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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 29/09/2026

Our own Dr Joe Greenwood-Hau contributed to this list - check it out to find your next political read! 📖

John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 28/09/2026

📢 Applications for the John Smith Centre Parliamentary Internship Programme 2027 will open on Fri 2 October! 📝 Applications will be capped at 100 – start working on yours now to ensure you are considered for a spot on the programme: www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/int... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 24/09/2026

Our new 'Not just politics as usual' course kicked off at #UofG this afternoon 🙌 We're so excited to be bringing a wide variety of speakers to campus this semester to give students from across UofG insights into making meaningful change happen - watch this space! 👀 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Dr Joe Greenwood-Hau delivering a lecture to a room full of students at the University of Glasgow.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 10/09/2026

📊 View the poll in detail on our website: www.johnsmithcentre.com/research-sum...

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 09/09/2026

🚨 New polling alert! 🚨 📊 Our latest poll sponsored by @nationwideuk.bsky.social reveals young people across the UK are calling on government to do more to support them into good jobs, and many are considering moving abroad if none are available. 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/research-sum...

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 03/09/2026

It was a huge pleasure to welcome Gordon Brown to @glasgow.ac.uk last night to talk to our Director Eddie Barnes about his new book ‘The Future Starts With Us’. Mr Brown remains one of the most inspirational speakers around - you're welcome back any time! 🙌 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

John Smith Centre Director Eddie Barnes and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown sitting onstage in the University of Glasgow's Bute Hall, 2 September 2026. They are in conversation with one another and are both smiling. A John Smith Centre pull-up banner can be seen in the background, as well as a large projector screen showing the front cover of Gordon's book 'The Future Starts With Us'.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 31/08/2026

Human rights and youth campaigner @motazamer.bsky.social is just one of the fantastic guest speakers we have lined up for the new 'Not just politics as usual' course at @glasgow.ac.uk ✨ Enrol now on MyCampus (SPS1012) to secure your spot! More details ➡️ www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/not...

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 25/08/2026

🚨 Don't miss out on your chance to see Gordon Brown at the #UniversityOfGlasgow next week - get your tickets now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gordon-bro... 📅 Wednesday 2 September 🕖 7.00pm-9.00pm 📍 Saltire Lecture Theatre, James McCune Smith Learning Hub @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown speaking onstage at the 2025 John Smith Memorial Lecture in the Cadogan Hall, London.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 17/08/2026

📣 Calling first and second year @glasgow.ac.uk students: 'Not just politics as usual' is open for enrolment! Places are limited, so enrol now on MyCampus (SPS1012) to secure your spot. More details including eligibility criteria available here: www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/not...

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 13/08/2026

❗ICYMI: There's still time to secure your spot to see Gordon Brown at @glasgow.ac.uk next month! 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gordon-bro... #UniversityOfGlasgow @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 11/08/2026

We’re pleased to announce that the #UKYouthPoll2026 survey data is now available via the UK Data Service! 🎉 🔗 doi.org/10.5255/UKDA... It offers unrivalled insight into young people’s views of politics, society, and the big issues they face. We’d be delighted to see it used by others! ✨️

Designed graphic with text reading: "UK Youth Poll 2026. How are young people feeling about themselves and the country at large? What do they want from society and government? We've asked 2000+ young people. Explore the findings today." The graphic also shows the logos of the John Smith Centre, Nationwide, the University of Glasgow, and Focaldata.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 10/08/2026

How does political change happen? And who has the power to bring it about? 🤔 If you're a 1st or 2nd year @glasgow.ac.uk student, you can take our new course to find out. Places are limited, so enrol now on MyCampus (SPS1012) to secure your spot! More info: www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/not...

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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We are delighted to see so many #TeamUofG @glasgow.ac.uk experts at the 2026 @parliament.scot Festival of Politics on 27 and 28 August 👏💡 Check out the full programme: festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/organiser/th... Here's a handy thread of all UofG speaker events... ⬇️🧵

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The Festival of Politics 2026 - Browse events on Citizen Ticket

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 04/08/2026

Join us to hear Gordon Brown discuss his new book The Future Starts With Us with John Smith Centre Director Eddie Barnes at @glasgow.ac.uk. 📅 Wednesday 2 September, 7.00pm-9.00pm 📍 Saltire Lecture Theatre, James McCune Smith Learning Hub 🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gordon-bro...

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UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

"Young adults are locked out from the future they’re ready to shape" Great to see findings from @johnsmithcentre.com UK Youth Poll mentioned in this @prospectmagazine.co.uk feature about young people's prospects and happiness in the UK. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/741...

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Britain’s next generation is all grown up

Alienated, ignored—and stuck at home with mum and dad. Young adults are locked out from the future they’re ready to shape

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 23/06/2026

📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! We're teaming up with @parliament.scot's Festival of Politics again for a panel discussion on when free speech becomes hate speech, chaired by @eddiebarnes.bsky.social 🎤 📅 28 August 2026 📍 Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh 🎟️ Available via the link below @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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When does free speech become hate speech? - Buy tickets

Freedom of expression, even if some find certain views offensive, is lauded as one of the most important civil liberties. When does free speech become hate speech and what part does social media play?

