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jameschalmers.bsky.social
Anyway, if you’d like to know why abolishing not proven is the right thing to do, see here: www.uofgschooloflaw.co.uk/blog/2021/12...
Beyond Doubt: The Case against ‘Not Proven’ — University of Glasgow School of Law Blog
By Professors James Chalmers and Fiona Leverick (University of Glasgow) and Professor Vanessa Munro (University of Warwick) Our paper “Beyond Doubt: The Case against ‘Not Proven’” has been publish...
www.uofgschooloflaw.co.uk
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crer-scotland.bsky.social
📢 Senior staff vacancies at the new Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland, hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with CRER, are now open for applications. Links in thread ⤵️
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markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social
Very good piece of analysis here, by @ailsahenderson.bsky.social.

I'm looking forward to the teased follow-up on persuasion across the constitutional divide...
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Jonathan Portes

ukandeu.bsky.social
⏰ TOMORROW ⏰

📖 We teamed up with @resfoundation.bsky.social to produce the Policy Landscape 2025 report

🔍 The report is a comprehensive guide to the main policy challenges the UK is facing written by leading experts in their fields

👀 Keep an eye out for it here - ukandeu.ac.uk
Home - UK in a changing Europe
ukandeu.ac.uk
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Meri Koivusalo

ecpr.bsky.social
PhD Research Fellowship in Political Science #ECPRMemberJobs
📅 4 years
🏫 @statsvitenskap.bsky.social
⌛ Monday 1 September
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#PolSciJobs #PoliSky #AcademicSky
PhD Research Fellowship in Political Science (4 years) (282479) | University of Oslo
Job title: PhD Research Fellowship in Political Science (4 years) (282479), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Shannon Vallor, Graeme Roy , and 1 more

uofgpolicy.bsky.social
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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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Claire A. Dunlop, Hayley Bennett

uofgussp.bsky.social
📣 Article alert!

Excellent new piece on *lived experience* as a form of evidence from our very own @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social & a colleague @haylesben.bsky.social 👏

#OpenAccess in Policy & Politics now 👉 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Shannon Vallor, Hayley Bennett

uofgpolicy.bsky.social
#WednesdayFocus CPP is back at @parliament.scot Festival of Politics!

🔹 Holyrood 2026: The Big Issues

22 Aug, 10.30am

With speakers @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @graemeroy.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Festival of Politics banner
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Graeme Roy, Hayley Bennett

uofgpolicy.bsky.social
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.
festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Chris Hanretty, Christopher Carman

scotvoting.bsky.social
🇺🇸 New blog! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@cjcarman.bsky.social takes a closer look at our data on Trump support in Scotland ahead of the US President's visit.

How popular is DJT? Are Reform UK supporters MAGA? And does the support of young men travel across the pond? Find out below!

scottishelections.ac.uk/2025/07/18/t...
Trump in Scotland: The US President’s support in a cold climate
The Scottish Election Study's own expert on US politics, Prof. Christopher Carman ([email protected]), takes a closer look at Donald Trump's support in Scotland using SES data.With the ...
scottishelections.ac.uk
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by Ruth Patrick — Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Katy Jones

ruthpatrick0.bsky.social
🔥Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR job vacancies now live working at @uofglasgow.bsky.social on @safety-nets.bsky.social @changingrealities.bsky.social with some amazing colleagues

first: a research assistant post on Changing Realities

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNQ284/r...

🧵for links to vacancies
Research Assistant at University of Glasgow
Searching for an academic job? Explore this Research Assistant opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.
www.jobs.ac.uk
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by Nicola McEwen

profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
Congratulations Dominic!
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by Nicola McEwen

profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
Congratulations Devi!
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Paul Anderson

psalocalpol.bsky.social
On Thursday, @tjarnold.bsky.social and @paulanderson88.bsky.social are launching their new report:

📘 The State of Intergovernmental Relations in England

Sign up to the launch event here (Thu 19th June, 1.30pm):

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/report-lau...
Report Launch: The State of Intergovernmental Relations in England
The state of Intergovernmental Relations in England: towards a new era of partnership?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
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by Nicola McEwen

profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
That was fun
uofgpolicy.bsky.social
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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uofgpolicy.bsky.social
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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by Nicola McEwen

profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
Immigration on FM’s agenda for today’s meeting with PM. Fantastic insight on why from @nasarmeer.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social well worth a listen!
uofgpolicy.bsky.social
Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 23
...the episode unpacks the UK Gov's new Immigration White Paper, from the politics behind it to myths around immigration/the labour market.

