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In the latest #SocSciHub bulletin, @housingevidence.bsky.social 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.
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"If the price of keeping universities solvent is to tell whole national groups that their applications are unwelcome, then it is not the applicants who are undermining the reputation of UK higher education." New from me on @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social ⬇️ blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Britain’s new border runs through its universities | British Politics and Policy at LSE
Britain's universities are pausing their recruitment of students from Pakistan and Bangladesh, citing tighter immigration policy. This amounts to discrimination.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:34 PM
"If the price of keeping universities solvent is to tell whole national groups that their applications are unwelcome, then it is not the applicants who are undermining the reputation of UK higher education." New from me on @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social ⬇️ blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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A new book by Prof Jane Duncan and Allen Munoriyarwa that offers a comprehensive analysis of the critical challenge of intelligence accountability in an era of expanding digital surveillance capabilities is now available from @scotunipress.bsky.social
More: www.sup.ac.uk/forthcoming-...
More: www.sup.ac.uk/forthcoming-...
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 AM
A new book by Prof Jane Duncan and Allen Munoriyarwa that offers a comprehensive analysis of the critical challenge of intelligence accountability in an era of expanding digital surveillance capabilities is now available from @scotunipress.bsky.social
More: www.sup.ac.uk/forthcoming-...
More: www.sup.ac.uk/forthcoming-...
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📢 New research blog!
Find out how our perceptions of "hard work v privilege" differ when we are looking at ourselves rather than others in Dr Joe Greenwood-Hau's recent piece for @uk.theconversation.com ⚖️
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Find out how our perceptions of "hard work v privilege" differ when we are looking at ourselves rather than others in Dr Joe Greenwood-Hau's recent piece for @uk.theconversation.com ⚖️
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
OTHER PEOPLE'S BACKGROUNDS SHAPE THEIR SOCIAL POSITION, BUT I WORKED HARD FOR MINE – THE PARADOX IN HOW WE VIEW STATUS - John Smith Centre
The concept of “hard work v privilege”, and what either one says about someone’s social status, is an important one. Politicians regularly draw dividing lines between “hardworking families” and…
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January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
📢 New research blog!
Find out how our perceptions of "hard work v privilege" differ when we are looking at ourselves rather than others in Dr Joe Greenwood-Hau's recent piece for @uk.theconversation.com ⚖️
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
Find out how our perceptions of "hard work v privilege" differ when we are looking at ourselves rather than others in Dr Joe Greenwood-Hau's recent piece for @uk.theconversation.com ⚖️
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
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Through writing a story about climate change, you can help shape new research at the @uofgsocsci.bsky.social into what people in Scotland think and feel about the changing climate and whether this has an impact on their mental health or emotional wellbeing.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Through writing a story about climate change, you can help shape new research at the @uofgsocsci.bsky.social into what people in Scotland think and feel about the changing climate and whether this has an impact on their mental health or emotional wellbeing.
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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
Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2tstvesw
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
📘 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
Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2tstvesw
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We hear a lot about the shift of young men towards the political right - but what about young women? 🤔
🎙️ Listen to Dr Elli Loose on BBC Radio 4's 'Left Out' to find out what the #UKYouthPoll2025 tells us about young women's political views & priorities.
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🎙️ Listen to Dr Elli Loose on BBC Radio 4's 'Left Out' to find out what the #UKYouthPoll2025 tells us about young women's political views & priorities.
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Dr Elli Loose on the political views of young women in the UK - 'Left Out', BBC Radio 4
John Smith Centre Research & Engagement Manager Dr Elli Loose discusses what the UK Youth Poll 2025 tells us about young women's political views and priorities on 'Left Out' presented by Gaby…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
We hear a lot about the shift of young men towards the political right - but what about young women? 🤔
🎙️ Listen to Dr Elli Loose on BBC Radio 4's 'Left Out' to find out what the #UKYouthPoll2025 tells us about young women's political views & priorities.
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
🎙️ Listen to Dr Elli Loose on BBC Radio 4's 'Left Out' to find out what the #UKYouthPoll2025 tells us about young women's political views & priorities.
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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“If you met him, you weren’t likely to forget him.”
Great article in @glasgowbell.bsky.social about the extraordinary story of 'tour de force' Alec Nove, leading Soviet expert and former head of the Institute for Soviet and East Europe Studies @glasgow.ac.uk
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Great article in @glasgowbell.bsky.social about the extraordinary story of 'tour de force' Alec Nove, leading Soviet expert and former head of the Institute for Soviet and East Europe Studies @glasgow.ac.uk
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/alec-nove-so...
Glasgow’s Gorbachev go-between
How a local academic saw through the iron curtain
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January 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
“If you met him, you weren’t likely to forget him.”
Great article in @glasgowbell.bsky.social about the extraordinary story of 'tour de force' Alec Nove, leading Soviet expert and former head of the Institute for Soviet and East Europe Studies @glasgow.ac.uk
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/alec-nove-so...
