The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics revisits Adam Smith’s question about the causes of national wealth, highlighting the roles of institutions and openness in sustaining innovation-led growth. Read more: tinyurl.com/m6x8pjbj

Families from @changingrealities.bsky.social met with PM Sir Keir Starmer and @darrenpjones.bsky.social at 10 Downing Street yesterday, to share how they are challenging #childpoverty in the UK. Changing Realities is a collaboration between UofG @lshtm.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social

"The challenges are immense but it is within our power to take action to achieve racial justice." Great to see research by @nasarmeer.bsky.social represented at this recent @nuffieldfoundation.org event on building a racially just and inclusive society.

Have you read the latest issue of The #Identities Newsletter? Read Issue 9 (December 2025), including updates on our trending articles, events, podcast episodes, blog posts and more! sh1.sendinblue.com/a...#Identities @uofgsps.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

In the latest #SocSciHub bulletin, @housingevidence.bsky.social sets out evidence-led housing priorities for the next Scottish Government, and a new, first-of-its-kind global benchmarking tool for gambling regulation has launched. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwafm34h

We're delighted to have Allana Williams from @unistrathclyde.bsky.social on board as a Parliamentary Intern! 🎉 We'll be sharing more of our interns' journeys in the new year - follow us to see what they get up to on their placements 👀 #JohnSmithIntern @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

2025 has been a huge year for the John Smith Centre - thank you to everyone who has supported us! 🙏🎊 We look forward to giving even more young people the #OpportunityToServe in 2026 by continuing to break down barriers to public life. 💪 @eddiebarnes.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

A report led by @thesccjr.bsky.social has shared positive feedback on Scotland's Community Custody Units for women, whilst also raising concerns about 'mini prisons' and calling for reform. More: tinyurl.com/33uyxjx4

Fantastic to see this from @johnswinney.bsky.social on the important research that @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social is doing on the positive impact of the Scottish Child Payment. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

New report from Prof @kengibb.bsky.social and Dr Gareth James identifies the 4 evidence-led priorities for the next Scottish Government elected in 2026 amid formally declared housing emergency. Read here: housingevidence.ac.uk/project/the-...

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Next up in our Parliamentary Interns introduction series, please welcome Aaron Purba from @glasgow.ac.uk! 🙌 Find out more about the 2026 Parliamentary Internship Programme: 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/int... #JohnSmithIntern @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Around one-third of junior doctors have experienced sexual harassment and abuse, prompting a new global research anthology co-edited by Professor Rosalind Searle that examines its root causes. Learn more: tinyurl.com/34uudwnb

Well done Freya Skinner of @nationalresilience.bsky.social who won the Crichton Foundation's 25th Anniversary Award for her exceptional leadership, creativity and impact 🏆 We are hugely proud of you! 🥳 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

We're delighted to officially introduce our 2026 Parliamentary Interns today! 🥳 Visit our website to find out about the inspiring young people who will be working with MSPs & MPs across Scotland in the new year: www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/introdu... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

Dr Mingyu Zhu received the Design Research for Healthy Cities Award at the Healthy City Design 2025 Congress, highlighting the importance of a data-led, collaborative approach to urban change. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2jd73rc3

In the latest #SocSciHub bulletin: Dr Mingyu Zhu wins the Design Research for Healthy Cities Award, and Prof Rosalind explores why one-third of junior doctors experience sexual harassment. Learn more: tinyurl.com/33mr45vh

📢 ICYMI: Catch up with our latest research blog by Prof James Sloam to find out how engaging young people in the shaping of public policy can rejuvenate our democracy. #GenZ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @rhulpir.bsky.social

Thank you Victoria Rawlings for an excellent, engaging seminar: “Transforming school cultures of gender and sexuality, through co-research with teachers, students and leaders” @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...

The latest episode of The #Identities Podcast is now live! Episode 8: Beyond the Border: Poetics of Refuge and Critical Classroom Praxis With @hyabyohannes.bsky.social & @teresap.bsky.social, Chaired by @nasarmeer.bsky.social open.spotify.com/epi...#Identities @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

🎉 Julie and Alison are so proud of today’s #Headship #MEd graduates, leading their schools while learning and studying to improve education for those they serve. Congratulations to you all! ❤️ @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

History has a future here. We explore powerful research stories from eliminating discrimination in AI to using radio waves to remotely monitor health to give more access to medical care. We are world-changing Glasgow. gla.ac.uk/worldchangers

📬 We've got loads of exciting stuff planned for 2026 – sign up to our monthly newsletter so you don't miss out! Join here:🔗 johnsmithcentre-20113860.hs-sites.com/enewsletter #JohnSmithCentre @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

The Scottish Games Network has announced the first Hello World! Scottish Students Startup Summit, supporting young talent to explore starting their own games business in Scotland. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/mvua7emb

"One would be forgiven for thinking that immigration is all people talk about online." Writing for @scotsman.com, @pauljreilly.bsky.social warns that the anti-immigration 'British patriots' fuelling far right debates may not be what they seem. www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

