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Centre for Public Policy
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Based at the University of Glasgow, we exist to help prepare the next generation of policymakers by sharing evidence, nurturing skills and creating spaces for fresh thinking.

Website 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/publicpolicy
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...we've also been sharing insights from key speakers and contributors over the last two months as part of our #EGPA2025 blog series.

Read those insights and learn more about the conference on the Centre for Public Policy website 🔗

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New video reflects on milestone European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) Annual Conference held in Glasgow
12 November 2025: In August, the Centre for Public Policy welcomed public administration scholars from around the world to Glasgow for the largest ever European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) ...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Now into our panel discussion chaired by CPP Associate Director @kezdugdale.bsky.social 💬

🎤 Carole Erskine, Pregnant Then Screwed
🎤 Carmen Martinez, @swbg.bsky.social
🎤 Eleanor Passmore, Thrive at Five
Scotland
🎤 Lorna Kettles, @eyscotland.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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...the workshop, led by our Dr @thomasrochow.bsky.social, is based on work the Centre is doing in its State of Poverty research project. It uses composite stories to illuminate the systems surrounding those living in poverty, and the impact of siloed decision making.

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November 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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2/💬 Working 9 to 5: How does childcare fit?

🗓️ Friday 7 Nov, 10.30am
📍Glasgow | Open to all

In partnership with Pregnant then Screwed, this event explores how childcare policy shapes opportunities for families and communities.

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Join us for a public event with #PregnantThenScrewed on challenges and opportunities in early learning and childcare provision 🗓️

💡Working 9-5: How does childcare fit?
Friday 7 October, 10.30am
In person at @uofgarc.bsky.social

Book your place 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-9-...

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Working 9-5: How does childcare fit? Friday 7 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Open to all! Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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...this event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science and is open to all #ESRCFestival.

Chaired by our @kezdugdale.bsky.social and coordinated by our @drcmacrae.bsky.social 🎙️

We look forward to discussing challenges and opportunities in early learning and childcare provision with you!

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October 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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...our speakers!

🎤 @drcmacrae.bsky.social
🎤 @kezdugdale.bsky.social
🎤 Carole Erskine, Pregnant Then Screwed
🎤 Carmen Martinez - @swbg.bsky.social
🎤 Eleanor Passmore, Thrive at Five Scotland
🎤 Lorna Kettles - @eyscotland.bsky.social

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October 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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...what to expect:

💡Learn about research findings from a recent report focusing on a change to the delivery of childcare in one Scottish Local Authority, exploring policy, practice, and impact
🗣️ Expert panel discussion
💬 Audience Q&A

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October 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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...you can learn more about this project from the research team @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social @drcmacrae.bsky.social @thomasrochow.bsky.social in the latest episode of our UofG Spotlight podcast 🎧🎙️💡

🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/2y6M...

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The State of Poverty: Systems, Silos and Solutions
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October 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM