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Government investments in failed tech ventures aren’t a waste of taxpayer money

05/02/2025

Government support for tech firms is risky but can benefit the economy even if companies fail. A study on Consilient Technologies shows its closure still strengthened Newfoundland’s tech sector by developing talent, with many employees boosting local firms like Verafin. The key lesson: strategic investment in high-potential companies can have lasting positive effects.

To Platform or Not Platform?

04/02/2025

Eddie Barnes reflects on the John Smith Centre's event featuring Humza Yousaf MSP and Michael Gove, which sparked considerable controversy. The discussion drew a packed audience at the Charles Wilson Theatre and saw the involvement of protestors, police, and security staff, adding to the event’s intensity.

‘It almost felt a bit barbaric’: Scottish contraceptive coil users speak out about pain

20/01/2025

How much pain is ‘normal’ during a coil fitting? In Scotland, patients share their experiences of dismissed suffering and demand better from reproductive healthcare

Prevention innovation in Victoria, Australia may have lessons for UK housing

27/01/2025

Prof Ken Gibb from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing (CaCHE) explores the potential of early intervention budgeting to positively influence public policy, using Australia’s innovative Early Intervention Investment Framework (EIIF) as a case study to demonstrate how prevention-focused investment can achieve better outcomes, generate savings, and inspire global adoption.

Urban Retrofit: helping cities adapt and thrive on the path to net zero

27/01/2025

Learn more about the Urban Retrofit project, led by the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), which aims to challenge outdated planning models and break down barriers to transforming cities—helping them adapt and thrive on the path to net zero.

Trump 2.0: What next for US and global politics?

26/01/2025

Today on the podcast, we’re discussing what the return of President Donald Trump to office in the United States, and what that might mean for US and global politics.

A dynamic partnership that’s collaborating on innovation in education

21/01/2025

The University of Glasgow and the University of the West Indies (UWI) have built a transformative partnership, advancing global education through initiatives like virtual reality, collaborative learning, joint programmes, and the Glasgow-Caribbean Centre for Development Research.

John Smith Centre to launch UK Youth Poll

20/01/2025

The John Smith Centre will publish a major new survey of youth opinion this spring to inspire and encourage more young people to get involved in politics and public life.

What does Electricity Market Reform mean for Scotland?

20/01/2025

Dr Nicholas Harrington, from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), examines the UK government's recent consultation on electricity market reform, the options that are still under consideration such as zonal pricing, and the impact those reform options might have on consumers.

It is never too early…

13/01/2025

With elections in Scotland and Wales approaching in 2026, Prof Ken Gibb from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence outlines pressing housing issues and opportunities for policy reform in the first in a new regular series of blogs about housing.

Justin Trudeau’s Resignation: Implications for Liberal Politics and Lessons for the UK

13/01/2025

Following the resignation of Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister, Dr Graeme Young writes about what this means for Trudeau’s brand of liberal politics, and why the UK should take note.

University of Glasgow named as Scotland’s Centre for Teaching Excellence host

07/01/2025

The University of Glasgow has been announced as the host of Scotland’s new Centre for Teaching Excellence.

More than Just for Fun: Towards an Ethical, Secure, and Healthy Gaming Environment

07/01/2025

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024, the University of Glasgow’s College of Social Sciences and Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy hosted 'More than Just for Fun: Towards an Ethical, Secure, and Healthy Gaming Environment' on 26 October 2024 at Glasgow Chinese School, Kelvin College.

Centre for Public Policy secures funding for major anti-poverty project

16/12/2024

Funded by The Robertson Trust, the 18-month project will assess poverty in Scotland as a multi-level, multi-sector grand policy challenge, detailing the impact of siloed decision making on people living with poverty and use an innovative policy lab approach to drive solutions.

New game to build resilience for Scotland’s school children

11/12/2024

An interactive card game designed to prepare children for natural hazards faced by Scottish communities has been launched by the National Centre for Resilience (NCR).

Glasgow awarded UNESCO Learning City status for outstanding lifelong learning achievements

11/12/2024

Glasgow has been revealed as a UNESCO Learning City in recognition for outstanding achievements in lifelong learning.

Rare text by Adam Smith on display in his hometown

09/12/2024

A rare book featuring handwritten notes by Adam Smith is now on display in his hometown of Kirkcaldy.

Research to close the energy poverty gap receives €2.2m ERC funding

11/12/2024

Ground-breaking research that addresses energy poverty in Europe has received funding from the European Research Council.

Spotlight 4.7 Delivering Mission-Led Government

09/12/2024

This week, Kezia Dugdale chats with Sarah Davidson (Carnegie UK) and Ian Elliott (Centre for Public Policy) about the Prime Minister's Mission-Led Government approach. They explore its practicalities, the Treasury's role, lessons from devolved nations, and the power of communication in restoring public trust.

Research into artists’ earnings reveals falling incomes and significant pay disparities

05/12/2024

Research undertaken by the Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy (CREATe) into artists’ earnings reveals falling incomes and significant pay disparities across demographics.

‘Diversity’ in decline

05/12/2024

Reflecting Realities, the first UK study looking at diversity in children's literature, reveals a troubling decline in racially-minoritised characters in children’s books.

‘They want you to win’: social housing providers role in employment and business support

04/12/2024

This report, commissioned by Unity Homes and Enterprise and Communities that Work, explores the pivotal role of social housing providers in offering employment and business support to tenants and the wider community, highlighting their unique position to address structural disadvantages and build trusted relationships that enhance confidence and self-esteem.

Peru in Paddington: a colonial backdrop for a British adventure

03/12/2024

Written by Prof Melanie Ramdarshan Bold for The Conversation, Paddington in Peru uses the Peruvian setting primarily as an exotic backdrop for a British adventure, reinforcing colonial stereotypes and sidelining local culture and characters.

Dying is more painful when society won’t listen – stories of financial hardship that show how end-of-life care needs to change

03/12/2024

Dr Naomi Richards from the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability writes in The Conversation on her research project, Dying in the Margins, highlighting the stark inequalities faced by terminally ill people in the UK.

UK austerity policies led to a decline in life expectancy

03/12/2024

The devastating impact of the UK government’s austerity measures on life expectancy is explored by University of Glasgow experts in a compelling book that calls out politicians for a ‘dereliction of public health duty’.

Spotlight 4.6 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

28/11/2024

This week’s episode of Spotlight focuses on some of the vital work happening at the University of Glasgow in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and takes a look at some of the legal reforms passing through the Scottish Parliament on this issue.

Towards a Dyslexia-Friendly Scotland: Progress and Potential

27/11/2024

The report Towards a Dyslexia-Friendly Scotland, published by Dyslexia Scotland in collaboration with Dr Jeremy Law from the University of Glasgow, highlights the barriers faced by dyslexic individuals in education, employment, and daily life, offering a comprehensive insight into their experiences based on responses from over 1,400 participants.

Islamophobia in the UK: A Growing Crisis?

22/11/2024

Professor Nasar Meer participated in the launch of the Runnymede Trust’s report, 'Islamophobia: The Intensification of Racism Against Muslim Communities in the UK', highlighting systemic inequalities and harmful stereotypes. His contribution explored the challenges of Muslim political engagement and the need for more inclusive narratives and systemic change.

Does style overshadow substance in Scots economic debate?

14/11/2024

Writing for The Hearld, Prof Graeme Roy, discusses Scotland’s economic journey since devolution where he draws on the recent article for the Scottish Affairs journal, co-authored with Prof Andrew Goudie and Dr David Waite.

Spotlight 4.5 Poverty, Policy and the Budgets

14/11/2024

Kez Dugdale discusses the Budget's impact on UK families facing poverty with guests Chris Birt from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Professor Morag Treanor of the University of Glasgow, and Graeme Roy, who explains the Budget process and its implications for Scotland and the upcoming Scottish Government Budget.

The 2024 Budget and regional productivity

14/11/2024

What does the Budget do for regional growth and productivity? Writing the The Productivity Institute blog, Prof Graeme Roy, Prof Sir Anton Muscatelli and Dr David Waite offer their thoughts in a policy brief.

Sustainable housing policy in Scotland: Re-booting the affordable housing supply programme

11/11/2024

This report reviews the challenges facing Scotland’s Housing to 2040 strategy, which aims to improve affordable housing, meet net-zero goals, and reduce homelessness.

UKRI funding for the University of Glasgow led research to help achieve the UK's net zero target

13/11/2024

University of Glasgow led research that promises to bring about fresh thinking on land use change to help achieve the UK’s net zero target has received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The Case for Fundamental Reform

11/11/2024

In this piece for the Academy of Social Sciences, Professor Sayantan Ghosal of the Adam Smith Business School discusses the economic forecast for 2024 and makes the case for fundamental reform and a new ‘economic bill of rights’ in the UK and globally.

Neither real-life nor fantasy: how social media skew public opinion about politics

07/11/2024

Dr Paul Reilly writes about the recent U.S presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, highlighting social media's role in distorting public perception. Platforms like Twitter/X have been criticised for failing to combat false information, showing that social media reflects a curated reality, not true public opinion.

A Glasgow icon: Europe-Asia Studies turns 75

06/11/2024

Colleagues in Central and East European Studies celebrate the 75th anniversary of the journal Europe-Asia Studies.

Retaining talent in low wage roles

05/11/2024

Professor Rosalind Searle, writing for Living Wage Scotland, argues that low wages harm both employees and organisations, urging for a living wage and better workplace support to build resilience and productivity.

Spotlight 4.4 US Election: The race to the White House

04/11/2024

As the November 5, 2024, US Presidential Elections near, University of Glasgow experts discuss election dynamics, misinformation, and climate policy implications related to Trump and Harris.

The international politics of development for LGBT+ inclusion: how the UK’s Johnson government used crisis as a political opportunity

18/10/2024

Latest article by Dr Matthew Waites critiques the UK's inconsistent LGBT+ inclusion in international development, using the "Strong in Diversity—Bold on Inclusion" project to highlight funding issues and the need for a multi-dimensional approach to political risks.

Religious identity in the workplace study reveals way forward for inclusion

28/10/2024

A groundbreaking study by Dr Rami Al-Sharif from the Adam Smith Business School highlights the importance of including religious accommodation in workplace equality, diversity, and inclusion practices.

Govan: Bridging the Gap

26/10/2024

Supported by Glasgow City Council and the University of Glasgow’s GRID program, the Govan Housing Study by the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), explores social, mid-market, and student housing options to create a vibrant, connected community.

Addressing the high price of electricity in the UK: A systems thinking analysis of inflated price formation

16/10/2024

This report outlines how the UK can reduce consumer electricity prices, emphasising both technical factors and human behaviour in the electricity sector.

How Govan is becoming the new Gorbals as it embraces a high-tech future

16/10/2024

Writing for The Scotsman Prof Ken Gibb points out after the opening of a new pedestrian bridge, Govan has been reconnected to Glasgow’s West End, setting it on a path to becoming a regeneration success story, similar to the Gorbals.

Audiovisual performers under threat from AI and low earning

16/10/2024

Careers in the UK's audiovisual performing industry are under threat due to significantly lower than typical earnings, despite surging profits for streaming platforms, according to research by the University of Glasgow that calls for action on legislative change.

Study calls for responsible academic research assessment

14/10/2024

Findings from a landmark study that could have major implications for the future of academic research assessment have been published by researchers in the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School.

Recovering Community - Episode 5: Roots & Futures

11/10/2024

For this special bonus edition of Recovering Community, Les Back travels south of the border to Sheffield to look at how rethinking the relationship between heritage and local communities can make them more inclusive, particularly for the most marginalised.

Continuity and change in collective workplace conflict in Britain: a classification of contemporary actors, issues and channels

05/10/2024

This report was prepared for The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) by Dr Duncan Adam (Manchester Metropolitan University), Dr Deborah Dean and Dr Manuela Galetto (University of Warwick), and Prof Melanie Simms (University of Glasgow).

