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Kimberley Somerside @kimsomerside.bsky.social · 6d

Fantastic interview!

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 6d

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

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 6d

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 · Aug 27

📣 New: A briefing by Dr @dx-fisher.bsky.social (@uofgpolicy.bsky.social) examines and offers learnings from the implementation of the Homes for Ukraine and Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme in Scotland, offering insights and recommendations 📝💡

Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

New report examines intergovernmental cooperation and communication during Ukraine resettlement efforts in Scotland. Report by Dr Dan Fisher, Published by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe), with University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos.

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

We’re gearing up for our (sold out!!) event at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics this morning 🎙️🎉

📍Holyrood 2026: The big issues

Looking forward to the discussion with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @graemeroy.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social

#FoP2025

A photo of the Festival of Politics event board at the Scottish Parliament with a SOLD OUT sticker over the event notice

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

Delighted to see our @hannahsalamon.bsky.social speak at the @parliament.scot
Festival of Politics today 👏🎙️

An important discussion on the climate crisis and to what extent we can tackle it through the activism of individuals and communities 💭

A photo of Hannah Salamon at the Festival of Politics

A photo of Hannah Salamon speaking at the Festival of Politics

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jul 30

📺 New Video: Rethinking Health Inequalities Conference Highlights

In June, we welcomed over 100 changemakers to the University of Glasgow for a powerful day of discussion, collaboration, and action at our Rethinking Health Inequalities conference.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N1S...

Rethinking Health Inequalities: Convening Scotland’s Changemakers for Health Equity

YouTube video by University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy

www.youtube.com

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 30

📣 We’re excited to share the Centre for Public Policy will be at the Festival of Politics 2025!

🗳️ Event: Holyrood 2026: The Big Issues
📅 Friday, 22 August 2025 | 10:30am ‐ 12:00pm
📍 Scottish Parliament – Festival of Politics

🔗Tickets: festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi... 1/4 🧵

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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Kimberley Somerside @kimsomerside.bsky.social · Jun 16

A very interesting (and accessible) read on the Spending Review... 👇

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 16

NEW: The 2025 Spending Review Big Picture: A Difficult Macroeconomic Balancing Act

Prof. Sir Anton Muscatelli @uofgvc.bsky.social unpacks the review - not a return to austerity but tough choices ahead. Political, economic, and global pressures shape UK’s fiscal future

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

The 2025 Spending Review Big Picture graphic with Anton Muscatelli

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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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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 2

How do we 'create health'?💡

Dr @dnblane.bsky.social leads this afternoon's first panel w/ Dr Carey Lunan of @deependgp.bsky.social, @tejeshm.bsky.social of @vhscotland.bsky.social, and Leanne McBride of Chance 2 Change on the role of primary care and voluntary sector in healthy communities 💬

A photo of the panel, L-R Dr Carey Lunan, Tejesh Mistry, David Blane, Leane McBride.

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 2

Afternoon keynote from Prof Jason Gill and Dr @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social 🎙️

A fascinating talk on 'the biology of inequality'🧬

They introduced work at UofG bringing together people with biology expertise to work on health inequalities and @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social's research in this area.

A photo of Dr Tony Robertson delivering his talk

A photo of Professor Jason Gill delivering his talk

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 2

Onto our final panel, 'Our Health Priorities', hosted by our Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social 🗣️

We're hearing from five politicians:

🎤 Carol Mochan MSP
🎤 @susan4ed.bsky.social
🎤 @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social
🎤 @sandeshgulhane.bsky.social
🎤 @patrickharvie.bsky.social

#RethinkHealthInequality

The politicians panel, L-R, Nicola McEwen, Carol Mochan, Susan Murray, Emma Harper, Sandesh Gulhane, Patrick Harvey

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 27

Last chance to register for 'Rethinking Health Inequalities'⌛

Mon 2 June, a deep dive into:
🔹 Primary care & community action
🔹Creating evidence-based policy
🔹 Health priorities ahead of #Holyrood2026

🏥 Clarice Pears | 10am–4pm | Lunch included

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking...

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Kimberley Somerside @kimsomerside.bsky.social · May 16

Some essential listening this week on the Immigration White Paper!

Huge thank you to @nasarmeer.bsky.social and @sergipardos.bsky.social for their time and insights!

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7Gcp...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 16

🚨New episode of #UofGSpotlight🎙️

We dive into the UK Gov’s Immigration White Paper with Professors @nasarmeer.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social.

Challenging some assumptions made in immigration policy and discussing the politics behind the rhetoric.

🎧 Listen now: uofgspotlight.com

The Immigration White Paper - Spotlight Podcast

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

Read @drcmacrae.bsky.social's Quick Insight on the Programme for Government 2025 👇

Dr MacRae, Centre for Public Policy, looks at the continued focus on poverty but asks what does the PfG say and crucially how will it be implemented?

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

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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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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · May 8

I spoke with Kez Dugdale and Nicola McEwen about the English local elections last week, the fallout, and what to expect from the upcoming Hamilton by-election.

Plus great interviews with Andre Lecours and Ariadne Vromen about the Canadian and Australian elections.

Parallel Politics: 2025 Elections in England, Canada, and Australia

UofG Spotlight · Episode

open.spotify.com

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

Read Dr @dnblane.bsky.social's Quick Insight on the Programme for Government📝

Dr Blane, @deependgp.bsky.social, looks at the FM's health pledges, focusing on new GP appointment plans and growing concerns around access and investment in general practice.

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

graphic: The Scottish Government's Plan for General Practice Under Scrutiny

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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · Apr 24

Excellent convo on energy policy featuring some of @uofglasgow.bsky.social's best:

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

A timely #UofGSpotlight: 'Energy Policy: Grangemouth & Panama in Transition'

From Central America to Central Scotland, communities are being shaped by energy policy.⚡🌍

@ewangibbs.bsky.social & Rosilena Lindo Riggs with
@hannahsalamon.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social.

Tune in🎧 uofgspotlight.com

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

🎧 New #UofGSpotlight: 'Energy Policy: Grangemouth & Panama in Transition'

From Central America to Central Scotland, communities are being shaped by energy policy.⚡🌍

⚡@ewangibbs.bsky.social
⚡Rosilena Lindo Riggs
⚡@hannahsalamon.bsky.social
⚡@kezdugdale.bsky.social

Tune in:🎧 uofgspotlight.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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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Apr 7

Victims in rape and attempted rape cases will be able to access free independent legal advice at @uofglaw.bsky.social Emma Ritch Law Clinic.

The new Scottish Govt funded pilot will prepare victims for giving evidence and help them understand their rights.

Read more ➡️ gla.ac/42mWG7t

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Kimberley Somerside @kimsomerside.bsky.social · Apr 7

Great news from parliament last week 👏

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

The Scottish Government announced they will pilot a free legal advice service for victims of rape delivered by the Emma Ritch Law Clinic at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social.

You can hear more about the great work of the clinic on our podcast with Eamon Keane:🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3rp8... 1/3 🧵