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A new study from the Adam Smith Observatory of Corporate Reporting Practices & ACCA explores how companies can adopt more sustainable practices. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/yc6j3hud

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The secrets of how marginalised entrepreneurs in emerging economies can overcome significant barriers to succeed is revealed in a new @uofglasgow.bsky.social study. Read more about the work co-authored by Adam Smith Business School's Dr Abrar Ali Saiyed here 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-ho...

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At a glance: Your guide to the 2025 German federal election🗳️🚨 With the federal election in Germany just days away and rise of radical right AfD dominating news, Dr Petar Bankov @raumwurschtler.bsky.social shares insights into what we might expect this weekend. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Congratulations to Professor Sotiria Grek, who has been appointed Chair of @royalsoced.bsky.social Social Sciences Research Panel. She will take up the role from 1 April 2025. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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New #UofGSpotlight podcast 🚨 We cover prevention in public policy, why its so hard and how it can be achieved. Hosts @graemeroy.bsky.social & @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social are joined by former Auditor General, Caroline Gardner & Fiona Duncan from The Promise Scotland. Tune in: uofgspotlight.com

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The next Stevenson Trust lecture features Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli (@uofgvc.bsky.social) and Christopher Carman (@cjcarman.bsky.social) on how rising geopolitical tensions could shape the global economy. 🌎 Taking place on 4 March and open to all. Register now: tinyurl.com/2knys4wt

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"A better response might be to listen to young people and understand what’s at the root of their views." Our Director @eddiebarnes.bsky.social reflects on Gen Z's views about the UK following recent polling. 📰Read the article at @scotsman.com: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

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'The way to respond to young people’s complaints about life is present them with a future they can believe in.' Ahead of @johnsmithcentre.com #UKYouthPoll2025 @eddiebarnes.bsky.social talks about the importance of listening to Gen Z in The Scotsman Read more: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

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How much pain is ‘normal’ during a coil fitting? In Scotland, patients share their experiences of dismissed suffering and demand better reproductive healthcare Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/mrk8htbr

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What an honour to welcome #Bundesbank President Dr Joachim Nagel to #AdamSmithBusinesSchool to speak about the role of finance in transition to green gas neutrality. The event was in partnership with OMFIF’s Sustainable Policy Institute www.omfif.org/spi/ @omfif.bsky.social #centralbanking

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There is still time to register for Thursday's Energy That Made Modern Scotland podcast launch. Join @ewangibbs.bsky.social and @dominicmhinde.bsky.social in exploring how energy has transformed Scotland's economy, culture, and politics. Register here: tinyurl.com/4r7e6p2t

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📢Join us for the next Stevenson Trust lecture with Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli (@uofgvc.bsky.social) and Christopher Carman (@cjcarman.bsky.social). They will explore how rising geopolitical tensions could shape the global economy over the next 2-3 years. Register now: tinyurl.com/2knys4wt.

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In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin: Despite health risks, Britain’s tanning industry thrives- @fabiolacreed.bsky.social explores its rise and fall. Plus, a study on Consilient Technologies shows its closure still strengthened Newfoundland’s tech sector. Read more: tinyurl.com/yyujt6ph

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NEW from @graemeroy.bsky.social, on ambitions for a UK 'Silicon Valley' and the need to recognise innovation potential across our industrial base and all parts of the UK. Published in The Herald on 10 Feb. 📝Tired narrative speaks to narrow view of UK prosperity 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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📢 New report alert! 🎬 This latest study adds to our series on creators' earnings & contracts, shedding light on the financial realities & inequalities faced by UK screen directors Read more 👉 www.create.ac.uk/blog/2025/02... @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofglaw.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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Join an upcoming podcast launch with @ewangibbs.bsky.social and @dominicmhinde.bsky.social exploring how energy has transformed Scotland's economy, culture, and politics. The event takes place on the 20th Feb from 5 - 7 pm and is open to anyone interested! Register here: tinyurl.com/4r7e6p2t

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We had a fantastic discussion with @officialsyp.bsky.social at last night's Stevenson Trust lecture. The conversation highlighted their impact over the past 25 years, its goals, and its hopes for the future of Scottish democracy. The full recording will be available soon.

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There's still time to register for tonight's Stevenson Trust lecture with @officialsyp.bsky.social members. The event will reflect on 25 years of the Scottish Youth Parliament and explore their hopes for the next 25 years of Scottish democracy. Register here: tinyurl.com/3vfj37zv

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Tanning consumers are blamed for reckless consumption - but are the real villains hiding behind new technologies? Dr Fabiola Creed @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social writes for @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social. ⬇️ www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

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Despite Storm Eowyn, we adapted and had a great virtual visit with the Renmin University of China. We spoke with Professors Yang Dong, Xiong Bingwan, Wu Zhicheng, Huang Yingzu, and Exec Assistants Chen Jiamin and Han Hui about strengthening ties between our law schools.

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🚨 New Opinion from the European Copyright Society (ECS) 🚨 With AI reshaping creativity, authors argue that a balanced approach is needed to protect: 📌 Human authors & performers 📌 Users & public interest 📌 Research & innovation Read more here: www.create.ac.uk/blog/2025/02...

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📢 Last few days to register for the 2025 CREATe and reCreating EU Spring School! We welcome students, ECRs, industry reps and policy makers with interest in creative industries 🤝 Full programme 👉 create.ac.uk/get-involved... @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofglaw.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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Which activities are most strongly associated with gambling harms once you've taken into account wider gambling behaviours? Find out in our new analysis here: www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/report/explo... (Spoiler alert: slot machines and casino games feature strongly..) @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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The new CaCHE-led (@housingevidence.bsky.social) Urban Retrofit project website is now live. Funded by ESRC, it challenges outdated planning models to help cities adapt and thrive on the path to net zero. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2ukk8c92

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Our Associate Director @kezdugdale.bsky.social is chairing a vital discussion at today’s #SCVOGathering with the @vhscotland.bsky.social network. Today’s star catalysts for change: ⭐️ Angiolina Foster ⭐️ @richardmeade13.bsky.social ⭐️ Justina Murray ⭐️ @jfjejw.bsky.social ⭐️ @tejeshm.bsky.social

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“Canada is now learning the cost of becoming too reliant on the US for too long” Excellent comment in Herald Scotland by @uofgsps.bsky.social Dr Graeme Young on what Trump’s tariff threat means for Canadian politics. Read more: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

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2 years ago we were off to Chicago for the first of our international #AdamSmith300 @uofglasgow.bsky.social events. One final output of our Tercentenary project is this brilliant visual guide to some of the places & institutions that shaped Smith's ideas. Great work by our Comms and Digital team 👇

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The @johnsmithcentre.com will publish a major new survey of youth opinion this spring to inspire and encourage more young people to get involved in politics and public life. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/45z3997n

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And we’re off… a packed room for the Centre for Public Policy’s first event at the #SCVOGathering! 💰 Money, Money, Money: Unpacking Scotland’s public purse With @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social & @kezdugdale.bsky.social

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"It was a bit barbaric" Following a Parliamentary report on the poor state of healthcare in the UK @kristina-s.bsky.social argues that Scottish contraceptive coil users deserve better in The Herald Scotland www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2487...

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🌍 Step into Adam Smith's world with a new virtual experience! Discover his early years, the impact of the University of Glasgow on his life, and the lasting influence of his ideas. Explore here: tinyurl.com/4ebffurc

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Prof @graemeroy.bsky.social is one of the busiest and most capable colleagues I know, so if anyone can solve a productivity puzzle, it'll be him! Well worth a listen.

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@graemeroy.bsky.social shares his insights on the latest episode of @productivity.bsky.social Productivity Puzzles. Within the podcast, they discuss economic indicators, policy drivers shaping productivity in devolved nations, and more! Listen here: tinyurl.com/7mz58s5w

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The next Stevenson Trust lecture discusses 25 years of the Scottish Youth Parliament and explores hopes for the next 25 years of Scottish democracy. Register here: tinyurl.com/3vfj37zv.

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Thank you Prof. Stephen McKinney @uofgsocsci.bsky.social for a wonderfully compelling session on “Poverty, Child Poverty and the Impact on School Education” with our @glasgowcc.bsky.social #EPA leaders today.

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There’s still time to register for the Stevenson Trust lecture on 10 February ⌛️ This special event celebrates 25 years of the Scottish Youth Parliament and explores key policy changes shaping Scotland. Register now: tinyurl.com/3vfj37zv

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This week’s #SocSciHubBulletin includes the @johnsmithcentre.com launching of their UK Youth Poll. You can also read about @housingevidence.bsky.social's new Urban Retrofit project. Read more: tinyurl.com/35ashh7z

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We’re excited to see the almost final draft of the “𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈” journal, a partnership between the University School of Education and Glasgow City Council Education Services. Launch invites are now out! @douglashutchison.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social

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The Centre for Public Policy is launching its Early Career Researchers' Network! 🌟 Open to ECRs across @uofglasgow.bsky.social interested in: 🔹 Learning how to engage with policy 🔹 Integrating impact into their research 🔹 Understanding what policymakers do/how to influence them 🧵1/4

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Have you listened to the latest episode of the #UofGSpotlight podcast? @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social asks @jkaarbo.bsky.social, how serious are Trump's claims about Canada, Panama, and Greenland? 🎙️🌎 Tune into the episode for the full discussion! 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/71pi...

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💥4000 downloads over the weekend! 💥 Have you already listened to our latest episode of #UofGSpotlight on the return of Trump? 🎧 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com Featuring hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social & @kezdugdale.bsky.social with guests @michaelfrazer.bsky.social & @jkaarbo.bsky.social.

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🚨 Spring School 2025 🚨 We’re happy to announce our second Spring School on (re)Humanising Creativity, continuing our cooperation with ReCreating Europe 💡 Read more here: www.create.ac.uk/blog/2025/01... Apply here: www.create.ac.uk/get-involved...

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Day 2 of #NationalProductivityWeek started with a thought-provoking roundtable on enhancing public sector productivity. Great insights from speakers Susan Love, Stuart Bain, Scott Barnett, and Bridgette Wessels, chaired by Clare Reid.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our event Surviving Politics: @humzayousaf.bsky.social MSP and Michael Gove in Conversation. We had a great night and hope you did, too! 🌟 @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @eddiebarnes.bsky.social

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We are very excited to be hosting this event @uofglasgow.bsky.social on 10 Feb, 6pm, recognising 25 years of achievements by the Scottish Youth Parliament @officialsyp.bsky.social Pls join us - free & open to all members of the public, both young and not-so-young Register here: lnkd.in/e-9aQxaV

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Congratulations to our #CenTCS fellow, Dr @angelajaap.bsky.social @beranews.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social

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The first day of our #NationalProductivityWeek kicks off today! We welcomed MSP Tom Arthur ( @thomascarthur.bsky.social) to open the event, followed by an insightful session from Jordan Kay at Connect Three discussing how AI can be used for practical business productivity strategies.

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With elections in Scotland and Wales approaching in 2026, Prof @Kenneth Gibb (@kengibb.bsky.social) from @housingevidence.bsky.social explores key housing issues and opportunities for policy reform in the first post of a new blog series on housing. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/bdfkedyy

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