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Kimberley Somerside
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Policy Engagement | @uofgpolicy.bsky.social | Views mine (She/her) 🌞

Possibly talking about Glasgow, politics or podcasts 🌝
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Great to see @dx-fisher.bsky.social on ITV's Representing Border!
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...
October 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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📣 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/...
August 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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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
August 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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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
August 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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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 💭
August 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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📺 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
July 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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📣 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
June 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A very interesting (and accessible) read on the Spending Review... 👇
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/...
June 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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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
June 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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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 💬
June 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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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.
June 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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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
June 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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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...
May 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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...
May 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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🚨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
May 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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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/...
May 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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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
May 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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
May 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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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/...
May 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Excellent convo on energy policy featuring some of @uofglasgow.bsky.social's best:
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
April 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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🎧 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
April 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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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
April 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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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
April 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Great news from parliament last week 👏
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 🧵
April 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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We’re hiring! 📣

Join our team as a Research Associate. We welcome applications from early career researchers with backgrounds in all aspects of economics, including economic policy, economic geography, fiscal policy and economic analysis.

❗Deadline 23 April 2025

www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
Research Associate
Job Purpose  The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for a Research Policy Associate with an expertise in economic policy to join its Centre for Public Policy. The Centre for Public Poli...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
April 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM