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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · Jul 25

📢 Calling @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics...

How can I help you to share your story with the world for the biggest possible impact?

A little intro to me and what I do 👋

Get in touch and let's get started!
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Charlotte Morris - External Relations

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Rory O’Connor @roryoc.bsky.social · 11h

This is #WorldMentalHealthDay2025

Nurturing our mental health can start with something as simple — and as powerful — as a breath.

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 17h

Terminally ill Scots will benefit from strengthened housing protections, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

The @uofgdumfries.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social ‘Dying in the Margins’ study was central to informing these amendments.

Read more: gla.ac/46Rpabq

Stacey and Joost ten Wolde, who faced housing issues following Stacey's terminal illness diagnosis.

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 14h

NEW: The State of Poverty: Systems and the stories of those navigating them 📝

Our @kezdugdale.bsky.social introduces the methodology and first outputs from our State of Poverty research project 📣

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

#ChallengePovertyWeek

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The State of Poverty: Systems and the stories of those navigating them, Professor Kezia Dugdale, Associate Director, Centre for Public Policy. Includes Centre for Public Policy and University of Glasgow logos, and a photo of Kezia Dugdale.

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 1d

This is really exciting to see - GLINTS launches this month @uofglasgow.bsky.social and will provide a multi-disciplinary, cross-College space for academics and research students working in trans studies.

Sam Rutherford (he/him) @echomikeromeo.bsky.social · 9d

We're starting a new 'ArtsLab' (research network) in trans studies at Glasgow! It's very exciting and I hope that in time we can become a real centre for research in this field. Find out more - including details of our upcoming launch event - on our website: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/art...

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 2d

Really enjoyed delivering media broadcast training to @uofgsocsci.bsky.social colleagues today!

Great to share best practice, tips and advice from peers.

If you missed it, don't worry as we'll be offering it again or I can do individual sessions as needed.

Get in touch to find out more 😁

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 2d

At @uofgeducation.bsky.social we have leading experts on education reform and pedagogy - and this latest paper from Profs Chapman and Donaldson is an excellent call to action.

University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 2d

Experts at @uofgeducation.bsky.social are calling for immediate action to ‘future proof’ Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children’s futures.

More: gla.ac/48Zs94e

An image of a child and teacher with text reading: Where next for Scottish Education: Creating tomorrow's education for today. October 2025. Christopher Chapman and Graham Donaldson

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Glasgow Centre for Population Health @thegcph.bsky.social · 2d

A better investment in life's essentials (Day 3 #CPW25) is necessary to effectively tackle poverty. This is why the work of the @glasgowfpp.bsky.social & the Glasgow City Food Plan towards a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system is so important. Read more www.gcph.co.uk/our-work/112...

Healthy sustainable food

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UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 3d

Research led by Prof James White @housingevidence.bsky.social warns UK cities remain unprepared for the climate emergency, with a stark gap between political ambition and real change on the ground.

The Urban Retrofit project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you very much!

Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 5d

Glasgow's Great Scottish Run half marathon = done! 🏅 Actually more enjoyable than I'd feared and the amazing encouragement from the crowd really helped (as did the many compliments on my earrings ⚡). This old girl feels very pleased with herself. When I can sign up for 2026??

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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 7d

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 7d

Who doesn't love a festival, especially when it's about #socialscience 😁 hopefully there's something for everyone, kids included!

University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 7d

We’re excited to be part of the 23rd ESRC Festival of Social Science!

From 18th October to 8th November, we’ll host 18 events (12 open to the public) exploring Our Working Lives—how digital tech is changing how we work, connect, and care.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/53e3expr

Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 7d

Storm incoming? No probs - just add weather appropriate accessories (yes I'm talking about my earrings 🌧️) and off we go for a wet lunchtime walk! Least I got the park all to myself 😁
#StormAmy

Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 7d

"The structure...can make it into a hot spot for sexual harassment and abuse"

Important research by Prof Searle @uofgasbs.bsky.social
on sexual abuse and medical trainees that reveals a culture of silence and isolation - part of her ongoing work calling out sexual abuse in the medical profession.

University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 7d

Medical trainees are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse and are often shut down or silenced when they do report incidents, finds new research led by @uofgasbs.bsky.social @dundeeuni.bsky.social

More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 7d

In case you missed it! 📣

Read insights from @graemeroy.bsky.social about the upcoming Scottish Government Spending Review 📝

💬...the potential to be a defining moment in how Scotland prepares to meet the policy and fiscal challenges of the next decade and beyond."

