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Morag Treanor
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Professor of Social Policy and Inequality at the University of Glasgow.
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Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social · Dec 4
My book is available from @policypress.bsky.social

A recent message from a headteacher:

"Thank you for opening my eyes. I am only sorry I was blind for so long and wish I had reached out to those I can now see were struggling."

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/child-poverty
Child Poverty
Child Poverty - Aspiring to Survive; Placing children’s experiences, needs and concerns at the centre of its examination of contemporary policies and political discourses surrounding poverty in childh...
policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
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uofgjmsphd.bsky.social
We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University.

Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB

#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships
Image shows JMS Scholar Michelle Amoah in front of a tiling feature wall of white lockers in the Glasgow University’s Advanced Research Centre (ARC) and she wears a bright red dress over a white collared shirt. To Michelle’s right, the University of Glasgow logo appears at the top left of the image and there is a graphic banner at the bottom left of the image which reads: Join Our World Changers.
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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uofgussp.bsky.social
Big shoutout to our own Emma Russel & @silviab.bsky.social who recently presented their analysis of linked administrative data & the 'Growing Up in Scotland' cohort study at conferences in Fribourg 🇨🇭 & Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

This work is led by @moragtreanor.bsky.social & is part of @scadrdata.bsky.social 💪
October 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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scadrdata.bsky.social
A great participation opportunity for young people aged 14-21yrs - to share their thoughts on #data.

@childreninscotland.bsky.social @dataforchildren.bsky.social
@celcis.org @moragtreanor.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
childreninscotland.bsky.social 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
August 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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@moragtreanor.bsky.social on #publicdebt 👓👇
aberlourcharity.bsky.social 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
August 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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uofgussp.bsky.social
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.
June 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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uofgsps.bsky.social
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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June 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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blueskyoldschool.bsky.social
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.
May 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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uofgpolicy.bsky.social
...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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May 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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uofgussp.bsky.social
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
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May 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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uofgpolicy.bsky.social
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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May 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social
📆 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
The speakers from left to right: Satwat Rehman, Carmen Martinez and Kezia Dugdale.
March 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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uofgpolicy.bsky.social
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 ⬇️
glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social 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
The speakers from left to right: Satwat Rehman, Carmen Martinez and Kezia Dugdale.
April 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
moragtreanor.bsky.social
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
April 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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.
April 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Annie French (1872 – 1965), Scottish painter, engraver, illustrator, and designer associated with the Glasgow School #womensart
April 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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uofgussp.bsky.social
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
April 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
moragtreanor.bsky.social
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
April 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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serena-pattaro.bsky.social
Only 10 days for applying for

Fully funded PhD scholarship supervised by

@moragtreanor.bsky.social & myself!

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

Closes: 21 April

bit.ly/4ckbHeV

@uofgsocsci.bsky.social

@uofgussp.bsky.social

@uofgsps.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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uofgussp.bsky.social
📣 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...
April 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
moragtreanor.bsky.social
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. 🎈🥳
uofgsps.bsky.social 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! 👏
uofglasgow.bsky.social 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
April 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
moragtreanor.bsky.social
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. 🎈🙌🥳
uofgsocsci.bsky.social 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
April 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
moragtreanor.bsky.social
My job recruitment closes on the 2nd April!! It's the final countdown. 📢📢📢
March 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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uofgussp.bsky.social
Last week @uofglasgow.bsky.social & @uofgpolicy.bsky.social host a hugely successful public debt conference based on the research led by our own @moragtreanor.bsky.social with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social 👏

More info: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2499649... & www.sundaypost.com/fp/charity-b...
Council debt pursuit 'pushing people into poverty'
The way councils pursue debt from constituents is contributing to a child poverty crisis, research has found
www.heraldscotland.com
March 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
moragtreanor.bsky.social
📢📢📢 Fully funded PhD opportunity available to come study with me and @serena-pattaro.bsky.social at the University of Glasgow's Division of Urban Studies and Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social. Please find the link here and share widely! bit.ly/4ckbHeV
March 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
moragtreanor.bsky.social
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
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March 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM