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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 3h

...the event theme is driven by the Centre's research project, the State of Poverty, which studies poverty in Scotland as a governance challenge.

Everything you need to know about that work is available here 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

We hope to see you there.

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Composite Story: The story of Michelle, Infographic: Behind Michelle's story, Composite Story: The story of the El-Amin family in Glasgow, Infographic: Behind the El-Amin's story, The State of Poverty...

Read the story of Michelle, a composite story designed to illuminate the systems surrounding those living in poverty, and the impact of siloed decision making., This infographic accompanies the story ...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 3h

...we'll be asking:

❓ Does the Scottish Government have the powers to eradicate child poverty?
❓What more can be done within devolved powers and working across governments and sectors?
❓Who is accountable if targets are missed?

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 3h

Going to the SNP Annual National Conference this weekend?

We're hosting a fringe event on Saturday (tomorrow!) at 5pm❗

Can child poverty be eradicated?

🗣️ @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social @cdbirt.bsky.social, @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social, and @ginadavidson.bsky.social.

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Can child poverty be eradicated? Professor Nicola McEwen, Professor Kezia Dugdale, Chris Birt, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Gina Davidson, SNP Annual National Conference. University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy.

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 5h

...she shares the project's first two composite stories - of Michelle and the El-Amin family - designed to illuminate the systems surrounding those living in poverty, and the impact of siloed decision making.

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

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

9 October 2025: This Challenge Poverty Week, Professor Kezia Dugdale introduces the methodology and first outputs from the Centre's research project, the State of Poverty. This includes two composite ...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 5h

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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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 1d

In this week's #SocSciHub bulletin: The UofG Spotlight podcast returns with Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Gregor Smith, on the future of Scotland’s health. Plus, Professor Alasdair Roberts on why centralisation can create fragility.

Read more: tinyurl.com/ys8xvh4j

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 1d

New #ChallengePovertyWeek Spotlight episode! Exploring the governance of poverty - not just through policy, but through systems.

Insight from @drcmacrae.bsky.social & @thomasrochow.bsky.social. Then Clackmannanshire Council & the Hunter Foundation on local system change

Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Spotlight Episode artwork: The State of Poverty: Systems, Silos and Solutions.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 ICYMI @pmeierprof.bsky.social, GCF HEF Academic Lead spoke to @kezdugdale.bsky.social about public health modelling.

🎧 New episode of Spotlight, the podcast from @uofgpolicy.bsky.social and the @uofglasgow.bsky.social is available now: www.uofgspotlight.com

#PublicHealth #UofGSpotlight

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

🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.

With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.

Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social

🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com

episode artwork of Sir Gregor Smith, Kezia Dugdale, Nicola McEwen, David Blane and Petra Meier.

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

... @graemeroy.bsky.social was part of our @parliament.scot Festival of Politics panel Holyrood 2026: The big issues, in August 🎤

Read about his contribution and watch the recording:
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#FoP2025 #ScottishPolitics #Elections @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social

Scotland’s Future Policy Challenges: Insights from the Festival of Politics 2025

4 September 2025: The Centre for Public Policy partnered with this year’s Festival of Politics, hosting a forward-looking panel setting out some of the challenges likely to face the new intake of parl...

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

New link for Dan's episode! Check it out here 👇📹

www.itv.com/news/border/...

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

...you can find out more about Dan's work on the Centre for Public Policy website: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

@uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

University of Glasgow - Research - Research units A-Z - UofG Centre for Public Policy - About - Our team - Dan Fisher

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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...

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Policy Modelling For Health @healthmod.bsky.social · 8d

Delighted that our Director, Petra Meier @pmeierprof.bsky.social, could contribute her expertise on public health modelling and the social determinants of health in this timely podcast from @uofgpolicy.bsky.social Well worth a listen

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

🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.

With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.

Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social

🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com

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

🧵New episode likely of interest to: @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social, @deependgp.bsky.social, @uofggcf.bsky.social, @uofgshw.bsky.social, @uofgsocsci.bsky.social.

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode: open.spotify.com/episode/64yI... 2/2 🧵

Beyond the Repair Shop: Rethinking Health Systems

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

🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.

With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.

Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social

🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 9d

...and sign up on our website to get the next one straight to your inbox 🔗📩

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#PublicPolicy #Research #News

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 9d

Our monthly newsletter is back! 📣💡

Our September edition includes insights on:
➡️ looking ahead to the Scottish Election in 2026
➡️ abolishing Scotland's 'Not Proven' verdict
➡️ the rise of the far-right in Scotland

...and more!

Read it here 🔗 uofg.org.uk/t/cr/AQibzw0...

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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · 15d

I've jotted some thoughts in this CPP blog based on the Festival of Politics panel last month. Please let me know what you think!

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 15d

NEW insights from @haylesben.bsky.social 🔍

📝 Holyrood 2026: Addressing poverty and inequality must be at the top of the agenda

After our @parliament.scot #FoP2025 panel, Dr Hayley Bennett examines anti-poverty policymaking post-2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election.

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Holyrood 2026: Addressing poverty and inequality must be at the top of the agenda. Reflections from the festival of Politics. Dr Hayley Bennett. University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos, a photo of the parliament and a photo of Hayley.

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 15d

NEW insights from @haylesben.bsky.social 🔍

📝 Holyrood 2026: Addressing poverty and inequality must be at the top of the agenda

After our @parliament.scot #FoP2025 panel, Dr Hayley Bennett examines anti-poverty policymaking post-2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election.

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 15d

FYI our Associate Director Professor Kezia Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social is on BBC 2's Politics Live today! 📣📺

Tune in from 12.15pm on BBC 2 💬

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

#BBCPoliticsLive @uofgnews.bsky.social

BBC Two - Politics Live

Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.

www.bbc.co.uk

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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 17d

The University of Glasgow’s @uofgpolicy.bsky.social has appointed its first cohort of Practice Fellows. Six policy professionals will spend six months at the Centre exploring key policy challenges.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2u2e8m6t

The Gilbert Scott Building at the University of Glasgow, with a clear and blue sky, suggests a bright daytime setting.

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 21d

...tagging @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofglaw.bsky.social 🏷️⬆️