Some new content before the weekend 📝🗳️ ⬇️ Read our new series of briefing papers on where the Scottish parties stands on key policy issues, to get a sense of where they align and we might see cross-party working. Read the briefings: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... And save this post! 🔖 1/2

Join us on 4 June for a special fireside chat with Professor Michael Spence as we celebrate his honorary degree. Featuring insights from ASBS’s new Head of School, Professor Wendy Loretto, on his remarkable life and career. Register: tinyurl.com/yhe84mcs

We are proud to have led the first ever analysis of the Scottish Election, out now! Funded by @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social the Scottish Election Analysis 2026 gives fresh insights on a wide variety of topics by leading scholars - from AI to young voters. More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Entrepreneurs in India are launching faith-tech businesses that format religious sources and experiences for modern consumers. Sreevas Sahasranamam & Anupama Kondayya show how these founders are seeking to reclaim Hindu culture & challenge the Western bias of modern capitalism: tinyurl.com/nyhmmxjr

Such a fantastic project! We were pleased to be represented by @pauljreilly.bsky.social, who bravely took on questions about social media, staying safe online - and what kind of cat he'd be 🐱 Well done to the team at @uofgeducation.bsky.social and @uofgsocsci.bsky.social who made this happen.

NEW #UofGSpotlight - After the Elections: Power, Policy and the Next Five Years 🚨 We discuss the result of the election and crucially ask what next for public policy in Scotland? With: 🎙️@graemeroy.bsky.social 🎙️Kate Higgins Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Live webinar: What just happened?📢📊📝 Join us on Monday to reflect on the election results and what happens next. 🗓️ 11 May, 1pm - 2pm With @kezdugdale.bsky.social, @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social and @cjcarman.bsky.social 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/what-just-...

Discover the unexpected connection between two of Scotland’s greatest minds — poet Robert Burns and economist Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations #WealthOfNations250 #AdamSmithBusinessSchool #ASBS

Thought provoking insight by our @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgasbs.bsky.social academics about how gendered expectations shape perceptions of who can be an entrepreneur 💶 wonkhe.com/blogs/if-the...

Only a week out from the Scottish Elections, and @graemeroy.bsky.social Stuart McIntyre and I have published a piece on the big economic choices ahead @uofgnews.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @uofgpolicy.bsky.social www.economicsobservatory.com/scotlands-pa...

Does Bank Capital Still Matter? Rethinking Regulation for Growth and Stability 📍Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social 📅 Monday 18 May 2026 🕓 16:00 - 17:00 Find out more about the event &register here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

📣 Join us on 28 April for a FREE youth hustings with the @officialsyp.bsky.social at St Giles’ Cathedral. Six young candidates, insights from the UK Youth Poll — and your chance to shape the conversation. 🎫: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-h... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

🌟 The UK Youth Poll 2026 is here! 🌟 Young people no longer think their lives will be better than their parents’. They want better politics & financial stability. 📊 Read the #UKYouthPoll2026 now: www.ukyouthpoll.com @glasgow.ac.uk @nationwideuk.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social

It’s a wrap! Thanks to all speakers and attendees of this year’s Scottish Economics Society Conference @scoteconsociety.bsky.social hosted on UofG campus. The event was the first official outing for our Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations giant book. #WealthOfNations250 #SES2026

NEW #UofGSpotlight On the Elections: The Rise of the Right 🚨🗳️ Today, we explore what’s driving the rise of parties like Reform UK, what can we learn from similar parties elsewhere, and more. With @sundersays.bsky.social @podmalm.bsky.social @jsijstermans.bsky.social 🎙️ Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Delighted our Barefoot in Business collaboration has been shortlisted for a Herald Education Award in the Partnership with Schools category. The unique social enterprise with local Schools delivers education, equality and funding for children locally, and women globally.

Tune in to a new podcast series from @uofgpolicy.bsky.social UofG Spotlight: On the Elections 🎧 Hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social & @graemeroy.bsky.social will be bringing you episodes covering the big policy issues facing the country. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

⌛ There’s still time to apply for our Find A Solution summer internship programme. Applications close Tue, 14 Apr at gla.ac/solution26. Need someone to proofread before you submit? Visit our Peer Career Support Team. No booking required. Mon, 13 Apr, 11:00-15:00 🕚 Fraser Building, Level 2 📍

Congratulations to Professor Kathleen Riach and Dr Tanya Wilson @uofgasbs.bsky.social, who have been named as the recipients of prestigious @leverhulme.ac.uk Research Fellowships, together with Dr James Rann @uofgartshums.bsky.social. Read more: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

There's still time to register for the LeadHERship Retreat, an executive programme designed for women, by women. Invest in yourself. Elevate your leadership. Step confidently into the next stage of your career. Reserve your place today! Register here: tinyurl.com/5kppztwf

A new report from CaSE explores how people across Scotland view research and development – and why it matters for jobs, communities and long-term growth. We’re proud to support this important work. Read more 👉 gla.ac/4bEyy65

The Stevenson Trust event, "Real or Fake? Navigating Mis/Disinformation in the 2026 Scottish Parliament", on April 7th. This brings the UK Electoral Commission to examine how misinformation may influence electoral politics in Scotland and across the UK. Learn more: tinyurl.com/m468y3fb

⌛ Big news: Student applications for our Find A Solution programme open Tuesday, 1 April. We're thrilled to be partnering with charity/third sector organisations to offer 48 paid, summer internships. 🖱️ Learn about the programme and sign up for application support sessions at gla.ac/solution26.

