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SCADR data @scadrdata.bsky.social · Aug 28

A great participation opportunity for young people aged 14-21yrs - to share their thoughts on #data.

@childreninscotland.bsky.social @dataforchildren.bsky.social
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

✨ Participation opportunity: Young people, data and research project

In partnership ‪@scadrdata.bsky.social‬ we are now inviting young people aged 14–21 to join an impactful new project all about shaping the future of data and research.

Find out more: bit.ly/4fSVAq8

Teal graphic promoting a youth research project. White text reads: 'Young people, data and research project. If you are aged 14–21, keen to share your views on issues that affect young people, excited to work as part of a team, and ready to make a positive difference and learn new skills — then we would love to hear from you! Apply by 24 September!' Logos for Children in Scotland and Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research appear at the bottom

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LindsayGrahamUK @lindsaygrahamuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

@moragtreanor.bsky.social on #publicdebt 👓👇

Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · Aug 20

Ever wondered how tackling the public debt crisis would help end child poverty in Scotland? Let Professor Morag Treanor explain. #Aberlour150

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · Jun 25

Congrats to our own @moragtreanor.bsky.social who just published a key report on disability & lone parenthood with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk & @trusselluk.bsky.social 🙌

Last week, Morag & colleagues joined a roundtable of MPs in Westminster to discuss disability & health benefits.

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UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · Jun 18

Professor @moragtreanor.bsky.social was in Westminster to launch her joint research with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social and @opfs.org.uk revealing the devastating impact cuts to disability support could have for disabled households - especially amongst lone parents.

More: bit.ly/44i6JN7

Aberlour | New Report From Aberlour Children's Charity Warns That UK Disability Benefit Cuts Could Further Disadvantage Vulnerable Families

A new report by Aberlour Children's Charity, with One Parent Families Scotland and Trussell, has found that the proposed reforms to UK disability benefits risk further disadvantage on families with a...

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OldSchool @blueskyoldschool.bsky.social · May 18

40 YEARS AGO TODAY on May 18, 1985, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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

...featuring perspectives from @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @moragtreanor.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social, and @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social about the day and the partnership.

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · May 1

Event alert 📣

Our own Alice Mah is launching her new book 'Red Pockets' on Tue 6 May, 7pm at Glasgow Waterstones Argyle St 👏

'Red Pockets' is a blend of memoir, environmental writing & social & economic history 👉 www.penguin.co.uk/books/453219...

The launch: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alice-mah-...

Alice Mah launches Red Pockets at Waterstones Glasgow Argyle St

Alice Mah joins us to launch her debut book, a blend of cultural history, environmental writing, and memoir, Red Pockets

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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

NEW: Child poverty and Scotland’s public debt crisis 🗣️📹

A new video shares insights from our recent national conference co-hosted with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social and about how the Centre creates spaces to have conversations about challenging policy issues.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqOC...

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Child poverty and Scotland’s public debt crisis: A national conference

YouTube video by University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · Mar 13

📆 Tickets are now available for the 10th annual Ailsa McKay Memorial Lecture on April 30.

🎫 Book your ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-annua...

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The speakers from left to right: Satwat Rehman, Carmen Martinez and Kezia Dugdale.

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our Associate Director Prof Kezia Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social is speaking at the 10th annual Ailsa Mackay Memorial Lecture this Wednesday, with Satwat Rehman @satwatr.bsky.social and Carmen Martinez. @swbg.bsky.social.

🗓️ 30 April, 5pm
📍@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social

Book at the link below ⬇️

Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · Mar 13

📆 Tickets are now available for the 10th annual Ailsa McKay Memorial Lecture on April 30.

🎫 Book your ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-annua...

@satwatr.bsky.social
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
@swbg.bsky.social

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 23

6/ I could go on. I could pre-empt the inevitable mindless comments, but I won't. Go ahead, take aim and do your worst.

Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 23

5/ it is morally reprehensible to say that some children are deserving of what they need to thrive and others are not. *All children are created equal*.

