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James Chalmers @jameschalmers.bsky.social · 22d

Anyway, if you’d like to know why abolishing not proven is the right thing to do, see here: www.uofgschooloflaw.co.uk/blog/2021/12...

Beyond Doubt: The Case against ‘Not Proven’ — University of Glasgow School of Law Blog

By Professors James Chalmers and Fiona Leverick (University of Glasgow) and Professor Vanessa Munro (University of Warwick) Our paper “Beyond Doubt: The Case against ‘Not Proven’” has been publish...

www.uofgschooloflaw.co.uk

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 Senior staff vacancies at the new Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland, hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with CRER, are now open for applications. Links in thread ⤵️

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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · Sep 3

Very good piece of analysis here, by @ailsahenderson.bsky.social.

I'm looking forward to the teased follow-up on persuasion across the constitutional divide...

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Sep 1

⏰ TOMORROW ⏰

📖 We teamed up with @resfoundation.bsky.social to produce the Policy Landscape 2025 report

🔍 The report is a comprehensive guide to the main policy challenges the UK is facing written by leading experts in their fields

👀 Keep an eye out for it here - ukandeu.ac.uk

Home - UK in a changing Europe

ukandeu.ac.uk

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · Aug 26

PhD Research Fellowship in Political Science #ECPRMemberJobs
📅 4 years
🏫 @statsvitenskap.bsky.social
⌛ Monday 1 September
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#PolSciJobs #PoliSky #AcademicSky

PhD Research Fellowship in Political Science (4 years) (282479) | University of Oslo

Job title: PhD Research Fellowship in Political Science (4 years) (282479), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025

buff.ly

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 22

Kicking things off at @parliament.scot #FoP2025, for Holyrood 2026: The Big Issues🎙️

A full room and an important conversation ahead with
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
@graemeroy.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social

Missed tickets? Look out for the recording coming soon

A photo of the panel seated, as listed in the Bluesky text, at the Festival of Politics

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · Aug 14

📣 Article alert!

Excellent new piece on *lived experience* as a form of evidence from our very own @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social & a colleague @haylesben.bsky.social 👏

#OpenAccess in Policy & Politics now 👉 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 13

#WednesdayFocus CPP is back at @parliament.scot Festival of Politics!

🔹 Holyrood 2026: The Big Issues

22 Aug, 10.30am

With speakers @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @graemeroy.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jul 22

We're back at @parliament.scot Festival of Politics this year! Join us👇

🗳️ Holyrood 2026: The big issues
📅 Fri 22 Aug, 10:30am

@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @graemeroy.bsky.social, @shannonvallor.bsky.social, @haylesben.bsky.social

Tickets 🎟️ festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi...

Holyrood 2026: the big issues [with BSL] - Buy tickets

With the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026, join the academics who will set out the demographic, fiscal, technological and social policy challenges that lie ahead for Scotland.

festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk

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Scottish Election Study @scotvoting.bsky.social · Jul 18

🇺🇸 New blog! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@cjcarman.bsky.social takes a closer look at our data on Trump support in Scotland ahead of the US President's visit.

How popular is DJT? Are Reform UK supporters MAGA? And does the support of young men travel across the pond? Find out below!

scottishelections.ac.uk/2025/07/18/t...

Trump in Scotland: The US President’s support in a cold climate

The Scottish Election Study's own expert on US politics, Prof. Christopher Carman ([email protected]), takes a closer look at Donald Trump's support in Scotland using SES data.With the ...

scottishelections.ac.uk

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Prof Ruth Patrick @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social · Jun 25

🔥Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR job vacancies now live working at @uofglasgow.bsky.social on @safety-nets.bsky.social @changingrealities.bsky.social with some amazing colleagues

first: a research assistant post on Changing Realities

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNQ284/r...

🧵for links to vacancies

Research Assistant at University of Glasgow

Searching for an academic job? Explore this Research Assistant opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social · Jun 19

Congratulations Dominic!

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Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social · Jun 17

Congratulations Devi!

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PSA Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group @psalocalpol.bsky.social · Jun 13

On Thursday, @tjarnold.bsky.social and @paulanderson88.bsky.social are launching their new report:

📘 The State of Intergovernmental Relations in England

Sign up to the launch event here (Thu 19th June, 1.30pm):

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/report-lau...

Report Launch: The State of Intergovernmental Relations in England

The state of Intergovernmental Relations in England: towards a new era of partnership?

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social · Jun 12

That was fun

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 12

Our Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social was a guest on BBC Debate Night.

Topics included:
▪️The Spending Review
▪️Hamilton By-election
▪️Could Scottish Labour & the SNP work together after the election
▪️The Government's response to Israel in Gaza

📺 Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #bbcdn

Debate Night - Series 7: 11/06/2025

Current affairs discussion. Members of the public quiz a panel of politicians and public figures about the big issues in Scotland and beyond.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 12

Our Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social was a guest on BBC Debate Night.