The impacts of poverty on children’s social, emotional and behavioural outcomes

04/10/2024

Using Growing Up in Scotland data, Prof Morag Treanor and Dr Patricio Troncoso explore how social factors can help reduce disparities in areas like poverty, health, housing, and discrimination for young people.

Making space for the languages spoken by New Scots in Scottish Education

04/10/2024

On 13th June 2024, the Welcoming Languages project hosted a workshop to discuss including languages spoken by refugee pupils and families in Scottish education. Attendees from practitioner and governmental organisations explored resources, challenges, and next steps for this integration.

Spotlight 4.3 Alternative Economic Development Approaches

04/10/2024

In this episode, Prof Graeme Roy and Dr David Waite discuss Doughnut Economics and Community Wealth Building, exploring how these models promote inclusive, sustainable cities.

Westminster Rules? United Kingdom Internal Market Act and Devolution

03/10/2024

This impartial analysis of the context, content and operational impact of the UKIMA brings together leading academics from the Universities of Glasgow, Liverpool, Stirling and Queens University Belfast and offers pragmatic policy ideas that could lead to a new, more consensual way forward.

Thousands of students at risk of homelessness amid acute accommodation shortage

27/09/2024

Thousands of students across Scotland are at risk of homelessness and unable to access the right housing in the country’s biggest cities, according to a new report from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence for a cross party group of MSPs.

Scotland and the Constitution: Agreeing a way forward

25/09/2024

Co-authored by Prof. Kezia Dugdale, Associate Director and Stephen Noon, Research Associate, this report marks both the 10th Anniversary of the Independence Referendum and 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament.

Scotland’s Human Rights Bill: A promise unfulfilled

24/09/2024

Centre for Public Policy Senior Fellow Professor Nicole Busby writes about the omission of the anticipated Human Rights Bill from the Scottish Government's Programme for Government announced last week.

Local growth plans must reach City regions across the UK’s nations

24/09/2024

In an article published in The Times on Friday 30 August, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli and Professor Graeme Roy write that the Westminster government must include all nations in its plans for local growth, with a focus on skills and innovation.

Spotlight 4.2: Ten Years on from Indy Ref, What Next?

17/09/2024

In this episode, Nicola McEwen speaks with Kezia Dugdale, former Scottish Labour leader, and Stephen Noon, former senior policy adviser to the SNP Government, about their referendum experiences and a forthcoming report on Scotland’s constitutional future, followed by a discussion on public opinion and polling with University of Glasgow researcher Mark McGeoghegan.

Sustainable Insights Live: Is it possible to balance growth with sustainable tourism?

10/09/2024

Dr Anna de Jong, Lesley Judge, and Professor Sandro Carnicelli to explore the challenges and solutions for achieving sustainable tourism throughout Scotland and the world.

Academy of Social Sciences Fellowships for outstanding UofG academics

10/09/2024

Professor Sara Carter OBE and Professor Mhairi Mackenzie have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Judging teaching effectiveness during initial teacher education: Examining the duplexity of professional judgment and consistency

09/09/2024

A study by Prof Sarah Anderson explores judgment-making among educators in the UK, which highlights the complexity of evaluating teaching effectiveness, suggesting that a flexible, systems-based approach is needed to balance quality with professional autonomy.

Words Matter: A language guide for respectful reporting on gambling

08/09/2024

Learn from Dr Blair Biggar about the importance of language in shaping perceptions and attitudes.

Spotlight 4.1: The Programme for Government

06/09/2024

Episode on the Programme for Government with Ken Macintosh and Liz Lloyd.

The UK’s Cass Review Badly Fails Trans Children

27/08/2024

Dr Ruth Pearce looks at how the Cass Review's biased approach has restricted healthcare access for young transgender people in the UK, causing harm and increasing hostility.

Glasgow researchers spearhead study on justice system's health impact

26/08/2024

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are set to play a crucial role in a groundbreaking £1 million study examining the impact of Scotland's justice system on public health.

National Centre for Resilience funding to boost Scotland’s community resilience planning

20/08/2024

Seven community-based projects across Scotland will benefit from funding that will empower communities to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and adverse events.

Report examines Scotland's legal protection for forced marriage victims

13/08/2024

A research report, led by School of Law researchers Professor Janeen Carruthers and Felicity Belton, examines Scotland’s legal protection for those at risk of forced marriage has been published by the University of Glasgow.

Southport riots: why social media’s role in unrest is overblown

05/08/2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Paul Reilly from the School of Social and Political Science, discusses the impact of social media when it comes to civil unrest in the UK.

Women now as entrepreneurial as men in Scotland, new analysis shows

30/07/2024

According to The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, women in Scotland are starting businesses at almost the same rate as men, with one in five entrepreneurs being non-white.

University of Glasgow leads new survey that gives insight into gambling behaviours

30/07/2024

Experts at the University of Glasgow have contributed to a new survey that for the first time in fourteen years, provides detailed insight into gambling behaviours.

What happens next in Ukraine’s debt negotiations could change the course of the war

22/07/2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Patrick Shea highlights the financial struggles facing Ukraine as the war continues.

The University of Glasgow and the Centre for Public Policy logos at the top with text below stating Season 3 Episode 10 Spotlight in conversation with Mary McAleese. Below are greyscale portraits of Graeme Roy and Mary McAleese.
The University of Glasgow and the Centre for Public Policy logos at the top with text below stating Season 3 Episode 10 Spotlight in conversation with Mary McAleese. Below are greyscale portraits of Graeme Roy and Mary McAleese.

Spotlight: In conversation with Mary McAleese

18/07/2024

UofG Spotlight host Professor Graeme Roy is joined by the former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese to talk about building bridges, social justice, and taking the long view in policy making.

SIPHER Synthetic Population Dashboard

10/07/2024

The SIPHER Synthetic Population, a detailed digital model of over 52 million people in Great Britain, is now accessible via the UK Data Service with an easy-to-use dashboard for exploring the data.

Change? Hopes for UK housing policy under Labour’s new leadership

09/07/2024

Dr Gareth Young, Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), reflects on last week’s election results and what they could mean for housing policy in the future. The views expressed in this blog do not necessarily reflect the views of CaCHE.

Pensioner poverty could almost double in next 15 years: new research predicting a surge in financial hardship in later life

11/07/2024

A new report released today from Independent Age, the national charity supporting older people in financial hardship, projects a dramatic surge in poverty in later life by 2040 if current trends and policies stay the same.

Equality in Housing: LGBTQ+ Homelessness

09/07/2024

Equality in Housing is a collaborative podcast between CaCHE and Housing Options Scotland. The podcast hears stories from those working in housing, or housing related services, from people who have experienced barriers accessing housing of their choice and those doing research in under-investigated areas to really show the important role that accessible, inclusive housing can play in people's lives and to help inspire others who want to make a change for more positive housing futures for all.

Learning for global health in cities - Community resilience and the strengthening of learning systems

08/07/2024

This paper investigates what the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed about the resilience of cities’ communities and learning systems. In terms of community resilience, it explores issues of multi-sectoral planning as well as bottom-up citizen and NGO/CSO led practices and topdown policies and practice from national governments and regional/municipal administrations.

Recovering Community Podcast - We See You: Exploring the links between violence, homelessness and the drug economy in Scotland

08/07/2024

Les Back meets with Dr Susan Batchelor, Dr Cailin Gormley and Jim Thomson to learn more about a new piece of research exploring repeat violence in Scotland.

Spotlight: On the Election - The Politics and the Prospects

03/07/2024

Episode on final stage of the election race with Stephen Noon, formally senior policy adviser for the first SNP Government and Eddie Barnes, former adviser to Ruth Davidson and the Scottish Conservative, with hosts Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale.

A General Election reset for the Union?

02/07/2024

Professor Nicola McEwen writes about the future of devolution and whether Labour's 'change' manifesto promises a new, more collaborative approach.

Spotlight: On the Election - Climate Policy: The Science and the Politics

26/06/2024

Episode on climate policy with Chris Stark, Chief Executive of The Carbon Trust and Professor Gioia Falcone, Director of the Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy at the University of Glasgow.

Sustainable Visions PGR SDG Poster Competition

01/07/2024

The college student-led scholarships were awarded, recognising outstanding students and their topics. The winners of the SGSSS Student-Led Open Competition (funded by the ESRC) were also announced. Additionally, the inaugural CoSS Sustainable Visions PGR poster exhibition launched, showcasing research aimed at achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Devolution and plans for Economic Growth – need for fresh thinking after the election

27/06/2024

Policy Insights: Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli writes about the parties competing visions for growth and the need for fresh thinking around the devolution settlement.

Forced migration and the backlog of asylum decisions

26/06/2024

Policy Insights: Dr Dan Fisher writes about the current backlog of asylum decisions and discusses the plans presented by the major parties to tackle it.

Of kings, milk, sugar and saris: The importance of reclaiming the narrative through Refugee Festival Scotland

26/06/2024

In this blog post for the Centre of Public Policy, Dr Dan Fisher discusses the role of narrative in the context of refugee integration and a General Election focused on border control.

Recovering Community Podcast - The Museum of Discomfort: How Glasgow’s Hunterian is Decolonising through its Collection

25/06/2024

Les Back visits the Hunterian Museum at the University of Glasgow to talk about history, and how it impacts our lives and relationships in the 21st century.

Spotlight: On the election - A Deep Dive into Immigration Policy

21/06/2024

Episode on immigration policy with Professor Sergi Pardos-Prado, Dr Dan Fisher and Professor Nasar Meer, all from the University of Glasgow.

Transitions into adulthood for young disabled people: Policy dialogue for a new government

21/06/2024

Dr Charlotte Pearson and colleagues write about the transition into adulthood for young disabled people, current manifesto commitments, and the need for a holistic approach to policymaking across all levels of government.

Spotlight: On the Election- Policy Insights Live

19/06/2024

In this bonus episode of Spotlight: On the Election, listen to the recording of our live, online event, Policy Insights Live. They brought together leaders from across civil society in an online event to discuss the UK General Election – polling, the campaigns, and the big challenges ahead for the next government.

A photo of a smart phone playing a radio play on Soundcloud
A photo of a smart phone playing a radio play on Soundcloud

A Poetic Journey Unpacks Migration and Inequality Through Imaginative Radio Play

18/06/2024

A new radio play, Afamba apota, blends research and artistic expression to explore the lives of migrants and the inequalities they face.

Safe Space? The past, present and future of violence reduction in Scotland

17/06/2024

Over the last two decades, Scotland has witnessed a significant reduction in violence, leading to an increasing consensus around Scotland’s ‘public health approach’ to violence reduction.

Spotlight: On the Election: The UK’s Future with Europe

13/06/2024

Episode on Europe with Professor Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe at King’s College London.

For new towns to contribute significantly to housing supply, design and delivery must both be right

12/06/2024

Dr Rob Richardson, from the Centre for Public Policy, writes about the design and delivery of new towns and what lessons the next government should learn from previous policy decisions when tackling the housing crisis.

Nothing to See Here? Deaths in Custody and FAIs in Scotland – 2023

13/06/2024

This is the third annual report released on deaths in custody in Scotland and the investigations into them. Previously, concentrated on deaths in prison. This report includes deaths in all types of state custody where public information was available.

University of Glasgow led project which investigates net-zero city living

10/06/2024

Professor James White and colleagues in the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) have received ESRC funding to investigate how cities can be planned and ‘retrofitted’ for net-zero living.

The Soup'erheroes: Fostering Food Solidarity in Castlemilk

07/06/2024

Les Back travels to Castlemilk in the south of Glasgow to meet a group of remarkable women working together to feed their community.

Spotlight: On the Election: The Economy and Living Standards

05/06/2024

Episode on the State of the Economy with Prof. Kezia Dugdale, Prof. Graeme Roy, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli and Dr Tanya Wilson, University of Glasgow.

Sustainability Insights Podcast

04/06/2024

Hosted by the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, thus series aims to bridge the gap between academia, research and the wider world. Subjects include education, sustainable development, tourism, and the environment.

New partnership seeks to power up Scotland’s productivity

04/06/2024

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been created between Peer Works, a programme delivered by Prosper, The Productivity Institute (The University of Manchester) and its Scotland Productivity Forum (led by the University of Glasgow).

Wastelands: Is Wastelands Ever Wasted?

30/05/2024

In this episode of the Recovering Community podcast, Professor Les Back climbs through a hole in a fence to get right to the foundations of urban life. He meets with Dr Ross Beveridge, and artists Mary Redmond and Jim Colquhoun to talk about the landscape of the city, how it’s valued, and who gets to value it.

Heat pumps clarity would help our obligations on route to net zero

29/05/2024

Dr Nicholas Harrington, from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, looks at achieving net zero in homes, the worry consumers have about investing in costly, potentially unreliable technology, and how businesses are hesitant because the heat pump market is still developing.

Women in multiple low-paid employment: pathways between work, care and health

15/05/2024

New research led by the University of Glasgow examines the relationships between multiple low-paid employment (MLPE), caring responsibilities and health and wellbeing.

Spotlight: On the Election - The state of the race

29/05/2024

Episode on the state of the electoral race with Prof. Nicola McEwen, Prof. Kezia Dugdale, Stephen Noon and Eddie Barnes.

Learning from abroad: the social vibe of a tenant/landlord relationship in a ‘tenant market’

24/05/2024

Writing for the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, Dr Adriana Mihaela Soaita delves into the intricate dynamics of tenant selection in Anglo-Saxon countries, contrasting it with Romania’s unregulated rental market and considering the implications of abolishing tenant checks.

Spotlight podcast 3.9: Deaths in Custody

23/05/2024

Episode on Deaths in Custody with Kezia Dugdale and Prof Sarah Armstrong

University of Glasgow contributes to award winning film on impact of deindustrialisation

22/05/2024

A University of Glasgow historian has contributed to a powerful new award winning film about the dramatic effect deindustrialisation has had on the health and wellbeing of communities in the west of Scotland.

Tackling Systemic Barriers to Scale Women’s Entrepreneurship in Scotland and Abroad

22/05/2024

On 9th May 2024, the Adam Smith Business School hosted the Gaitherin, an engaging discussion on tackling systemic barriers to scale women’s entrepreneurship in Scotland and abroad.

Professor Daron Acemoglu launches Adam Smith Distinguished Speaker Series

20/05/2024

Globally renowned political economist Professor Daron Acemoglu delivered an inaugural lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in the economy and society at the University of Glasgow.

Home and homelessness in the hostile environment: a view from Sheffield

19/05/2024

Holly Rooke, a PhD Candidate at the University of Sheffield, and Aso Mohammadi, a Kurdish journalist and migration researcher, highlight the alarming rise in homelessness among refugees in Sheffield.

The abandoning of carbon targets shows the dissonance in Scotland’s much-vaunted climate success story

19/05/2024

Dr Dominic Hinde writes about the disparity between Scotland's climate policy aspirations and outcomes, informed by his work exploring what Scotland's energy and climate change story looks like on the ground.

Spotlight podcast 3.8: The Promise

09/05/2024

Fraser McKinley, Chief Executive of The Promise Scotland, and Sarah Davidson, Chief Executive of Carnegie Trust UK

Building Resilience in Scotland: Taking A Collaborative Creative Approach

03/05/2024

Ailsa Mackay, from the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability and Centre Manager at The National Centre for Resilience, discusses the benefits of collaborating with the creative sector to demystify complex concepts.

Social media don’t start fires but they may make them harder to extinguish

02/05/2024

Dr Paul Reilly recently launched his book, "Digital Contention in a Divided Society," in Glasgow, sparking discussions on the impact of social media in post-conflict regions like Northern Ireland.

Spotlight podcast 3.7: Minority Government

02/05/2024

Special episode on Minority Government with Nicola McEwen and Geoff Aberdein.

Photo of Prof Graeme Roy and Prof Mary McAleese
Photo of Prof Graeme Roy and Prof Mary McAleese

Prof Mary McAleese delivers the Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture

01/05/2024

On Monday 29th April, the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow welcomed Professor Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, as part of the Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture series.

Scotland’s government fell apart in a week – here’s what happened

01/05/2024

In his recent article, Dr Jonathan Parker delves into the intricate political landscape of Scotland, shedding light on a recent tumultuous turn of events, the abrupt termination of an agreement between First Minister Humza Yousaf and his governing partners, the Scottish Greens, which found himself in a precarious position when the move backfired, ultimately leading to his resignation.

Tracking Political Trust: Insights from UK and Japan

26/04/2024

Political trust in advanced democracies, including the UK and Japan, has faced significant challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response Professor Thomas Scotto from the School of Social and Political Sciences, in collaboration with colleagues from Japan, developed a 'trust monitor.'

Homes for all: changing the housing conversation

26/04/2024

Following the launch of Homes for All: A vision for England’s housing system, Prof Alex Marsh and Prof Ken Gibb, UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, break down the impetus behind the work and the transformative effect it can have on housing affordability in England.

Centre Honorary Professor makes major intervention on climate change

24/04/2024

Honorary Professor Chris Stark spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the Scottish Government’s decision to scrap climate change targets.

Headshot of Aleksandra Oszmiańska-Pagett from the Council of Europe
Headshot of Aleksandra Oszmiańska-Pagett from the Council of Europe

The Council of Europe: Enhancing Minority and Linguistic Rights in Scotland

18/04/2024

University of Glasgow’s College of Social Sciences, in collaboration with the Centre for Public Policy and the University of Edinburgh, hosted an event to raise awareness of Council of Europe standards on minority protection and how individuals and organisations might engage with the monitoring bodies.

'Wounding and Witnessing’ – Digital Participation in War

18/04/2024

Professor Andrew Hoskins, from the School of Social and Political Sciences, embarks on an ERC Advanced Research Grant journey, looking into this digital frontier. His project, 'WARSHARE - The New War Front: Digital Participation in War', aims to unravel how digital engagement alters the landscape of warfare experience and understanding.

Mother cuddling her young child who is smiling at the camera
Mother cuddling her young child who is smiling at the camera

Women’s Work: The Juggling Act of Multiple Jobs

03/04/2024

Louise Lawson from the School of Social and Political Sciences outlines research which was the basis for the recent exhibition, Women’s Work: The Juggling Act of Multiple Jobs. This is ahead of the final report which which will be published in Spring 2024.

SCGA Insight: Good Global Citizens? Scottish and English Attitudes to Foreign Policy

15/04/2024

Prof Tom Scotto and Dr Claire Duncanson of the universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh respectively, have published a report with Scottish Council for Global Affairs report on their work on public attitudes in Scotland.

Screenshot of Dr Sarah Weakley discussing the Engaging with UK Parliament event which took place in March 2024
Screenshot of Dr Sarah Weakley discussing the Engaging with UK Parliament event which took place in March 2024

Engaging with the UK Parliament

08/04/2024

Dr Sarah Weakley gives an overview of the recent development day which explored ways of engaging with the UK Parliament and shares top tips for researchers.

RSE medals for three leading UofG academics

03/04/2024

Professor Graeme Roy, Professor Marian Scott and Dr Hyab Yohannes have received prestigious medals from the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Population Health Improvement UK

04/04/2024

University of Glasgow researchers will play a leading role in Population Health Improvement UK (PHI-UK), a new network to improve population-wide health

Three alcohol shelves filled with different alcohol. Source: School of Law Ruth O Donnell
Three alcohol shelves filled with different alcohol. Source: School of Law Ruth O Donnell

Spotlight 3.6: Minimum Unit Pricing

28/03/2024

Spotlight podcast discusses Minimum Unit Pricing ahead of an anticipated rise by the Scottish Government.

UofG Law academic wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize

03/04/2024

Dr Anna Chadwick, a senior lecturer in the UofG’s School of Law, has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize.

Prepayment technology is socially and financially isolating UK asylum seekers

25/03/2024

A research team from the University of Oxford and the University of Glasgow has found that prepayment cards provided to UK asylum seekers by the Home Office are collecting their data and controlling their behaviours in ways that have highly detrimental impacts on their wellbeing.

Surveillance and the state: South Africa’s proposed new spying law is open for comment – an expert points out its flaws

22/03/2024

Prof Jane Duncan discusses the implications of the South African Constitutional Court's ruling regarding the State Security Agency's unlawful bulk interception of electronic signals. It highlights the lack of legislation governing this surveillance practice, which poses significant threats to citizens' privacy and potentially enables state abuses.

How governments use IMF bailouts to hurt political opponents

22/03/2024

Dr Bernhard Reinsberg explores the impact of International Monetary Fund (IMF) restructuring programs on citizens' experiences, particularly focusing on how these programs affect different segments of society based on their political affiliations. Looking into the disparities in the outcomes of IMF reforms, highlighting how opposition supporters tend to bear a greater burden compared to government supporters.

New report describes freelance journalism as a ‘wild west’ profession

22/03/2024

Freelance journalists in the UK earn less than the minimum wage, despite journalism being commonly perceived as a privileged profession, according to a new study of freelance journalists led by the University of Glasgow.

Person holding the UK budget Red box. Source: School of Law Ruth O donnell
Person holding the UK budget Red box. Source: School of Law Ruth O donnell

Spotlight 3.5: UK Spring Budget special

14/03/2024

Spotlight podcast discusses the 2024 UK Spring Budget Special

Workshop explores inclusive growth policy within the Glasgow City Region

13/03/2024

The Glasgow City Region Policy Lab, headed by Dr David Waite, Prof Graeme Roy, and Prof Stuart McIntyre from Strathclyde University, delivered a workshop exploring the development of inclusive growth policy within the city region.

University of Glasgow experts share radical vision for Scottish education

12/03/2024

Experts at the University of Glasgow have set out a radical vision that places schools and teachers at the centre of education reform.

‘Digitising’ your wardrobe can help you save money and make sustainable fashion choices

08/03/2024

Prof Deirdre Shaw and Dr Katherine Duffy collaborated with Save Your Wardrobe, an app designed to aid individuals in organising and categorising their clothing. We interviewed users to gauge whether digitising their wardrobes induced any discernible changes.

Domestic Abuse and Child Contact: The Interface Between Civil and Criminal Proceedings Workshop

11/03/2024

Kathleen Ewing, from the School of Law, gives a summary of the Domestic Abuse and Child Contact: The Interface between Criminal and Civil Proceedings event, which was held at the Advanced Research Centre on the 19th January 2024.

UK scientists to supercharge Artificial Intelligence in revolutionary £80 million national initiative

12/02/2024

The University of Glasgow is contributing to positioning the UK at the forefront of AI advancements, using it to transform current uses and tackle important global challenges.

The rise of earmarked funding and how it affects aid effectiveness

06/03/2024

Dr Bernhard Reinsberg from the School of Social and Political Sciences, gives an overview of what earmarked funding is, why it’s significant, and outlines scope for future research.

UofG academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

06/03/2024

Three UofG social scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

How AI could change our relationship with religion

05/03/2024

Prof Sreevas Sahasranamam explains how science and faith are often kept in two distinct boxes that hardly ever intersect. However, he believes that as AI becomes more mainstream, it will fundamentally alter our engagement with faith and spirituality.

British bisexual men and their intimate partners - Identities, relationships and prejudice

05/03/2024

This research focussed on bisexual men’s relationships with their intimate partners, in the context of this societal prejudice and discrimination against bisexual men.

The River Clyde in Glasgow with the Clyde Arc also known as the Squinty Bridge and the Finneston Crane in the distance. Source: School of Law
The River Clyde in Glasgow with the Clyde Arc also known as the Squinty Bridge and the Finneston Crane in the distance. Source: School of Law

Spotlight 3.4: Regional inequalities and inclusive growth

29/02/2024

Spotlight podcast discusses the priorities for the Glasgow City region through the Universities policies lab. .

