Charlotte Morris
@cbocomms.bsky.social
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Charlotte Morris
@cbocomms.bsky.social
· Jul 25
Charlotte Morris - External Relations
YouTube video by University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences
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📢 Calling @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics...
How can I help you to share your story with the world for the biggest possible impact?
A little intro to me and what I do 👋
Get in touch and let's get started!
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How can I help you to share your story with the world for the biggest possible impact?
A little intro to me and what I do 👋
Get in touch and let's get started!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Vh...
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“Climate targets are being met at the expense of those dependent on industries facing closure.”
Excellent feature by @riyokoshibe.bsky.social writing for @scotsman.com on Scotland's just transition plans following the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery.
bit.ly/3JOTzzH
Excellent feature by @riyokoshibe.bsky.social writing for @scotsman.com on Scotland's just transition plans following the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery.
bit.ly/3JOTzzH
Why Scotland should learn from Spain to save fossil fuel workers from unemployment
The Scottish and UK governments need a better plan to deal with mass job losses in the North Sea oil and gas industries
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November 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
“Climate targets are being met at the expense of those dependent on industries facing closure.”
Excellent feature by @riyokoshibe.bsky.social writing for @scotsman.com on Scotland's just transition plans following the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery.
bit.ly/3JOTzzH
Excellent feature by @riyokoshibe.bsky.social writing for @scotsman.com on Scotland's just transition plans following the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery.
bit.ly/3JOTzzH
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"If the new nuclear arms race hasn't already begun, then we're currently heading towards the starting line."
@rhyscrilley.bsky.social reacts to Donald Trump's announcement that the US will start testing nuclear weapons.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@rhyscrilley.bsky.social reacts to Donald Trump's announcement that the US will start testing nuclear weapons.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Does Trump's nuclear testing raise the stakes - or are we already in an arms race?
Experts tell the BBC a US resumption of nuclear weapons testing would be a radical shift and spark a nuclear arms race.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM
"If the new nuclear arms race hasn't already begun, then we're currently heading towards the starting line."
@rhyscrilley.bsky.social reacts to Donald Trump's announcement that the US will start testing nuclear weapons.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@rhyscrilley.bsky.social reacts to Donald Trump's announcement that the US will start testing nuclear weapons.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nine recommendations to help Scotland achieve a shared understanding of housing affordability are proposed in a new report, based on findings from @scotgov Short Life Working Group 2022-2024 - chaired by @kengibb.bsky.social of @housingevidence.bsky.social
More: gla.ac/49sSuYM
More: gla.ac/49sSuYM
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Nine recommendations to help Scotland achieve a shared understanding of housing affordability are proposed in a new report, based on findings from @scotgov Short Life Working Group 2022-2024 - chaired by @kengibb.bsky.social of @housingevidence.bsky.social
More: gla.ac/49sSuYM
More: gla.ac/49sSuYM
Parents and carers of @changingrealities.bsky.social are doing essential work to bring child poverty issues to the public eye as the govt prepare to publish their Child Poverty Strategy. Powerful words from @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social on scrapping the two child limit in this popular substack.
Excellent piece by @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social on government discussions about binning the two child limit, which is driving more families into poverty.
Ruth leads @changingrealities.bsky.social - a collaboration between over UK parents and carers on a low-income.
samf.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
Ruth leads @changingrealities.bsky.social - a collaboration between over UK parents and carers on a low-income.
samf.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
"The worst social policy ever"
We have a couple of bonus guest posts over the next week.
samf.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Parents and carers of @changingrealities.bsky.social are doing essential work to bring child poverty issues to the public eye as the govt prepare to publish their Child Poverty Strategy. Powerful words from @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social on scrapping the two child limit in this popular substack.
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On a recent visit to Poland @robinireland.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
The unhealthy side of sport - conversation with Dr Robin Ireland
YouTube video by Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
On a recent visit to Poland @robinireland.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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This is a lovely story - and we are delighted to have Montel studying for his sociology PhD with us!
Paul Gordon has just joined his son Montel as a UofG PhD scholar. Both are part of the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarship programme, pursuing research shaped by lived experience and cultural insight.
