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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · Oct 9
In this week's #SocSciHub bulletin: The UofG Spotlight podcast returns with Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Gregor Smith, on the future of Scotland’s health. Plus, Professor Alasdair Roberts on why centralisation can create fragility.

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Congratulations to @uofglaw.bsky.social GO Justice team, who won the Pro Bono Award at the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Law Awards 🥳

Judges were impressed by how the Centre’s innovative pro bono initiatives are helping to train the next generation of socially conscious lawyers.

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Winners UofG's GO Justice Centre winning Herald Law Pro Bono Award pose with Judge Rinder
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Don’t miss out on the latest from the #SocSciHub — research news, events, opportunities & more, straight to your inbox!

📬 Sign up for the bulletin here: tinyurl.com/mvtzppwb
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November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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🏫 We had a great morning having #PoliticalConversations with S5 and S6 students at John Paul Academy in Glasgow!

A big thank you to MSPs Annie Wells and @paulsweeney.bsky.social for speaking and taking questions 🙌

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A photo of MSPs Annie Wells and Paul Sweeney and Eddie Barnes with John Paul Academy students. The group is standing in two rows in front of a large blue curtain.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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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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
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The Government says we should delay retirement and work for longer for the good of the economy. Yet ageist attitudes still treat older people as if they were expendable. Professor Kathleen Riach explores ageism in the workplace.

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November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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CREATe is an interdisciplinary research centre working at the interface of law, economics, creativity and the arts and funded by the AHRC. Learn more about CREATe's research: create.ac.uk
Home - CREATe
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November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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🚨 Exciting news - a small number of spaces have become available on our Masterclass Series!

🤝 Exclusive to @uofglasgow.bsky.social undergrads
🗣️ Featuring speakers such as Kirsty McNeill MP & Alastair Campbell
ℹ️ Sign up by 9 Nov: www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/mas...

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November 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Why are some young people disengaging from politics? 🤔

📻 Listen to Dr Elli Loose discussing #UKYouthPoll2025 findings on political engagement, social media, optimism & more on Voice of Islam Radio's Drive Time programme on Monday.

#UKYouthPoll @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
Why are some young people disengaging from politics? Dr Elli Loose on Voice of Islam Drive Time
John Smith Centre Research and Engagement Manager Dr Elli Loose appears on Voice of Islam Drive Time - 3 November 2025. Sign up to our newsletter: johnsmithcentre.com/newsletter Follow us for…
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November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Following his contribution to the EGPA Conference, Professor Alasdair Roberts argues that governments often default to centralisation in times of crisis — but warns this may create fragility rather than resilience.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/bddd8384
EGPA Conference 2025 from 26th 29th August with Professor Alasdair Roberts speaking.
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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📢 Don't forget to tune in to catch our Research and Engagement Manager Dr Elli Loose on this @royalsoced.bsky.social panel tomorrow evening as part of their Scottish election events programme!

💻 Join online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disordered...
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How can we navigate a world in which truth is increasingly contested? 🤔

Join @royalsoced.bsky.social's event featuring Dr Elli Loose next week to explore how misinformation is shaping democracy in Scotland.

📅 6 Nov
📍 Online & in person, Ullapool Village Hall
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disordered...
Disordered truth in a democracy | Online
How can we navigate a world where truth is increasingly contested?
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November 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Thank you to everyone who came to last night's Stevenson Trust for Citizenship event.

Also, thank you to our speaker, David McGill, for providing reflections on 26 years of devolution in the Scottish Parliament.

Watch the full video via YouTube: youtu.be/s2k5zexZNAc
David McGill is speaking with Chris Chapman beside him at the Stevenson Trust for Citizenship event series. David McGill is speaking at the Stevenson Trust for Citizenship event series.
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Is AI really taking over our jobs?

This interactive #ESRCFestival event aims to de-mystify the future of work and discover the human skills that will always matter.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwpnvbdv
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November 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Our next #IdentitiesEvent!

'Eastern Europe’s ‘Peripheral Whiteness’: Class and Gender Racialization among Polish Migrants and Returnees'

In collaboration with University of Glasgow Central & East European Studies (CEES)

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November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🎥 And if you weren't able to attend, don't worry - you can watch the recording here!

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SHUT UP! Should offensive speech be free? with Professor Adam Tomkins
Watch Professor Adam Tomkins, John Millar Chair of Public Law at the University of Glasgow, and Eddie Barnes, John Smith Centre Director, explore the law and history around free speech, bringing…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Prof Patrizia Riganti from the School of Social and Environmental Sustainability reflects on a recent event with the Consul General of Italy in Scotland.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/w8wvfryn
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November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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@uofgsocsci.bsky.social enjoying all the tones of gold on Campus this week as Autumn turns to Winter 2025.
This has been a fast academic year so far, nice to jump into campus IRL and reconnect with some students and colleagues this week. #digitalbreather
November 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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❗️DEADLINE EXTENDED❗️

We are aware of a visibility issue that has affected the application page for our Engagement & Impact Media Intern - the page is now back up and running and we have extended the deadline by 24hrs.

🕐 NEW DEADLINE: 23:59 3 Nov
🤝 Open to @uofgsocsci.bsky.social PGRs
⬇️ Apply now!
Engagement and Impact Media Intern (UofG PGR students only) - John Smith Centre
Job Purpose To produce engaging video and social media materials that highlight the impact of the Centre’s initiatives, including the UK Youth Poll and the Parliamentary Internship Programme (PIP). To...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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How can we navigate a world in which truth is increasingly contested? 🤔

Join @royalsoced.bsky.social's event featuring Dr Elli Loose next week to explore how misinformation is shaping democracy in Scotland.

📅 6 Nov
📍 Online & in person, Ullapool Village Hall
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disordered...
Disordered truth in a democracy | Online
How can we navigate a world where truth is increasingly contested?
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October 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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@graemeroy.bsky.social says the upcoming Scottish Government Spending Review is a key chance to reset public finances and prepare for future challenges.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/49rdtz2e
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October 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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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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"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
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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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🤩 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
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October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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🎉 Yesterday we kicked off our events of the Data Science and AI Festival at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🧵

In the morning we held a workshop on AI and Interactive Worlds where we examined how AI is transforming interactive and immersive environments from games to metaverse platforms and beyond 🤖
October 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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The Scottish Graduate School of Social Science academic placements are now available to some ESRC-funded students.

🟡Justice Health: Advancing understanding of emergency and unscheduled care use among people released from prison.

🔵Scottish Death in Custody Project.

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Academic Placements - Scottish Graduate School of Social Science
Apply Now SGSSS Academic placements are now available to ESRC-funded students whose funding began in October 2024 or later as part of the Research in Practice element of their studentship.Academic pla...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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We are excited for the next Stevenson Trust event on November 4th.

We will have David McGill, Clerk and Chief Executive of reflecting on 26 years of devolution in the @parliament.scot.

This event is open to anyone interested: tinyurl.com/zfj54rsf
Reflections on 26 years of devolution in the Scottish Parliament
David McGill, Clerk and Chief Executive of the Scottish Parliament reflects on its past.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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🎤 “We can’t grow unless we hear from others whom we disagree with or who are telling us things we do not already know.”

@proftomkins.bsky.social speaks about free speech and why it’s important for public debate and individuals.

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October 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM