NOW LIVE - Election webinar: Cost-of-living ๐ก ๐ป ๐ค
What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis?
Join us with @acadsocsciences.bsky.social on YouTube.
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Our Centre Director Prof Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social appeared on BBC Radio Scotland The Sunday Show yesterday ๐ค
From the party manifestos and what's in them, to the route to becoming First Minister - catch up below.
Listen:
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... ๐ท๏ธ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social
Spotlight: On the elections, The manifestos, With Alistair Clark and Chris Birt. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy, photos of the guests and hosts Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale
New week, new #UofGSpotlight On the Elections: The Manifestos ๐จ๐ง
We're joined by Alistair Clark @nclpolitics.bsky.social and Chris Birt @jrf-uk.bsky.social to look at Scottish party manifestos.
Whatโs in them? Whatโs not? And how does it give us insight into priorities?
Listen ๐ง uofgspotlight.com
Itโs your last chance to register for our webinar tomorrow in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social where Prof Kezia Dugdale, @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social & Dr Hefin Gwilym will explore what the devolved governments can do to address the cost-of-living crisis.โก๏ธ www.eventbrite.com/e/what-can-t...
Tomorrow! โฌ๏ธ๐จ Join us for our first lunchtime elections webinar on the cost of living.
This event is free and open to all, designed to bring clarity, evidence and insight to some of the pressing issues in Scotland, Wales and across the UK.
Sign up:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-can-d...
In case you missed it, tune into our latest #UofGSpotlight episode ๐ง
We're talking about the rise of Reform UK in Scotland, as we approach the Scottish 2026 elections โฌ๏ธ
With:
๐ฃ๏ธ@sundersays.bsky.social
๐ฃ๏ธ@podmalm.bsky.social
๐ฃ๏ธ@jsijstermans.bsky.social
Listen: uofgspotlight.com
...๐ท๏ธ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, Elections 2026, Unpaid care and women's work: The missions piece in Scotland's policy debate, Dr Louise Lawson
NEW insights on unpaid care and women's work ๐ฃ ๐ณ๏ธ
As we approach the 2026 Scottish election, Dr Louise Lawson writes that unpaid care is one of the biggest drivers of economic inactivity, with women continuing to be impacted most.
Read:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
๐กExplore big policy questions with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social in the run-up to the Scottish election on 7 May through their election webinar series!
More info on individual events and how to sign up below ๐
๐ง On the latest Spotlight podcast, Geoff Aberdein reflects on the UKโs energy mix, with oil and gas still meeting around 70% of demand, and what that means for jobs, security and the transition ahead.
Listen in full uofgspotlight.com
#UofGSpotlight #Energy #Scotland
Election webinar series - University of Glasgow Centre for public Policy, Campaign for Social Science, Institute for Fiscal Studies, Ipsos, Elections 2026. Sign up now via Eventbrite. Event information in the thread that follows.
ELECTION WEBINAR SERIES๐จ๐๏ธ
We're partnering with leading organisations in April and May to explore the big policy questions shaping the elections in a series of timely, expert-led webinars.
@acadsocsciences.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social @ipsosinscotland.bsky.social
Sign up - links below๐งตโฌ๏ธ
Listen to latest episode in our Election series of #UofGSpotlight podcast, with thoughtful reflections on emergence of Reform UK in Scottish politics
Important listen (if I may) ๐ Thanks @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social & @kezdugdale.bsky.social for the invite and great questions! (Ping @edinburghpir.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social)
Want to know whatโs driving the rise of Reform in Scotland? What the ceiling to their potential vote might be and who makes up this new political force?โฆ We have a pod for that with some stellar experts and insights ๐
University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy, Spotlight: On the elections, The Rise of the Right, with Sunder Katwala, Judith Sijstermans, and Pontus Odmalm. Photos of the guests and hosts Nicola McEwen and Kez Dugdale
NEW #UofGSpotlight On the Elections: The Rise of the Right ๐จ๐ณ๏ธ
Today, we explore whatโs driving the rise of parties like Reform UK, what can we learn from similar parties elsewhere, and more.