Topics included:
▪️The Spending Review
▪️Hamilton By-election
▪️Could Scottish Labour & the SNP work together after the election
▪️The Government's response to Israel in Gaza

📺 Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #bbcdn

Debate Night - Series 7: 11/06/2025

Current affairs discussion. Members of the public quiz a panel of politicians and public figures about the big issues in Scotland and beyond.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social · May 23

Immigration on FM’s agenda for today’s meeting with PM. Fantastic insight on why from @nasarmeer.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social well worth a listen!

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 23

...the episode unpacks the UK Gov's new Immigration White Paper, from the politics behind it to myths around immigration/the labour market.

Listen to the full ep with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social, @nasarmeer.bsky.social, @sergipardos.bsky.social

🔗 www.uofgspotlight.com

UofG Spotlight

Podcast · University of Glasgow, College of Social Sciences · A new podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens.

www.uofgspotlight.com

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 23

...the episode unpacks the UK Gov's new Immigration White Paper, from the politics behind it to myths around immigration/the labour market.

Listen to the full ep with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social, @nasarmeer.bsky.social, @sergipardos.bsky.social

🔗 www.uofgspotlight.com

UofG Spotlight

Podcast · University of Glasgow, College of Social Sciences · A new podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens.

www.uofgspotlight.com

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Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social · May 14

You’re home! Let us know if you’re passing by Glasgow Uni

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 8

New📣#UofGSpotlight: ‘Parallel Politics: 2025 Elections in England, Canada, and Australia’

Co-hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social bring together:

On England: @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social
On Canada: Andre Lecours
On Australia: @ariadnevromen.bsky.social

🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Spotlight episode graphic: Parallel Politics: 2025 Elections in England, Canada and Australia

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Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · May 6

There is still time to register for the @ballioloxford.bsky.social and @politicsoxford.bsky.social Bingham Lecture in Constitutional Studies.

@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social will speak about 'Resetting relationships in the Family of Nations: A New Era in Intergovernmental Relations?'

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Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social · May 4

Only in 2015, 17 & 19 GEs. Mostly SNP has not done well from FPTP, including last year

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 28

At the Consulate General for Ireland for the launch of ‘Political Change Across Britain and Ireland - Identities, Institutions & Futures’

📖 Co-edited by CPP’s @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social

🎙️Guest: SG Cab Sec for Constitution, External Affairs & Culture

🔗 Read more:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Miriam Brett @miriambrett.bsky.social · Apr 28

How can Scotland maximise the benefits of offshore wind?

We’re honoured to host this webinar, joined by expert speakers:

🔈 @ewangibbs.bsky.social, Glasgow University
🔈 Kateryna McKinnon, Crown Estate Scotland
🔈 Emma Harrick, Scottish Renewables

Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-sc...

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Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social · Apr 25

Please share @theifs.bsky.social @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @fraserofallander.org @douglasffraser.bsky.social @instituteforgovernment.org.uk thanks!

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 25

Deadline extended!❗📣

We're looking for a Research Associate with expertise in economics to come and join us at the Centre for Public Policy @uofglasgow.bsky.social.

🗓️Deadline 30 April 2025

Find out more and apply: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos, with image of the University cloisters. Text reads We're hiring! Research Associate.

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Nicola McEwen @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are looking for an economic/fiscal policy specialist to join our team!

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 25

Deadline extended!❗📣

We're looking for a Research Associate with expertise in economics to come and join us at the Centre for Public Policy @uofglasgow.bsky.social.

🗓️Deadline 30 April 2025

Find out more and apply: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 25

Deadline extended!❗📣

We're looking for a Research Associate with expertise in economics to come and join us at the Centre for Public Policy @uofglasgow.bsky.social.

🗓️Deadline 30 April 2025

Find out more and apply: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

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The British Election Study @britishelectionstudy.com · Apr 24

Are you interested in the local elections? Do you want to know more about what they mean for Reform UK?

If so, you should watch these explainers by
@profjanegreen.bsky.social

Tips for interpreting the locals: tinyurl.com/28jwpbub

What it means for Reform: tinyurl.com/2sxrzeva

Do Local Elections Matter? - The British Election Study

tinyurl.com

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Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · Apr 4

@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social from @uofglasgow.bsky.social is giving the annual @ballioloxford.bsky.social Bingham lecture on 'Resetting relationships in the Family of Nations: A New Era in Intergovernmental Relations?' on Tue 27 May at 5 pm in Balliol. To register email [email protected]

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Rikki Dean @rikkidean.bsky.social · Apr 3

The ERC have given me 5 years to figure out what Europeans really think about democracy. If you would like to come and join me in the endeavour, then I am currently hiring a postdoc @sotonpolitics.bsky.social.

Deadline: 30 April | Details here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #polisky

Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Research Fellow in Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE)

We are delighted to welcome applications for the position of Research Fellow within a new ERC-funded research group on Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE): Rethinking Conceptual, Ontologi...

jobs.soton.ac.uk

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