‘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

USSP’s Alison Heppenstall, Yahya Gamal, Tatsuya Mitomi & Daniel Konioukhov joined the AI4CI Hub event, AI and the City, at the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social Yahya presented Hub work and Alison joined a panel exploring AI’s role in future cities. @ai4cihub.bsky.social @yahyagamal.bsky.social

“The removal of the two-child limit brings my family a deep sense of relief.” Following yesterday's #Budget2025 @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social and parents from @changingrealities.bsky.social reflect in @scotsman.com on what this means for UK families in poverty. www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Last week’s #SocSciHub bulletin shares new research from Cambridge and Glasgow exploring how to detect indoor mini-heatwaves. Also, Riyoko Shibe shares what Scotland can learn in designing a just transition as Grangemouth prepares to close. Read more: tinyurl.com/3udf259v

The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available! Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026. @uofgstem.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

@uofgsps.bsky.social gambling harms experts @gamblingcommission.bsky.social have been awarded a four-year contract by GamRegGB for the Gambling Survey for the UK with @natcen.bsky.social. They will continue to refine the survey and strive to enhance data quality. More: tinyurl.com/3hz6t6kt

How can we tackle growing disillusionment with British democracy among young people? 🤔 Check out our latest blog by Prof James Sloam to find out how the civic mentoring model could be the answer 💡 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/researc... #GenZ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @rhulpir.bsky.social

Our gambling harms experts have been awarded a four year contract by @gamblingcommission.bsky.social to deliver the Gambling Survey for Great Britain with @natcen.bsky.social Previous contributions by UofG researchers have deepened understanding of gambling behaviours. bit.ly/3XhGCSg

“It feels like you’re constantly being punished and penalised just for being young.” 📉 Ahead of the government's 2025 Budget Statement tomorrow, Dr Elisabeth Loose reveals what the #UKYouthPoll2025 tells us about young people's financial priorities 💵 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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. 🤩👏

📰 Great to see our recent polling of 16- to 17-year-olds get a mention in this op-ed on curriculum reform by the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC yesterday! #GenZ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

Over the past week, a delegation from @uofgsocsci.bsky.social has been visiting current and potential university partners across #Indonesia. A fantastic opportunity to strengthen #academiccollaborations and explore new, equitable pathways for teaching, research, and exchange. Thanks to our hosts 🙏

New insights on the UK Budget from @graemeroy.bsky.social 💷💡 In his latest piece for The Herald, Professor Graeme Roy explores the fiscal and political implications of the upcoming UK Budget and what it could mean for Scotland. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

A new report outlines nine key recommendations to help Scotland build a shared understanding of housing affordability and support fairer housing policy across the country. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/mryesc4z

There's still time to join tonight's Stevenson Trust for Citizenship event, which is a live recording for the Ponsonby and Massie podcast. The event will focus on the 2026 election, discussing their predictions and the consequences of the election. Register here: tinyurl.com/3h2wxs5j

In this blog, Dr Maha Rafi Atal discusses the upcoming COP30 climate summit and examines how Donald Trump’s first year back in office has weakened global environmental commitments. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/3tm52z8n

ICYMI: On November 24th, we are hosting a launch report around the social and economic significance of ferry provision for island communities The event includes presentations, followed by discussion and an opportunity for questions. Register here: tinyurl.com/3svt8mfb

New research from the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde explores how leadership, collaboration and innovation are driving climate action across urban Scotland. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/z6hhteah

This Friday, we are hosting our next Stevenson Trust event for a live recording of the Ponsonby Massie podcast. During the event, they will discuss the 2026 election, discussing their predictions and the consequences of the election. Register here: tinyurl.com/3h2wxs5j

With disarmament progress stalling, what can we learn from efforts beyond powerful states? Professors Charlie Peevers and Karen Engle share insights from the Disarmament from the Margins conference. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/ymfwmead

Thank you to Marie Macklin CBE for shouting out our schools programme on BBC Debate Night earlier this week! 🙌📺 Want to find out more? Check out what Kilmarnock Academy students wrote about our pilot event in the summer 📝 www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/politic... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

As the UN calls for fashion industry action at #COP30, here's your reminder that there's a more sustainable way to shop in Glasgow 💙 Check out Worthwhile Wardrobe - a @uofgasbs.bsky.social and Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice partnership - for all your formal wear needs! worthwhilewardrobe.co.uk

As Scotland’s outdoor education bill goes through Parliament, Claire Ramjan, Ruth Unsworth, and Lucy Sors @yorkstjohn.bsky.social argue it should be matched by a commitment to build teachers’ confidence in this area - read more in @tesmagazine.bsky.social t.co/yFz9hPRdRa

📢 ICYMI: In our last research blog, @pcorreavila.bsky.social, Dr Anne Jenichen and Dr Tahmineh Tayebi shared their findings on online abuse faced by women MPs in the UK. Read it here: 🔗 www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/researc... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin: new research explores how Scotland’s city leaders are tackling the net zero challenge through leadership, collaboration and innovation, and Dr Maha Rafi Atal examines the impact of Donald Trump on geopolitics ahead of COP30. Read more: tinyurl.com/ytnj9vka