Such a great opportunity for young people to have their say ahead of the Scottish elections - please share with anyone you think might be interested!

Despite achieving historic scores, the French Far Right failed to make a breakthrough in the larger towns and cities. Writing for @uk.theconversation.com Timothy Peace and @fredpaxton.bsky.social discuss the hurdles along the path to power for the Rassemblement National. bit.ly/47oAhdf

Researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social have teamed up with partners including Virgin Media O2, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Futures Trust to deploy a cost-effective 4G small cell solution at the University of Glasgow's Cochno Farm. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Now on Early View: '70 years of Scottish National Accounts: 1948–2018'. By Graeme Roy, Niall G. MacKenzie & Sandy Stewart. @graemeroy.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social #EHS100 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

This was great! open.spotify.com/episode/7gaM... @uofgasbs.bsky.social

We are asking members of the public to help build a new interactive website that charts the history of tobacco, alcohol and gambling sponsorship in British sport. Find items in your attic and get involved today! Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2z665s64

India’s new wave of Hindu Religious Entrepreneurship is reshaping our interpretation of success, according to @uofgasbs.bsky.social research led by @sreevas.bsky.social. Read more ⬇️

#EidMubrak to all our students, colleagues, alumni & friends celebrating in Glasgow & around the world. #EidAlFitr #Eid #OneTeamUofG

📢Making Treasury & Gilt Markets Work in the Digital Age Explore how Treasury & Gilt markets are evolving in the digital age & what this means for market resilience, efficiency, & financial stability. 📆24th March 5:30PM 📍Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busi...

This year marks 250 years since the publication of Adam Smith’s ‘The Wealth of Nations’ and we’ll be celebrating his most famous book during 2026 at UofG 🥳 More: gla.ac/4ll810H

Congrats to Dr Gilles Bailet of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, whose NextSpace Testrig facility has won the Manufacturing Technology prize at The Engineer magazine's awards! Read more about the facility, developed with the MTC and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

📢Celebrate International Women’s Day with us - Hear from organisations driving positive change in people’s lives: 📆Monday 9th March 🕔5pm 📍Adam Smith Business School Attendance is free and it promises to be an inspiring and uplifting event. Find out more & register ⬇️ tinyurl.com/24wfycf7

📢 Calling researchers and thought leaders — want to bring your work to life for a broader audience? Our Research & Insights Platform is open for submissions on: 🔹 Proximity to power & public life 🔹 Trust in politics 🔹 Health of democracy Find out more: www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/res...

Professor Wendy Loretto has been announced as the new Head of our Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social Currently Professor of Organisational Management at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, Prof Loretto starts her new role on 20 April. Welcome to #TeamUofG, Wendy! gla.ac/4tRyFSE

A @uofgcompsci.bsky.social -led research project is releasing a free tool to help organisations, policymakers, and the public maximise the benefits of AI applications while identifying their potential harms. Read more about the tool and the PHAWM project here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Did you know it’s 100th years since the iconic red telephone boxes were introduced? ☎️ They were designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, grandson of George Gilbert Scott, the architect of our main building. We still have two right outside our Gilbert Scott Building! Learn more: lnkd.in/euba3h2h #UofG575

Ramadan Mubarak to all our UofG students, colleagues, alumni and friends observing the holy month of #Ramadan. 🌙 #OneTeamUofG

Congratulations to @changingrealities.bsky.social for being named as a @bigissue.com Changemaker - a wonderful recognition of hard work by parents and carers who've been lobbying politicians to eradicate child poverty in the UK.

New #UofGSpotlight episode on 'Work, Ageing and the Employment Rights Act'💡 @kezdugdale.bsky.social speaks with Kat Riach about ageing and work then @melaniesimms.bsky.social about employment rights and recent legislation. Listen and subscribe: uofgspotlight.com 🎧

A new way of classifying building energy efficiency that could benefit households and address the global net-zero carbon agenda has been developed by @glasgow.ac.uk and @cam.ac.uk Prof Qunshan Zhao @ubdc.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social led the research. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Geekily excited to receive a Wealth of Nations pin from the talented team @uofgasbs.bsky.social to mark the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's big book! 📖 Keep a 👀 for what's happening this year... #WealthofNations250

The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has launched a Skills Academy to develop future fintech and financial regulation talent. The @uofgasbs.bsky.social is an academic partner with @fintechscotland.com and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social More: gla.ac/4qSvDM2

The School’s female empowerment initiative with Barefoot in Business has been awarded Best Business School Partnership in the 2026 Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association Excellence Awards. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/ykfwafx9 #Partnership #Sustainability #Community

As the University celebrates its own 575th birthday in 2026, the 26th of January 2026 marks 100 years since UofG world changer and alumnus John Logie Baird gave the world’s first public demonstration of a working television at 22 Frith Street in Soho, London. Learn more: gla.ac/3M5Xbyr   #UofG575

⌛ There's still time left for @uofgsocsci.bsky.social honours students to join our #UKYouthPoll course this semester! Don't miss your chance to shape the national conversation about young people's political opinions and priorities – head to our website to find out more & sign up 👇

A new type of biodegradable circuit board developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help reduce the environmental harms of electronic waste. Once the circuits are no longer needed, 99% of their materials can be disposed of safely. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Professor Rosalind Searle's @nihr.bsky.social funded research features in this thought provoking article.