The end of term & the winter break is right around the corner! Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to our community in Glasgow and all over the world. ❤️

"This vital work is a first step to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of the poverty trap." UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with parents and carers from @changingrealities.bsky.social to thank them for their impact on the Child Poverty Strategy. More: gla.ac/3Ygj4h0

Amazing to see our very own Dr Mark Wong featured as a @glasgow.ac.uk world changer in this exciting new campaign, through his ground-breaking research on eliminating discrimination and bias in AI. Extremely proud to have him representing the School @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social🥳

🎉Applications are now open for the European Summer School for Advanced Management 2026!🎉 📅 21 June – 4 July 2026 ✅ Open to MBA students with 3+ years of management experience 🌍Fast-track MBA modules over 2 weeks For more information and to apply, please visit: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

‘A common problem hiding in plain sight.’ With 1/3 of junior doctors having experienced sexual harassment and abuse, experts at @uofgasbs.bsky.social and @ouranu.bsky.social are bringing together experiences and approaches to tackle a global issue. More: gla.ac/4pAPRck

The @nihr.bsky.social funded project will explore economic costs associated with this issue and create practical interventions to help parents stay in or return to paid employment. 👉 nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-invests-ps2-million-tackle-work-health-gap #addressinginequalities #ASBSresearch 2/2

A new study from Dr Melea Press will look at how best to support parents whose children experience long-term school absence, often connected with neurodivergence or mental health crises. 1/2

'We just want a ferry service that works.' An event about Scotland's ferry provision may sound heavy for a Monday - but actually this was a really interesting presentation about @uofgasbs.bsky.social research on the lifeline service ferries offer and the impact on island communities and business.

It's that magical time of the year again! Our winter lights are officially on in the Cloisters ✨

At the launch of 'A Stakeholder Model of Ferry Provision' on 24 Nov, academic authors will present new research about the social & economic importance of ferry services for island communities, drawing on focus groups, interviews & survey findings, followed by a & Q&A. Sign up: tinyurl.com/2j4mtpp2

Congratulations sreevas.bsky.social who won at this year's Forty Under 40 Awards in the Education category and the overall People’s Choice Award. Sreevas was recognised for shaping entrepreneurial and innovation agendas globally, while staying rooted in inclusive education and community impact. 🤩👏

New research by Marcelo Rodriguez dos Santos in collab with Central Bank of Brazil investigates the unintended consequences of labour market formalisation in Brazil, focusing on how labour inspections, intended to protect workers, can have broader economic effects 👉 voxdev.org/topic/labour...

“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

Join us at the Adam Smith Business School for “Women in Entrepreneurship” — an inspiring panel discussion hosted by Professor Jillian Gordon. 📅 Thursday, 20 November 2025 📍 Adam Smith Business School www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1964283663... #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness

A groundbreaking connectivity trial led by researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social has demonstrated the potential of 5G communications technologies to enable remote healthcare in Nigeria. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Join us for lively and impactful panel discussion in the Adam Smith Business School building for International Men's Day. You can sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...

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-...

🚨 APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨 Good news - the application deadline for our Engagement & Impact Media internship has been extended to 2 Nov! 🤝 Paid internship for UofG College of Social Sciences PGR student 📅 Jan – Mar 26, 70h total 🔗 Apply now: www.johnsmithcentre.com/job/engageme...

It's not too late to register for "Stablecoins & CBDCs: Financial Stability in a Digital World"! 💰 🔗 For full information and registration, please visit: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi... 🗓️ Thurs 23 Oct 🕒 3–4pm BST 📍 Online via Zoom

“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...

The @uofgasbs.bsky.social has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch a bold new concept in sustainable fashion, in the heart of Glasgow.   Worthwhile Wardrobe offers a more conscious and fun way to shop.   More: gla.ac/42FKIGU

🌐 Join Us for "Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currency: Financial Stability in a Digital World" 🗓️ Thursday 23 October 2025 🕒 15:00–16:30 BST 🖥️ Online via Zoom Register here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

Watch Kat discussing her book here: youtu.be/TIYwqlGeTMg

"We say we need older workers, but we still treat them as expendable." Excellent comment by Prof Kat Riach @uofgasbs.bsky.social on workplace ageism in @TheScotsman - sharing thinking from her new book, ‘Working Through Ageing: Experiencing Growing Up and Older at Work'. bit.ly/4h0QuJ9

In case you missed it! 📣 Read insights from @graemeroy.bsky.social 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." 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

🌐 Join Us for "Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currency: Financial Stability in a Digital World" 🗓️ Thursday 23 October 2025 🕒 15:00–16:30 BST 🖥️ Online via Zoom For registration & more information, please visit: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

Medical trainees are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse and are often shut down or silenced when they do report incidents, finds new research led by @uofgasbs.bsky.social @dundeeuni.bsky.social   More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Kathleen Riach discusses 'Working Through Ageing', her new book on rethinking #Ageing at work and highlighting how workplace #Ageism differs from broader social ageism. Find the book: buff.ly/0XJZMqY Watch here: buff.ly/PQTYjUX

It's International Day of Older People - so no better time to watch this from Kat Riach @uofgasbs.bsky.social. Only feels like yesterday when I was youngest in the team -now I'm nearing the upper quartile 🤯 Everyone should feel supported, valued and respected at work, whatever their age.

Last week, Adam Smith Business School proudly hosted Ms Megan Greene, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, for a packed talk on ‘Supply Shocks & Monetary Policy’. #Economics #MPC #AdamSmithBusinessSchool #BankOfEngland #UofG

Unlock your executive power at the LeadHERship Retreat — a transformative 2-day experience in Glasgow for women in leadership. Created by women, for women, this retreat will elevate your executive presence and accelerate your career. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5kppztwf

New report co-authored by the Business School's @sreevas.bsky.social along with researchers at the Universities of Strathclyde and Edinburgh, highlights the rise in entrepreneurship, particularly among younger age groups, but also draws attention to persistent gender and regional disparities.

In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin, Dr Claire Ramjan highlights why outdoor learning is essential for young people, while Dr Graeme Young reflects on what the UK can learn from Canada in standing up to the US President. Read more: tinyurl.com/42kwvasv

Registration is now open for BAFA Scotland’s 2025 Annual Conference at the University of Glasgow on 9th Dec! Submit papers by 24 Oct. Join us for a day of research, networking & insights. Limited spots—sign up via your BAFA account! membership.bafa.ac.uk

Congratulations Hayes Mabweazara whose book won the @meccsa.bsky.social Outstanding Award for Edited Collection of the Year! 🥳 'Media Capture in Africa and Latin America: Power & Resistance' was authored with Beth Pearson @uofgasbs.bsky.social Read more in @uk.theconversation.com bit.ly/46weGyd

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

Congratulations to Dr Eleanor Kirk on her new role. She will collaborate on a project that surveys the landscape of employment advice in Scotland, investigating provisions for advice which is free of charge; the needs of advisees and to what extent are they being met by current arrangements.

NEW on the Economics Observatory – Which policies could reduce the long-term costs of Brexit for UK firms? 🔎 By George Economides, James Malley, Apostolis Philippopoulos, & Anastasios Rizos buff.ly/lkz2C5I #Brexit #UKBusiness

📢Parliamentary Internship Programme Applications Now Open! Don’t miss your chance to apply to our flagship internship programme to kickstart your future in politics & public life. 📆29 September 2025 Don’t waste time and apply today:

We’re delighted to have five academics in the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellowship. Well done @graemeroy.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @anjaneundorf.bsky.social y.social Herve Moulin and Sotiria Grek. More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

Well done, Professors James Chalmers, Campbell Leith, Melanie Simms, Ellen Stewart and Michele Burman, who have been named as REF2029 Panellists. They will play a key role in shaping the REF to support the higher education sector. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Martin Kalemba is one of the many talented students to be joining us this year. Through the JMS Scholarship, he will be part of the Adam Smith Business School in the College of Social Sciences, researching African Kingdoms as Resourceful Corporations. @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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

Deadline extended til 8th September! Get you applications in to not miss out 🤩

“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...

‼️ NEWS FLASH ‼️ 📣 Following a successful programme last year, the University of Glasgow MedTech Innovation Fund will open again for applications on the 14 August 2025. An update on application criteria and how to apply will be available on ‘Call Open’ day. #medtech #innovation #glasgow 😃 1/2

Join our Economics Summer School on Macroeconomic Policy & Financial Stability Methods 📅 22nd - 26th September 2025 ✍️ Deadline 15th of August 🔗Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/ASBSEconSumS... #Economists #Macroeconomists #SummerSchool #FinancialStability #Policy #AdamSmithBusinessSchool

Why are ethnic minority groups falling behind on vaccines? Great to see Dr Josephine Adekola's expert comments featured in this latest BBC News article. Read more below👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Making with Pride at the ARC Makerspace 🏳️‍🌈 UofG students & colleagues are invited to a series of creative workshops celebrating queer joy, history, and resistance. Events include sewing, printing, crafting and more 👉https://gla.ac/46HJpda