UofG School of Social & Political Sciences
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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.
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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
Excellent research by Prof Joao Porto de Albuquerque @uofgussp.bsky.social on reducing the impact of climate change on wellbeing in Brazil's favela communities. Although disproportionately affected by climate change, these communities face compounded climate and data injustices.
As Brazil prepares to welcome global leaders for COP30, research led by Prof Joao Porto de Albequerque @uofgussp.bsky.social is aiming to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in the country’s favela urban communities.
More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW
More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Excellent research by Prof Joao Porto de Albuquerque @uofgussp.bsky.social on reducing the impact of climate change on wellbeing in Brazil's favela communities. Although disproportionately affected by climate change, these communities face compounded climate and data injustices.
"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.
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@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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Have you read our latest #Identities issue?
Vol 32 No 5, including a #Symposium on Michèle Lamont's 'Seeing Others'
Explore the issue:
www.tandfonline.com/...
@nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @mlamont.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
#LatestIssue
Vol 32 No 5, including a #Symposium on Michèle Lamont's 'Seeing Others'
Explore the issue:
www.tandfonline.com/...
@nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @mlamont.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
#LatestIssue
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Have you read our latest #Identities issue?
Vol 32 No 5, including a #Symposium on Michèle Lamont's 'Seeing Others'
Explore the issue:
www.tandfonline.com/...
@nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @mlamont.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
#LatestIssue
Vol 32 No 5, including a #Symposium on Michèle Lamont's 'Seeing Others'
Explore the issue:
www.tandfonline.com/...
@nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @mlamont.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
#LatestIssue
Israel has long relied on Western patrons for arms and backing- even as it has cast itself as a security “innovator” the West can’t afford to do without. Dr Rhys Machold writes for @jewishcurrents.bsky.social magazine.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Israel has long relied on Western patrons for arms and backing- even as it has cast itself as a security “innovator” the West can’t afford to do without. Dr Rhys Machold writes for @jewishcurrents.bsky.social magazine.
jewishcurrents.org
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9 recommendations proposed in this new report to help Scotland achieve a shared understanding of housing affordability, based on findings from the Short Life Working Group (SLWG) 2022-2024 and chaired by CaCHE Director Prof @kengibb.bsky.social. Read here:
Towards a Shared Understanding of Housing Affordability: Short Life Working Group, 2022-24 - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence
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October 30, 2025 at 9:43 AM
9 recommendations proposed in this new report to help Scotland achieve a shared understanding of housing affordability, based on findings from the Short Life Working Group (SLWG) 2022-2024 and chaired by CaCHE Director Prof @kengibb.bsky.social. Read here:
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.
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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.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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-...
Pleased to share that our academics Robert Gibb and Diego Maria Malara will be talking at this #AyeWrite event about their book on Tim Ingold - get your tickets and spread the word!
🤩 We are very excited for our conversation with world-renowned anthropologist Tim Ingold at the #AyeWrite book festival in Glasgow next month! 📚
📆 Join us on 9th November at 4:15pm at the Mitchell Library.
🎟 Tickets available here: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye...
#Anthropology
📆 Join us on 9th November at 4:15pm at the Mitchell Library.
🎟 Tickets available here: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye...
#Anthropology
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Pleased to share that our academics Robert Gibb and Diego Maria Malara will be talking at this #AyeWrite event about their book on Tim Ingold - get your tickets and spread the word!
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Our very own @mvbarlow.bsky.social will be launching his excellent new book next week with discussant Ronnie Munck of @dublincityuni.bsky.social.
The event is being held by Political and International Studies @uofgsps.bsky.social on Thu 6 Nov, 4-5.30pm, in Room 718, 42 Bute Gardens. Join us!
The event is being held by Political and International Studies @uofgsps.bsky.social on Thu 6 Nov, 4-5.30pm, in Room 718, 42 Bute Gardens. Join us!
October 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Our very own @mvbarlow.bsky.social will be launching his excellent new book next week with discussant Ronnie Munck of @dublincityuni.bsky.social.
The event is being held by Political and International Studies @uofgsps.bsky.social on Thu 6 Nov, 4-5.30pm, in Room 718, 42 Bute Gardens. Join us!
The event is being held by Political and International Studies @uofgsps.bsky.social on Thu 6 Nov, 4-5.30pm, in Room 718, 42 Bute Gardens. Join us!
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A report by Scotland's Just Transition Commission on progress towards a low carbon economy was authored by Riyoko Shibe of @uofgsps.bsky.social
The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
October 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A report by Scotland's Just Transition Commission on progress towards a low carbon economy was authored by Riyoko Shibe of @uofgsps.bsky.social
The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
'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
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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/...
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.
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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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Introducing GLINTS - the Glasgow Lab for Intersex, Non-Binary and Trans Studies.
This is a safe space to discuss and collaborate on trans research happening at UofG.
Open to academic colleagues and research students Find out more: gla.ac/42X5MJc
This is a safe space to discuss and collaborate on trans research happening at UofG.
Open to academic colleagues and research students Find out more: gla.ac/42X5MJc
October 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Introducing GLINTS - the Glasgow Lab for Intersex, Non-Binary and Trans Studies.
This is a safe space to discuss and collaborate on trans research happening at UofG.
Open to academic colleagues and research students Find out more: gla.ac/42X5MJc
This is a safe space to discuss and collaborate on trans research happening at UofG.
Open to academic colleagues and research students Find out more: gla.ac/42X5MJc
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🕐 Not long to go until our event discussing the debate around #FreeSpeech with @proftomkins.bsky.social!
🎟️ Free tickets for UofG students & staff available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shut-up-sh...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofglaw.bsky.social
🎟️ Free tickets for UofG students & staff available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shut-up-sh...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofglaw.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🕐 Not long to go until our event discussing the debate around #FreeSpeech with @proftomkins.bsky.social!
🎟️ Free tickets for UofG students & staff available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shut-up-sh...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofglaw.bsky.social
🎟️ Free tickets for UofG students & staff available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shut-up-sh...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofglaw.bsky.social
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.
Kemi Badenoch has proposed abolishing stamp duty as a remedy for the UK’s housing affordability crisis - but Prof Alison Heppenstall @uofgussp.bsky.social has collaborated on research that finds this won't tackle the deeper structural challenges of home ownership affordability.
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Here's why scrapping stamp duty won’t help first-time buyers
Wealthy buyers will reap the most benefits.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Kemi Badenoch has proposed abolishing stamp duty as a remedy for the UK’s housing affordability crisis - but Prof Alison Heppenstall @uofgussp.bsky.social has collaborated on research that finds this won't tackle the deeper structural challenges of home ownership affordability.
bit.ly/3LkK9MI
bit.ly/3LkK9MI
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Was a pleasure to be invited to speak at this important event hosted by the Council of Europe, find out more about their work here: www.coe.int/en/web/pompi...
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First Year Review of the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) Project addressing online addictions advocating mental health of children and youth - Pompidou Group - www.coe.int
Latest news about the Council of Europe Pompidou Group activities
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October 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Was a pleasure to be invited to speak at this important event hosted by the Council of Europe, find out more about their work here: www.coe.int/en/web/pompi...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
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Still time to register for tomorrow's #IdentitiesEvent!
'From Colonial Subjects to Black Nations: Racializing the Caribbean within Global Blackness'
In collaboration with Sociology at Lancaster University
@uofgsps.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @jamellag.bsky.social
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'From Colonial Subjects to Black Nations: Racializing the Caribbean within Global Blackness'
In collaboration with Sociology at Lancaster University
@uofgsps.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @jamellag.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Still time to register for tomorrow's #IdentitiesEvent!
'From Colonial Subjects to Black Nations: Racializing the Caribbean within Global Blackness'
In collaboration with Sociology at Lancaster University
@uofgsps.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @jamellag.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
'From Colonial Subjects to Black Nations: Racializing the Caribbean within Global Blackness'
In collaboration with Sociology at Lancaster University
@uofgsps.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @jamellag.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
“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...
“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 3:55 PM
“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
Ahead of the upcoming elections in Argentina @mvbarlow.bsky.social discussed the impact on the financial markets and investment in @france24.com
www.france24.com/fr/am%C3%A9r...
www.france24.com/fr/am%C3%A9r...
Guerre du soja, Chine : les dessous du sauvetage de l’Argentine par Donald Trump
Les États-Unis ont décidé de renflouer les caisses argentines à hauteur de 20 milliards de dollars. Un sauvetage qui n’est pas seulement dû à la proximité idéologique entre Donald Trump et Javier Mile...
www.france24.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Ahead of the upcoming elections in Argentina @mvbarlow.bsky.social discussed the impact on the financial markets and investment in @france24.com
www.france24.com/fr/am%C3%A9r...
www.france24.com/fr/am%C3%A9r...
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...
Happening today!
Join us for this seminar on Queer and Trans Worldmaking in the Global South at University of Glasgow on Weds 15th October @uofgsociology.bsky.social All welcome, please share! @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/events/listi...
October 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Happening today!
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❗️There's still time to apply for our Engagement and Impact Media internship!
🤝 Paid internship for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social PGR student
📅 Jan – Mar 26, 70h total
🕐 19 October 2025
Apply now! 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/job/engageme...
#InternshipOpportunity @uofgsps.bsky.social
🤝 Paid internship for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social PGR student
📅 Jan – Mar 26, 70h total
🕐 19 October 2025
Apply now! 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/job/engageme...
#InternshipOpportunity @uofgsps.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
❗️There's still time to apply for our Engagement and Impact Media internship!
🤝 Paid internship for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social PGR student
📅 Jan – Mar 26, 70h total
🕐 19 October 2025
Apply now! 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/job/engageme...
#InternshipOpportunity @uofgsps.bsky.social
🤝 Paid internship for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social PGR student
📅 Jan – Mar 26, 70h total
🕐 19 October 2025
Apply now! 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/job/engageme...
#InternshipOpportunity @uofgsps.bsky.social
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Interesting read on gaps in land-based gambling supervision - citing our work on gambling product risk. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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High street gambling venues left unchecked by councils, BBC finds
Zoe found her ex-partner Kester had spent £250,000 on his secret gambling addiction.
www.bbc.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Interesting read on gaps in land-based gambling supervision - citing our work on gambling product risk. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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