Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Make a band edible: The Rolling Scones (only works if you say scones wrong 😁) 030
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 16/08/2026The British Media Vs. Plagiarism 2764731529
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)The Women In Science Archive @wisarchive.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Today is the 180th anniversary of Elsie Inglis's birth. She obtained the Triple Qualification in medicine in 1892, founded a maternity hospital in Edinburgh, spoke at suffrage events organized by Milicent Fawcett, and during WWI created the Scottish Women's Hospitals. #WomenInSTEM #MedSky ⚕️ 07432
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026I am appalled at how Jason Arday was treated and I'm devastated he's dead. It was racism pure and simple. Cambridge sought attention with a high profile academic that was held up too high and thrust into the spotlight without any support. 160
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 15/08/2026White professor ‘ MattGPT ‘ whose most recent book contained fabricated quotations, non-existent source references, & left ChatGPT URLs accidentally embedded in footnotes is sad about Jason Arday’s death but still wants Arday & all black academia held to higher standards than his own writing . 11158471559
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)David Olusoga @davidolusoga.bsky.social · 12/08/2026My latest article, on the new series of A House Through Time, staring tomorrow on BBC Two at 9m. Set in the amazing, beautiful, gothic city of Edinburgh.theguardian.com‘Houses with long histories are magical’: David Olusoga on the home history show that’s gripped the UKAt first, I worried that only historians would find A House Through Time compelling. But its appeal is so enduring that fans of the show stop me in the street to ask when they can watch more 3241772
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)United Agents @unitedagents.bsky.social · 13/08/2026A House Through Time returns tonight! Series 6, presented by @davidolusoga.bsky.social begins at 9pm on BBC Two. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...bbc.co.ukBBC Two - A House Through Time, Series 6: Edinburgh, Episode 1In 1799, a church minister aids the escape of French prisoners from Edinburgh Castle. 0547
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 23/07/2026Is welfare spending ''out of control''? It's estimated to be 11.1 per cent of GDP this financial year. That's just 1.1 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen by 0.9 per cent of GDP since 2012-13 ⤵️ 0189
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 21/05/2026At the end of a busy week the mountains of Scotland call my name. 080
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 14/04/2026📣 Article alert! New excellent piece on predictors of school absence among secondary school pupils in 🏴 from our very own @silviab.bsky.social, @moragtreanor.bsky.social & colleagues 💪 Read #OpenAccess in British Educational Research Journal: bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com<em>British Educational Research Journal</em> | BERA Journal | Wiley Online LibraryThis article examines the factors associated with persistent absenteeism (an absence rate of 10% or higher) and authorised and unauthorised absence among secondary school pupils in Scotland. Using li... 054
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)CELCIS @celcis.org · 13/04/2026Care leavers under the age of 26 in Scotland are exempt from Council Tax. If you know a young care leaver, pass this on and advise them to contact their local council if they receive a bill: buff.ly/EUTYyUg #CouncilTax 021
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Silvia Behrens @silviab.bsky.social · 11/04/2026New publication in @berj-2025.bsky.social: Predictors of authorised, unauthorised and persistent absence among secondary school pupils in Scotland - a collaborative paper by @scadrdata.bsky.social's educational exclusions and absences team led by @moragtreanor.bsky.social doi.org/10.1002/berj...doi.org<em>British Educational Research Journal</em> | BERA Journal | Wiley Online LibraryThis article examines the factors associated with persistent absenteeism (an absence rate of 10% or higher) and authorised and unauthorised absence among secondary school pupils in Scotland. Using li... 152
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)SCADR data @scadrdata.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Excellent opportunity - CoSS #PhD Scholarship - Getting There, Getting Ahead: the link between school non-attendance, transport mode and educational outcomes. #education #data @glasgow.ac.uk edin.ac/4sJFK6X @moragtreanor.bsky.social @silviab.bsky.social 023
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 25/03/2026📣 Study with us at @uofgussp.bsky.social 🔎 Explore the link between school non-attendance, transport mode & educational outcomes 💰 Fully funded 💪 Work with @moragtreanor.bsky.social, @drdpmcarthur.bsky.social & @silviab.bsky.social 🗓️ Details & apply by *15 April*: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc... 133
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 24/03/2026📢 📢 📢 Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Glasgow! Do you have the skills and want to analyse linked administrative datasets to explore the link between school non-attendance, transport mode and educational outcomes? Of course you do! Apply here: lnkd.in/eMxYM6Px and scroll down 000
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 23/03/2026📢 📢 📢 We are in the Division of Urban Studies and Social Policy and are recruiting for a research assistant (Glasgow University G7) to join us in our research using administrative data on inequalities in children and young people's education. Please do share this fantastic opportunity widely! 224
