Graeme Roy
@graemeroy.bsky.social
Deputy Head of College @UofGSocSci & Assistant Vice Principal @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Chair @scotfisccomm.bsky.social. Retired piper. Views my own etc.
Delighted to welcome our two new Commissioners to the team! Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
A huge thanks too to Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon on their retirement after two terms as Commissioners!
A huge thanks too to Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon on their retirement after two terms as Commissioners!
We have two new Commissioners - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini who start with us today, as Professor David Ulph and Professor Francis Breedon stand down at the end of their terms.
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New Commissioners Appointed to Scottish Fiscal Commission – 8 October 2025 | Scottish Fiscal Commission
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October 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Delighted to welcome our two new Commissioners to the team! Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
A huge thanks too to Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon on their retirement after two terms as Commissioners!
A huge thanks too to Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon on their retirement after two terms as Commissioners!
This is great news - and fabulous recognition for brilliant colleagues 😀
Honoured to be shortlisted for two 2026 AMBA and BGA Excellence Awards. Congratulations to Jan Shearer for her partnership work with Barefoot in Business & Dr Nick Quinn @otherdrnick.bsky.social who has been shortlisted for MBA Director of the Year. #GlasgowMBA #BusinessSchoolExcellence #AMBA #BGA
September 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This is great news - and fabulous recognition for brilliant colleagues 😀
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Five @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics have been welcomed to the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social l Fellowship.
Well done to @graemeroy.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @anjaneundorf.bsky.social Herve Moulin and Sotiria Grek.
More: gla.ac/4m75oyr
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Well done to @graemeroy.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @anjaneundorf.bsky.social Herve Moulin and Sotiria Grek.
More: gla.ac/4m75oyr
@uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Five @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics have been welcomed to the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social l Fellowship.
Well done to @graemeroy.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @anjaneundorf.bsky.social Herve Moulin and Sotiria Grek.
More: gla.ac/4m75oyr
@uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
Well done to @graemeroy.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @anjaneundorf.bsky.social Herve Moulin and Sotiria Grek.
More: gla.ac/4m75oyr
@uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
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New on the blog, @graemeroy.bsky.social writes about the upcoming Scottish Government Spending Review 📝
💬...the potential to be a defining moment in how Scotland prepares to meet the policy and fiscal challenges of the next decade and beyond."
Read in full 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
💬...the potential to be a defining moment in how Scotland prepares to meet the policy and fiscal challenges of the next decade and beyond."
Read in full 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
September 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
New on the blog, @graemeroy.bsky.social writes about the upcoming Scottish Government Spending Review 📝
💬...the potential to be a defining moment in how Scotland prepares to meet the policy and fiscal challenges of the next decade and beyond."
Read in full 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
💬...the potential to be a defining moment in how Scotland prepares to meet the policy and fiscal challenges of the next decade and beyond."
Read in full 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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“There is no simple answer”
@graemeroy.bsky.social addresses concerns about the decline in young people’s wellbeing - evidenced by @uofgasbs.bsky.social @johnsmithcentre.com research - and the impact on Scotland’s economy in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2537...
@graemeroy.bsky.social addresses concerns about the decline in young people’s wellbeing - evidenced by @uofgasbs.bsky.social @johnsmithcentre.com research - and the impact on Scotland’s economy in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2537...
Scotland can't afford this decline in young people's mental health
The traditional “U-shaped” pattern in wellbeing – where people tend to be happier when young and again in older age – has disappeared
www.heraldscotland.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“There is no simple answer”
@graemeroy.bsky.social addresses concerns about the decline in young people’s wellbeing - evidenced by @uofgasbs.bsky.social @johnsmithcentre.com research - and the impact on Scotland’s economy in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2537...
@graemeroy.bsky.social addresses concerns about the decline in young people’s wellbeing - evidenced by @uofgasbs.bsky.social @johnsmithcentre.com research - and the impact on Scotland’s economy in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2537...
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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
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
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
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
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We're back at @parliament.scot Festival of Politics this year! Join us👇
🗳️ Holyrood 2026: The big issues
📅 Fri 22 Aug, 10:30am
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @graemeroy.bsky.social, @shannonvallor.bsky.social, @haylesben.bsky.social
Tickets 🎟️ festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi...
🗳️ Holyrood 2026: The big issues
📅 Fri 22 Aug, 10:30am
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @graemeroy.bsky.social, @shannonvallor.bsky.social, @haylesben.bsky.social
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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.
