Centre for Public Policy Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social closes the day, reflecting on the conference and introducing some of the Centre’s current work to attendees. 📸 Professor Nicola McEwen
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
A powerful start to the day, hearing from @aberlourcharity.bsky.social, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social, @mrtncnvn.bsky.social about the issue at the core of today’s conference, the connection between child poverty and public debt. 📸 SallyAnn Kelly, Aberlour
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
We’re pleased to be co-hosting the Child Poverty and Public Debt Crisis national conference today with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. We look forward to key notes from @moragtreanor.bsky.social @cypcs.bsky.social @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
The Centre for Public Policy’s @drcmacrae.bsky.social and @thomasrochow.bsky.social host workshops at the Child Poverty & Public Debt Crisis conference today, building on the Centre's new anti-poverty project and looking at joined up policymaking in Scotland. 📸 Dr Claire MacRae; Dr Thomas Rochow
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Dr Claire MacRae @drcmacrae.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Child Poverty and the Public Debt Crisis: A National Conversation at @uofgpolicy.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
An insightful keynote speech from @uofglasgow.bsky.social’s Professor @moragtreanor.bsky.social. Today’s conference builds on research undertaken by @aberlourcharity.bsky.social with Morag into the connection between public debt and child poverty. 📸 Professor Morag Treanor
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
The conference afternoon opens with an address from Shirley-Ann Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice. 📸 Shirley-Ann Somerville
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Rory O’Connor @roryoc.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Please share! Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity. Are you passionate about understanding & preventing suicide? If so, why not consider joining us to undertake a PhD generously funded by the Canmore Trust? www.findaphd.com/phds/project... @daryloconnor.bsky.social
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
NEW on the blog Dr @hannahsalamon.bsky.social writes about the unaddressed challenge on the path to net zero of gender inequality in the green energy sector and the problems this could present for the workforce. 🧵 Read the blog: gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Fantastic to see our Research Associate @hannahsalamon.bsky.social making waves in the Scottish Parliament today. An important debate brought by Michelle Thomson MSP on Promoting the Role of Women in Scotland's Journey to Net Zero. 📺 Watch the clip 🔗 Hannah's Blog: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
You can also join the ECR Network mailing list! Fill in the form to join the Network's mailing list and stay updated on future events and opportunities: 🤝 forms.office.com/e/XzRgpMmrHc 3/4
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
The Centre for Public Policy is launching its Early Career Researchers' Network! 🌟 Open to ECRs across @uofglasgow.bsky.social interested in: 🔹 Learning how to engage with policy 🔹 Integrating impact into their research 🔹 Understanding what policymakers do/how to influence them 🧵1/4
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Thomas Rochow @thomasrochow.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
It has been an usually bright welcome back to Glasgow for my new role with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social ❤️ I am really excited to be joining a great team working on a range of important policy and governance issues across the UK.
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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
📢Keynote speaker announcement📢 Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, will deliver the afternoon keynote speech at our #DebtAwarenessWeek conference in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Places limited. Register today: aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
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Dr Claire MacRae @drcmacrae.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Delighted to be delivering a workshop at the Conference ‘Breaking the Cycle: Poverty, Policymaking, and Public Debt’. Get registered!
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