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Is the UK’s new definition of anti-Muslim racism enough? New commentary argues it is a step forward, but risks missing the everyday and institutional forms of discrimination.
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Parents often underestimate their children’s emotional wellbeing, with the biggest gaps for those most in need of support. New research investigates the reasons behind this phenomenon and identifies potential solutions.
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How can social science help us better understand and respond to today’s challenges? New work from University of Glasgow researchers highlights insights for policy and practice.
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We are asking members of the public to help build a new interactive website that charts the history of tobacco, alcohol and gambling sponsorship in British sport. Find items in your attic and get involved today!
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ICYMI: University of Glasgow education specialists visited the School of Education at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, strengthening research and teaching partnerships and securing a new joint PhD scholarship opportunity.
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Is Ukraine the future of war? Four years into the conflict, new commentary explores how drones are reshaping the battlefield and what this means for UK defence strategy.
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In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin: researchers are calling for public help to build a website charting the rise of tobacco, alcohol and gambling sponsorship in British sport, while Taras Ferdiko explores how drone warfare in Ukraine could shape the future of war.
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New research shows that International Monetary Fund loans tend to lead to more liberal economic policies in all countries, but public responses differ between democracies and autocracies.
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Pupils Visiting Scottish Parliament as Part of John Smith Centre Schools Programme
ICYMI: Pupils from three schools experienced a full day at the Scottish Parliament through the @johnsmithcentre.com schools programme, exploring scrutiny, accountability and the role of committees.
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This week’s #SocSciHub Bulletin explores seventy years of Scotland’s national accounts and what they reveal about economic change, and highlights pupils visiting the Scottish Parliament through the John Smith Centre’s schools programme.
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New research shows how building energy efficiency can be assessed at scale using external data and deep learning, with insights for sustainability, retrofitting and net-zero planning.
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The Scottish Government has launched More Homes Scotland to speed up housing delivery and support affordable and rural homes across the country. New research highlights how evidence can shape delivery models and public investment.
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Centre for Public policy new report condition power devolved law-making after the supreme court's s.28(7) rulings.
New research from the @glasgow.ac.uk explores how recent UK Supreme Court rulings are reshaping the limits of devolved law-making in Scotland and beyond, and what this means for parliamentary powers and cooperation.
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This week’s #SocSciHub bulletin is out now!
Explore a new energy efficiency framework supporting the global net zero agenda, and a report on what recent UK Supreme Court decisions mean for devolved law-making.
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New research reveals that four in five women musicians in the Scottish folk scene have experienced sexual violence or harassment and calls for stronger safeguarding, accountability and cultural change within the music community.
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The John Smith Centre has launched the UK’s first polling course, giving students practical skills in survey design and the chance to shape the UK Youth Poll. This hands-on approach helps amplify young people’s voices in public policy discussions.
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📢 This week’s #SocSciHub bulletin: Professor Catherine Lido reflects on what the Scottish Budget says about the future of learning. The John Smith Centre launched the UK’s first course introducing students to the science and art of polling.
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New research finds that people who regularly engage with gambling face much higher risks of suicidal thoughts and attempts than other bettors, highlighting the need for support and awareness of gambling-related harms.
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Professor Irene-marié Esser reflects on the Institute of Directors’ NEDs Reimagined report, showing why non-executive directors need diverse experience and active engagement to add real value to boards today.
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📘 A University of Glasgow-led report has shared positive feedback on Community Custody Units for women, while also raising concerns and calling for reform.
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In the latest #SocSciHub bulletin, @housingevidence.bsky.social sets out evidence-led housing priorities for the next Scottish Government, and a new, first-of-its-kind global benchmarking tool for gambling regulation has launched.
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In the latest #SocSciHub bulletin: Dr Mingyu Zhu wins the Design Research for Healthy Cities Award, and Prof Rosalind explores why one-third of junior doctors experience sexual harassment.
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The Scottish Games Network has announced the first Hello World! Scottish Students Startup Summit, supporting young talent to explore starting their own games business in Scotland.
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"Urban change is a collective endeavour, built on imagination, inclusion, and action."
Live on @uofgsocsci.bsky.social #SocSciHub - Dr Mingyu Zhu @uofgussp.bsky.social on the value of taking a data-led and collaborative approach towards influencing urban change.
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Last week’s #SocSciHub bulletin shares new research from Cambridge and Glasgow exploring how to detect indoor mini-heatwaves.
Also, Riyoko Shibe shares what Scotland can learn in designing a just transition as Grangemouth prepares to close.
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A new report outlines nine key recommendations to help Scotland build a shared understanding of housing affordability and support fairer housing policy across the country.
Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/mryesc4z
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In this blog, Dr Maha Rafi Atal discusses the upcoming COP30 climate summit and examines how Donald Trump’s first year back in office has weakened global environmental commitments.
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New research from the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde explores how leadership, collaboration and innovation are driving climate action across urban Scotland.
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With disarmament progress stalling, what can we learn from efforts beyond powerful states? Professors Charlie Peevers and Karen Engle share insights from the Disarmament from the Margins conference.
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