More: gla.ac/4hzMvne
Photo: Martin Shields
More: gla.ac/4hzMvne
Photo: Martin Shields
Father and son students hoping to build a legacy of Black scholarship and storytelling
Montel Gordon, one of the James McCune Smith PhD programme’s inaugural 2022 scholars, is being joined by his father, Paul, in a family journey of academic exploration.
gla.ac
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This is a lovely story - and we are delighted to have Montel studying for his sociology PhD with us!
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'With Donald Trump, you never know what's going to happen the next day...'
Dr Graeme Young joined BBC Newshour to discuss Trump's decision to end all trade relations with Canada, following an anti-tariff advertisement by the province of Ontario.
Listen in at 31.09
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Dr Graeme Young joined BBC Newshour to discuss Trump's decision to end all trade relations with Canada, following an anti-tariff advertisement by the province of Ontario.
Listen in at 31.09
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Newshour - Rubio visits Israel to oversee truce in Gaza - BBC Sounds
The US Secretary of State says an international force is still a work in progress
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
'With Donald Trump, you never know what's going to happen the next day...'
Dr Graeme Young joined BBC Newshour to discuss Trump's decision to end all trade relations with Canada, following an anti-tariff advertisement by the province of Ontario.
Listen in at 31.09
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Dr Graeme Young joined BBC Newshour to discuss Trump's decision to end all trade relations with Canada, following an anti-tariff advertisement by the province of Ontario.
Listen in at 31.09
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
When your day isn't exactly got off to a great start, it's the little things like this lovely message and the fact it's Christmas cup season! (yes, I know, wasteful 🫣 but it does lift my tired spirits!). So, extending the wish to you all to have a great day (and be more sustainable than me...).
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
When your day isn't exactly got off to a great start, it's the little things like this lovely message and the fact it's Christmas cup season! (yes, I know, wasteful 🫣 but it does lift my tired spirits!). So, extending the wish to you all to have a great day (and be more sustainable than me...).
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Great to see GLINTS up and running! This is a safe and creative space to discuss, explore and collaborate on trans research happening at @uofglasgow.bsky.social - open to academic colleagues and research students.
Thanks to everyone who came to the GLINTS launch yesterday. Great to see so many academics, students & supporters. Excited for the possibilities of this new space. Thanks to @echomikeromeo.bsky.social @notrightruth.bsky.social @kenglish.bsky.social @jaytoddgla.bsky.social & co-directors not on here
October 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Great to see GLINTS up and running! This is a safe and creative space to discuss, explore and collaborate on trans research happening at @uofglasgow.bsky.social - open to academic colleagues and research students.
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Thanks to everyone who came to the GLINTS launch yesterday. Great to see so many academics, students & supporters. Excited for the possibilities of this new space. Thanks to @echomikeromeo.bsky.social @notrightruth.bsky.social @kenglish.bsky.social @jaytoddgla.bsky.social & co-directors not on here
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Thanks to everyone who came to the GLINTS launch yesterday. Great to see so many academics, students & supporters. Excited for the possibilities of this new space. Thanks to @echomikeromeo.bsky.social @notrightruth.bsky.social @kenglish.bsky.social @jaytoddgla.bsky.social & co-directors not on here
Almost three years and I'm still obsessed @uofglasgow.bsky.social -
especially on golden days like this 😍
especially on golden days like this 😍
October 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Almost three years and I'm still obsessed @uofglasgow.bsky.social -
especially on golden days like this 😍
especially on golden days like this 😍
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“We were given the space to speak our truth to power”
What happened when parents & carers met @johnswinney.bsky.social to discuss child poverty?
Single parent James of @changingrealities.bsky.social reflects on a 'remarkable' meeting in @scotsman.com
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
What happened when parents & carers met @johnswinney.bsky.social to discuss child poverty?
Single parent James of @changingrealities.bsky.social reflects on a 'remarkable' meeting in @scotsman.com
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Inside the Bute House talks fighting for social justice with John Swinney
Talks over the battle to alleviate child poverty took place with John Swinney inside the walls of Bute House
www.scotsman.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
“We were given the space to speak our truth to power”
What happened when parents & carers met @johnswinney.bsky.social to discuss child poverty?
Single parent James of @changingrealities.bsky.social reflects on a 'remarkable' meeting in @scotsman.com
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
What happened when parents & carers met @johnswinney.bsky.social to discuss child poverty?
Single parent James of @changingrealities.bsky.social reflects on a 'remarkable' meeting in @scotsman.com
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Love this - a new way of shopping sustainably that benefits everyone! I'll definitely be donating clothes...
The @uofgasbs.bsky.social has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch a bold new concept in sustainable fashion, in the heart of Glasgow.
Worthwhile Wardrobe offers a more conscious and fun way to shop.
More: gla.ac/42FKIGU
Worthwhile Wardrobe offers a more conscious and fun way to shop.
More: gla.ac/42FKIGU
October 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Love this - a new way of shopping sustainably that benefits everyone! I'll definitely be donating clothes...
I've only known @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social for a short time but the work that she and @changingrealities.bsky.social are doing to eradicate child poverty is constant and dedicated. Great to see this coverage featuring Brian, a single parent who's sharing his story to help others.
“Westminster needs to wake up.”
More coverage in @newstatesman1913.bsky.social of the vital work that @changingrealities.bsky.social – led by @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social - is doing to help UK parents and carers struggling with the rising cost of living.
bit.ly/42G4HFq
More coverage in @newstatesman1913.bsky.social of the vital work that @changingrealities.bsky.social – led by @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social - is doing to help UK parents and carers struggling with the rising cost of living.
bit.ly/42G4HFq
Energy bills rise while Westminster talks immigration
Why have our politicians forgotten about the cost-of-living crisis?
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October 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I've only known @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social for a short time but the work that she and @changingrealities.bsky.social are doing to eradicate child poverty is constant and dedicated. Great to see this coverage featuring Brian, a single parent who's sharing his story to help others.
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IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT TALKING 🗣️
In our latest blog, @eddiebarnes.bsky.social writes on the importance of open debate and discussion ahead of our event at the University of Glasgow with @proftomkins.bsky.social later this month.
Read it here 👇
In our latest blog, @eddiebarnes.bsky.social writes on the importance of open debate and discussion ahead of our event at the University of Glasgow with @proftomkins.bsky.social later this month.
Read it here 👇
IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT TALKING - John Smith Centre
The University of Glasgow has a longstanding reputation as a place for open political debate and discussion. John Smith – after whom our centre is named – cut his political teeth as a keen Labour…
www.johnsmithcentre.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT TALKING 🗣️
In our latest blog, @eddiebarnes.bsky.social writes on the importance of open debate and discussion ahead of our event at the University of Glasgow with @proftomkins.bsky.social later this month.
Read it here 👇
In our latest blog, @eddiebarnes.bsky.social writes on the importance of open debate and discussion ahead of our event at the University of Glasgow with @proftomkins.bsky.social later this month.
Read it here 👇
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The latest ep of this podcast features our very own @fredpaxton.bsky.social
Ep 5 drops today - Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation, to hear Fred sharing experiences, insights and advice for building a career in academia.
bsky.app/profile/leve...
Ep 5 drops today - Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation, to hear Fred sharing experiences, insights and advice for building a career in academia.
bsky.app/profile/leve...
The Leverhulme Trust has teamed up with @britishacademy.bsky.social to produce Confessions of an Early Career Researcher, a new podcast by ECRs for ECRs. Tune in now: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/...
Read more about this collaboration: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/confess...
Read more about this collaboration: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/confess...
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The latest ep of this podcast features our very own @fredpaxton.bsky.social
Ep 5 drops today - Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation, to hear Fred sharing experiences, insights and advice for building a career in academia.
bsky.app/profile/leve...
Ep 5 drops today - Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation, to hear Fred sharing experiences, insights and advice for building a career in academia.
bsky.app/profile/leve...
What a beautiful day at Fountains Abbey. The ☀️ put in quite the appearance!
October 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
What a beautiful day at Fountains Abbey. The ☀️ put in quite the appearance!
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Our keynote spotlight series for the Online Spring School (27-31 Oct) is here!