Scotland’s approach to development

27/02/2024

University of Glasgow researchers present research findings on sub-state diplomacy to Scottish Government officials.

Wayfarers: confronting the past through history and traditional music education in schools

27/02/2024

Guitars, mandolins, fiddles and other instruments that make up a contemporary traditional band resonate with historical associations. This project explores how music can aid the teaching of controversial histories.

University of Glasgow report highlights transformational power of XR technology for education

27/02/2024

UofG has officially launched its white paper on the benefits and challenges that immersive technologies like virtual reality can bring to education.

Context, Agency, Authority and Power – Key considerations for early career researchers engaging with local policy

26/02/2024

Policy engagement is often described in terms that are universal and without specificity to the individuals undertaking this kind of research. Dr Sarah Weakley and Dr David Waite argue that for early career researchers, taking into account positionality is vital to having realistic expectations of policy impact at the local level.

UofG partner Fintech Scotland launches inaugural innovation challenge

14/02/2024

Fintech Scotland has initiated an innovation call inviting financial institutions and entrepreneurs to devise fresh solutions aimed at addressing crucial financial regulatory challenges.

India ranks as one of the world's best places to start a business

13/02/2024

India stands out as one of the best countries in the world for launching a business, securing the second spot in the most recent Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) rankings, as indicated by a report jointly authored by the University of Glasgow.

Launch of ‘transformative’ children’s mental health programme at UofG

09/02/2024

Jenny Gilruth, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, commended the University of Glasgow for its "transformative and pivotal" program during its launch event. The program aims to equip student teachers with the skills necessary to foster mentally healthy classrooms.

Group of students stand on the banks of Loch Lomond
Group of students stand on the banks of Loch Lomond

Escaping the classroom

30/01/2024

Writing for AMBA’s Ambition magazine, Dr Matt Offord from the Adam Smith Business School introduces us to ‘ecopedagogy’, a new innovative outdoor teaching approach.

A man and a woman working in a warehouse holding ipads
A man and a woman working in a warehouse holding ipads

How do we return to economic growth?

30/01/2024

New research by Prof Jim Malley and Prof Apostolis Philippopoulos explore government policies that can help stimulate and remove barriers to economic growth, with a focus on public investment and technological change.

Urban Big Data Centre celebrates its 10th Anniversary

30/01/2024

The Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) celebrated its 10th anniversary on 29 January 2024.

University of Glasgow collaborates on public health partnership to tackle gambling related harms

29/01/2024

The University of Glasgow's academic experts have collaborated with Darwen Council’s Public Health in Lancashire and the University of Sheffield to conduct research and evaluate the impacts of Gambling Related Harms (GRH).

Liverpool legacy refines Eurovision's politics of place

29/01/2024

University of Glasgow's Dr Michael Howcroft aided in uncovering the soft-power implications of Liverpool's Eurovision 2023 hosting in a recent research project.

A young person sitting on the floor with her head on her knees while holding a mobile phone
A young person sitting on the floor with her head on her knees while holding a mobile phone

Safe Space? The past, present and future of violence reduction in Scotland

16/01/2024

New report from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research highlights concerns around how Scotland is adapting to emerging trends around violence and young people.

The Case for Fundamental Reform

15/01/2024

In this piece, Professor Sayantan Ghosal from the Adam Smith Business School discusses the economic forecast for 2024 and makes the case for fundamental reform and a new ‘economic bill of rights’ in the UK and globally.

Using law to further corporate social purposes: Lessons from faith organisations

11/01/2024

In this blog Professor Irene-Marie Esser, Dr Catriona Cannon and Professor Iain MacNeil discuss their proposed project which will explore how the legal structures of faith-based organisations might guide profit corporations towards a stronger social purpose, even within a shareholder-driven system.

Special issue of the National Institute Economic Review on Adam Smith

11/01/2024

As part of the Adam Smith Tercentenary commemorations, academics at the University of Glasgow have contributed articles to a Special Issue of the National Institute Economic Review reflecting on Adam Smith’s continued relevance.

A football sitting on the grass of a football pitch with the stadium seating in the background. Source: School of Law
A football sitting on the grass of a football pitch with the stadium seating in the background. Source: School of Law

Spotlight 3.3: Brain injuries, sport and dementia

20/12/2023

Spotlight podcast investiates the relationship between traumatic brain injuries resulting from sporting activities and the link to dementia.

A young Chinese woman wearing a medical face mask. Source: Kay Lau on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-in-black-sweater-covering-her-face-with-her-hands-vvgSoo6fvXM
A young Chinese woman wearing a medical face mask. Source: Kay Lau on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-in-black-sweater-covering-her-face-with-her-hands-vvgSoo6fvXM

COVID-19 and mental health in China: the effects of personality

13/12/2023

A study of the impact of personality traits on mental health during COVID-19 in China offers insights into the complex interplay between personality and mental health in the context of a global crisis.

Data analysis reveals concern for the UK's overheating homes

08/12/2023

A joint study by the University of Glasgow’s Urban Big Data Centre, London residents, and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed that some UK homes consistently exceed recommended indoor temperatures, even on relatively mild days.

University of Glasgow collaborates on culture and heritage discussions in Rome

08/12/2023

The event, Contributing to Better Lives through Cultural Capital, brought together heritage experts and economists from UK and Italy to discuss the value of culture.

Media plays increasingly important role in conflict memory

07/12/2023

The Media and Conflict Memory workshop brought together a diverse group of researchers to discuss the role of media in remembering conflict.

Perspectives: Fit for purpose? Insights on the present and future of ESOL and migration in Scotland.

05/12/2023

A new study finds that Scotland’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision is in need of a comprehensive mapping exercise and a more joined-up approach.

University of Glasgow supports National Productivity Week

04/12/2023

Adam Smith Business School, the School of Social and Political Sciences and The Productivity Institute Scottish Forum have been proud to support National Productivity Week 2023.

University of Glasgow unveils memorial to Adam Smith

05/12/2023

The University of Glasgow has unveiled Glasgow's first memorial to Adam Smith, located at the original site of its old college.

New consortium awarded £5 million to prevent and reduce civilian suffering in armed conflicts

05/12/2023

University of Glasgow School of Law academic Dr Rebecca Sutton is part of a ground breaking research initiative to safeguard civilians in armed conflicts.

Spotlight 3.2 Climate Change

23/11/2023

The pressing issue of climate change and its multifaceted implications including the often overlooked connection with gender.

Empowering Scotland: Grant Funding Calls for Disaster Resilience

21/11/2023

The National Centre for Resilience is offering three new grant funding calls to support projects that enhance Scotland's resilience to natural hazards.

Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell

The Cost of Dying

20/11/2023

An exhibition that shares research findings on experiences of dying at home for people facing financial hardship and deprivation in Scotland has been on shown at the Scottish Parliament, after being on display at sites around Glasgow.

Innovative flood resilience project wins ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize

16/11/2023

A University of Glasgow project has been recognised by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for its outstanding societal impact in enhancing the resilience of flood-prone communities in Brazil.

Black and white newspaper photo of John Maclean speaking from the dock in court with a paper in his hand Source: Wikimedia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maclean_trial_1918.jpg
Black and white newspaper photo of John Maclean speaking from the dock in court with a paper in his hand Source: Wikimedia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maclean_trial_1918.jpg

John Maclean, MA: working-class educator

13/11/2023

University of Glasgow academics highlight the multi-faceted ways in which John Maclean's life and legacy has been framed and interpreted, ahead of a public event on the 100th anniversary of his death.

View on public squares, gardens, buildings and roads in Astana, KazakhstanSource: Andy Bay on Pixelbay https://pixabay.com/photos/astana-kazakhstan-1895404/
View on public squares, gardens, buildings and roads in Astana, KazakhstanSource: Andy Bay on Pixelbay https://pixabay.com/photos/astana-kazakhstan-1895404/

UK’s engagement in Central Asia

13/11/2023

Evidence from University of Glasgow research has informed the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report on the UK’s engagement in Central Asia.

University of Glasgow sustainability experts join global call for coordinated action on climate change adaptation

10/11/2023

University of Glasgow researchers have played a role in creating the world's first map of climate change adaptation efforts, which reveals a lack of effective networking among experts.

First global gambling review highlights substantial lack of commitment to addressing gambling harms

10/11/2023

On a global scale, governments are falling short in adequately tackling the health and wellbeing consequences of gambling, as revealed by a pioneering review conducted by researchers at the University of Glasgow

Former White House economic chief gives Hunter Foundation Adam Smith lecture

08/11/2023

Cecilia Rouse, who served as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers for President Joe Biden's Government, questioned the role of the public sector in the economy at the third and final Hunter Foundation Lecture of Adam Smith's tercentenary year.

An image created by artificial intelligence of many blue and purple spheres in a dark grid that stretches to a point of light in the horizon with purple and blue lights above. Source: Shawn Suttle on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/illustrations/ai-generated-stars-cosmos-universe-8292218/
An image created by artificial intelligence of many blue and purple spheres in a dark grid that stretches to a point of light in the horizon with purple and blue lights above. Source: Shawn Suttle on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/illustrations/ai-generated-stars-cosmos-universe-8292218/

IP and the Generative AI Multiverse

06/11/2023

At the Gikii conference for lawyers, researchers and futurists, Prof Kristofer Erickson presented on how advances in generative artificial intelligence could usher in a new era of innovation.

A button with the gender symbol for women - a circle above a cross - next to an old fashioned handheld timepiece on a pink background. Source: Adam Smith Business School https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/research/centres/hrm/impact/ammino/
A button with the gender symbol for women - a circle above a cross - next to an old fashioned handheld timepiece on a pink background. Source: Adam Smith Business School https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/research/centres/hrm/impact/ammino/

New menopause and menstrual health policy to address women's health inequalities

06/11/2023

Recommendations by Prof Kathleen Riach in one of the first studies in the world to explore both menstrual health and menopause at work are informing a new NHS Scotland policy.

Wooden sign with the text in all capitals
Wooden sign with the text in all capitals

Spotlight 3.1 Public Policy at UofG and the SNP Annual Conference

03/11/2023

Prof Nicola McEwan on the new Centre for Public Policy and political analysis of the recent UK byelections.

Screenshot from a video game with a bicycle heading into a landscape with grass, green trees and blue sky with white couds
Screenshot from a video game with a bicycle heading into a landscape with grass, green trees and blue sky with white couds

SEvEN Voices, One Future

30/10/2023

Dr Mark Wong describes the creation of SEvEN, a video game which amplifies the voice and actions of Minoritised Ethnic people in the Just Transition to a sustainable future.

Review of the DWP Areas of Research Interest Workshop

23/10/2023

Dr Serena Pattaro gives an overview of the Department for Work and Pensions Areas of Research Interest workshop at the University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow hosts the UK-Ireland Planning Research Conference

13/09/2023

Prof James White gives an overview of the 2023 conference which explored the myriad crises impacting urban areas, including the global climate crisis, the UK’s cost-of-living crisis and the city centre retail crisis.

The Importance of Retrofitting Historic Homes: Learning From a Tenement Experiment in Glasgow

06/10/2023

Rob Richardson from the International Public Policy Observatory (IPPO) reflects on the challenges and opportunities of retrofitting, particularly for tenement buildings in Glasgow.

A graphic showing a cracked phone screen with an image of the head and shoulders of a young woman with a ponytail
A graphic showing a cracked phone screen with an image of the head and shoulders of a young woman with a ponytail

Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research learning resources for schools.

10/10/2023

This series of briefing papers and multimedia resources will help secondary school students widen their understanding of criminology and engage critically with issues around justice.

Scotland’s former Children and Young People’s Commissioner has joined the University of Glasgow’s School of Law as Professor of Practice

05/10/2023

Bruce Adamson, Scotland’s former Children and Young People’s Commissioner, has joined the University of Glasgow’s School of Law as Professor of Practice.

Most of Scotland is Rural, and Plans for Net Zero Must Make That Work

03/10/2023

Graeme Roy, Professor of Economics, and Dr Rob Richardson, Research Associate for International Public Policy Observatory, examine how rural areas present a distinctive set of challenges, as well as opportunities, on the road to net zero.

Let’s Learn: Supporting the participation of children in Malawi

02/10/2023

Dr Paul Lynch, School of Education, discusses the impact of the Tiphunzire (Let’s Learn) project in Malawi exploring the participation and inclusion of children with disabilities and their families in early education.

The prospect of City Deals in New Zealand

28/09/2023

Dr David Waite outlines the recent discussion note co-authored with Prof Andy Pike (Newcastle University) and Prof Graeme Roy (University of Glasgow), which explores the opportunities and challenges presented by City Deals, reflecting on experiences in the UK and Australia.

Devastating effect of cost-of-living crisis on disabled people revealed

20/09/2023

A new report by the Glasgow Centre for Population Health and Glasgow Disability Alliance reveals the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on disabled people.

Rural resilience and the COVID-19 pandemic

25/09/2023

Professor Graeme Roy published a paper in the Journal of Rural Studies regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in the West Highlands

The Mediator Toolkit: Supporting mediators working with children using picture books in contexts of displacement

13/09/2023

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a toolkit designed to facilitate learning, inclusion and intercultural communication for those living in transient conditions.

Priorities for Generative AI Regulation in the UK

08/09/2023

CREATe is undertaking research in response to the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum call for comments on artificial intelligence and regulation.

How canny marketing and strong supply links gave the world a taste for Scottish whisky

07/09/2023

The question of why Scotch whisky has managed to keep its global popularity over a long time period is one Prof Niall G MacKenzie has researching for several years.

How the work of Adam Smith could help solve the UK skills gap

07/09/2023

Sir Anton Muscatelli looks at tackling the UK’s productivity problem: it will require long-term public investment in quality education aimed at closing the skills gap and boosting equality – a plan the 18th-century economist Adam Smith would have agreed with.

Modelling the impact of alcohol policies on the economy

06/09/2023

Drawing on recent research by academics at the University of Glasgow and Strathclyde University, Prof Graeme Roy explores how we can go about assessing the demand and supply consequences of changes in alcohol policy.

New research from SCCJR paints bleak picture of repeat violence in Scotland

05/09/2023

Repeat victims of violence do not report to the police, even in cases involving serious injury and hospitalisation, a new study has found.

Festival of Politics 2023: How to disagree agreeably

06/09/2023

The John Smith Centre's event at the Festival of Politics focused on how to revive the art of debating, listening and learning from the other side.

Adam Smith resource launches in schools across the world

05/09/2023

Young people’s understanding of the ideas of the founder of modern economics is set to improve, thanks to a resource about Adam Smith created by The Economist Foundation and the University of Glasgow.

Research explores impact of multi-grade classes in Scottish primary schools

05/09/2023

Using Scottish Pupil Census data, researchers have studied the impact of multi-grade classes in Scottish primary schools, finding that exposure to second-graders in the first year of primary school leads to large improvements in literacy and numeracy.

CaCHE: Pride isn’t just for June: what next for LGBTQ+ people and housing?

05/09/2023

Gareth Young (Knowledge Exchange and Impact Fellow) writes about CaCHE's ongoing equality, diversity and inclusion work.

CREATe eLearning Workshop: Access to Digital Knowledge in the Global Library

04/09/2023

CREATe hosted a workshop looking at aspects of eLending and access to digital knowledge.

New sources of data can contribute to inclusive policymaking

26/09/2023

The data revolution is enabling cities and subnational entities to draw on novel data sources for monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals. Here the Urban Big Data Centre looks at three approaches in UK cities for localised SDG reporting.

Glasgow University gothic tower and the modern ARC building seen aginst a sunset
Glasgow University gothic tower and the modern ARC building seen aginst a sunset

Net zero: can cities become carbon-neutral on their own? What the evidence suggests

21/08/2023

Many UK cities have committed to achieving net zero ahead of the government target of 2050 but how much can cities and local councils actually do to achieve net zero? Glasgow’s experience suggests they can play a positive role.

Research shows 'diverse' views on impact of remote hearings during the pandemic.

11/08/2023

Research by the School of Law and Ipsos Scotland on using remote hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals a diverse range of views on the perceived impacts on stakeholders.

25 years of devolution in the UK

10/08/2023

Prof Nicola McEwen, Director of the Centre for Public Policy, joined an expert panel to discuss 25 years of devolution in the UK. This was part of a wider programme of events taking place during Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics.

New Research Funding To Tackle Gambling And Addiction

04/08/2023

Gambling has been included in the NIHR Addictions Policy Research Unit, following recommendations made by experts at the University of Glasgow.

The Development Promise of a Green Steel Deal

01/08/2023

Dr Maha Atal, has written a blog for the Roosevelt Institute in the United States about US-EU trade talks and more broadly the use of trade policy to combat climate change.

Four raised fists of differing sizes and diverse ethnicity
Four raised fists of differing sizes and diverse ethnicity

UNESCO RILA statement on the Illegal Migration Act receiving Royal Assent

24/07/2023

The impact of this new legislation on the 1951 Refugee Convention and UNESCO RILA 's campaign against this act to stand strong with refugees.

Gambling regulation - 'Does the White Paper do enough to tackle gambling harms?'

24/07/2023

Dr Heather Wardle appeared in front of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.

Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.
Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight: Smith Around the World - Keith Tribe

24/07/2023

In this podcast, Keith explores the ideas and thinking behind his talk with Professor Graeme Roy of the University of Glasgow.

Scottish Government Proposes changes to council tax but falls short on broader reform

19/07/2023

CaCHE Director, Prof Ken Gibb Responds to council tax proposal

'Does your home get too hot?' - The Bureau of Investigative Journalism collaboration with the Urban Big Data Centre

21/07/2023

This summer The Bureau of Investigative Journalism are teaming up with researchers from the University of Glasgow to investigate heat inequality

Project helped prisoners connect with their families

19/07/2023

The UK prison population has increased by more than two-thirds since 1990, with over 78,000 people now serving sentences.

Human rights in Central Asia and the UK Government’s response examined by MPs

11/07/2023

The Foreign Affairs Committee held evidence session on human rights and security in Central Asian countries. This forms part of the Committee’s inquiry into the UK’s engagement with Central Asia.

Report Emphasises the Importance of People and Place in Policy

06/07/2023

Academics at the University of Glasgow have published a report on using arts and humanities to prioritise lived experiences in policies and practices.

Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) Resources

03/07/2023

Dr Richard Brunner, a researcher affiliated with the Centre for Disability Research, has engaged in a productive collaboration with the Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA).

Delivering Inclusive Growth

26/06/2023

This blog highlights the key findings from a study by Prof Graeme Roy and Dr David Waite which examines the implementation of inclusive growth tools and methods in four local authorities in Scotland

UNESCO RILA activities during Refugee Festival Scotland 2023

27/06/2023

Refugee Festival Scotland, which took place from 19 - 25 June 2023, is led by the Scottish Refugee Council and brings together hundreds of people from across Scotland.

Professor Louise Hayward leads major review of Scottish education

26/06/2023

The Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessments, ‘It’s Our Future: Report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment', was published in June 2023.

New website dedicated to the real-world impact of the New Scots strategy

23/06/2023

The launch of a new website solely focused on the real-world impact of the New Scots strategy.

Someone using their finger to knock over a domino which is lined up with several others so they will all fall one after another
Someone using their finger to knock over a domino which is lined up with several others so they will all fall one after another

Spotlight 2.18: Nudge theory and the new Centre for Public Policy

22/06/2023

Nudge theory in behavioural economics, and the aims of the new Centre for Public Policy

Indie authors earn 'up to double' the amount of those who are traditionally published

23/06/2023

Self-published ‘indie’ authors are earning up to double the amount of those using traditional publishing models, according to analysis by the UofG’s CREATe.

New report highlights public debt pulls families further into poverty

15/06/2023

Professor Morag Treanor with Aberlour has released new research on the impact of public debt on families.

Does devolution require a reformed UK constitution?

14/06/2023

This Institute for Government event explored the challenges of devolving power in the UK's constitutional framework

Living Well in a Digital World

14/06/2023

The Living Well in a Digital World all day event and project development forum was organised and hosted by the Digital Society and Economy Interdisciplinary Research Theme, supported by the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow.

Pride in housing: Amplifying LGBTQ+ experiences for inclusive housing

13/06/2023

Gareth Young (Knowledge Exchange and Impact Fellow) introduces CaCHE’s first Pride month campaign, as part of their ongoing equality, diversity and inclusion work.

Primary age children in a classrom smiling as they listen to a teacher
Primary age children in a classrom smiling as they listen to a teacher

Spotlight 2.17: Scottish education and the harms of poverty

12/06/2023

The future of Scottish education and the social and economic harms of poverty in Scotland

Celebrate Pride Month in Scotland by ending LGBTQ+ homelessness

13/06/2023

In CaCHE's latest #PrideInHousing23 blog, urban sociologist Garrett Grainger discusses Scotland's commitment to ending homelessness and the need to prioritise LGBTQ+ people

UK Parliament Committee Session on Effectiveness of Benefit Sanctions

01/06/2023

Dr Serena Pattaro provided oral evidence during a session of the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee on the effectiveness of benefit sanctions.

Can condos help address Canada’s housing shortage?

30/05/2023

Listen to Professor James White discuss condo development and design with CBC in advance of his new book 'Condoland'

A view over Scottish hills and lochs
A view over Scottish hills and lochs

Spotlight 2.16: Water rights and the John Smith Centre

19/05/2023

Discussion of legal rights over water and the work of the John Smith Centre

Video game uses the power of minoritised ethnic voices to tell story of sustainable Scotland

19/05/2023

The first video game to amplify Minoritised Ethnic voices and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Scotland’s sustainable future.

A cartoon of people walking in a queue including a person with a guide dog
A cartoon of people walking in a queue including a person with a guide dog

Spotlight 2.15: Economic development and young women's health

27/04/2023

This episode discusses the ‘persistence’ in economic development and the effect of historical events on modern-day social outcomes.

Two people playing video games
Two people playing video games

Dr Blair Biggar discusses gambling of Esports on BBC's You and Yours

03/05/2023

As football retreats from betting, is a 'younger' sport being lined up to replace it?

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Adam Smith logo with grey background

Adam Smith 300 Newsletter - May

02/05/2023

The University of Glasgow is celebrating Adam Smith’s 300 Year Anniversary

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Graphic of differently coloured silhouettes of people in small groups

Spotlight 2.14: New Scots and diversity in economics

13/04/2023

This podcast examines the diversity problem in economics and discusses the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy.

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A graphic of a hand holding a quill pen and the text 'A Survey of 60,000 writers'

Spotlight 2.13: Author earnings and Scottish fiscal sustainability

20/04/2023

This episode looks at author earnings and inequalities post-pandemic and a new report on long term fiscal sustainability for Scotland.

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Part of a tweet by the Labour Party saying 'Labour is the party of law and order' and an image of PM Rishi Sunak and the words: 'Do you think adults convicted of sexually assaulting children should go to prison?'

Labour’s attack ads on Rishi Sunak: gutter politics or smart election campaigning?

14/04/2023

Does negative political campaigning work? Here's what the research reveals about the impact.

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Image of a high street

Scottish fiscal sustainability questions loom large

10/04/2023

Over the next 50 years future Scottish governments could face an average annual budget gap of more than 10 per cent each year.

Lisa Nandy MP – Power Hour, John Smith Centre

04/04/2023

On Thursday March 9 2023, the John Smith Centre proudly hosted Lisa Nandy MP as part of our Power Hour series looking at key women in public life.

