I will be discussing some of this work in the upcoming event hosted by Citizens Advice Scotland. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forecast-p...

Citizens Advice Scotland Join are hosting the first episode of their new election insights series of foreCASt which will cover public debt and financial security. I am very pleased to say I will be speaking at the online event on debt to public bodies. Y www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forecast-p...

Thrilled to see our own @moragtreanor.bsky.social's latest report with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social published 🙌 Already picked up by The Independent, The Herald, The London Evening Standard, Third Force News, The Morning Star & media in 🇮🇳 🇲🇾 Read: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications...

Congratulations to colleagues at Gambling Research Glasgow on this success! www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article...

Proud to have been involved in this important research, which shows single parent families are most impacted by public debt. ⬇️

We’re calling on clear action to tackle the public debt crisis, help reduce #ChildPoverty and better support for women and their families affected by public debt. Read the full report and recommendations: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/gendered-nature-public-debt  #Aberlour150

I've been working with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social for 6 years in total and this is our latest report on public debt and gender.

We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University. Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB #PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships

Big shoutout to our own Emma Russel & @silviab.bsky.social who recently presented their analysis of linked administrative data & the 'Growing Up in Scotland' cohort study at conferences in Fribourg 🇨🇭 & Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 This work is led by @moragtreanor.bsky.social & is part of @scadrdata.bsky.social 💪

A great participation opportunity for young people aged 14-21yrs - to share their thoughts on #data. @childreninscotland.bsky.social @dataforchildren.bsky.social @celcis.org @moragtreanor.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

@moragtreanor.bsky.social on #publicdebt 👓👇

Congrats to our own @moragtreanor.bsky.social who just published a key report on disability & lone parenthood with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk & @trusselluk.bsky.social 🙌 Last week, Morag & colleagues joined a roundtable of MPs in Westminster to discuss disability & health benefits.

Professor @moragtreanor.bsky.social was in Westminster to launch her joint research with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social and @opfs.org.uk revealing the devastating impact cuts to disability support could have for disabled households - especially amongst lone parents. More: bit.ly/44i6JN7

40 YEARS AGO TODAY on May 18, 1985, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

...featuring perspectives from @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @moragtreanor.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social, and @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social about the day and the partnership. 2/4

Event alert 📣 Our own Alice Mah is launching her new book 'Red Pockets' on Tue 6 May, 7pm at Glasgow Waterstones Argyle St 👏 'Red Pockets' is a blend of memoir, environmental writing & social & economic history 👉 www.penguin.co.uk/books/453219... The launch: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alice-mah-...

NEW: Child poverty and Scotland’s public debt crisis 🗣️📹 A new video shares insights from our recent national conference co-hosted with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social and about how the Centre creates spaces to have conversations about challenging policy issues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqOC... 1/4

📆 Tickets are now available for the 10th annual Ailsa McKay Memorial Lecture on April 30. 🎫 Book your ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-annua... @satwatr.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social

Our Associate Director Prof Kezia Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social is speaking at the 10th annual Ailsa Mackay Memorial Lecture this Wednesday, with Satwat Rehman @satwatr.bsky.social and Carmen Martinez. @swbg.bsky.social. 🗓️ 30 April, 5pm 📍@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social Book at the link below ⬇️

1/ In my book, policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/child-poverty, I ask why we should care about child poverty. The reasons why are manifold, ranging from the moral to the economic, and include the following: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

In the first of a new monthly series for Housing Today, Professor Ken Gibb (@kengibb.bsky.social) from @housingevidence.bsky.social looks at the lasting impact of Thatcher’s flagship housing policy. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2p9tt5e9

Annie French (1872 – 1965), Scottish painter, engraver, illustrator, and designer associated with the Glasgow School #womensart

Fantastic to see our very own Prof Morag Treanor's @moragtreanor.bsky.social work with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social featured in this piece - a well-deserved spotlight on some truly impactful work 💪 www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

Every time I come off a mountain I donate £5 to mountain rescue. It's a thanks that I've never needed it and an insurance policy in case I do. Two mountains yesterday so £10 donated. Every year that adds up to £100-£200. Thanks to all the mountain rescue teams. 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤️ www.scottishmountainrescue.org

Only 10 days for applying for Fully funded PhD scholarship supervised by @moragtreanor.bsky.social & myself! 👇 Exploring transitions to early adulthood using data from Growing Up in Scotland Closes: 21 April bit.ly/4ckbHeV @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

📣 PhD opportunity 📣 Excellent *fully funded PhD* on transitions to early adulthood at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social 🎓 Supervised by our very own @moragtreanor.bsky.social & @serena-pattaro.bsky.social 💪 🗓️ Details & apply by *21 Apr 2025*: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc...