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 18/03/2026My latest work with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social in The Scotsman newspaper: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...scotsman.comAmid SNP child poverty drive, government pursues mothers fleeing domestic abuse for their ex’s debtsThe SNP government is committed to tackling child poverty but debt collection by public bodies can be more aggressive than in the private sector and also unwittingly punish survivors of domestic abuse 010
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Great news that @adr-scotland.bsky.social was awarded 5 years of @ukri.org funding – enabling @moragtreanor.bsky.social @nickbailey37.bsky.social @serena-pattaro.bsky.social to conduct data-driven research aimed at improving lives across the UK. @ubdc.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... 0129
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 24/02/2026I'm delighted that the @adr-scotland.bsky.social has been awarded a further 5 years of funding. I will continue to lead on using public sector data to improved the lives and outcomes of children and young people in Scotland. 031
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)SCADR data @scadrdata.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Delighted that our @moragtreanor.bsky.social will discuss public debt, financial security and the affect of families living in poverty, in Episode 1 of #foreCASt: Sign up today - event on Tuesday 3 February 2025. 021
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 14/01/2026I will be discussing some of this work in the upcoming event hosted by Citizens Advice Scotland. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forecast-p...eventbrite.co.ukforeCASt: public debt and financial securityJoin us for the first episode of our new election insights series of foreCASt which will cover public debt and financial security. 013
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Citizens Advice Scotland Join are hosting the first episode of their new election insights series of foreCASt which will cover public debt and financial security. I am very pleased to say I will be speaking at the online event on debt to public bodies. Y www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forecast-p...eventbrite.co.ukforeCASt: public debt and financial securityJoin us for the first episode of our new election insights series of foreCASt which will cover public debt and financial security. 000
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Thrilled to see our own @moragtreanor.bsky.social's latest report with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social published 🙌 Already picked up by The Independent, The Herald, The London Evening Standard, Third Force News, The Morning Star & media in 🇮🇳 🇲🇾 Read: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications... 161
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Congratulations to colleagues at Gambling Research Glasgow on this success! www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article...gamblingcommission.gov.ukGSGB to continue for a further four yearsThe Gambling Commission has awarded a four-year contract (2026–2029) to the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and the University of Glasgow to deliver the Gambling Survey for Great Britain ... 020
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 25/11/2025Proud to have been involved in this important research, which shows single parent families are most impacted by public debt. ⬇️ 053
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 25/11/2025We’re calling on clear action to tackle the public debt crisis, help reduce #ChildPoverty and better support for women and their families affected by public debt. Read the full report and recommendations: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/ge… #Aberlour150aberlour.org.ukAberlour | The Gendered Impact of Public DebtLiving on a low income is strongly gendered in nature, with women, often due to social and family roles, experiencing greater levels of poverty. 031
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 25/11/2025I've been working with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social for 6 years in total and this is our latest report on public debt and gender. 023
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Satwat Rehman @satwatr.bsky.social · 25/11/2025@moragtreanor.bsky.social 041
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 07/11/2025We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University. Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB #PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships 185
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Big shoutout to our own Emma Russel & @silviab.bsky.social who recently presented their analysis of linked administrative data & the 'Growing Up in Scotland' cohort study at conferences in Fribourg 🇨🇭 & Cardiff 🏴 This work is led by @moragtreanor.bsky.social & is part of @scadrdata.bsky.social 💪 042
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)SCADR data @scadrdata.bsky.social · 28/08/2025A great participation opportunity for young people aged 14-21yrs - to share their thoughts on #data. @childreninscotland.bsky.social @dataforchildren.bsky.social @celcis.org @moragtreanor.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social 044
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)LindsayGrahamUK @lindsaygrahamuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2025 @moragtreanor.bsky.social on #publicdebt 👓👇 031
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Congrats to our own @moragtreanor.bsky.social who just published a key report on disability & lone parenthood with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk & @trusselluk.bsky.social 🙌 Last week, Morag & colleagues joined a roundtable of MPs in Westminster to discuss disability & health benefits. 073
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Professor @moragtreanor.bsky.social was in Westminster to launch her joint research with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social and @opfs.org.uk revealing the devastating impact cuts to disability support could have for disabled households - especially amongst lone parents. More: bit.ly/44i6JN7bit.lyAberlour | New Report From Aberlour Children's Charity Warns That UK Disability Benefit Cuts Could Further Disadvantage Vulnerable FamiliesA new report by Aberlour Children's Charity, with One Parent Families Scotland and Trussell, has found that the proposed reforms to UK disability benefits risk further disadvantage on families with a... 063
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)OldSchool @blueskyoldschool.bsky.social · 18/05/202540 YEARS AGO TODAY on May 18, 1985, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 152612376
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025...featuring perspectives from @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @moragtreanor.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social, and @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social about the day and the partnership. 2/4 143
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Event alert 📣 Our own Alice Mah is launching her new book 'Red Pockets' on Tue 6 May, 7pm at Glasgow Waterstones Argyle St 👏 'Red Pockets' is a blend of memoir, environmental writing & social & economic history 👉 www.penguin.co.uk/books/453219... The launch: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alice-mah-...eventbrite.co.ukAlice Mah launches Red Pockets at Waterstones Glasgow Argyle StAlice Mah joins us to launch her debut book, a blend of cultural history, environmental writing, and memoir, Red Pockets 031
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025NEW: Child poverty and Scotland’s public debt crisis 🗣️📹 A new video shares insights from our recent national conference co-hosted with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social and about how the Centre creates spaces to have conversations about challenging policy issues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqOC... 1/4youtube.comChild poverty and Scotland’s public debt crisis: A national conferenceYouTube video by University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy 11213
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 13/03/2025📆 Tickets are now available for the 10th annual Ailsa McKay Memorial Lecture on April 30. 🎫 Book your ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-annua... @satwatr.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social 065
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Our Associate Director Prof Kezia Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social is speaking at the 10th annual Ailsa Mackay Memorial Lecture this Wednesday, with Satwat Rehman @satwatr.bsky.social and Carmen Martinez. @swbg.bsky.social. 🗓️ 30 April, 5pm 📍@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social Book at the link below ⬇️ 053
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 23/04/20251/ In my book, policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/child-poverty, I ask why we should care about child poverty. The reasons why are manifold, ranging from the moral to the economic, and include the following: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.comMinisters privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits capSources says government is ‘not going to find a way’ to ditch cap despite predictions that child poverty levels will soar 143
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 22/04/2025In the first of a new monthly series for Housing Today, Professor Ken Gibb (@kengibb.bsky.social) from @housingevidence.bsky.social looks at the lasting impact of Thatcher’s flagship housing policy. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2p9tt5e9 041
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Annie French (1872 – 1965), Scottish painter, engraver, illustrator, and designer associated with the Glasgow School #womensart 063665
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Fantastic to see our very own Prof Morag Treanor's @moragtreanor.bsky.social work with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social featured in this piece - a well-deserved spotlight on some truly impactful work 💪 www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...dailyrecord.co.ukUniversal Credit deductions worth £17m taken from Scots during debt crisisEXCLUSIVE: The full extent of the debt deductions has fuelled calls for Labour to go further on Universal Credit reform. 052
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Every time I come off a mountain I donate £5 to mountain rescue. It's a thanks that I've never needed it and an insurance policy in case I do. Two mountains yesterday so £10 donated. Every year that adds up to £100-£200. Thanks to all the mountain rescue teams. 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤️ www.scottishmountainrescue.org 090
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Serena Pattaro @serena-pattaro.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Only 10 days for applying for Fully funded PhD scholarship supervised by @moragtreanor.bsky.social & myself! 👇 Exploring transitions to early adulthood using data from Growing Up in Scotland Closes: 21 April bit.ly/4ckbHeV @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social 054
Reposted by Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir)Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 11/04/2025📣 PhD opportunity 📣 Excellent *fully funded PhD* on transitions to early adulthood at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social 🎓 Supervised by our very own @moragtreanor.bsky.social & @serena-pattaro.bsky.social 💪 🗓️ Details & apply by *21 Apr 2025*: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc... 054
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 01/04/2025I am delighted and honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences today. It's a great privilege I'm sharing with other esteemed colleagues. 🎈🥳 040
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 01/04/2025I am delighted and honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences today. It's a great privilege I'm sharing with other esteemed colleagues. 🎈🙌🥳 031
Morag Treanor (Mòrag NicThréinfhir) @moragtreanor.bsky.social · 26/03/2025My job recruitment closes on the 2nd April!! It's the final countdown. 📢📢📢 042