The School of Social & Political Sciences @UofGlasgow. Follow us for research, programmes, news, and events @UofGSPS @UofGSocSci
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Mar 16
"These stories build up over the years to ensure that places like Union Corner fizz with emotional energy."
Brilliant read by @imadgination03 in the aftermath of Glasgow's Union Corner fire, and why we're so affected by the loss of historic places.
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"There's a lot of evidence of efforts to subvert or manipulate public discourse."
Dr Paul Reilly spoke to @FerretScot about 'alarming' concerns that AI misinformation could sway the upcoming Scottish Parliament election.
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The @JohnSmithCentre has launched the UK’s first polling course, giving students practical skills in survey design and a chance to shape the UK Youth Poll. This will help amplify young people’s voices in public policy discussions.
More on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/4yhhuxy7
ALT John Smith Centre Youth Poll poster.
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"84% of the UK public feel disenfranchised and excluded from AI decision-making." Dr Mark Wong
@UofGUrbStudies is co-author of this article critiquing the UK government's AI Skills Boost programme for its reliance on US tech platforms.
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There is still time to register for tomorrow's @StevensonTrust event with @ProfGraemeRoy.
As Scotland heads into the Holyrood election, this event discusses the fiscal opportunities and risks that will confront the new Government.
Register here: tinyurl.com/47w8jh8f
ALT Poster for the Promises and Pressures: The tax and spending choices facing the next Government on Tuesday, 3rd February. The background is a series of coins and Bank of Scotland notes.
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NEW SURVEY FINDINGS‼️
81% of women musicians in the Scottish folk music scene, who participated in a new survey, have been sexually assaulted or harassed.
Full report here: sccjr.ac.uk/publication/wome…
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🔊Video of findings.
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Jan 28
"We’ve lost so much of what football is" ⚽
How has the beautiful game become so dominated commerce? The answers can be found by studying 50 years of Norwich City F.C., says @robinHEG (with a little help from Delia Smith).
Read more in @ConversationUK
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In the next @StevensonTrust event, @ProfGraemeRoy will discuss the economic challenges the next Scottish Government will inherit.
He will discuss the key fiscal opportunities and risks that will confront the new Government.
Register: tinyurl.com/47w8jh8f
ALT Poster for the Promises and Pressures: The tax and spending choices facing the next Government on Tuesday, 3rd February. The background is a series of coins and Bank of Scotland notes.
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Jan 27
I was on Reporting Scotland discussing nuclear power as the industry enters decommissioning and the Scottish and UK government disagree on whether it has a future. Nuclear is an important employer in Caithness, Ayrshire and East Lothian. Report at 9.15. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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Jan 28
‘All Scottish children need extra help, not just babies’
The Scottish Child Payment increase for babies is welcome, but work and costs of childhood do not end when they turn one, writes @ruthpatrick0 and Ilona Pinter of @changing_r for @ScotNational
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Jan 19
Prof Graeme Roy talks about climate change and fiscal challenges. "It's ok to ask for more - but we need to think about what to de-prioritise to free up resources for the changes we need to make - and the upcoming Scottish election is a good opportunity for this discussion."
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Jan 19
Great to be back in @UofGlasgow Bute Hall for today's @UofGPolicy conference on public service reform. Looking forward to a day of interesting speakers and provocative debate!
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Jan 15
A new book by @DuncanJane and Allen Munoriyarwa offering a comprehensive analysis of the critical challenge of intelligence accountability in an era of expanding digital surveillance capabilities is now available from @ScotUniPress
More: sup.ac.uk/forthcoming-books
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Jan 14
The academic study of politics is failing disabled people – with real-world consequences. David Alexander writes for @ConversationUK on diversity in political science.
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📘 A University of Glasgow-led report has shared positive feedback on Community Custody Units for women, while also raising concerns and calling for reform.
Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2tstvesw
ALT Silhouette of a person sitting in bed with curtains and a sun peering through the window
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Jan 12
“So you’re the man who knows more about the Soviet economy than I do!”
Excellent article in @thebell_io about the extraordinary story of Prof Alec Nove, former head of the Institute for Soviet and East Europe Studies @UofGlasgow
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Today @catherinehapper gave evidence at the Scottish Parliament Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee Inquiry into Scottish Broadcasting.
She referenced the work of @UofGmediagroup
and UofG's media programmes.
Watch here: bit.ly/4aLh5ZF
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What a brilliant start to the year! Happy 575th birthday @UofGlasgow 🥳🥳🥳
Happy Birthday to us! 🎉
The University of Glasgow is 575 years old today. We have been changing the world since 1451!
This year we will be celebrating the centuries of impact of UofG, while looking towards to the future, with our #TeamUofG community around the world. We can't wait to celebrate with you.
Thanks to @UofGFood for our birthday cake 🎂
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18 Dec 2025
In the latest #SocSciHub bulletin, @housingevidence sets out evidence-led housing priorities for the next Scottish Government, and a new, first-of-its-kind global benchmarking tool for gambling regulation has launched.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwafm34h
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12 Dec 2025
Congratulations and all the very best to the new @JohnSmithCentre Parliamentary Interns! 🎉
9 Dec 2025
We're delighted to officially introduce our 2026 Parliamentary Interns today! 🥳
Visit our website to find out about the inspiring young people who will be working with MSPs & MPs across Scotland in the new year: johnsmithcentre.com/news/int…
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ALT John Smith Centre 2026 Parliamentary Interns posing for a group photo. They are in three rows, with one row seated at the front and the other two standing behind.
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