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Based at the University of Glasgow, we exist to help prepare the next generation of policymakers by sharing evidence, nurturing skills and creating spaces for fresh thinking. Website 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/publicpolicy Spotlight podcast 💡 www.uofgspotlight.com

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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NEW insights on proposed local government reforms 📣 📝 @davidwglasgow.bsky.social and co-authors from the universities of Strathclyde and Edinburgh raise five important questions for consideration before Scotland commits to a new model of local government. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Reforming Scotland's local government, Professor Stuart McIntyre, Dr David Waite, and Professor James Mitchell. Policy Insights, University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Catch up on our #UofGSpotlight podcast on Andy Burnham's 'devolution revolution' with two expert guests @davidwglasgow.bsky.social and @jacknewman.bsky.social 🎧 Plus, hear @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and @kezdugdale.bsky.social's take on recent independence developments. www.uofgspotlight.com
Series 8 Episode 2 Spotlight The Devolution Revolution with Jack Newman and David Waite, photos of guests and hosts Kez Dugdale and Nicola McEwen. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy
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Ellen Stewart @profellenstu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Earlier this month, the FM proposed the first major structural reform of the Scottish NHS for 20 years. The BMJ asked me and @dnblane.bsky.social to write an editorial about what it means and what is still unknown. @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgpolicy.bsky.social
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NEW #UofGSpotlight: The Devolution Revolution?🚨🎧 We discuss Burnham’s ‘devolution revolution’ and what it means for the devolved nations, with Dr David Waite and Dr Jack Newman. Plus we look at developments in the last fortnight on grounds for an independence referendum. Listen: uofgspotlight.com
Spotlight, Series 8 Episode 2, The Devolution Revolution? With Jack Newman and David Waite. Photos of guests plus hosts Kezia Dugdale and Nicola McEwen. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NEW insights from @ianelliott.bsky.social on the Scottish Government's Programme for Government, announced on 1 Sept, and taking a strategic approach to public service reform 📝💡 Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #PublicPolicy #Research
Public Service Reform in Scotland: Time for a Strategic Approach, Dr Ian C. Elliot, University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy, photo of the Scottish Parliament
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NEW #UofGSpotlight: The Devolution Revolution?🚨🎧 We discuss Burnham’s ‘devolution revolution’ and what it means for the devolved nations, with Dr David Waite and Dr Jack Newman. Plus we look at developments in the last fortnight on grounds for an independence referendum. Listen: uofgspotlight.com
Spotlight, Series 8 Episode 2, The Devolution Revolution? With Jack Newman and David Waite. Photos of guests plus hosts Kezia Dugdale and Nicola McEwen. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy
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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"But it is not clear the ‘devolution revolution’ will extend beyond England’s borders." ✍️ @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social considers how the government can manage the complex set of territorial relationships and identities between the nations of the UK 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/devolution-i...
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Devolution in the UK - UK in a changing Europe
Nicola McEwen considers the state of the political debate and the immediate and long-term challenges that need to be confronted when it comes to devolution in the UK
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
New from Prof @graemeroy.bsky.social on Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda and the lessons Glasgow might take from Greater Manchester ✍️ Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... This piece was originally published in The Herald on 14 Sept. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
The Manchester lesson for Glasgow's devolution debate, Professor Graeme Roy, Photo of Glasgow, University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Listen to Peter MacMahon on our #UofGSpotlight podcast, on the long-warned need to reforms to public services in Scotland 🎧 🗣️ Tune in to the full episode on Scotland's Programme for Government 🔗 www.uofgspotlight.com #ProgrammeForGovernment #PublicPolicy #Scotland #Politics
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social has been sharing her expertise with the media after leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland met earlier this week. From the Washington Times, to India Today, The Korea Times, The Canadian Press and beyond ✍️ Read: apnews.com/article/wale...
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
New: @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social writes it is unclear what Prime Minister Andy Burnham's 'devolution revolution' means for devolved nations in the UK, and that there are unresolved constitutional challenges ahead, in new report from @ukandeu.bsky.social 📝 Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Professor Nicola McEwen examines challenges ahead for devolution in the UK. News. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Listen to Sarah Davidson on our #UofGSpotlight podcast on what it will take for public service reform to work in Scotland and the importance of cultural change 🎧🗣️ Tune in to the full episode as we discuss Scotland's Programme for Government: www.uofgspotlight.com @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 11/09/2026
The UofG Spotlight podcast is back for its eighth series 🎧 📣 Episode one examines the Scottish Government’s new five-year Programme for Government. Tune in for a discussion on what’s in (and not in) the new Programme for Government. Listen & subscribe: www.uofgspotlight.com
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Podcast · University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy · A podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A new report by @hannahsalamon.bsky.social examines evidence of potentially under-appreciated socioeconomic benefits of nature networks 🌱📣 Read the report, which aims to improve understanding and inform policy decision making: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #NatureNetworks #Research #Climate
News: New research report explores socio-economic benefits of nature networks to inform policy decision making, University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
NEW #UofGSpotlight: Scotland’s Programme for Government 🚨🎧 We discuss what was in the Scottish Government’s announcement last week, from public service reform, to prevention, independence, food price caps, and more. With @sarahdavidson.bsky.social and Peter MacMahon. Listen: uofgspotlight.com
Spotlight, Scotland's Programme for Government, Series 8 Episode 1, With Sarah Davidson and Peter MacMahon. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy. Features photos of speakers L-R, Peter MacMahon, Sarah Davidson, Kezia Dugdale, Nicola McEwen.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
New insights from @graemeroy.bsky.social 📣 Prof Graeme Roy writes about the fiscal backdrop of the Scottish Government's Programme for Government and the increasing importance of public service reform to make services financially sustainable. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, The fiscal backdrop of the Scottish Government's Programme for Government, Professor Graeme Roy, photo of the Scottish Parliament.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
NEW #UofGSpotlight: Scotland’s Programme for Government 🚨🎧 We discuss what was in the Scottish Government’s announcement last week, from public service reform, to prevention, independence, food price caps, and more. With @sarahdavidson.bsky.social and Peter MacMahon. Listen: uofgspotlight.com
Spotlight, Scotland's Programme for Government, Series 8 Episode 1, With Sarah Davidson and Peter MacMahon. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy. Features photos of speakers L-R, Peter MacMahon, Sarah Davidson, Kezia Dugdale, Nicola McEwen.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The #UofGSpotlight podcast is returning for series 8 next week 📣💡 Catch up on our recent elections series and subscribe to get the first episode in your podcast app next week: www.uofgspotlight.com @uofgsocsci.bsky.social #PublicPolicy #Podcast #Scotland #UK #Research #Politics
Spotlight, The public policy and politics process podcast from the University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy. Graphic includes photos of hosts L-R Graeme Roy, Kezia Dugdale, Nicola McEwen.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Centre Director Professor Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social appeared on BBC Radio Scotland's Drivetime yesterday discussing the Scottish Government's Programme for Government and local government reform 🎧🎙️ Listen from 01:37:49 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @uofgnews.bsky.social 1/2
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Drivetime - 02/09/2026 - BBC Sounds
Breaking down the day's talking points with comment and opinion.
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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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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
News: Centre for Public Policy welcomes eight policy professionals under its Practice Fellows programme 📝📣 Learn more about our new Fellows and the policy challenges they will be examining in their Fellowship: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk
News: Centre for Public Policy welcomes eight policy professionals under its Practice Fellows programme. Photo of the University of Glasgow, and University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos
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Scottish Council on Global Affairs scga.scot @scga.scot · 12/08/2026
The future of Foreign Aid: Retreat or Reinvention? @uofgpolicy.bsky.social SpotLight Podcast discusses SCGA-funded project on what's happening with foreign aid. open.spotify.com/episode/3DXL...
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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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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We're at this year's @parliament.scot Festival of Politics! Brexit: Ten years on 🎙️🗳️ Where does Scotland and the UK stand with the EU? What are the risks and opportunities ahead for politics, policy, the economy, and security? Join us! festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/the-f...
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Brexit - ten years on - Buy tickets
Where does the UK, and Scotland, stand in its relationship with the European Union? What are the risks and opportunities in terms of politics, policy, the economy, and security in the coming years?
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Timely new insights from @davidwglasgow.bsky.social @graemeroy.bsky.social and co-authors on Andy Burnham's continued focus on devolution💡 They present an optimistic view of the opportunities and challenges it presents for regional development in Scotland. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy, Devolution on existing devolution: Burnham's blind spot? Dr David Waite and Professor Graeme Roy (University of Glasgow), Professor Stuart McIntyre (University of Strathclyde) and Professor James Mitchell (University of Edinburgh). Photo of Edinburgh.
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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...
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown speaking onstage at the 2025 John Smith Memorial Lecture in the Cadogan Hall, London.
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 31/07/2026
The University of Glasgow is heading to the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics on 27 & 28 August. Experts from #TeamUofG will share their insights across a series of events at Holyrood, the home of Scottish politics. Learn more and book your ticket ⬇️
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@nasarmeer.bsky.social @nasarmeer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
1/ What has devolution changed for race equality across Britain? Our new @nuffieldfoundation.org funded Policy Briefing we map the strategies, duties, action plans and accountability mechanisms developed since devolution. bsky.app/profile/uofg...
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
How has race equality policy developed differently across England, Scotland and Wales during the three decades of devolution? ❓ Read new insights from @nasarmeer.bsky.social and Dr Mahnoz Illias: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Race equality after devolution: Reversing the constitutional telescope?
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
What might Burnham mean for Scottish regional development ❓ Read new insights from UofG experts @davidwglasgow.bsky.social, @graemeroy.bsky.social and co-authors from last week for the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social. 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
What Burnham may mean for Scottish regional development, Dr David Waite, Professor Graeme Roy, University of Glasgow, Professor James Mitchell, University of Edinburgh, Professor Stuart McIntyre, University of Strathclyde. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
New from article from @holyroodmag.bsky.social, featuring insights from Centre for Public Policy Senior Lecturer @ianelliott.bsky.social on the prospect of public service reform in Scotland 📝💡 Read: www.holyrood.com/news/view,na... @uofgnews.bsky.social
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Nation (re)building: Can Ivan McKee make public service reform work?
With a new cabinet secretary pledging to reshape Scotland over the next five years, are we really on the cusp of major c...
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Brexit and devolution💡📝 Ten years on from the referendum, @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social reflects on Brexit and devolution, writing that the vote to leave the EU a decade ago continues to test the resilience of the UK Union today. Read in full: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Ten years on: Brexit and devolution, Professor Nicola McEwen, University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
A reminder of our briefing paper series on what each party said in key policy areas in their 2026 Scottish election manifestos 📝📌 Useful papers for considering where parties align and might collaborate in the coming parliamentary term. Read and download: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Briefing papers: Scottish manifesto analysis in key policy areas, University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy. Elections 2026. Image previewing a selection of the papers.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
New from UofG researchers @ariadnevromen.bsky.social, @maia-aa.bsky.social - why an under 16s social media ban won’t improve online safety 📝 They say blanket bans don't work and impact young people's rights, arguing for the inclusion of young people in policymaking. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Why an under 16s social media ban won't improve online safety, Dr Maia Almeida-Amir and Professor Ariadne Vromen. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy. Photo of a person using a phone.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
New insights on the social media ban for under 16's and education💡📲 Prof @lundieeducation.bsky.social writes that a total ban can create barriers to educators being able to talk to young people about harms and the complex digital world they already inhabit. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy, Social media is not a poison, Professor David Lundie. Photo of a person using a mobile phone.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
NEW: 2026 Election Policy Insights – Social security💡🚨 Dr Thomas Rochow @thomasrochow.bsky.social writes that to sustainably tackle inequality in Scotland, the new Scottish Government must bolster its existing approach with preventative, system-level change. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
2026 Election Policy Insights: Social Security, Dr Thomas Rochow, University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, photo of the Scottish Parliament
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
NEW: 2026 Election Policy Insights – Social security💡🚨 Dr Thomas Rochow @thomasrochow.bsky.social writes that to sustainably tackle inequality in Scotland, the new Scottish Government must bolster its existing approach with preventative, system-level change. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
2026 Election Policy Insights: Social Security, Dr Thomas Rochow, University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, photo of the Scottish Parliament
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Are you subscribed to the @uofgpolicy.bsky.social mailing list? 📩 📣 ✔️ upcoming events and activities ✔️ monthly newsletter ✔️ policy-relevant insights from @glasgow.ac.uk Sign up and receive the next one straight into your inbox: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, Sign up to the Centre for Public policy mailing list, upcoming events and activities, monthly newsletter, policy-relevant insights from the University of Glasgow
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In case you missed it - tune into the latest episode of our #UofGSpotlight podcast, as we explore development aid🎙️💡⬇️ @scga.scot @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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Scottish Council on Global Affairs scga.scot @scga.scot · 05/06/2026
@scga.scot was happy to support this project on a substantial change to development aid commitments in recent years
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UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
With the SNP failing to win a majority in May’s election, where does this leave Scotland’s independence movement? @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social shares insights in @theconversation.com as part of the Scottish Election Analysis Study @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social theconversation.com/does-the-sco...
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Does the Scottish election result advance or hinder the independence cause?
The Scottish parliament has its biggest ever pro-independence majority.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
NEW insights from @davidwglasgow.bsky.social on regional economies 💡📍 He shares a set of principles for the new Scottish Government to consider as a new regional agenda is shaped, to support long-term economic development across Scotland. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
2026 Election Policy Insights: Regional Economies, Dr David Waite, University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy, photo of author David Waite, and Dundee a city region of Scotland
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Dr Ian C Elliott @ianelliott.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Of interest to @journalpad.bsky.social, particularly given recent articles and commentaries documenting the decline in international development 👇
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
🎙️ New Spotlight episode Do we still value development aid? We explore declining UK & global aid, the real-world impact on communities and what next for financing development aid. We also speak with @sciaf.bsky.social about the SNP's commitment to an aid match scheme. Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com
Spotlight Artwork: Foreign Aid
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
NEW: 2026 Election Policy Insights - Health 🩺 🚨Calling all MSPs speaking in tomorrow's NHS debate🚨 Prof Sara Macdonald offers timely insights into Scotland's 'unprecedented' health crisis and the challenge of multiple long-term conditions. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
2026 Election Policy Insights: Health, Professor Sara Macdonald. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy
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UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Next up in the @theconversation.com from our Scottish Election Analysis Report is Prof Kezia Dugdale @uofgpolicy.bsky.social on why Scottish Labour’s result in the 2026 election was part of 'a pattern of serial decline'. @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social theconversation.com/scottish-ele...
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Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?
Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.
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UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Congratulations @ianelliott.bsky.social 👏
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
News: Our @ianelliott.bsky.social has been appointed to the UK Government Skills College of Experts 📣 As part of the College of Experts, Dr Ian C. Elliott will share his expertise in public administration and inform the work of the directorate. Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
News: Dr Ian C. Elliott appointed to UL Government Skills College of Experts. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy, photo of Dr Ian Elliott.
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Listen: Power, Policy and the Next Five Years 🚨🎧 - How hard is it to deliver change? - What is the fiscal context facing the new administration in Scotland? - What is the likelihood of an independence referendum? We talked to @graemeroy.bsky.social + Kate Higgins on the #UofGSpotlight podcast...
Spotlight After the Elections. Power, Policy and the Next Five Years, with Kate Higgins and Graeme Roy. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy
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