Great article in @glasgowbell.bsky.social about the extraordinary story of 'tour de force' Alec Nove, leading Soviet expert and former head of the Institute for Soviet and East Europe Studies @glasgow.ac.uk
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/alec-nove-so...
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We're so excited that our new #UKYouthPoll course is kicking off at @glasgow.ac.uk today! 🤩
There are a few spaces left on the course for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social honours students – find out more: 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/the-joh...
#UKYouthPoll2026 @focaldata.bsky.social
There are a few spaces left on the course for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social honours students – find out more: 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/the-joh...
#UKYouthPoll2026 @focaldata.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We're so excited that our new #UKYouthPoll course is kicking off at @glasgow.ac.uk today! 🤩
There are a few spaces left on the course for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social honours students – find out more: 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/the-joh...
#UKYouthPoll2026 @focaldata.bsky.social
There are a few spaces left on the course for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social honours students – find out more: 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/the-joh...
#UKYouthPoll2026 @focaldata.bsky.social
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Today @catherinehapper.bsky.social gave evidence at the Scottish Parliament Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee Inquiry into Scottish Broadcasting.
Catherine referenced the work of @gu-mg.bsky.social and UofG's media programmes.
Watch here: bit.ly/4aLh5ZF
Catherine referenced the work of @gu-mg.bsky.social and UofG's media programmes.
Watch here: bit.ly/4aLh5ZF
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
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January 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Today @catherinehapper.bsky.social gave evidence at the Scottish Parliament Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee Inquiry into Scottish Broadcasting.
Catherine referenced the work of @gu-mg.bsky.social and UofG's media programmes.
Watch here: bit.ly/4aLh5ZF
Catherine referenced the work of @gu-mg.bsky.social and UofG's media programmes.
Watch here: bit.ly/4aLh5ZF
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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.
#UofG575
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.
#UofG575
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Our next #CenTCS Seminar this Thursday @uofgsocsci.bsky.social from @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social 👇
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#centcs #centcs #headteacher #centcs #seminarseries | University of Glasgow Centre for Transformative Change in Schools
Our next #CenTCS Seminar presenter is Alison Mitchell, Professional Learning and Policy Officer with School Leaders Scotland and #CenTCS Fellow University of Glasgow, College of Social Sciences. Aliso...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Our next #CenTCS Seminar this Thursday @uofgsocsci.bsky.social from @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social 👇
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In this video Professor Esser shares some of her recent projects. Irene-Marie Esser @uofgsocsci.bsky.social discusses: faculti.net/the-flawed-t...
December 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In this video Professor Esser shares some of her recent projects. Irene-Marie Esser @uofgsocsci.bsky.social discusses: faculti.net/the-flawed-t...
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Excellent article, reminding all of us of pioneering early work in gambling research - and reminding us how much there is still to do. www.sciencenews.org/article/bob-.... Roll on 2026….
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As gambling addiction spreads, one scientist’s work reveals timely insights
Psychiatrist Robert Custer spent his life convincing doctors that compulsive gambling was not an impulse control problem. Today, his research is foundational for diagnosis and treatment.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Excellent article, reminding all of us of pioneering early work in gambling research - and reminding us how much there is still to do. www.sciencenews.org/article/bob-.... Roll on 2026….
@uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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Excited to see how the Centre for Teaching Excellence evolves. So many wonderful Teaching Associates now involved. Such potential for Scottish Education! ⭐️👏🏻 #centreforteachingexcellence @angelajaap.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgied.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Excited to see how the Centre for Teaching Excellence evolves. So many wonderful Teaching Associates now involved. Such potential for Scottish Education! ⭐️👏🏻 #centreforteachingexcellence @angelajaap.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgied.bsky.social
We are excited to welcome former Greek Prime Minister George A. Papandreou.
During the event, he will be reflecting on leadership, governance, and democratic resilience in an era of global uncertainty.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2y2acjzv
During the event, he will be reflecting on leadership, governance, and democratic resilience in an era of global uncertainty.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2y2acjzv
January 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM
We are excited to welcome former Greek Prime Minister George A. Papandreou.
During the event, he will be reflecting on leadership, governance, and democratic resilience in an era of global uncertainty.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2y2acjzv
During the event, he will be reflecting on leadership, governance, and democratic resilience in an era of global uncertainty.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2y2acjzv
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank our students, staff and partners for your continued hard work, engagement and contributions.
We wish you a restful festive break and all the best for the New Year.
We wish you a restful festive break and all the best for the New Year.
December 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank our students, staff and partners for your continued hard work, engagement and contributions.
We wish you a restful festive break and all the best for the New Year.
We wish you a restful festive break and all the best for the New Year.