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July 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We're back at @parliament.scot Festival of Politics this year! Join us👇
🗳️ Holyrood 2026: The big issues
📅 Fri 22 Aug, 10:30am
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @graemeroy.bsky.social, @shannonvallor.bsky.social, @haylesben.bsky.social
Tickets 🎟️ festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi...
🗳️ Holyrood 2026: The big issues
📅 Fri 22 Aug, 10:30am
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @graemeroy.bsky.social, @shannonvallor.bsky.social, @haylesben.bsky.social
Tickets 🎟️ festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi...
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Great event in London launching “Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK” alongside @niesrorg.bsky.social. Insightful panel, packed room, and a big thanks to all contributors! 📄🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/joi... 1/4
July 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Great event in London launching “Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK” alongside @niesrorg.bsky.social. Insightful panel, packed room, and a big thanks to all contributors! 📄🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/joi... 1/4
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This was a joyous day - I was awarded an honorary degree from @uofglasgow.bsky.social - here I am with Prof Graeme Roy - my warmest thanks to him and @uofgvc.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This was a joyous day - I was awarded an honorary degree from @uofglasgow.bsky.social - here I am with Prof Graeme Roy - my warmest thanks to him and @uofgvc.bsky.social
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We have published our latest economic and fiscal forecasts for Scotland. You can find them here: bit.ly/3Z6W19f
A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 1/6
A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 1/6
May 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We have published our latest economic and fiscal forecasts for Scotland. You can find them here: bit.ly/3Z6W19f
A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 1/6
A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 1/6
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We’re hosting a public webinar on our forecasts at 13:00 today where our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, will give a presentation before answering your questions. You can register for this online event here: bit.ly/43saYnC 6/6
May 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We’re hosting a public webinar on our forecasts at 13:00 today where our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, will give a presentation before answering your questions. You can register for this online event here: bit.ly/43saYnC 6/6
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We’re recruiting two new Commissioners to join us in October, and are keen to expand the diversity of background and expertise in our team. You can find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4dh1SyL
Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳
Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳
May 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We’re recruiting two new Commissioners to join us in October, and are keen to expand the diversity of background and expertise in our team. You can find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4dh1SyL
Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳
Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳
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📅 You’re invited to a public webinar on our economic and fiscal forecasts on Thursday 29 May, 13:00 to 14:00. Our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, will lead the session. You can register for this online event here: bit.ly/43saYnC
May 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
📅 You’re invited to a public webinar on our economic and fiscal forecasts on Thursday 29 May, 13:00 to 14:00. Our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, will lead the session. You can register for this online event here: bit.ly/43saYnC
At the @scotfisccomm.bsky.social we're looking for two new commissioners to join us in October.
We're keen to expand the diversity of our team with new skills and experience (not just economists!).
If you have an interest in #PublicFinances & #Scotland please do consider applying.
We're keen to expand the diversity of our team with new skills and experience (not just economists!).
If you have an interest in #PublicFinances & #Scotland please do consider applying.
We need new Commissioners on our board. Can you explain the risks and pressures facing the Scottish budget simply? Could you be responsible for our independent reports? You can find out more about these roles at: bit.ly/4dh1SyL
Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳
Applications close 10 June at 12:00 ⏳
May 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
At the @scotfisccomm.bsky.social we're looking for two new commissioners to join us in October.
We're keen to expand the diversity of our team with new skills and experience (not just economists!).
If you have an interest in #PublicFinances & #Scotland please do consider applying.
We're keen to expand the diversity of our team with new skills and experience (not just economists!).
If you have an interest in #PublicFinances & #Scotland please do consider applying.
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Great piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social by my colleague @graemeroy.bsky.social
on zero-sum thinking in trade and how it may alter the prospect for Scotland and the global economy
@niesrorg.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
on zero-sum thinking in trade and how it may alter the prospect for Scotland and the global economy
@niesrorg.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
Trade talk marred by simple zero-sum maths
Heightened scepticism towards recognising the benefits of trade reflects a wider trend toward zero-sum thinking within economic policymaking
www.heraldscotland.com
May 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Great piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social by my colleague @graemeroy.bsky.social
on zero-sum thinking in trade and how it may alter the prospect for Scotland and the global economy
@niesrorg.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
on zero-sum thinking in trade and how it may alter the prospect for Scotland and the global economy
@niesrorg.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
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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-...
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.
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April 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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-...
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-...
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The country needs a Thatcher or a Blair to provide a dose of fiscal reality.
🖊️ Chris Deerin on Scotland’s public spending timebomb
🖊️ Chris Deerin on Scotland’s public spending timebomb
Scotland’s public spending timebomb
The country needs a Thatcher or a Blair to provide a dose of fiscal reality.
www.newstatesman.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The country needs a Thatcher or a Blair to provide a dose of fiscal reality.
🖊️ Chris Deerin on Scotland’s public spending timebomb
🖊️ Chris Deerin on Scotland’s public spending timebomb
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In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin, Dr Thomas Rochow discusses how welfare cuts could hit young people hardest. Dr Nicholas Harrington focuses on why linking electricity bills to where you live might add complexity without cutting costs.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ftec6k4
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ftec6k4
April 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin, Dr Thomas Rochow discusses how welfare cuts could hit young people hardest. Dr Nicholas Harrington focuses on why linking electricity bills to where you live might add complexity without cutting costs.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ftec6k4
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ftec6k4
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📺 Our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, explains the findings of our latest Fiscal Sustainability Report published earlier today. You can find the full report here: fiscalcommission.scot/publications...
April 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
📺 Our Chair, @graemeroy.bsky.social, explains the findings of our latest Fiscal Sustainability Report published earlier today. You can find the full report here: fiscalcommission.scot/publications...
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📢 Missed this? @uofgasbs.bsky.social Glasgow Experimental Lab (GaEL) is looking for participants to join their subject pool!
They run incentivised economic experiments to study human behaviour—and you’ll be compensated for your time.
Interested? Sign up here: asbs-hroot.gla.ac.uk
They run incentivised economic experiments to study human behaviour—and you’ll be compensated for your time.
Interested? Sign up here: asbs-hroot.gla.ac.uk
April 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📢 Missed this? @uofgasbs.bsky.social Glasgow Experimental Lab (GaEL) is looking for participants to join their subject pool!
They run incentivised economic experiments to study human behaviour—and you’ll be compensated for your time.
Interested? Sign up here: asbs-hroot.gla.ac.uk
They run incentivised economic experiments to study human behaviour—and you’ll be compensated for your time.
Interested? Sign up here: asbs-hroot.gla.ac.uk
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A week today, we’ll publish our second Fiscal Sustainability Report, this time focusing on how health could affect the Scottish Government’s fiscal sustainability. You can register to get our reports sent to your inbox here: scot.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
April 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A week today, we’ll publish our second Fiscal Sustainability Report, this time focusing on how health could affect the Scottish Government’s fiscal sustainability. You can register to get our reports sent to your inbox here: scot.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Pleased to welcome publication of OECD's @oecd-ocde.bsky.social independent review of @scotfisccomm.bsky.social. That SFC "continues to stand out as a strong IFI internationally" reflects great work of our team 👇
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OECD Review of the Scottish Fiscal Commission | Scottish Fiscal Commission
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March 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Pleased to welcome publication of OECD's @oecd-ocde.bsky.social independent review of @scotfisccomm.bsky.social. That SFC "continues to stand out as a strong IFI internationally" reflects great work of our team 👇
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The OECD have just published their independent review of the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
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March 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The OECD have just published their independent review of the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
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My latest Herald article on the risks for Scotland from Donald Trump's tariff strategy 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
No time to wait for Trump to dictate our economic future
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has upended long-standing norms in global diplomacy and security
www.heraldscotland.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
My latest Herald article on the risks for Scotland from Donald Trump's tariff strategy 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
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We’re thrilled to share incredible PhD opportunities, including joint scholarships with @sydneyuni.bsky.social
These scholarships work with @uofgasbs.bsky.social glaw.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social & @uofgsps.bsky.social
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March 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
❗️Fully Funded PhD Scholarships.
We’re thrilled to share incredible PhD opportunities, including joint scholarships with @sydneyuni.bsky.social
These scholarships work with @uofgasbs.bsky.social glaw.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social & @uofgsps.bsky.social
Apply now: tinyurl.com/4b7sh6f6
We’re thrilled to share incredible PhD opportunities, including joint scholarships with @sydneyuni.bsky.social
These scholarships work with @uofgasbs.bsky.social glaw.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social & @uofgsps.bsky.social
Apply now: tinyurl.com/4b7sh6f6