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Adam Smith logo with grey background

Adam Smith 300 Newsletter - April

03/04/2023

The University of Glasgow is celebrating Adam Smith’s 300 Year Anniversary

A history of sports sponsorship and public health with Dr Robin Ireland

15/03/2023

University of Glasgow academic Dr Robin Ireland is questioning the nature of sports sponsorship, and calling for a more ethical approach to lessen its detrimental impact on fans - especially children and people.

Xenophobia on the rise for Romanian migrants since brexit and covid

29/03/2023

A recent study by a University of Glasgow-led research centre has identified that a significant proportion of Romanian migrants have experienced an increase in xenophobia and racism following the Brexit vote of 2016.

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Clothes hanging up

Cleaning the Loop. Driving Consumer Clothing Circularity

08/03/2023

The podcast series is for academic, industry and policy audiences interested in learning about and advancing consumer clothing longevity, within a circular economic system.

University of Glasgow report calls for ‘radical thinking’ about the future of Scottish education

22/03/2023

Academics at the University of Glasgow’s Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change are calling for ‘bold thinking and risk taking’ in Scottish education, with a report that will contribute to the national discussion about the future of Scottish education.

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A green young plant growing in brown soil with sunlight filtered though green leaves

Spotlight 2.12: Gender sensitive parliament & sustainability and community-led environmental and climate action

14/03/2023

The concept of gender sensitive parliament and learning more about sustainability and community-led environmental and climate action

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Wall with grafitti

UNESCO RILA statement on the new immigration bill

08/03/2023

A response to the UK Government's immigration bill outlining policy implications and concerns about its outcomes and implementation.

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Adam Smith logo with grey background

Adam Smith 300 Newsletter - March

06/03/2023

The University of Glasgow is celebrating Adam Smith’s 300 Year Anniversary

Heather Wardle - Lancet podcast on gambling and suicidality research

27/02/2023

Heather Wardle and Cahal McQuillan discuss the association between gambling and suicide attempts, the implications for prevention activities and policies, and the Lancet Public Health’s upcoming Commission.

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Crowds of people in Buchanan Street in Glasgow on a sunny day Source: vv shots Publisher: Istockphoto Link: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/people-with-face-masks-on-regent-street-london-gm1290281515-385711257?clarity=false

Changing mortality rates in Scotland and the UK: an updated summary - Glasgow Centre for Population Health

27/02/2023

New publication from Glasgow Centre for Population Health - 'Changing mortality rates in Scotland & the UK: an updated summary' shows further evidence of hugely alarming changes to population health - including mortality rates, healthy life expectancy & mental health.

CaCHE blog - Britain's economic slowdown, the role of housing and land, and what to do about it

22/02/2023

Professor Ken Gibb, Director of the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, reflects on two recent newspaper articles which discuss unaffordable homes, mortgage debt reliance and land value tax

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Two people's hands holding bills with a calculator on the table

Spotlight 2.11: Business history and debt recovery

23/02/2023

Lessons from history on economic growth and a campaign to pause public debt recovery for low-income families in Scotland.

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A woman and three girls wearing headscarves and a man sitting outside in a semi-circle and reading. Source: Pixabay Free to use under the Pixabay license No attribution required https://pixabay.com/photos/studying-teacher-students-sunset-5831644/

Multilingual education - a necessity to transform education

22/02/2023

How multilingual education can impact and improve education and wider society was highlighted on UNESCO International Mother Language Day.

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Cartoon of lots of people including police officers, doctors, all wearing medical face masks

Spotlight 2.10: Section 35 and impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers

08/02/2023

The use of Section 35 by the UK Government and research on the impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers.

Women in Public Life - Ali Goldsworthy

08/02/2023

The John Smith Centre have lunched a new Power Hour series for 2023 looking at key women in public life.

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Adam Smith logo with grey background

Adam Smith 300 Newsletter - February

06/02/2023

The University of Glasgow's events and activities for the Adam Smith 300 Year Anniversary are now well underway.

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person on cell phone

Studying at University does little to change our attitudes

30/01/2023

Does studying at university really cause graduates to develop distinctive attitudinal profiles? A new study examines the evidence.

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Adam Smith logo with grey background

Adam Smith 300 Newsletter - January

16/01/2023

The year of Adam Smith’s 300th birth anniversary is here – and we are ready to celebrate at the University of Glasgow! This monthly digest will provide a useful overview of what's coming up, what we've been working on, and how you can get involved.

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Logo with a graphic portrait of Adam Smith and the text ' Adam Smith 300 Year Anniversary 1723-2023'

Spotlight 2.9: Adam Smith tercentenary

13/01/2023

Diverse academics at Glasgow covering a range of disciplines discuss chat Adam Smith and his contribution to economics, law, philosophy and the arts.

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Graphic with a blue speach bubble saying 'Welcoming Languages' surrounded with speech bubbles with Arabic script, other English words like 'grammar' and 'past' and cartoons of books, faces, pencils and shapes

Welcoming Languages final report

23/01/2023

Supporting primary school staff to learn basic Arabic helps refugee children and families feel more welcome and has a positive impact on schools.

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A Saltire and Union flag painted on a wall with the plaster crumbling and creating gaps between them. iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/scottish-independence-referendum-indyref-gm661468142-120601461

Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill. The Case for a Section 35 Order

16/01/2023

This paper argues that the UK Government is within its legal rights to make a section 35 order prohibiting the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill from gaining royal assent in its current form, because it will alter the law relating to equal opportunities across the UK.

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A Saltire flag - a diagonal white cross on a dark blue backgound - flying against a light blue sky

Spotlight 2.8: Scotland's constitution and the Civil Justice Hub

13/01/2023

Scotland's constitutional future and the Scottish Civil Justice Hub initiative.

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Image with line drawing portrait of Adam Smith surrounded by a circle with the text 'Adam Smith, 1723-2023, 300 year anniversary'

The issues Adam Smith wrote about are still relevant today

07/12/2022

Next year is the tercentenary of the birth of Adam Smith. His ideas were crucial to helping establish the global economy we see today. But for someone so influential, it is remarkable how little we discuss his work.

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An image of tenement buildings overlaid with turquoise colour and the text 'ROAD TO HOME'

Spotlight 2.7: Global Scotland and homelessness

06/12/2022

The historical context which has produced today's global Scotland, and understanding homelessness.

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An adult's arm around the shoulders of a young child holding a soft toy

Spotlight 2.6: Impact of COVID on young people and energy effiicient housing

17/11/2022

The impact of COVID-19 on young people, and housing policy and energy efficiency standards.

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Logo with a speech bubble lined with orange, white and yellow circles and orang rays coming it off it on balck background. Ther is the text ' Whoose Crichs? Amplifying the voices of underrepresented and underserved African communities during the Covid 19 pandemic''

Whose Crisis? Amplifying the voices of underrepresented and underserved communities

30/11/2022

A new documentary from the Whose Crisis? project presents evidence and experiences of the impact of COVID-19 on communities in Africa.

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Section of a stained glass window with a pattern of daisies in grass and the face of a distressed women with her hand, on which she wears a wedding ring, over her mouth. Another block in the window shows the sihouette of an adult with two children. Source: SCCJR

Are you Listening? Shining a Light on Domestic Abuse in Scotland

22/11/2022

Dr Emma Forbes describes her project GlassWalls which uses the medium of stained glass to shine a light on domestic abuse in Scotland.

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A small felt model of the Earth on top of coins. Image credit: utah778 | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/global-finance-gm1127467564-297163314

We need a new economic thinking that works for people and planet

11/11/2022

The challenges and requirements of redesigning the economy to serve the needs of people and planet.

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A screen of a household energy meter showing how much gas had been used in a week Source: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/smart-meter-monitor-gm1436058120-477200381

Britain’s energy price cap left many people confused – especially Conservative voters

14/11/2022

How well do people in the UK understand the Government's plan to deal with energy prices?

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Black and white photo of two people hugging at a party while other people dance around them. Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/2pl_gyZsUGU

From Connection to Recovery – Why an addict alone is in bad company

15/11/2022

Why connection is the essential ingredient to recovery from Substance Use Disorder.

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A pound coin with floral symbols of the four nations of the United Kingdom Source: Brett Jordan Publisher: Istockphoto Link: https://unsplash.com/photos/4Gd4JAtYAn4

Effect of high inflation is big difference this time

14/11/2022

This month’s Scottish Emergency Budget Review was the latest in a series of events that will set the path for Scottish fiscal policy this year and beyond.

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The dome of the US Capitol against a blue sky

Spotlight 2.5: US midterm elections

04/11/2022

What to expect from the US mid-term elections taking place on 8 November.

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A dark and light blue blue graphic of a magnified microchip with a representation of a gaming handset in the centre. Source: Adam Smith Business School

Video games ecosystem project aims to boost Scottish games industry

27/10/2022

Recommendations to create more successful companies in the computer games industry that can compete on a global basis.

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Cars going in both directions on a motorway with tall sides and signs overhead

Spotlight 2.4: Media in Scotland strategy and net zero city centres

24/10/2022

A strategy to support and strengthen the media in Scotland and the redesign of city centres to meet net zero climate targets.

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A group of people sitting on the floor examining a map and talking about it

Enhancing Community Resilience to Floods and Adapting to Extreme Weather Events

09/11/2022

How co-creating data with vulnerable communities to predict when floods will occur can help to strengthen their resilience.

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Lots of twenty pound notes coming out of a cash machine slot, showing an illustration of economist Adam Smith

Work of independent fiscal institutions benefits all of us

10/10/2022

Why independent fiscal institutions provide much-needed impartiality and rigour to the complex world of government budget setting.

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People at the front of protest march carrying a banner which reads ' We Demand Better. Enough is Enough'

Spotlight 2.3: Industrial disputes and poverty in Scotland

06/10/2022

What we can learn from industrial disputes of the 1970s and 80s, and poverty in Scotland today including what can be done to address it.

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A pair of glasses on a notebook with handwriting on it, in front of a laptop

Why has the policy of self-directed support not secured transformative change in social care in Scotland? Establishing a dialogue for policy reform at a time of change

22/09/2022

Social care in Scotland yet again finds itself in a time of flux and transition driven in part by the Feeley Review.

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A image of the world dotted with clusters of lights on parts of the continents

Spotlight 2:2: Future Global Shocks lectures

22/09/2022

Jeane Freeman and Mike Russell introduce the Future Global Shocks lecture series.

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Lots of small plants growing in a raised bed of soil Source: Tony Baggett Publisher: Istockphoto Link: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/organic-raised-garden-bed-of-cabbage-vegetables-and-salad-leaves-gm1362087169-434192016?clarity=false

Growing young learners' confidence and skills

16/09/2022

Developing our understanding of how children and young people experience their local communities.

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Two men in a factory; one is leaning down holding a tool that is creating a pure white heat and sparks above a workcounter and one is standing watching. They are both wearing boiler suits , gloves, hard hats and holding metal welding masks in front of their faces. Source: Phawat Topaisan | iStockPhoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/group-of-technician-industrial-engineers-wearing-safety-unifor

Unless we re-boot productivity, UK faces troubling questions

14/09/2022

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli on what we can do to stabilise our economies and provide a bulwark against future global shocks such as the COVID pandemic.

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A small metal cooking pot on a gas ring on a cooker. Steam is condensing on the glass lid of the pot. Source: iStockPhoto | Stadtratte https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/a-pot-on-a-stove-gm849900930-139534677

Fusion has power to solve energy trilemma

02/09/2022

As politicians wrestle with the cost of living, energy security and the climate crisis, bold leadership is needed to grasp new opportunities to solve this trilemma.

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Logo with two overlapping arrows and the text 'Programme for Government 2022-23'

Spotlight 2:1: Programme for Government

02/09/2022

The Programme for Government and implicaions for politics and public policy in Scotland

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A person's hand holding a petrol pump handle to put fuel into a dark gray car. Source: Rudy and Peter Skitterians, Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/skitterphoto-324082/

Do higher prices increase crime?