With @sundersays.bsky.social @podmalm.bsky.social @jsijstermans.bsky.social ๐๏ธ
Tune in ๐ง uofgspotlight.com
...we hope to see you there! ๐
Access all the @uofgpolicy.bsky.social election work on our website here:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social #Holyrood2026 #Elections #Politics #PublicPolicy
Election webinar series, what just happened? 11 May, 1pm - 2pm
Election webinar: What just happened? ๐ข๐
Join us to reflect on the election results and look ahead to what's next.
๐๏ธ 11 May, 1-2pm
With Prof @kezdugdale.bsky.social, @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social, Prof @cjcarman.bsky.social
๐ www.eventbrite.com/e/what-just-...
Election webinar series, what's behind how people vote? 30 April, 12pm - 1pm
Election webinar: Whatโs behind how people vote? ๐ฎ๐ช๐ป
๐๏ธ Thursday 30 April, 12-1pm
@markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social @ipsosinscotland.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-behi...
election webinar series - what are the parties' plans on tax, spending and the economy? Monday 27 April, 1.30pm - 3pm
Election webinar: What are the partiesโ plans on tax, spending and the economy? ๐๐ป๐ท
๐๏ธ Monday 27 April, 1:30-3pm
With @graemeroy.bsky.social, @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, David Phillips and Stuart Adam @theifs.bsky.social
๐ Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/what-are-t...
Election webinar series, What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis? Tues 21 April, 1-2pm.
Election webinar: Cost-of-living ๐ก ๐ป ๐ค
What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis?
๐๏ธ Tuesday 21 April, 1-2pm
With Prof @kezdugdale.bsky.social , @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and Dr Hefin Gwilym
Join us! Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-can-d...
Election webinar series - University of Glasgow Centre for public Policy, Campaign for Social Science, Institute for Fiscal Studies, Ipsos, Elections 2026. Sign up now via Eventbrite. Event information in the thread that follows.
ELECTION WEBINAR SERIES๐จ๐๏ธ
We're partnering with leading organisations in April and May to explore the big policy questions shaping the elections in a series of timely, expert-led webinars.
@acadsocsciences.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social @ipsosinscotland.bsky.social
Sign up - links below๐งตโฌ๏ธ
Election webinar series: What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis? Elections 2026, Tuesday 21 April 2026, 1pm - 2pm. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, Campaign for Social Science.
Election webinar: Cost-of-living๐ก ๐ป ๐ค
What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis?
๐๏ธ Tuesday 21 April, 1-2pm
With Prof @kezdugdale.bsky.social , @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and Dr Hefin Gwilym.
Join us! Register๐ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-can-d...
Photos of Professor Nicola McEwen, Professor Kezia Dugdale and Professor Graeme Roy with text reading: Spotlight on the elections.
Tune in to a new podcast series from @uofgpolicy.bsky.social UofG Spotlight: On the Elections ๐ง
Hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social & @graemeroy.bsky.social will be bringing you episodes covering the big policy issues facing the country.
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
I'm looking forward to attending this election roundtable at St Andrew's University next Monday afternoon, on behalf of @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social and @uofgpolicy.bsky.social.
While aimed at students, it's open to all and registration is free!
2026 Election Policy Insights: Justice, Fiona McPhail. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy
NEW: Election 2026 Policy Insights: Justice โ๏ธ ๐จ
In the first in a series of insights tackling the big policy issues ahead, Fiona McPhail (@uofglaw.bsky.social) examines Justice.
She outlines the case for reforming legal aid and closing the justice gap in Scotland.
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
What role could marginal seats play in the next Scottish Parliament election? ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ง
@markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social explains on the #UofGSpotlight podcast why small shifts in support could have a big impact on the final result.
๐ง Listen to the episode in full: uofgspotlight.com
The first episode of @uofgpolicy.bsky.social's Spotlight elections series is now available, previewing the elections and covering key issues and battlegrounds.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3Tfy...
...๐ท๏ธ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social
Election webinar series: What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis? Elections 2026, Tuesday 21 April 2026, 1pm - 2pm. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, Campaign for Social Science.
Election webinar: Cost-of-living๐ก ๐ป ๐ค
What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis?
๐๏ธ Tuesday 21 April, 1-2pm
With Prof @kezdugdale.bsky.social , @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and Dr Hefin Gwilym.
Join us! Register๐ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-can-d...