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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Audit Scotland’s new report echoes many of the shortcomings we identified with the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round. But more can be done to ensure the wealth generated by Scotland's offshore wind is widely shared. Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/447-re...

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

1/ New open-access paper proposing the Political Economy and Health model. The models we use to understand what causes population health to improve or worsen matters, as they influence what we do. doi.org/10.55016/wvq...

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Theories of population health: A review of pictorial models and a proposal for the Political Economy and Health model | Journal of Critical Public Health

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

WEAll Scotland have refreshed their strategy - it is well worth a read!

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Matthew Waites (he or they) @matthewwaites.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Here are the Contents pages for our new book Colonialisms and Queer Politics (Oxford University Press), analysing and comparing 11 empires and their legacies @lgbtqa-isa.bsky.social @rc47isa.bsky.social @sxpolitics.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I'm feeling like maybe I should write something on: how to start a community. You start with you and one friend trying to live near enough to each other that you can walk to each other's houses. You host a regular meal for other friends who live nearby, at home or somewhere local and cheap.

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Why does 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 despite promises that hard work and free markets create opportunity for all? And what if the 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 we take for granted are 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗱?

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

New article (or mini-play!) imagining a conversation in the Department of Health about #socialmurder and #stalled #lifeexpectancy and #mortality trends in the UK www.euppublishing.com/doi/epub/10....

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Sociological and Cultural Studies, University of Glasgow @uofgsociology.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Sign up below for this event, taking place on the 3rd and 4th September, to recognise the lifelong contribution of our own Bridget Fowler to the nourishing of a critical sociological imagination in Scotland and beyond.

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Against the 'masters of thoughtless thought': An event for Bridget Fowler.

This short conference brings together contributions inspired by, responding to, or in conversation with, the work of Bridget Fowler.

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

GP practices in Scotland are changing with the emergence of #megapractices with large patient lists and different service models. New research led by @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social identified 5 megapractices with over 30,000 patients - including one with almost 120,000. doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...

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Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This is incorrect Welsh Water is not in public ownership, it's a 'not for profit' which loses 41% of bills to finance costs, same as Thames Water Publicly owned Scottish Water on the other hand has finance costs of only 8% - and 50% more investment www.theguardian.com/business/nil...

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‘Complicated and expensive’: Burnham is right about the risks of nationalisation | Nils Pratley

Track record of Welsh Water shows public ownership is not the answer to all the woes in the utilities sector

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Sociological and Cultural Studies, University of Glasgow @uofgsociology.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The latest in our Sociological & Cultural Studies blog series was published this morning. In ‘Meeting Polite Society to Discuss Inequalities’, @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social considers what the Deaton Review on social inequality fails to ask. Please spread the word...

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Meeting polite society to discuss inequalities.

Gerry McCartney on what the Deaton Review on social inequality fails to ask.

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

1/4 New paper out today: 'How much do we really know about the implications of demographic change for future health and social care costs? Articulating a research agenda.' This questions core assumptions underlying #projections of #fiscalsustainability 'doi.org/10.1017/nie.2026.10098

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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

As part of #TaxJusticeScotland we're calling on the First Minister to take practical steps to make the tax system fairer: • replace Council Tax with a fairer system • accelerate the introduction of a strong private jet tax Those with the most wealth should pay their fair share bit.ly/TJSFMLetter

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

New part-time role available to support the development of the Scottish Centre for Work and Health and associated research grant applications. Closes 2nd June. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

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Research Associate

Job Purpose To make a leading contribution to SCW&H’s in two UoG-led and one-jointly led project areas – 1. the Changing Nature Of Work (led by Prof. Gerard McCartney), and 2. Prevention, (led ...

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

New analyses confirm that adverse changes in #LifeExpectancy in Scotland across the first two decades of the 21st century have been most pronounced in the most deprived areas of the country. 1/2 @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

New paper out looking at the rise of 'megapractices' in Scotland, and proposing a tentative typology of GP provisioning: traditional; megapractice (noting marked diversity in this category); social enterprise; direct NHS provision. More research needed on the health impacts doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...

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Sociological and Cultural Studies, University of Glasgow @uofgsociology.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

3/3 In ‘Urban ethnography and walking Nan Shepherd’s mountain’, Natanya Mark @nmdlb.bsky.social takes up a lesson from Nan Shepherd about how we might properly attend to the places we inhabit. www.gla.ac.uk/schools/soci...

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Urban ethnography and walking Nan Shepherd’s mountain.

Natanya Mark explores a lesson from Nan Shepherd about how we might properly attend to the places we inhabit.

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Great article on changing land ownership and the actions of the wealthy. A Laird for our Times: Questions of Philanthropy and Community in the Scottish Highlands bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/03/25/a...

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Part-time role (14 hours/week until 31st March 2028) now advertised for any current University of Glasgow staff to help in the development of the Scottish Centre for Health and Work. More details here: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

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Research Associate

Please note that this vacancy is only open to current University of Glasgow employees. Job Purpose To make a leading contribution to SCW&H’s in two UoG-led project areas – A Changing Nature Of ...

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Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland @weallscotland.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

📢New report out today 📢 People in Scotland are clear: 83% say the wealth gap is too big 90% think inequality is more harmful than good 85% support higher taxes on the wealthy over reducing them Public opinion is NOT the barrier to reform. #TaxJustice #Scotland

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Richard Kemp @richardmskemp.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Thrilled to see Social Murder? covered in The Guardian! (06.03.26) Over the last 100 years, Life Expectancy in the UK, US and other rich nations has improved beyond recognition. Year on year, we’re living longer and more healthily than ever! (1/5)

Page one of Aditya Chakrabortty's article titled, "This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet?" It's available on The Guardian website.

Page two of Aditya Chakrabortty's article titled, "This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet?" It's available on The Guardian website.

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Runnymede Trust @runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Since the results of the Gorton and Denton by-election, we have witnessed a barrage of smears against Muslim people in the UK. Voting is a fundamental right. Voting according to political interests is entirely ordinary and is how our democratic system is set up.

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

As Healthy Life Expectancy (HLE) in Scotland continues to drop it is worth reminding people that we know #austerity is the main cause. Commentators that fail to discuss that evidence probably aren't qualified to talk about it policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social-murder

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Social Murder?

Social Murder? - Austerity and Life Expectancy in the UK; Combining robust evidence with real-life stories, this book reveals the shocking impact of austerity policies on life expectancy and offers an...

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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

#Poverty and the #ClimateCrisis won’t be solved by doubling down on economic growth. This #ReclaimTheEconomyWeek, I argue in TIME for moving beyond the growth orthodoxy still defended at #Davos and towards new development models that put people and planet first. time.com/7358059/econ...

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Economic Growth at Any Cost Fails Us All

We saw this paradigm at Davos last week, as leaders talked up growth. But that fails the planet and the world’s poorest.

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

New polling by Tax Justice Scotland shows that changing the current unfair #counciltax is popular. Council tax is one of the least progressive taxes in Scotland and needs radical change - this could be more progressive bands, an income-based alternative, or a land tax. @oxfamscotland.bsky.social

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Reclaim our economies for people and planet. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Remember when every leader wanted their picture taken with Greta? She is still that truth teller, they just can't face the truth of their crimes.

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Philipp Heimberger @heimbergecon.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Our paper on the inflated effects of corporate tax cuts on economic growth, published in the European Economic Review, is the journal’s most downloaded paper and has attracted the most attention on social media over the last 3 years. It's also among the most widely cited papers🧵

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

My colleague David Walsh is talking about the health impacts of #austerity in Glasgow on the 10th December, based on the work in our book policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social-murder. Sign up here: www.royalphil.org/lecture/dr-d...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Isn't it refreshing when someone actually does nuance and detail? H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!

How will the government fund scrapping the two child benefit cap? Talks about the fact it's important to remember public finances are not like household finances.

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Glasgow Centre for Population Health @thegcph.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

📣 Please share: Call out to those in North Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, Fife, Glasgow City Region, South of Scotland & the Western Isles who are staff, volunteers, or trustees from social enterprises, small businesses, housing associations, schools, or trade unions 🔽 @yunuscentregcu.bsky.social

Join the CoWBELLS Public Involvement Panel (PIP)

We’re inviting community organisations to take part in an exciting new Public Involvement Panel (PIP) as part of the Community Wealth Building Evaluation Learning Lessons from Scotland (CoWBELLS) research project.
CoWBELLS is a 3-year study exploring how Community Wealth Building (CWB) – an approach to creating fairer, more inclusive local economies – impacts health and reduces inequalities. CWB focuses on keeping wealth within communities through five pillars: inclusive ownership, finance, workforce, spending, and land/property. Examples include co-operative food pantries, employee-owned businesses, and community banks. This research will inform Scotland’s upcoming Community Wealth Building Bill, which will require local authorities to implement CWB strategies.

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Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland @weallscotland.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

On Monday as we hosted our Manifesto for a Wellbeing Economy launch. We are calling on all political parties to #ChangeTheRules of our economy. Using bold, transformative policies we can build a Scotland that puts people and planet first. Read our manifesto: www.weallscotland.org/briefings-re...

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We are in the process of creating a new journal for our community, the Population Health Journal, and we are now inviting applications for editors: journals.gla.ac.uk/phj/announce....

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Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland @weallscotland.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members. Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...

text along the top says 'Manifesto for a Wellbeing Economy' underneath is a picture of two women holding signs that say 'Let's redesign our economy for people and planet.' and 'Put justice and compassion at the heart of our economy.'

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The urgency with which we must tackle #climatechange is profound, yet political action and priorities are elsewhere. Government prioritisation of economic growth at all costs is going to cost us the earth... www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czdrv8m5v4lo

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 24/10/2025

📢1 day to go! What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty. Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We are in the process of creating a new journal for our community, the Population Health Journal, and we are now inviting applications for editors: journals.gla.ac.uk/phj/announce....

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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

These measly figures are not something to celebrate. Our economy will continue to stagnate until the government starts investing in the public services + infrastructure on which a thriving economy is based. Austerity got us into this mess - more austerity will not get us out. 1/3

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Grateful to Martin Rhodes for hosting a briefing on the impacts of #austerity on #mortality trends in the UK, and on the need to reverse the cuts to social security and local government budgets. Book here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social-murder. 2 minute presentation: youtu.be/K-SHjy--0EY

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Gerry McCartney @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I presented some work recently on what a #WellbeingEconomy strategy for Scotland would look like which is available to stream www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXVZ... with the full report here: www.postgrowtheconomics.org/wp-content/u...

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What Would a Wellbeing Economy Strategy for Scotland Look Like?

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