09/08/2022

As the UK inflation rate passes 10%, this research clarifies the link between higher prices and crime.

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Two women, one young and one older, are stitting on a sofa and smiling as they look at tablet computer. Source: Centre for Aging Better Library https://ageingbetter.resourcespace.com/pages/view.php?ref=10527&k

Home working here to stay and its effects will be varied

08/08/2022

Evidence shows that home working is here to stay but the implications of this shift in employment are yet to be fully understood.

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Wellbeing for women studying STEM

11/07/2022

How differing experiences for men and women studying STEM subjects affect their wellbeing and mental health.

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Tinkering with the mortgage market won’t solve the UK housing affordability crisis

06/07/2022

A comprehensive review of the mortgage market seems to be aimed at helping dig the government out of a housing policy hole.

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A man's hand adjusting a thermostat on a boiler. Source: BrianAJackson | IStockPhoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/central-heating-thermostat-control-adjustment-gm1348081831-425396053

Is home where the heat is?

30/06/2022

Gathering data from homes to better understand air quality and health, energy consumption and performance, and fuel poverty.

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A view from a CCTV camera on top of a building in a city. It shows 2 poeple, a van, 2 cars and a cyclist in the street outlined with superimposed coloured rectangles. Source: Urban Big Data Centre https://www.ubdc.ac.uk/news-media/2022/june/building-a-high-quality-annotated-image-library-to-improve-object-detection/

Developing image library data to reveal use of public space

27/06/2022

How and why researchers are building a high-quality annotated image library to improve object detection

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 34: Migration and place research

23/06/2022

A focus on migration and borders, and insights into a new UK-wide research programme into place and communities.

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Young girl hugging a tree in a forest Source: StockstudioX Publisher: Istockphoto Link: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/young-girl-connecting-with-nature-gm629654224-112105583?clarity=false

Supporting children and young people in the post-COVID era

22/06/2022

An online course exploring ways to support children and young people post-pandemic.

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Nicola Sturgeon waving at a crowd at an SNP conference with panellists clapping behind her and a SNP logo behind her on stage Source: Terry Murden Publisher:Shutterstock Link: https://enterprise.shutterstock.com/catalog/licenses

Why the ‘social democratic’ SNP needs some fresh thinking after 15 years in power

22/06/2022

Pre-distributive social democracy is an idea that may help the radical left to make headway given SNP dominance in Scottish local and national government.

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Aerial view of lots of small houses, roads and gardens Source: samuel foster | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/residential-houses-drone-above-aerial-view-blue-sky-with-park-and-greenery-gm957484092-261450059

How to combine action on housing retrofit with tackling health inequalities (and other injustices)

21/06/2022

The interconnected policy priorities that mean retrofitting homes can contribute to Net Zero and public health.

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Aerial view of lots of small houses, roads and gardens Source: samuel foster | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/residential-houses-drone-above-aerial-view-blue-sky-with-park-and-greenery-gm957484092-261450059

Retrofitting the UK housing stock: what lessons from Scotland's tenements?

21/06/2022

How to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions through housing retrofits.

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Macro image of polymer Scottish bank notes lined up next to each other, showing their numerical values of £5, £10 & £20 with a one pound coin with the symbols of the United Kingdom on it, a rose, leek, thistle and shamrock. Image credit: K Neville | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/scottish-bank-notes-and-a-single-uk-pound-coin-gm1298013534-390981511

Graeme Roy: Long-term sustainability of Scotland’s finances in focus

13/06/2022

As he takes on the role of chair of the Scottish Fiscal Commission, Professor Graeme Roy reflects on the current economic context and the big issues ahead.

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An image split in two horizontally. On the top, blue, half is the word 'Recovering'. On the bottom, dark pink, half is the word 'Community' at an angle with the end of the word higher than the beginning. The word 'community' is being raised on ropes by cartoon figures in the top half. Also includes the University of Glasgow crest and 'School of Social and Political Sciences.

Recovering Community 5

10/06/2022

The wellbeing economy: re-thinking traditional economic structure to beneft people and planet.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 33: Productivity and workplace dialogue

09/06/2022

Productivity in the UK and abroad, and social dialogue in workplaces.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 32: Care experienced young people and The Promise

27/05/2022

Focus on public policy as it affects care experienced young people.

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Rail worker wearing a high visibility jacket while on a train track working and fixing the lines. There's also a yellow stationary train on the track in the distance Source: DSCimage Publisher: Istockphoto Link: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/portrait-engineer-under-inspection-and-checking-construction-process-railway-switch-gm1269800276-372989824

Rail strike: UK government’s plan to limit industrial action is just a recipe for more discontent

25/05/2022

Government plans on requiring a minimum number of staff to continue to work through a strike are unclear.

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Information war: Lessons learned in Ukraine

24/05/2022

Ukraine's experience of dealing with misinformation and how these narratives influence public opinions worldwide.

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Professor Colin Mason and a table blurred background behind him. Source: GU

How business angels learn could predict the outcome of a pitch

23/05/2022

Insights into different investment criteria with implications for new companies or owner managers seeking growth funds.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 31: Wellbeing and social determinants of health

19/05/2022

Impacts of the environment, society and economy on wellbeing, and the social determinants of health outcomes.

Mapping Women’s Work

05/06/2024

An exhibition at Glasgow Women’s Library showcases new research from academics at the University of Glasgow.

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Graphic from an educational game about living wages

Educational game to raise number of Living Wage employers

19/05/2022

An online interactive educational game developed with research on the benefits of the living wage.

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Scotland's new deal for tenants: Grand designs, with shoogly foundations.

13/05/2022

Short paper by Professor Duncan Maclennan on the discussions about the Scottish Government's proposed ‘New Deal for Tenants’ at the 2022 Scottish Housing Policy Conference.

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Decarbonising defence in the US and the UK

22/03/2022

The views of workers in the defence sector on developing a Just Transition in the industry to environmental sustainability.

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China’s COVID crisis and the dilemma facing its leaders

10/05/2022

What can China do to resolve a crisis that threatens not just the health and security of its people, but of the world’s largest economy?

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 30: War on Ukraine and data biases

05/05/2022

Political repercussions of the War on Ukraine, and how approaches to generating data can lead to biases in decision-making.

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Plurilingual Classrooms in Action course

25/04/2022

A four-week course on the key principles in the National Framework for Languages

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Breaking the shackles of underperformance in Scotland

22/04/2022

The role of Scotland's universities in helping the Scottish economy meet its full potential and find innovative solutions for tackling society’s greatest challenges whilst creating good quality jobs and wealth in Scotland.

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Spotlight 29: Inequalities and health outcomes

21/04/2022

The human right to a healthy environment and tackling connections between economic inequalities and health outcomes.

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Social media behaviour could inform how to increase vaccine take-up rates

28/03/2022

Identification of patterns of behaviour and communication recommendations to public health organisations.

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The word 'COP26' in white and pale green on a blue background. Above is '31 Oct - 12 Nov 2021. Glasgow.' Underneath is ' In partnership with Italy'. To the right is a stylised image of the earth with swirly 'marbled' patterns in green, white and blue

[X]Ceptional: The COP26 challenge

05/04/2022

Award-winning student research which engaged with any element of climate change.

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What do we mean by collaborative in collaborative action research?

22/03/2022

How collaborative action research can be applied in school settings to reach groups that may otherwise miss out.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 28: The planning system and trust in politics

31/03/2022

Citizens' involvement in the planning system and John Smith Centre research on trust in politics.

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Large block of modern flats with gray and white patterned cladding and trees and gardens in front. Source: felibrilu | Flickr No credit required

Living through the building safety crisis

21/03/2022

Policy briefings and research related to the impacts of the building safety crisis - or 'cladding scandal - on the mental wellbeing of leaseholders and priorities for action.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 27: Ukraine War

18/03/2022

Russia's war against Ukraine and what it means for Ukraine, Russia, Europe and the world.

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Russia's war on Ukraine

18/03/2022

Webinar recording: an expert panel discusses key questions surrounding the war and its implications for Ukraine and Russia, and for wider European and global peace.

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Spotlight 26: Refugees in Afghanistan and Adam Smith 300

03/03/2022

The growing refugee crisis in Afghanistan and the legacy of 18th century philosopher and writer Adam Smith.

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Spotlight 25: Global Scotland and economic inequalities

17/02/2022

Scotland's place in the world and inequalities in our economy.

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Thoughts on the levelling up White Paper - issues for Scottish cities

10/02/2022

A summary of the Levelling Up white paper and the initial implications for Scottish cities.

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Recovering Community 4

03/02/2022

How people can re-build community after exclusion from society to serve a prison sentence.

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What can we learn from COVID-19?

02/02/2022

How collaborative action research can be applied in school settings to reach groups that may otherwise miss out.

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Spotlight 24: Robert Burns' relevance today

03/02/2022

An insight into the work of Robert Burns and his relevance for today.

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Children's literature in critical contexts of displacement

02/02/2022

An ongoing project to build a network of researchers exploring the power of picturebooks and storytelling with displaced children.

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Reaching out to all learners: A resource pack for supporting inclusion and equity in education

01/02/2022

How education systems can include and ensure the learning of all children in schools.

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Spotlight 23: Mental health in COVID-19 and 2022 news

20/01/2022

Research into mental health during COVID-19 and news predictions for 2022.

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Innovating with Data in Scotland

15/12/2021

Multi-sector and multi-disciplinary approaches to support social equality, wellbeing, and participation.

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Spotlight 22: Homelessness and a learning disabilities app

10/12/2021

Housing and homelessness, and an app developed with people with learning disabilities.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 21: Living wage, government budgets and energy costs

25/11/2021

The living wage, worker performance and business productivity; budgets and long-term financial decisions; and rising energy costs.

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The birth of neo-regulation. Where next for the UK's approach to platform regulation?

23/11/2021

Discussion of proposed policy changes under the new UK Online Safety Bill and the roles of the Government, regulators, online platforms, and the market.

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Children's Neighbourhoods Scotland resources

20/11/2021

Resources from a project that focused on improving outcomes for children and young people using community- and place-based working.

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How climate change impacts Scottish cities

20/11/2021

Discussion of the policy and lifestyle changes needed in order to make cities more environmentally friendly.

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Spotlight 20: Media and climate politics, COVID-19

11/11/2021

Media and climate politics, and how advice services adapted in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Recovering Community 3

05/11/2021

About the River Atrato in Colombia, and the project that supports local communities fighting to uphold its status as a bearer of rights.

Learning from grassroots responses to the pandemic - the case of Chocó, Colombia

09/11/2022

Recommendations for governments and humanitarian organisations to adapt pandemic interventions and better respond to needs of vulnerable communities.

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The word 'COP26' in white and pale green on a blue background. Above is '31 Oct - 12 Nov 2021. Glasgow.' Underneath is ' In partnership with Italy'. To the right is a stylised image of the earth with swirly 'marbled' patterns in green, white and blue

Climate change: corporate reporting and lobbying

01/11/2021

Roundtable event that brought together academics and practitioners to discuss the current practice of corporate disclosure and lobbying in relation to climate change.

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Spotlight 19: Climate law, COP26 and soil health

29/10/2021

Climate law and governance, the start of COP26 and global soil health.

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Truths, damn truths, and Government statistics - 19th century data collection

20/10/2021

Government statistics, challenges for civil servants producing official statistics and public trust in statistics.

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Spotlight 18: Assisted dying

14/10/2021

The legislative issue of assisted dying.

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Brown soil that has cracked for lack of water and small withered plants that are suffering from drought Source: LuCaAr | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/arid-and-waste-land-gm614610072-106407119

A 10-year plan to save the world's soil

11/10/2021

How to restore soil health in 10 years, with a coordinated global approach.

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Recovering Community 2

08/10/2021

Communities, identity and borders: what does the Kenmure Street protest tell us about belonging to Glasgow?

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Spotlight 17: Refugee integration and youth violence reduction

30/09/2021

Refugees and integration, and public health, youth and violence reduction.

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A pound coin with floral symbols of the four nations of the United Kingdom Source: Brett Jordan Publisher: Istockphoto Link: https://unsplash.com/photos/4Gd4JAtYAn4

Additional powers: Better understanding? Better scrutiny? A new report on Scotland's new budget powers

22/09/2021

What is the public’s understanding of the core elements of Scotland’s Budget process?

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All-party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics publishes first report

21/09/2021

Understanding the formation, transport and impacts of microplastics in Scottish waters.

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Spotlight 16: Scottish Independence

20/09/2021

Reflections on Scottish Independence, seven years after the Referendum.

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A medical staff member holding someone's hands to comfort or reassure them. Image credit: Marco VDM | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/whatever-happens-im-with-you-gm1283011167-380569051

Assisted Dying: Disability and Assisted Dying Laws

20/09/2021

Policy briefing on the proposed legalization of assisted dying laws and people with disabilities.

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Spotlight 15: Programme for Government, opposition, and COP26

20/09/2021

The Scottish Programme for Government, the role of opposition parties, businesses and lobbying/campaigning organisations, and COP26

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A graphic of a cityscape in blue outlines with a Facebook style thumbs-up over some buildings, blue hearts over others and a red heart over one.

Why do historic places matter? Emotional attachments to urban heritage

17/09/2021

How can policymakers consider emotional attachments to place during the designation and management of historic urban asset

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COVID-19 Crisis and Universal Credit in Glasgow

09/09/2021

Trends in Universal Credit caseload over the pandemic and the implications of these trends on policy and practice.

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Section of the cover of the Levelling Up report showing part of Scotland and the title 'Levelling Up'. Levelling Up image credit: © Crown copyright 2022. Licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 http://nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/levelling-up-the-united-kingdom

What do we mean by levelling up?

02/09/2021

Three crucial questions around ‘levelling-up’.

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An image split in two horizontally. On the top, blue, half is the word 'Recovering'. On the bottom, dark pink, half is the word 'Community' at an angle with the end of the word higher than the beginning. The word 'community' is being raised on ropes by cartoon figures in the top half. Also includes the University of Glasgow crest and 'School of Social and Political Sciences.

Recovering Community 1

14/09/2021

How public remembrance of the Auchengeich mining disaster fosters community in the town of Moodiesburn.

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Demystifying research ethics for third sector organisations

31/08/2021

A seminar on understanding and implementing ethical research principles in the context of third sector research.

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A man smiling as he enjoys a conversation and coffee with another person. Image credit: JasonDoiy | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/good-friends-and-good-coffee-gm529080351-54274924

Piloting The Collaborative: Building the University of Glasgow’s relationship with the local third sector

30/08/2021

Model and achievements of a project designed to enable academics to act in an advising role to third sector organisations.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 14: Poverty, energy and COP26

25/08/2021

Poverty and trauma, energy and Scotland's economy, and COP26

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Glass tumblers holding whisky. Image credit: Vincent 20044 | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/glasses-are-filled-with-whiskey-on-the-table-gm947491240-258710122

Business of Sustainability webinar series

20/08/2021

Key sustainability challenges and opportunities facing the Scottish whisky industry and the chemicals company BASF.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 13: Levelling up, proportional representation, and COP26

12/08/2021

Levelling up and EU funding, proportional representation and COP26.

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Nations must work together to foster a global COVID-19 recovery

04/08/2021

Policies to shift the focus away from emergency lockdown measures to economic recovery.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 12: Plastics, technology and politicians in academia

22/07/2021

Plastics in the seas, technology and politicians' role in academia.

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Crowds on Princes Street, seen mostly from the back, one of Scotland's largest and busiest shopping streets, in Edinburgh. Source: georgeclerk | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/city-pavement-busy-with-pedestrians-gm840975092-137367407

The Christie Commission 10 years on: reflection on progress and areas for action

15/07/2021

Revisiting Christie in an era of new opportunities to be more effective and to improve quality in how public services are delivered.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 11: Civil Law in Scotland and adult education

15/07/2021

Developments in Civil Law in Scotland and equity in adult education.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 10: 10 years since the Christie Commission

24/06/2021

Reflecting on 10 years since the publication of the Christie Commission on public services reform.

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Vaccine inclusion: Reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time

23/06/2021

How Voluntary Health Scotland influenced policy on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

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Taming the Elephant in the Economy

15/06/2021

Recommendations for immediate institutional reform to stabilise Australia’s dysfunctional housing market.

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Can dying at home during COVID-19 still be an indicator of 'quality of death'?

11/06/2021

The pandemic has laid bare the stark inequalities in our communities and revealed what dying at home looks like for those experiencing poverty.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 9: UK Gambling Act, football and gambling

10/06/2021

The UK Gambling Act, dealing with interest groups and the relationship between football and gambling.

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A woman looking at a computer screen as she works

Using third sector research to influence policy and practice

07/06/2021

Practical guide to policy and practice engagements through a research project in third sector organisations.

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Crowds of people in Buchanan Street in Glasgow on a sunny day Source: vv shots Publisher: Istockphoto Link: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/people-with-face-masks-on-regent-street-london-gm1290281515-385711257?clarity=false

A Scotland of Better Places

01/06/2021

Actions needed for places to deliver faster social, environmental and economic benefits.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 8: Exams, Scotland's attainment gap and OECD report

27/05/2021

UK school exams and Scotland's schools, the attainment gap and the OECD report.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 7: Scottish Parliament elections and post-COVID economy

13/05/2021

Election results in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK and prospects for the post-COVID economy.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 6: COVID inequalities and the UK future

06/05/2021

COVID inequalities and the political future of the United Kingdom.

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The UK's integrated review and its complications for Scotland

05/05/2021

Wide-ranging conversation into the principles and procedures of the Scottish Parliament and reflections on two decades of Scottish devolution.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 5: Tax and spending pledges and 'Not Proven'.

29/04/2021

Tax and spending election pledges and judicial reform of the 'Not Proven' verdict.

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Democratic governance though intermediary bodies: A Case study of Third sector Interfaces in Scotland

26/04/2021

Key findings and recommendations for the relationship between the third sector and the state.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 4: Scottish Election Study and economic wellbeing

23/04/2021

The Scottish Election Study and economic wellbeing and happiness.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 3: Social care and welfare policy reform

15/04/2021

Discussion about inequalities, social care reform and implementation of welfare policy.

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Logo on a dark blue background with a lit lightbulb and the word 'Spotlight' underneath in capitals. 'Spot' is solid yellow whereas 'light' is outlined in yellow. At the top is the Glasgow University crest.

Spotlight 2: Election campaigns and manifestos

14/04/2021

Reporting during an election campaign and how a party manifesto is compiled.

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Spotlight 1

30/03/2021

Scottish party political manifestos and housing policy

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A hand in a blue latex glove holding two small vials with coloured liquid inside. In the background are people wearing white lab coats Source: Glasgow University image library Dumfries lab 06

Cuts to research funding could harm economic recovery

26/03/2021

How should we recover from the COVID pandemic, when we are accumulating more debt as a proportion of GDP since the Second World War?

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Ken McIntosh, MSP, at the Presiding Officer's desk and chair in the Scottish Parliament Source: Scottish Parliament https://www.parliament.scot/abouttheparliament/99449.aspx

In conversation: Ken Macintosh, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament

23/03/2021

Wide-ranging conversation into the principles and procedures of the Scottish Parliament and reflections on two decades of Scottish devolution.

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A map of Scotland with a pin in Edinburgh Source: kucele Publisher: istockphoto Publisher: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/travel-destination-edinburgh-to-glasgow-gm186080545-27514686?clarity=false

Edinburgh-Glasgow economic system: research paper and policy briefing

10/03/2021

Why policy efforts to promote a Edinburgh-Glasgow economic system have come and gone.

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A woman reclined on a sofa using a laptop

Disabled people in Britain and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

19/02/2021

Fundamental change is required to enable disabled people to regain what was lost in the pandemic and also to gain full citizenship rights.

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Place and collective impact: Implications for leadership

17/02/2021

Using place-based approaches to tackle issues around inequality and disadvantage that negatively impact children and young people.

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Scottish Parliament debates citizens' reports on COVID-19 and politics

18/02/2021

Two reports with findings and recommendations made by citizens of Scotland were submitted into debate in the Scottish Parliament.

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Outine of Scotland with the text 'Scotland in Lockdown. How have COVID-19 measures affected your life?'

Scotland in Lockdown: Health and social Impacts of COVID-19 in Scotland

17/12/2020

Social dimensions and impacts of the COVID-19 restrictions and prevention measures.

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Migrant families during the COVID-19 pandemic

16/12/2020

Insights from frontline workers in Glasgow and a review of the literature on pre-existing vulnerabilities and inequalities.

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Even the best Brexit will be damaging for all

16/12/2020

There is no good Brexit; the best we can hope for is a Brexit which minimises the economic damage as far as possible.

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A diagram with 4 overlapping circles with labels: Strategic stage, overlaps Requirements stage, overlaps Design stage, overlaps Planning stage

How to design and plan public engagement processes

01/12/2020

A practical handbook presenting a structured and logical way to work through the task of designing and planning any engagement process.

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Rural poverty and social exclusion with a focus on children and young people

23/11/2020

A critical review of how poverty and social exclusion are experienced by children and young people in rural areas of Scotland.

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Image of the university of Glasgow main building with text beside it saying

Scotland in a post-Brexit and post-pandemic world

19/11/2020

Public lecture by Michael Russell on the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and Scottish independence.

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Dance as a way of teaching other subjects

02/11/2020

How a dance project reinforced pupil learning and developed new approaches to teaching.

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Someone holding a purse with their left hand and taking a pound coin out with the other hand. Image credit: iStockphoto | gregory_lee https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/currency-gm514780670-88262803

Seminar: Reforming welfare, work and social security in the UK: who are the winners and losers?

21/10/2020

Presentations and a panel discussion on how employment and welfare reforms have changed the relationship between workers and the labour market.

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A pair of scissors separating two pieces of fabric which are tearing apart - one is the British union flag, the other is the European Union flag.Image credit: egal | iStockphoto https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/brexit-concept-gm542714930-97216807

A conversation with Hilary Benn

14/10/2020

Senior Labour MP Hilary Benn discussed Brexit and what it means for Britain’s future.

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Two people are sitting at a desk with a piece of paper infront of them. Both people are holding pencils and are writing on the paper. Infront of them sits two laptops infront of each individual and the background is a light grey colour with a pencil holder place behind one of the laptops Source: Scott Graham Publisher: Unsplash Link: https://unsplash.com/photos/5fNmWej4tAA

This time it has to be different: the post-pandemic new normal

10/10/2020

Focus on opportunities for policymakers to deal with some of the most pressing issues facing the global economy.

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Three ways blockchain could get the world to act against the climate crisis

11/06/2020

The potential of blockchain technology to boost global cooperation for climate action.

Sir Ivan Rodgers speaking at a Brexit lecture. Source: GU
Sir Ivan Rodgers speaking at a Brexit lecture. Source: GU

The ghost of Christmas yet to come: Sir Ivan Roger's Brexit lecture

25/11/2019

Public lecture by Sir Ivan Rogers' lecture on the likely developments of the Brexit process.

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The Scottish Parliament chamers with multiple seats and desks for every MSP in the region. In addition sits the prosiding chair facing the other desks present. The room is empty and primarily has wooden based features on the walls and the floor

Key messages about public service reform in Scotland

10/05/2019

What works, and what does not, in reforming Scotland's public services.

Cover of report called 'Changing the Housing Story – the Shaping Futures report'
Cover of report called 'Changing the Housing Story – the Shaping Futures report'

Changing the Housing Story – the Shaping Futures report

11/03/2019

Effective, progressive narratives for housing policy