Stevenson Trust Lecture with David BarkerHow “America” Dies (or Doesn’t): Democratic Backsliding in the United StatesPerhaps the most dramatic—and alarming—e...

Made by pupils form Hillhead Primary School

Stevenson Trust Lecture with Anja NeundorfHow Democracies Die: Understanding Democratic Backsliding in the 21st CenturyAround the world, democracy is under p...

A large share of discontented Scottish voters sit out elections altogether but that can change

Celebrate 575 years of the University of Glasgow with a 5.75k Fun Run through the campus and Kelvingrove Park!

For many commuters it feels like sitting on the bus watching the world pass as you wait for your stop is getting longer and longer each day - but…

Primary school pupils in Scotland have become archaeologists for their town, uncovering stories of the past and building a powerful sense of belonging through a groundbreaking UofG led archaeology pro...

A journey through the dramatic early years of the Cuban Revolution, when impossible dreams became possible. Guided by Fidel Castro's own words and the stunning black and white footage from the ic...

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?

The following is a copy of the consultation response to the Scottish Council Tax High-Value Property Bands (Mansion Tax) consultation process. Views expressed are my own only (Professor Ken Gibb).  […...

Not Just Politics as Usual The John Smith Centre guide to making change Course at Not just politics as usual offers students from across the University of Glasgow a unique opportunity to hear from…

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?

Thrown together by chance, an injured lion and a wandering unicorn must go on a dangerous quest to find the forest of knowledge.

By Iain Anderson, chair of the John Smith Centre The first weeks of any new premiership are filled with expectation. Never more so than now. For our new Prime Minister, there is now a real opportunity...