I am delighted and honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences today. It's a great privilege I'm sharing with other esteemed colleagues. 🎈🥳

I am delighted and honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences today. It's a great privilege I'm sharing with other esteemed colleagues. 🎈🙌🥳

My job recruitment closes on the 2nd April!! It's the final countdown. 📢📢📢

Last week @uofglasgow.bsky.social & @uofgpolicy.bsky.social host a hugely successful public debt conference based on the research led by our own @moragtreanor.bsky.social with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social 👏 More info: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2499649... & www.sundaypost.com/fp/charity-b...

📢📢📢 Fully funded PhD opportunity available to come study with me and @serena-pattaro.bsky.social at the University of Glasgow's Division of Urban Studies and Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social. Please find the link here and share widely! bit.ly/4ckbHeV

Please do post this opportunity to come work with me as a research associate far and wide :-) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMG693/r...

Scotland’s public debt and child poverty crisis was addressed at a conference hosted by @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @uofgpolicy.bsky.social in Bute Hall. Thanks to keynotes @moragtreanor.bsky.social @cypcs.bsky.social @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social More ➡️ gla.ac/4ifyPxc

Good to be on the panel at the Child Poverty & the Public Debt Crisis: A National Conference at @uofglasgow.bsky.social Some really informative discussions & insight into politicians’ approaches to the public debt crisis & child poverty. @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @uofgpolicy.bsky.social

We are now hearing from Nicola Killean @cypcs.bsky.social on children’s rights and how fairer, kinder public debt recovery practices would comply with the UNCRC. “Child poverty is the biggest barrier to children and young people fully realising their rights.”

The conference afternoon opens with an address from Shirley-Ann Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice. 📸 Shirley-Ann Somerville

Now, @kezdugdale.bsky.social hosts a live panel podcast discussion around Child Poverty and the Public Debt Crisis with Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Miles Briggs MSP, @pfokane.bsky.social, @blairanderson35.bsky.social and @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk @uofgpolicy.bsky.social #DebtAwarenessWeek

Our #DebtAwarenessWeek Conference with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social is now underway! Our Head of Policy and Participation @mrtncnvn.bsky.social opens today’s event

The Centre for Public Policy’s @drcmacrae.bsky.social and @thomasrochow.bsky.social host workshops at the Child Poverty & Public Debt Crisis conference today, building on the Centre's new anti-poverty project and looking at joined up policymaking in Scotland. 📸 Dr Claire MacRae; Dr Thomas Rochow

Professor Nicola McEwan, Director of @uofgpolicy.bsky.social draws our Child Poverty and the Public Debt Crisis Conference to a close. We want to thank everyone who attended today. Public debt recovery can be done differently and we would appreciate your continued support in this campaign

A huge thank you 🙌 to all who joined us today at the Child Poverty and Public Debt Crisis conference with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social. We were pleased to see attendees from third sector, government, academia and more come together @uofglasgow.bsky.social to discuss this important policy issue.

The idea that we would lower the incomes of the most vulnerable and those facing the most extreme poverty in society is unthinkable. www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

We’re pleased to be co-hosting the Child Poverty and Public Debt Crisis national conference today with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. We look forward to key notes from @moragtreanor.bsky.social @cypcs.bsky.social @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social.

Professor Morag Treanor @moragtreanor.bsky.social presents the research behind our campaign to reform public debt collection practices in Scotland. @uofgpolicy.bsky.social

The experiences of families affected by public debt is central to our campaign, and we will reflect on their stories throughout our conference today. #DebtAwarenessWeek @uofgpolicy.bsky.social @moragtreanor.bsky.social

An insightful keynote speech from @uofglasgow.bsky.social’s Professor @moragtreanor.bsky.social. Today’s conference builds on research undertaken by @aberlourcharity.bsky.social with Morag into the connection between public debt and child poverty. 📸 Professor Morag Treanor

“The right action would save money” @moragtreanor.bsky.social presents what action we can take. @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @uofgpolicy.bsky.social

One day until our #DebtAwarenessWeek Conference! Read more from @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social & @moragtreanor.bsky.social on how public debt is trapping families in poverty in @sundaypost.com#DebtAwarenessWeek https://www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/blog-council-tax-collectors-helping-trap-children-in-poverty

This, from a DWP press release yesterday (gov.uk/government/n...), is outrageous In two short paragraphs it peddles multiple falsehoods about the current system that will be used to justify upcoming cuts & changes Here's what MPs & journalists should be challenging... 🧵