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www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

A photo of Professor Graeme Roy with the University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 8d

Great to see @dx-fisher.bsky.social on ITV's Representing Border!

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

Watch Dr Dan Fisher @dx-fisher.bsky.social on ITV's Representing Border yesterday sharing expertise in immigration policy with @kieranandrews.bsky.social📹📣

From the UK Gov's proposed changes to Leave to Remain, to Scotland's shifting attitude on immigration.

Watch: www.itv.com/watch/news/c...

A photo of Dan Fisher giving his interview on ITV Representing Border, text reads Dan Fisher, Political Geographer, Glasgow University

A photo of Dan Fisher talking to Kieran Andrews

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 9d

It's International Day of Older People - so no better time to watch this from Kat Riach @uofgasbs.bsky.social.

Only feels like yesterday when I was youngest in the team -now I'm nearing the upper quartile 🤯 Everyone should feel supported, valued and respected at work, whatever their age.

Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 10d

Kathleen Riach discusses 'Working Through Ageing', her new book on rethinking #Ageing at work and highlighting how workplace #Ageism differs from broader social ageism.

Find the book: buff.ly/0XJZMqY
Watch here: buff.ly/PQTYjUX

Working through Ageing

Working through Ageing - Experiencing Growing Up and Older at Work; Kathleen Riach draws on a 10-year study to explore how ageing is experienced at work, an area overlooked in management and…

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University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social · 15d

New report co-authored by the Business School's @sreevas.bsky.social along with researchers at the Universities of Strathclyde and Edinburgh, highlights the rise in entrepreneurship, particularly among younger age groups, but also draws attention to persistent gender and regional disparities.

Strathclyde Business School @sbs.strath.ac.uk · 15d

Latest Global Engagement Monitor report: Entrepreneurship in Scotland has reached a new milestone with one in ten adults now starting or running a young company.

Find out more: shorturl.at/HMMIZ

Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 10d

"The most depressing truth about child poverty isn’t how many children are in it, it’s how easy it is for the government to lift so many out."

A powerful read on what needs to happen for the govt to eradicate child poverty. The voice of lived experience cannot be underestimated.

UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 10d

Today Keir Starmer pledged to take action on child poverty. The @changingrealities.bsky.social group - led by @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social - empowers parents and carers to influence change. Single parent Jonny calls for a priority shift in this @bigissue.com feature.

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I'm a single dad asking Keir Starmer to do more to tackle child poverty

Jonny Roberts is a single parent with two children. He is speaking at a Child Poverty Action Group event at the Labour Party Conference.

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 11d

An excellent article by @benjaminfaude.bsky.social and @jacktaggart.bsky.social looking at the UN Sustainable Development Goals at 10 - and why progress so far isn't something we have cause to celebrate.

The Loop @ecprtheloop.bsky.social · 14d

🌎 This month marks 10 years since the adoption of the UN’s #SustainableDevelopmentGoals. Yet there is little cause for celebration.
🗣️ @benjaminfaude.bsky.social & @jacktaggart.bsky.social argue that the global governance of the goals has undermined progress. #SDGs
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The Sustainable Development Goals at 10: how global governance is undermining progress

This month marks ten years since the adoption of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Yet there is little cause for celebration: progress has been dismal. Benjamin Faude and Jack Taggart argue that...

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 12d

Manchester! You were glorious today 🐝😍

Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 15d

Celebrating* a really good week for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social - some very exciting projects coming up, great meetings, and now it's the long weekend to look forward to! 😎

*Beer bottle not part of my celebrating - saw it on the train and felt it deserved to be included...

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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 15d

In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin, Dr Claire Ramjan highlights why outdoor learning is essential for young people, while Dr Graeme Young reflects on what the UK can learn from Canada in standing up to the US President.

Read more: tinyurl.com/42kwvasv

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 15d

Great to have Prof Sreevas Sahasranamam @uofgasbs.bsky.social as co-author for this important research that reveals a rise in Scottish entrepreneurship.

University of Strathclyde @unistrathclyde.bsky.social · 15d

Scotland reaches entrepreneurial milestone with one in 10 adults engaged in start-up companies www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...

Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 15d

Rarely get the @uofglasgow.bsky.social comms and social media team together in one room, but when we do, it has to involve cake! 🍰 Such a lovely and inspiring group of people to work with.