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 23

4/ Given that children benefit society, and we need them, it is in the interests of everyone to ensure that *all* children have as secure and stable a childhood as possible.

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 23

3/ most parents will have spent time working and paying taxes before they had children and, given children benefit society now and in future, parents ought to be supported in this endeavour. (Thanks parents! 🙌)

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 23

2/ it is today's children who will pay for the healthcare and pensions of tomorrow's older generation. We need them to be healthy and well-educated.

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 23

1/ In my book, policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/child-poverty, I ask why we should care about child poverty. The reasons why are manifold, ranging from the moral to the economic, and include the following:

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Ministers privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits cap

Sources says government is ‘not going to find a way’ to ditch cap despite predictions that child poverty levels will soar

www.theguardian.com

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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · Apr 22

In the first of a new monthly series for Housing Today, Professor Ken Gibb (@kengibb.bsky.social) from @housingevidence.bsky.social looks at the lasting impact of Thatcher’s flagship housing policy.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2p9tt5e9

A row of houses with a For Sale sign at the front of the first house.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · Apr 21

Annie French (1872 – 1965), Scottish painter, engraver, illustrator, and designer associated with the Glasgow School #womensart

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · Apr 17

Fantastic to see our very own Prof Morag Treanor's @moragtreanor.bsky.social work with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social featured in this piece - a well-deserved spotlight on some truly impactful work 💪

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

Universal Credit deductions worth £17m taken from Scots during debt crisis

EXCLUSIVE: The full extent of the debt deductions has fuelled calls for Labour to go further on Universal Credit reform.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 13

Every time I come off a mountain I donate £5 to mountain rescue. It's a thanks that I've never needed it and an insurance policy in case I do. Two mountains yesterday so £10 donated. Every year that adds up to £100-£200. Thanks to all the mountain rescue teams. 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤️ www.scottishmountainrescue.org

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Serena Pattaro @serena-pattaro.bsky.social · Apr 10

Only 10 days for applying for

Fully funded PhD scholarship supervised by

@moragtreanor.bsky.social & myself!

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Exploring transitions to early adulthood using data from Growing Up in Scotland

Closes: 21 April

bit.ly/4ckbHeV

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · Apr 11

📣 PhD opportunity 📣

Excellent *fully funded PhD* on transitions to early adulthood at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social 🎓

Supervised by our very own @moragtreanor.bsky.social & @serena-pattaro.bsky.social 💪

🗓️ Details & apply by *21 Apr 2025*: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc...

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 1

I am delighted and honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences today. It's a great privilege I'm sharing with other esteemed colleagues. 🎈🥳

UofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · Apr 1

Delighted to have two of our talented colleagues receiving @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellowships - well done to @moragtreanor.bsky.social and our Head of School Professor Anne Kerr, we are very proud of you! 👏

University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Apr 1

Congratulations to Professors Anne Kerr, Eleanor Shaw, @moragtreanor.bsky.social, Irene-Marie Esser and Ken Thomson, who have been elected as @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellows.

They join a community of leading international social sciences & humanities researchers.

More: gla.ac/41RwqD5

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Apr 1

I am delighted and honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences today. It's a great privilege I'm sharing with other esteemed colleagues. 🎈🙌🥳

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

Congratulations Professors Anne Kerr, Eleanor Shaw @moragtreanor.bsky.social Irene-marie Esser and Ken Thomson, who have been elected as @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellows.

We are delighted to see more of our colleagues join this outstanding community!

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

From top left to bottom right: Professor Anne Kerr, Eleanor Shaw, Ken Tomson, Morag Treanor and Irene-marie Esser

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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Mar 26

My job recruitment closes on the 2nd April!! It's the final countdown. 📢📢📢

Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Mar 21

Please do post this opportunity to come work with me as a research associate far and wide :-)

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMG693/r...

Research Associate in Educational Inequalities at University of Glasgow

Explore an exciting academic career as a Research Associate in Educational Inequalities. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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