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 11/06/2026

📊 The #UKYouthPoll2026 was shaped by @glasgow.ac.uk students, who chose its themes and wrote many of the survey questions. 📹️ Watch the video below to hear some of the key findings directly from them! Full findings 👉️ ukyouthpoll.com #UKYouthPoll @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 09/06/2026

Yesterday, the John Smith Centre brought 70 S5 and S6 pupils from schools across the West of Scotland to @glasgow.ac.uk to take part in a mock election campaign 🗳️ It was fantastic to see a room full of young people engaging so enthusiastically in politics! 🌟 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 02/06/2026

And young people are even more pessimistic. The John Smith Centre’s #UKYouthPoll2026 showed that only 36% of 16-29-year-olds think a degree is worth the cost, whilst 48% think it’s not 🎓 📊 Read the full UK Youth Poll 2026 report on our website: ukyouthpoll.com #UKYouthPoll #GenZ

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Student loan inquiry begins as a third of people say university degree not worth it

MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 01/06/2026

Our #UKYouthPoll2026 found that young people increasingly feel that the cards are stacked against their generation – only 25% believe that they are treated fairly compared with older generations ⚖️ Read the report to find out more: 🔗 www.ukyouthpoll.com #UKYouthPoll #GenZ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 29/05/2026

We were delighted to host an event with Prosper at @uofgasbs.bsky.social today that brought together companies to discuss how we can help get young people into careers in public life and politics 🌟 A big thank you to our speakers and to all those who attended! 🙌 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 28/05/2026

🚨 Alan Milburn's 'Young people and work' report published today warns that Britain is breeding a "lost generation". 📰 Eddie Barnes' latest blog reflects on the findings and calls for policies that put the needs of young people first – read it below 👇 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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MILBURN'S WAKE-UP CALL TO BACK BRITAIN'S YOUNG - John Smith Centre

By Eddie Barnes The warning by former Labour Health Minister Alan Milburn today that Britain is breeding a “lost generation” of young people is absolutely correct. By the end of this decade, according...

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 25/05/2026

💡 A key finding from the #UKYouthPoll2026 is that AI is viewed by young people with a mix of apprehension & cautious optimism. 💼 Their biggest fear is its impact on jobs, while its biggest perceived benefit is its potential to support education. Find out more: ukyouthpoll.com #UKYouthPoll #GenZ

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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join us on 4 June for a special fireside chat with Professor Michael Spence as we celebrate his honorary degree. Featuring insights from ASBS’s new Head of School, Professor Wendy Loretto, on his remarkable life and career. Register: tinyurl.com/yhe84mcs

Upcoming event on Thursday 4th June from 3- 4:30 pm with Professor Michael Spence. In the picture is a portrait of him with the background graduates walking in the University of Glasgow.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 20/05/2026

📰 John Smith Centre Centre Director @eddiebarnes.bsky.social and Lecturer Dr Joe Greenwood-Hau have contributed to this newly published analysis of the Scottish election. Read the report here! 🔗 www.electionanalysis.uk/scottish-ele...

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 19/05/2026

📊 The #UKYouthPoll2026 asked 16–29-year-olds what stops them from being more active in politics and community affairs. The most common answer? That they simply don't trust politicians (30%). ‼️Young people demand and deserve a more honest politics. 🔗 Explore more insights at www.ukyouthpoll.com

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 11/05/2026

💷 When asked about their biggest concerns, 45% of young people surveyed in the #UKYouthPoll2026 chose 'financial worries'. Compared to last year, young people are becoming more worried about their financial futures. 📊 Full report available at www.ukyouthpoll.com @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 05/05/2026

The #UKYouthPoll2026 found that 50% of young people would never take up arms for Britain, and only 38% would do so under some circumstances 📊 Read the full report for further insights: 🔗 www.ukyouthpoll.com @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social #Nationwide

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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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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 30/04/2026

🗣️ 'The problem is not that young people don't care, it's that they don't feel like the public square is working for them. Worse, they feel like it's working against them.' Read our latest blog by Dr Elisabeth Loose to find out what the #UKYouthPoll2026 reveals about the state of our civic life 👇

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ECONOMIC INSECURITY IS HOLLOWING OUT OUR CIVIC LIFE - John Smith Centre

Almost a year ago, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown used the inaugural John Smith Memorial Lecture to warn that our civic infrastructure was breaking down partly due to economic decline over the pas...

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 28/04/2026

2026 marks 20 years of the Glasgow Science Festival! 🔬 The festival will return to the city this June with a packed programme of events including dogs with jobs, cocktail chemistry, and musical performances inspired by cosmic rays. Learn more: gla.ac/3P4BeRW

A promotional graphic for the Glasgow Science Festival. Text reads: 4th to 14th June 2026, Cheers for 20 years.

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