Join us for a live performance form our keynote musician Fergus McNeil 🎶🎵
Link to free tickets and full programme on our Linktree!
Join us for a live performance form our keynote musician Fergus McNeil 🎶🎵
Link to free tickets and full programme on our Linktree!
October 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Our keynote spotlight series for the Online Spring School (27-31 Oct) is here!
Join us for a live performance form our keynote musician Fergus McNeil 🎶🎵
Link to free tickets and full programme on our Linktree!
Join us for a live performance form our keynote musician Fergus McNeil 🎶🎵
Link to free tickets and full programme on our Linktree!
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This is #WorldMentalHealthDay2025
Nurturing our mental health can start with something as simple — and as powerful — as a breath.
Nurturing our mental health can start with something as simple — and as powerful — as a breath.
October 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is #WorldMentalHealthDay2025
Nurturing our mental health can start with something as simple — and as powerful — as a breath.
Nurturing our mental health can start with something as simple — and as powerful — as a breath.
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Terminally ill Scots will benefit from strengthened housing protections, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill.
The @uofgdumfries.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social ‘Dying in the Margins’ study was central to informing these amendments.
Read more: gla.ac/46Rpabq
The @uofgdumfries.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social ‘Dying in the Margins’ study was central to informing these amendments.
Read more: gla.ac/46Rpabq
October 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Terminally ill Scots will benefit from strengthened housing protections, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill.
The @uofgdumfries.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social ‘Dying in the Margins’ study was central to informing these amendments.
Read more: gla.ac/46Rpabq
The @uofgdumfries.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social ‘Dying in the Margins’ study was central to informing these amendments.
Read more: gla.ac/46Rpabq
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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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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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October 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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
1/2
Our @kezdugdale.bsky.social introduces the methodology and first outputs from our State of Poverty research project 📣
🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
#ChallengePovertyWeek
1/2
This is really exciting to see - GLINTS launches this month @uofglasgow.bsky.social and will provide a multi-disciplinary, cross-College space for academics and research students working in trans studies.
We're starting a new 'ArtsLab' (research network) in trans studies at Glasgow! It's very exciting and I hope that in time we can become a real centre for research in this field. Find out more - including details of our upcoming launch event - on our website: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/art...
October 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This is really exciting to see - GLINTS launches this month @uofglasgow.bsky.social and will provide a multi-disciplinary, cross-College space for academics and research students working in trans studies.
Really enjoyed delivering media broadcast training to @uofgsocsci.bsky.social colleagues today!
Great to share best practice, tips and advice from peers.
If you missed it, don't worry as we'll be offering it again or I can do individual sessions as needed.
Get in touch to find out more 😁
Great to share best practice, tips and advice from peers.
If you missed it, don't worry as we'll be offering it again or I can do individual sessions as needed.
Get in touch to find out more 😁
October 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Really enjoyed delivering media broadcast training to @uofgsocsci.bsky.social colleagues today!
Great to share best practice, tips and advice from peers.
If you missed it, don't worry as we'll be offering it again or I can do individual sessions as needed.
Get in touch to find out more 😁
Great to share best practice, tips and advice from peers.
If you missed it, don't worry as we'll be offering it again or I can do individual sessions as needed.
Get in touch to find out more 😁
At @uofgeducation.bsky.social we have leading experts on education reform and pedagogy - and this latest paper from Profs Chapman and Donaldson is an excellent call to action.
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
More: gla.ac/48Zs94e
October 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
At @uofgeducation.bsky.social we have leading experts on education reform and pedagogy - and this latest paper from Profs Chapman and Donaldson is an excellent call to action.
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A better investment in life's essentials (Day 3 #CPW25) is necessary to effectively tackle poverty. This is why the work of the @glasgowfpp.bsky.social & the Glasgow City Food Plan towards a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system is so important. Read more www.gcph.co.uk/our-work/112...
Healthy sustainable food
Healthy sustainable food
www.gcph.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
A better investment in life's essentials (Day 3 #CPW25) is necessary to effectively tackle poverty. This is why the work of the @glasgowfpp.bsky.social & the Glasgow City Food Plan towards a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system is so important. Read more www.gcph.co.uk/our-work/112...