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Graeme Roy @graemeroy.bsky.social · 1d

Delighted to welcome our two new Commissioners to the team! Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.

A huge thanks too to Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon on their retirement after two terms as Commissioners!

Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · 1d

We have two new Commissioners - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini who start with us today, as Professor David Ulph and Professor Francis Breedon stand down at the end of their terms.

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New Commissioners Appointed to Scottish Fiscal Commission – 8 October 2025 | Scottish Fiscal Commission

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Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · 1d

We have two new Commissioners - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini who start with us today, as Professor David Ulph and Professor Francis Breedon stand down at the end of their terms.

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New Commissioners Appointed to Scottish Fiscal Commission – 8 October 2025 | Scottish Fiscal Commission

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Graeme Roy @graemeroy.bsky.social · 21d

This is great news - and fabulous recognition for brilliant colleagues 😀

University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social · 21d

Honoured to be shortlisted for two 2026 AMBA and BGA Excellence Awards. Congratulations to Jan Shearer for her partnership work with Barefoot in Business & Dr Nick Quinn @otherdrnick.bsky.social who has been shortlisted for MBA Director of the Year. #GlasgowMBA #BusinessSchoolExcellence #AMBA #BGA

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University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social · 21d

Honoured to be shortlisted for two 2026 AMBA and BGA Excellence Awards. Congratulations to Jan Shearer for her partnership work with Barefoot in Business & Dr Nick Quinn @otherdrnick.bsky.social who has been shortlisted for MBA Director of the Year. #GlasgowMBA #BusinessSchoolExcellence #AMBA #BGA

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 24d

New on the blog, @graemeroy.bsky.social writes 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."

Read in full 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Sep 8

Five @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics have been welcomed to the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social l Fellowship.

Well done to @graemeroy.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @anjaneundorf.bsky.social Herve Moulin and Sotiria Grek.

More: gla.ac/4m75oyr

@uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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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

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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · Aug 11

“There is no simple answer”

@graemeroy.bsky.social addresses concerns about the decline in young people’s wellbeing - evidenced by @uofgasbs.bsky.social @johnsmithcentre.com research - and the impact on Scotland’s economy in @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2537...

Scotland can't afford this decline in young people's mental health

The traditional “U-shaped” pattern in wellbeing – where people tend to be happier when young and again in older age – has disappeared

www.heraldscotland.com

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jan 30

🎧 NEW PODCAST! This #NationalProductivityWeek podcast looks at productivity in the devolved nations. Featuring @cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social's Melanie Jones, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social's @profjohnturner.bsky.social & @uofgasbs.bsky.social's @graemeroy.bsky.social: podfollow.com/1567204500/e...

Productivity Puzzles: A Productivity Agenda for the Devolved Nations

In this episode of Productivity Puzzles, we examine the productivity performance of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. How do the three devolved nations perform on productivity? What are the dif...

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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.

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jul 10

Great event in London launching “Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK” alongside @niesrorg.bsky.social. Insightful panel, packed room, and a big thanks to all contributors! 📄🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/joi... 1/4

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Graeme Roy @graemeroy.bsky.social · Jun 18

Congratulations Diane! It has been a privilege to welcome you to the @uofglasgow.bsky.social family.

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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · Jun 18

This was a joyous day - I was awarded an honorary degree from @uofglasgow.bsky.social - here I am with Prof Graeme Roy - my warmest thanks to him and @uofgvc.bsky.social

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Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · May 29

We’re hosting a public webinar on our forecasts at 13:00 today where our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, will give a presentation before answering your questions. You can register for this online event here: bit.ly/43saYnC 6/6

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Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · May 29

We have published our latest economic and fiscal forecasts for Scotland. You can find them here: bit.ly/3Z6W19f

A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 1/6

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Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · May 23

📅 You’re invited to a public webinar on our economic and fiscal forecasts on Thursday 29 May, 13:00 to 14:00. Our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, will lead the session. You can register for this online event here: bit.ly/43saYnC

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Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · May 23

We’re recruiting two new Commissioners to join us in October, and are keen to expand the diversity of background and expertise in our team. You can find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4dh1SyL

Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳

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Graeme Roy @graemeroy.bsky.social · May 14

At the @scotfisccomm.bsky.social we're looking for two new commissioners to join us in October.

We're keen to expand the diversity of our team with new skills and experience (not just economists!).

If you have an interest in #PublicFinances & #Scotland please do consider applying.

Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · May 14

We need new Commissioners on our board. Can you explain the risks and pressures facing the Scottish budget simply? Could you be responsible for our independent reports? You can find out more about these roles at: bit.ly/4dh1SyL

Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳

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Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · May 14

We need new Commissioners on our board. Can you explain the risks and pressures facing the Scottish budget simply? Could you be responsible for our independent reports? You can find out more about these roles at: bit.ly/4dh1SyL

Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳

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Anton Muscatelli @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social · May 12

Great piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social by my colleague @graemeroy.bsky.social
on zero-sum thinking in trade and how it may alter the prospect for Scotland and the global economy
@niesrorg.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

Trade talk marred by simple zero-sum maths

Heightened scepticism towards recognising the benefits of trade reflects a wider trend toward zero-sum thinking within economic policymaking

www.heraldscotland.com

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

Opportunity for early career researchers interested in policy at UofG! 📢

Join the CPP ECR Network for a Policy Brief Writing Workshop with Prof Kezia Dugdale on May 15. Analyse real policy briefs and learn ways to maximise impact.

Space limited. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/cpp-early-...

CPP Early Career Researchers' Network - Policy Brief Writing Workshop

Policy Briefing papers for politicians and policy-makers: what works, what doesn’t and how to ensure your work is read and understood.

www.eventbrite.com

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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · Apr 11

The country needs a Thatcher or a Blair to provide a dose of fiscal reality.

🖊️ Chris Deerin on Scotland’s public spending timebomb

Scotland’s public spending timebomb

The country needs a Thatcher or a Blair to provide a dose of fiscal reality.

www.newstatesman.com

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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · Apr 10

In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin, Dr Thomas Rochow discusses how welfare cuts could hit young people hardest. Dr Nicholas Harrington focuses on why linking electricity bills to where you live might add complexity without cutting costs.

Read more: tinyurl.com/4ftec6k4

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Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · Apr 8

📺 Our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, explains the findings of our latest Fiscal Sustainability Report published earlier today. You can find the full report here: fiscalcommission.scot/publications...

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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · Apr 4

📢 Missed this? @uofgasbs.bsky.social Glasgow Experimental Lab (GaEL) is looking for participants to join their subject pool!

They run incentivised economic experiments to study human behaviour—and you’ll be compensated for your time.

Interested? Sign up here: asbs-hroot.gla.ac.uk

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Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm.bsky.social · Apr 1

A week today, we’ll publish our second Fiscal Sustainability Report, this time focusing on how health could affect the Scottish Government’s fiscal sustainability. You can register to get our reports sent to your inbox here: scot.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Graeme Roy @graemeroy.bsky.social · Mar 10

As Scotland's fiscal authority, external validation of our work is vital.

Report also contains useful recommendations for future development of the SFC which will help shape our ongoing development.

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Graeme Roy @graemeroy.bsky.social · Mar 10

Pleased to welcome publication of OECD's @oecd-ocde.bsky.social independent review of @scotfisccomm.bsky.social. That SFC "continues to stand out as a strong IFI internationally" reflects great work of our team 👇
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OECD Review of the Scottish Fiscal Commission | Scottish Fiscal Commission

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Graeme Roy @graemeroy.bsky.social · Mar 10

Draws a lot from the analysis in Anton Muscatelli's @uofgvc.bsky.social Stevenson Trust Lecture from last week www.youtube.com/watch?v=duZc...

Geopolitics and Global economic shocks: the prospects for the world economy

YouTube video by University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences

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Graeme Roy @graemeroy.bsky.social · Mar 10

My latest Herald article on the risks for Scotland from Donald Trump's tariff strategy 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

No time to wait for Trump to dictate our economic future

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has upended long-standing norms in global diplomacy and security

www.heraldscotland.com

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