The @housingevidence.bsky.social has published a new report, setting out the evidence-led housing priorities for the next Scottish Government as the country approaches the 2026 election amid a formally declared national housing emergency.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3wurnprb
Read more: tinyurl.com/3wurnprb
December 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The @housingevidence.bsky.social has published a new report, setting out the evidence-led housing priorities for the next Scottish Government as the country approaches the 2026 election amid a formally declared national housing emergency.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3wurnprb
Read more: tinyurl.com/3wurnprb
A new benchmarking tool for gambling regulation launched by University of Glasgow experts is the first of its kind worldwide. The Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS) is designed to help researchers, regulators, and civil-society actors.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mtccxsr9
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mtccxsr9
December 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A new benchmarking tool for gambling regulation launched by University of Glasgow experts is the first of its kind worldwide. The Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS) is designed to help researchers, regulators, and civil-society actors.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mtccxsr9
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mtccxsr9
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics revisits Adam Smith’s question about the causes of national wealth, highlighting the roles of institutions and openness in sustaining innovation-led growth.
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Read more: tinyurl.com/m6x8pjbj
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics revisits Adam Smith’s question about the causes of national wealth, highlighting the roles of institutions and openness in sustaining innovation-led growth.
Read more: tinyurl.com/m6x8pjbj
Read more: tinyurl.com/m6x8pjbj
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Families from @changingrealities.bsky.social met with PM Sir Keir Starmer and @darrenpjones.bsky.social at 10 Downing Street yesterday, to share how they are challenging #childpoverty in the UK.
Changing Realities is a collaboration between UofG @lshtm.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social
Changing Realities is a collaboration between UofG @lshtm.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Families from @changingrealities.bsky.social met with PM Sir Keir Starmer and @darrenpjones.bsky.social at 10 Downing Street yesterday, to share how they are challenging #childpoverty in the UK.
Changing Realities is a collaboration between UofG @lshtm.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social
Changing Realities is a collaboration between UofG @lshtm.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social
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"The challenges are immense but it is within our power to take action to achieve racial justice."
Great to see research by @nasarmeer.bsky.social represented at this recent @nuffieldfoundation.org event on building a racially just and inclusive society.
Great to see research by @nasarmeer.bsky.social represented at this recent @nuffieldfoundation.org event on building a racially just and inclusive society.
How can evidence help shape an inclusive future for the UK? Our recent Racial Diversity UK event featured grant-holders leading the first four funded projects & signalled the start of bringing people together who are interested in RDUK’s work. Find out how to get involved: bit.ly/3N6LDeo
December 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"The challenges are immense but it is within our power to take action to achieve racial justice."
Great to see research by @nasarmeer.bsky.social represented at this recent @nuffieldfoundation.org event on building a racially just and inclusive society.
Great to see research by @nasarmeer.bsky.social represented at this recent @nuffieldfoundation.org event on building a racially just and inclusive society.
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Have you read the latest issue of The #Identities Newsletter?
Read Issue 9 (December 2025), including updates on our trending articles, events, podcast episodes, blog posts and more!
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Read Issue 9 (December 2025), including updates on our trending articles, events, podcast episodes, blog posts and more!
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The Identities Newsletter - December 2025 Edition
Read the latest issue of The Identities Newsletter
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December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Have you read the latest issue of The #Identities Newsletter?
Read Issue 9 (December 2025), including updates on our trending articles, events, podcast episodes, blog posts and more!
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@uofgsps.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Read Issue 9 (December 2025), including updates on our trending articles, events, podcast episodes, blog posts and more!
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In the latest #SocSciHub bulletin, @housingevidence.bsky.social 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
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwafm34h
December 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In the latest #SocSciHub bulletin, @housingevidence.bsky.social 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
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwafm34h
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We're delighted to have Allana Williams from @unistrathclyde.bsky.social on board as a Parliamentary Intern! 🎉
We'll be sharing more of our interns' journeys in the new year - follow us to see what they get up to on their placements 👀
#JohnSmithIntern @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
We'll be sharing more of our interns' journeys in the new year - follow us to see what they get up to on their placements 👀
#JohnSmithIntern @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We're delighted to have Allana Williams from @unistrathclyde.bsky.social on board as a Parliamentary Intern! 🎉
We'll be sharing more of our interns' journeys in the new year - follow us to see what they get up to on their placements 👀
#JohnSmithIntern @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
We'll be sharing more of our interns' journeys in the new year - follow us to see what they get up to on their placements 👀
#JohnSmithIntern @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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2025 has been a huge year for the John Smith Centre - thank you to everyone who has supported us! 🙏🎊
We look forward to giving even more young people the #OpportunityToServe in 2026 by continuing to break down barriers to public life. 💪
@eddiebarnes.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
We look forward to giving even more young people the #OpportunityToServe in 2026 by continuing to break down barriers to public life. 💪
@eddiebarnes.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
2025 has been a huge year for the John Smith Centre - thank you to everyone who has supported us! 🙏🎊
We look forward to giving even more young people the #OpportunityToServe in 2026 by continuing to break down barriers to public life. 💪
@eddiebarnes.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
We look forward to giving even more young people the #OpportunityToServe in 2026 by continuing to break down barriers to public life. 💪
@eddiebarnes.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social