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Migration Policy Scotland
@migrationscotland.bsky.social
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Independent think tank in Scotland. Provides a home for informed responses to the opportunities and challenges of migration.

https://migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk
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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Nov 27
Out today: MPS Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland survey 2025
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Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland: Changing, complex, contradictory - Migration Policy Scotland
The third wave of Migration Policy Scotland’s annual representative survey provides a detailed picture of how views are evolving. This attitudinal survey series provides policymakers and others with e...
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Join @imixuk.bsky.social Free Online Media Masterclasses – 24-26 February. These sessions are designed to support charities and campaigners working with refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK, as well as people with lived experience. To register: 👇👇 forms.monday.com/forms/cd1e03...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Meet the funders event, organised by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social online.
Funder with Tesco Stronger Starts 03/02/2026, 10:00-11:00
Funder with Creative Scotland - SCVO 03/03/2026,10:00-11:00
Funder with Royal Bank of Scotland Social 07/04/2026, 11:00-12:00. Register 👇
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Meet the Funder with Tesco Stronger Starts
Join us online for a Meet the Funder session with Tesco Stronger Starts to learn more about the funding programme which supports thousands of children’s and young people's projects across the UK. The ...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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@othersidelitmag.bsky.social✍️📖 is looking for poetry submissions in all languages expect English. You can apply from 1 February to 30 April 2026 for the “other tongue, mother tongue” issue. All contributors are paid. Full guidelines and submission details here:
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We invite refugee, asylum seeker, and immigrant poets from around the world to submit their poetry for our other tongue, mother tongue issue. This edition celebrates linguistic diversity by featuring....
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February 3, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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MPS is pleased to announce the launch of its Better Mixing project, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org Racial Diversity UK programme. Read our new blog on the project here👇👇
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Better Mixing: Looking ahead to Scotland’s future - Migration Policy Scotland
MPS is pleased to announce the launch of its Better Mixing project, funded by the Nuffield Foundation’s Racial Diversity UK programme. Scotland’s population is changing fast and in ways which bring ne...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Job Opportunity @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social ❗❗
Programming Fellow for Refugee Festival Scotland - Deadline to apply⚠️9am on 5 February
More details here👇https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/about/work-for-us/
January 13, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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Part time Sanctuary Officer job at the @uniofstandrews.bsky.social . Deadline for applications⚠️: 20 January 2026. Full details available online: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
Equality, diversity and inclusion - About - University of St Andrews
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January 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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Learning Exchange on the UK Government’s proposed “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement" organised by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
When: Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams.
To register, follow this link👇 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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'From Glasgow Without Love' - Casting Call❗🎬🎥
Award winning author, poet, and filmmaker Albrin Junior is looking for canditates for a short film project. Click the link below for more details 👇👇. www.dungeonfrogstudios.co.uk/fgwl-auditio...
Casting - 'From Glasgow Without Love' — Dungeon Frog Studios - Glasgow Studio Hire
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January 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social is looking for an experienced Administrator to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Closing date: 19th January. More details about the role here👇
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SLT Administrator - Scottish Refugee Council
Job title  SLT Administrator Reference Admin/SLT/01/26 Contract Permanent, Full time (36 hours per week )...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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⚠️Closing soon! Govan Commmunity Project is looking for a Communications Officer. Deadline for applications: Sunday 11th January.

More info below👇
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Communications Officer with Govan Community Project – Goodmoves
Govan Community Project is looking for a Comms Officer to help tell the story of Govan Community Project and share our work with the wider world. This role would suit someone who enjoys creatin...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Bridges to Success: free 8-week employability course for New Scots in Edinburgh (parents only), by @welcomingedinburgh.bsky.social. Click here to book your place👇
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Bridges to Success (free employability course for parents)
This is an 8-week employability course for New Scots in Edinburgh. This course is for parents.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Reposted by Migration Policy Scotland
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Professor Nasar Meer at @glasgow.ac.uk, @sundersays.bsky.social at @britishfuture.bsky.social, @sarahkyambi.bsky.social at @migrationscotland.bsky.social & @profkeonwest.bsky.social at @runnymedetrust.bsky.social discussed how their research can contribute to achieving a racially just future.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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👩‍🎓📖👨‍🎓Applying for Scholarships (online) Information Session for refugees & people seeking asylum from @starnational.bsky.social on Thursday Jan 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm GMT.
Register to attend at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/applying-f...
Applying for Scholarships Info Session for refugees & people seeking asylum
Join STAR to find out how to find & apply for university scholarships for refugees and people seeking asylum
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December 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
Deadline for applications 6th Jan
Development Worker with Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council – Goodmoves
About youWe’re looking for someone to join our team with a strong belief in equality, human rights and social justice. You will have an understanding of the experiences, strengths and ch...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Also out today - report on the UK Immigration Tracker
britishfuture.bsky.social British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · Nov 27
PUBLISHED TODAY: ‘Noise & Nuance: What the public really thinks about immigration’ – new findings from the British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker, which has studied public opinion on immigration and asylum since 2015 [🧵]
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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britishfuture.bsky.social British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · Nov 27
"What is the best-kept secret in British politics? It must be falling immigration. Almost everyone knows that immigration hit record highs... Few realise the last couple of years have seen some of the biggest ever reductions too." @sundersays.bsky.social
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November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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November 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Out today: MPS Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland survey 2025
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland: Changing, complex, contradictory - Migration Policy Scotland
The third wave of Migration Policy Scotland’s annual representative survey provides a detailed picture of how views are evolving. This attitudinal survey series provides policymakers and others with e...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
migrationscotland.bsky.social
Out today: MPS Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland survey 2025
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland: Changing, complex, contradictory - Migration Policy Scotland
The third wave of Migration Policy Scotland’s annual representative survey provides a detailed picture of how views are evolving. This attitudinal survey series provides policymakers and others with e...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social is hiring ⚠️
- Communication Officer
- Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Applications are closing at 9am on Monday 10th November

👉Find out more and apply here: scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs
Job Openings Archive - Scottish Refugee Council
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November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Timely event on immigration policy and Scotland's future at Burness Paull. First panel included @sarahkyambi.bsky.social highlighting findings from our attitudes to immigration in Scotland survey alongside @markdiffley1.bsky.social and Andrea Als
October 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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🖼 Visit the ‘Ye awright, pal?’ exhibition by @migrantvoice.bsky.social made of 200 drawings by 100+ migrants living in Scotland. Open until 30 October in the heart of Glasgow!
12-5 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EX
October 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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@imixuk.bsky.social is offerering three free online media master-classes for charities and campaigners working with refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, as well as people with lived experience. Link to sign up for the sessions below👇👇
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Masterclass Registration form
<p>Welcome to IMIX’s online media masterclasses! These workshops are designed to support individuals with lived experience as well as those working with refugees and migrants, offering valuable insigh...
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October 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Timely event on immigration policy and Scotland's future at Burness Paull. First panel included @sarahkyambi.bsky.social highlighting findings from our attitudes to immigration in Scotland survey alongside @markdiffley1.bsky.social and Andrea Als
October 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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MPS Attitudes to Immigration survey features as the key data source for this BBC documentary on changing views on immigration in Scotland
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Attitudes are cooling in Scotland. We agree with @humzayousaf.bsky.social: its no time to be complacent.
BBC Radio 4 - Currently, Scotland Wants You
Nick Eardley asks if attitudes to migration are shifting in Scotland.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM