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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 9h

The Parliamentary Internship Programme opened doors to politics and public life for @glasgow.ac.uk student Georgina Stewart this year 🚀 📝 Applications for the 2027 programme open at 10.00am on Friday 2 October – visit our website to find out how to apply! 👉 www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/int...

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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 · 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 · 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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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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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 · 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 · 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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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 · 27/04/2026

💡 KEY FINDING from the #UKYouthPoll2026 💡 Young people's belief that they will be better off than their parents has collapsed from 63% in 2025 to just 36% in 2026. 📊 Read the full report: www.johnsmithcentre.com/uk-youth-pol... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social #Nationwide

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 23/04/2026

On Tuesday, we were delighted to host the launch reception for our #UKYouthPoll2026 in the House of Commons. Thank you to Lillian Jones MP for hosting us and to all who joined! @nationwideuk.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 22/04/2026

It is an honour to be able to present our #UKYouthPoll2026 to Downing Street this morning. We are proud to be able to advocate on behalf of the UK’s young people 🙌 @focaldata.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk @nationwideuk.bsky.social Read the #UKYouthPoll2026 now: www.ukyouthpoll.com

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 22/04/2026

🌟 The UK Youth Poll 2026 is here! 🌟 Young people no longer think their lives will be better than their parents’. They want better politics & financial stability. 📊 Read the #UKYouthPoll2026 now: www.ukyouthpoll.com @glasgow.ac.uk @nationwideuk.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 21/04/2026

✨ We are absolutely delighted to be back in the House of Commons this year for our launch reception of the #UKYouthPoll2026. Thank you to Lillian Jones MP for hosting us. @nationwideuk.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social Check back in tomorrow when the poll will be released to the public! 👀🤩

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 15/04/2026

It is here! ✨ The UK Youth Poll 2026 print report thas landed. We can't wait to share this with the world - 22 April 2026 is the day! www.ukyouthpoll.com #UKYouthPoll2026

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 14/04/2026

🕓️ There's still time to sign up for our FREE youth hustings! 📅 28 April, 6pm - 7:30pm 📍 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh 🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-h... Join us to participate in the national conversation and explore the issues shaping Scotland’s future ✨️ #ScottishElections

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 10/04/2026

We are getting ready to launch this years #UKYouthPoll - the design phase is almost finished! Can't wait to launch on 22 April 2026 - keep your eyes peeled 👀🤩. Sign up to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss out: www.johnsmithcentre.com/newsletter

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

The John Smith Centre and the Scottish Youth Parliament invite you to a special one-off election hustings exclusively for Scotland’s young people ✨ 🗓️ 28 April 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7:30pm 📍 St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh 🎟️ FREE here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-h... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 01/04/2026

❗ICYMI: we're holding a FREE hustings for young people ahead of the Scottish election next month. 📅 28 April, 6pm - 7:30pm 📍 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh 🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-h... #UKYouthPoll2026 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 01/04/2026

Yesterday we said goodbye to our 2026 Parliamentary Interns, who recently completed their placements with MPs and MSPs across Scotland 🌟 We are so proud of the fantastic work they have done over the past 10 weeks, and can't wait to see where they go next! 🚀 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

John Smith Centre Parliamentary Internship Programme 2026 cohort standing on stairs outdoors in front of the Advanced Research Centre at the University of Glasgow.

John Smith Centre Parliamentary Internship Programme 2026 cohort sat in small discussion groups in a University of Glasgow seminar room.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 31/03/2026

We were delighted to welcome Terry Szuplat, author and former speechwriter to President Barack Obama, to @glasgow.ac.uk yesterday along with the Stevenson Trust 🤩 Thank you to Terry and to all who joined us for a fantastic evening! @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 30/03/2026

🌟 Today, we’re excited to welcome Terry Szuplat, former speech writer to President Barack Obama, to @glasgow.ac.uk Thank you very much for joining us and for your inspiring, funny and insightful talk, Terry! @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 27/03/2026

John Smith Centre chair @andersoniain.bsky.social joined the People's Postcode Lottery panel at #Anthropy26 this week 🌟 A big thanks to @postcodelottery.bsky.social for supporting us – we're absolutely delighted to be working with you! 🙌

Four people holding handheld microphones sat on chairs on a small stage at Anthropy26. Left to right: Iain Anderson, John Smith Centre chair; Dame Ellen MacArthur; Clara Govier, People's Postcode Lottery Managing Director; Kate Lee, National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) CEO.

John Smith Centre chair Iain Anderson in front of a sign reading "Let's build a United Kingdom" at Anthropy26.

Anthropy26 pass for Iain Anderson, John Smith Centre.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 25/03/2026

That’s a wrap! 👏 The final lecture and seminars of the first ever John Smith Youth Poll Project are done and dusted. We couldn’t have hoped for a more fantastic group of students to set the agenda and write the questions for the #UKYouthPoll2026 📊 Look out for the report launch on 22 April! 👀

Selfie of Joe Greenwood-Hau and John Smith Youth Poll Project students in a seminar room at the University of Glasgow.

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 25/03/2026

As part of our Parliamentary Internship Programme, interns working with MPs often get the chance to work in Westminster 🌠 The programme relies on donations - please consider giving so we can continue providing opportunities for underrepresented students across Scotland: johnsmithcentre.com/donate

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 22/03/2026

Our Parliamentary Internship Programme opened doors for Amy Fraser, who now sits on the John Smith Centre board 🚀 This #JSCGivingMonth, she's asking you to help do the same for other young people by giving at www.johnsmithcentre.com/donate 🤲 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 18/03/2026

Thank you so much to everybody who has already supported us this #JSCGivingMonth! We are so grateful to each and everyone of you 🙏✨ If you still want to contribute to helping young people get involved in politics and public life, please consider supporting us here: www.johnsmithcentre.com/donate

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 17/03/2026

📣 Join us on 28 April for a FREE youth hustings with the @officialsyp.bsky.social at St Giles’ Cathedral. Six young candidates, insights from the UK Youth Poll — and your chance to shape the conversation. 🎫: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-h... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 16/03/2026

Today we would like to share a special #JSCGivingMonth message from our board member Ed Balls 🌟 Please give to support our mission to open doors to politics and public life for young people across the UK - visit johnsmithcentre.com/donate 🤝 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @officialedballs.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 13/03/2026

We are now a teaching organisation and we want to expand our activities to provide more young people with the #OpportunityToServe 🚀 🤲 Please give to support our vital work: www.johnsmithcentre.com/support-us/ #JSCGivingMonth @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 11/03/2026

👐 Help us give more young people from underrepresented backgrounds the #OpportunityToServe – make a donation today at www.johnsmithcentre.com/support-us/ #JSCGivingMonth @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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

We can only encourage young people to get involved in politics & public life if we understand their world – and that's just what the John Smith Centre's research aims to do 📊 🤲 Please give to support our vital research: www.johnsmithcentre.com/support-us/ #JSCGivingMonth @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 05/03/2026

Today we have a special #JSCGivingMonth message from our Chair @andersoniain.bsky.social 🌟 Please give to support our mission to open doors to politics & public life for young people 🤝 www.johnsmithcentre.com/support-us/ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 04/03/2026

Our events at @glasgow.ac.uk and beyond provide a platform for free and open debate, inspiring young people to get involved in the public square 🎤 💪 Your donations allow us to deliver these events – please give at www.johnsmithcentre.com/support-us/ #JSCGivingMonth @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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

We are working with schools in areas of multiple deprivation to encourage more young people to get involved in politics & public life 🏫 🤲 We need your help to expand our Schools Programme – please consider giving at www.johnsmithcentre.com/support-us/ #JSCGivingMonth @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 02/03/2026

Our Parliamentary Internship Programme gives students from underrepresented backgrounds the #OpportunityToServe by providing paid placements with MSPs/MPs 🚀 🤝 The programme relies on your support – please donate at www.johnsmithcentre.com/support-us/ #JSCGivingMonth @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 02/03/2026

We're excited to mark the beginning of #JSCGivingMonth today! ✨️ 👀 Keep an eye on our social media channels this month, where we will be showcasing all of our brilliant programmes and activities opening doors to public life and politics for young people. 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/support-us/

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 26/02/2026

📢 Calling researchers and thought leaders — want to bring your work to life for a broader audience? Our Research & Insights Platform is open for submissions on: 🔹 Proximity to power & public life 🔹 Trust in politics 🔹 Health of democracy Find out more: www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/res...

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

We had a brilliant time at the Scottish Parliament on Monday for the second of our schools programme visits - thanks again to the @parliament.scot Education Service for working with us in partnership to make these visits happen 🙌 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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