Last chance to register for next tomorrows Stevenson Trust event. The event will focus on the Scottish Election offering a rare look at how voters made their choices and what they tell us about the state of Scottish democracy today. Register here: tinyurl.com/5n7zuu9s

We were delighted to host an event with Prosper at @uofgasbs.bsky.social today that brought together companies to discuss how we can help get young people into careers in public life and politics 🌟 A big thank you to our speakers and to all those who attended! 🙌 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

ICMYI: The Stevenson Trust is going on Tour! We are excited to visit Oban, Ullapool and Inverness from June 8th-10th. We will be unpack the Scottish election and what the results mean for Scotland's future. You can register and see all dates here: tinyurl.com/4d6y835w

ICYMI: On June 4th for a special fireside chat with Professor Michael Spence as we celebrate his honorary degree. We will also have ASBS’s new Head of School, Professor Wendy Loretto, on his remarkable life and career. Register: tinyurl.com/yhe84mcs

How should law and regulation shape the future of the creative economy? A new report from the CREATe Centre explores the role of digital regulation, AI and intellectual property in shaping culture and innovation. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2ccu2eez

There's still time to register for next weeks Stevenson Trust event. The event will focus on the Scottish Election offering a rare look at how voters made their choices and what they tell us about the state of Scottish democracy today. Register here: tinyurl.com/5n7zuu9s

ICYMI: New research finds Scottish Gypsy Traveller communities continue to face discrimination and barriers to accessing justice, despite legal protections. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/4vchyzv2

The Stevenson Trust is going on Tour! We are excited to visit Oban, Ullapool and Inverness from June 8th-10th. We will be unpack the Scottish election and what the results mean for Scotland's future. You can register and see all dates here: tinyurl.com/4d6y835w

Economic insecurity is reshaping how young people see politics and civic life. New analysis explores falling trust, rising financial pressure and what this means for participation. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2b9ed4sy

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

The Stevenson Trust next event is live! This will highlight the recent Scottish Election through the Scottish Election Analysis Report, with analysis and commentary by over 70 leading Scottish politics and media experts. Watch the live stream here: tinyurl.com/2s34nbur

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...

From global debates to real world impact, the Democracy Lab is rethinking how students learn, engage and participate as citizens. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/4n9uxszn

Political literacy at Scotland is at risk, as people opt for provocative and personality-led news content on big issues. Great read in today's @scotsman.com by @catherinehapper.bsky.social and Dr Lluis de Nadal @gu-mg.bsky.social www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

📢 New research blog alert! Read final-year @glasgow.ac.uk student Isaac McCrory's blog drawing on his dissertation research to find out how media and political identities intersect for young people who self-identify as right wing 📱 #SocialMedia #GenZ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s Stevenson Trust event! Join us as we explore the recent Scottish Election, examine voter intentions, and break down the full results. Register now: tinyurl.com/52behu22

It Takes A Village: trialling a community approach to child mental health services. New study led by @glasgow.ac.uk is first of its kind in the UK, funded by @nihr.bsky.social #ChildMentalHealth www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

We're delighted to invite you to the final seminar in our 2025-26 series, with #CenTCS Fellow Francisco Valdera-Gil: "Transformative learning and teaching in the #Languages classrooms in #Scotland" Thurs 4 June | 15:30-16:30 | Room 230 | St Andrew's Building   www.linkedin.com/posts/centcs...

A new commentary examines what Adam Smith’s ideas can still teach us about prosperity, fairness, and society 250 years after the publication of The Wealth of Nations. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/bdv8mdrc

Really enjoyed working on this wonderful project with @uofgeducation.bsky.social and our amazingly talented @uofgsocsci.bsky.social videographer, Kieran. A very proud moment to see it shared with the world! The kids were brilliant and there was never a dull moment 😅 www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

This will be a great @uofgsocsci.bsky.social event and as a bonus we will be launching the first ever Scottish Election Analysis report on the night - 65+ academic experts writing short articles about the election 🗳️ 🤓

ICMI: What happened when we invited 90 school kids onto campus to interview our academics? Learning, fun…and just a touch of chaos 🤪 Delighted to have led the ‘Kid Reporter’ project with @uofgeducation.bsky.social and Hillhead Primary! bit.ly/4358Su8

Pleased to announce that the UofG is a host for the UK’s largest independent gambling harms research centre through the Government’s Gambling Levy.

What happened when we invited 90 school kids onto campus to interview our academics? Learning, fun…and just a touch of chaos 🤪 Watch the full video: gla.ac/4d8BM2x

💷 When asked about their biggest concerns, 45% of young people surveyed in the #UKYouthPoll2026 chose 'financial worries'. Compared to last year, young people are becoming more worried about their financial futures. 📊 Full report available at www.ukyouthpoll.com @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Calling UofG staff & students to join us in the creation of Tawona Sitholé's latest play: The Lion & The Unicorn. Are you a budding set designed? Always dreamed of creating costumes? Get in touch! @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgengineering.bsky.social

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

NEW 2026 Election Policy Insights this week from Prof Sir @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social: The Global Economy and Scotland 🌎 📉 🚨 Anton examines how geopolitical instability will impact the next Scottish government's economic policy choices. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

New research finds Scottish Gypsy Traveller communities continue to face discrimination and barriers to accessing justice, despite legal protections. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/4vchyzv2

...with hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and @kezdugdale.bsky.social 🎙️ Tune in and subscribe: uofgspotlight.com @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

LISTEN: Catch up on Centre Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social on BBC Radio Scotland Sunday Show ahead of this week's elections🎤 Nicola gives her perspective on turnout, public confidence in parties being able to address issues facing voters, and more. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The latest JUST Tour series is live! This webinar explores the various ways residents respond to the rapidly evolving touristification. This is open to anyone interested, and you can join live here: youtube.com/live/PxL8plb...

The #UKYouthPoll2026 found that 50% of young people would never take up arms for Britain, and only 38% would do so under some circumstances 📊 Read the full report for further insights: 🔗 www.ukyouthpoll.com @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social #Nationwide

From Lifetime Innovator to Rising Star, colleagues from the College of Social Sciences have been recognised at the Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Awards 2026. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2v79vdjb

A reminder of this handy analysis grid ⬇️💡 We've analysed the manifestos of the main parties in the Scottish election and produced this at-a-glance look at what they are pledging on key policy areas. Free to access and download: www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...

📸 We were delighted to see so many engaged, passionate and informed young people at our hustings event at @stgilescathedral.bsky.social earlier this week! @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @syff.scot @irisduane.bsky.social @snpcallum.bsky.social @danomall92.bsky.social

🎙️ John Smith Centre Director @eddiebarnes.bsky.social appeared on BBC Radio Scotland yesterday morning to discuss the key findings of our #UKYouthPoll2026. Listen below at 1hr 30mins 👇 #UKYouthPoll @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

'Fake News, Real Concern: Deepfakes, AI and Scotland’s Election' With Scotland’s election just a week away, Prof Chris Carman @uofgsps.bsky.social asks whether Scottish voters are ready to navigate an information environment that is increasingly polluted. scottishelections.ac.uk/2026/04/30/f...

Last night we staged our first election hustings for young people ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections next week! ✨ A huge thanks to all involved in what was a fantastic evening 🙌 Find out more about the event: www.johnsmithcentre.com/news/john-sm... And watch the recording! 👇

...Dan writes that changing UK and Scottish political dynamics are likely to make the implementation and contestation of migration policy increasingly complex in the coming parliamentary term. Read in full: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

⌛ Just one day to go until our one-off election hustings for Scotland's young people at @stgilescathedral.bsky.social – you can still register for FREE here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-h... #ScottishElections #Holyrood2026 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

As more UK drivers make the switch to electric vehicles, experts @ubdc.bsky.social have undertaken research that improves understanding of the behaviours and charging demands of drivers. More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Forensic & wide-ranging interview on the future of the BBC, especially in Scotland, with @uofgsocsci.bsky.social expert colleague @catherinehapper.bsky.social - great research-driven engagement! www.heraldscotland.com/news/2605327...

Election webinar: What are the parties’ plans on tax, spending and the economy? 📈💻💷 🗓️ Monday 27 April, 1:30pm - 3pm With Prof @graemeroy.bsky.social, Dr Tanya Wilson @uofgsocsci.bsky.social, David Phillips and Stuart Adam @theifs.bsky.social 🔗 Join us! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-are-t...

Election webinar series🚨🗓️ @uofgpolicy.bsky.social is partnering with leading organisations in April and May to explore the big policy questions shaping the elections in a series of timely, expert-led webinars. Find out more and sign up: gla.ac.uk/research/az/publicpolicy/elections/

New on the #SocSciHub Research shows Glasgow bus delays are costing passengers £24 million and 1.2 million hours each year, while a new “Voices from Gaza” blog is giving young Palestinian writers a platform to share their experiences. Read more: tinyurl.com/47jdrxwt

NEW #UofGSpotlight On the Elections 🚨 Can the next Scottish government revive the economy? 📈 Host @graemeroy.bsky.social is joined by @uofgsocsci.bsky.social’s Prof Sara Carter and @davidwglasgow.bsky.social, and @stephenboydippr.bsky.social. Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

I was delighted to receive this gorgeous mug yesterday at work - but with no note! I'm guessing that one of my lovely @uofgsocsci.bsky.social colleagues is responsible. If you see this, please let me know so I can thank you!

...closes 1 June 2026. Sign up for our online information session on 13 May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cpp-practi... Please share with anyone in your network who might be interested in this opportunity 🌟 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social 2/2

🌟 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