Listen to the full ep with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social, @nasarmeer.bsky.social, @sergipardos.bsky.social

🔗 www.uofgspotlight.com
UofG Spotlight
Podcast · University of Glasgow, College of Social Sciences · A new podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens.
www.uofgspotlight.com
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uofgpolicy.bsky.social
...the episode unpacks the UK Gov's new Immigration White Paper, from the politics behind it to myths around immigration/the labour market.

Listen to the full ep with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social, @nasarmeer.bsky.social, @sergipardos.bsky.social

🔗 www.uofgspotlight.com
UofG Spotlight
Podcast · University of Glasgow, College of Social Sciences · A new podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens.
www.uofgspotlight.com
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by Nicola McEwen

profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
You’re home! Let us know if you’re passing by Glasgow Uni
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uofgpolicy.bsky.social
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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conorjkelly.bsky.social
There is still time to register for the @ballioloxford.bsky.social and @politicsoxford.bsky.social Bingham Lecture in Constitutional Studies.

@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social will speak about 'Resetting relationships in the Family of Nations: A New Era in Intergovernmental Relations?'
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by Nicola McEwen

profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
Only in 2015, 17 & 19 GEs. Mostly SNP has not done well from FPTP, including last year
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uofgpolicy.bsky.social
At the Consulate General for Ireland for the launch of ‘Political Change Across Britain and Ireland - Identities, Institutions & Futures’

📖 Co-edited by CPP’s @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social

🎙️Guest: SG Cab Sec for Constitution, External Affairs & Culture

🔗 Read more:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Nicola holding the book while speaking Cabinet Secretary speaking
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miriambrett.bsky.social
How can Scotland maximise the benefits of offshore wind?

We’re honoured to host this webinar, joined by expert speakers:

🔈 @ewangibbs.bsky.social, Glasgow University
🔈 Kateryna McKinnon, Crown Estate Scotland
🔈 Emma Harrick, Scottish Renewables

Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-sc...
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by Nicola McEwen

profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
Please share @theifs.bsky.social @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @fraserofallander.org @douglasffraser.bsky.social @instituteforgovernment.org.uk thanks!
uofgpolicy.bsky.social
Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 25
Deadline extended!❗📣

We're looking for a Research Associate with expertise in economics to come and join us at the Centre for Public Policy @uofglasgow.bsky.social.

🗓️Deadline 30 April 2025

Find out more and apply: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos, with image of the University cloisters. Text reads We're hiring! Research Associate.
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by Nicola McEwen

profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
We are looking for an economic/fiscal policy specialist to join our team!
uofgpolicy.bsky.social
Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 25
Deadline extended!❗📣

We're looking for a Research Associate with expertise in economics to come and join us at the Centre for Public Policy @uofglasgow.bsky.social.

🗓️Deadline 30 April 2025

Find out more and apply: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos, with image of the University cloisters. Text reads We're hiring! Research Associate.
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uofgpolicy.bsky.social
Deadline extended!❗📣

We're looking for a Research Associate with expertise in economics to come and join us at the Centre for Public Policy @uofglasgow.bsky.social.

🗓️Deadline 30 April 2025

Find out more and apply: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos, with image of the University cloisters. Text reads We're hiring! Research Associate.
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen

britishelectionstudy.com
Are you interested in the local elections? Do you want to know more about what they mean for Reform UK?

If so, you should watch these explainers by
@profjanegreen.bsky.social

Tips for interpreting the locals: tinyurl.com/28jwpbub

What it means for Reform: tinyurl.com/2sxrzeva
Do Local Elections Matter? - The British Election Study
tinyurl.com
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conorjkelly.bsky.social
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social from @uofglasgow.bsky.social is giving the annual @ballioloxford.bsky.social Bingham lecture on 'Resetting relationships in the Family of Nations: A New Era in Intergovernmental Relations?' on Tue 27 May at 5 pm in Balliol. To register email [email protected]
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Reposted by: Nicola McEwen, Jane Suiter, Markus Wagner , and 6 more

rikkidean.bsky.social
The ERC have given me 5 years to figure out what Europeans really think about democracy. If you would like to come and join me in the endeavour, then I am currently hiring a postdoc @sotonpolitics.bsky.social.

Deadline: 30 April | Details here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #polisky
Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Research Fellow in Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE)
We are delighted to welcome applications for the position of Research Fellow within a new ERC-funded research group on Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE): Rethinking Conceptual, Ontologi...
jobs.soton.ac.uk
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