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Interesting speech from Merz immediately after winning the German elections: https://buff.ly/4k92z03 Germany’s election winner pledges ‘independence from US’

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Jesus. It just gets worse.

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A @uofgeducation.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social & SCILT multilingualism project aimed at designing new approaches to learning about sustainability has been awarded nearly £1.3million by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. More: gla.ac/3ETNVtc #InternationalMotherLanguageDay

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With the appointment of the new chief executive for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) 'imminent', our Principal @uofgvc.bsky.social and Prof @milespadgett.bsky.social explore the key issues they will face. Read in Wonkhe👇

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Excellent piece by @tomcalver.bsky.social debunking the myth that migrants who come on "dependant" visas don't work/contribute (1/2) www.thetimes.com/article/48e9...

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With the appointment of the new chief executive of UKRI “imminent”, my colleague @milespadgett.bsky.social and I explore the key issues s/he will face. Which one is your favourite? There will be more of course… wonkhe.com/blogs/eight-... @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social

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I had to re-read the excerpts from this speech several times, to make sure that I had not mis-read it. I am still hoping that I’ve misunderstood it. https://buff.ly/3X2UfVI JD Vance hits out at Europe’s ‘threat from within’ #msc2025

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The USA is tearing up the long-standing WTO (previously GATT) rule book on MFN rules with its reciprocal tariff plan. The US dragged its feet on WTO cooperation under both previous administrations cf blocking appointments the WTO Appellate body. But this new move is astounding.

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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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The increase in US consumer price inflation (and the Fed’s insistence that it will maintain a vigilant stance) will be a big headache for the Trump administration.

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ICYMI @uofgvc.bsky.social @murrayp.bsky.social @pjdelacour.bsky.social were in attendance last week for the official handover of the chair of @scga.bsky.social from @uofglasgow.bsky.social to the University of St Andrews. Keynotes by former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar & @johnswinney.bsky.social

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A really important point which shouldn’t be overlooked.

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'The University of Glasgow has very close ties with India & we are proud of the partnerships & relationships we have developed over many years'. Rachel Sandison. We are delighted to launch an innovative new postgraduate study programme with Indian biopharmaceutical giant Biocon.

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Delighted to join colleagues at the University of St Andrews for this important SCGA event.

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@uofgvc.bsky.social @murrayp.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social

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Listen to @socialinfluenza.bsky.social discuss the risks from #H5N1 avian flu in the UK and the US in this week's episode of BBC Radio 4's Inside Health. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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More than you want to know about McKinley and the tariff, but beautifully produced! www.wsj.com/video/series...

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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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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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🌍 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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Sunrise over the Persian Gulf this morning

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Thank goodness that I forgot to pack the coconuts 🥥

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As President Trump unveils his first tariff decisions, and countries like Canada and Mexico respond, it’s a good time to re-share this piece I wrote at the time of the US election on the potential impact of a global trade war: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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For those thinking that Trump's tariffs are only a bargaining chip to get a "better deal" . . . . www.ft.com/content/ff81...

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I was tempted to write something on the 5th anniversary of #Brexit, but so much ink has been spilled already on this, that I preferred to go back to a couple of pieces I wrote at the time. This just before the vote in May 2016: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... (1/n)

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Please share! Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity. Are you passionate about understanding & preventing suicide? If so, why not consider joining us to undertake a PhD generously funded by the Canmore Trust? www.findaphd.com/phds/project... @daryloconnor.bsky.social

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Looks as if the President will pull the trigger on tariff hikes tomorrow… “US says it will push ahead with tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China” on.ft.com/3PV68sS

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Happy Brexit Day! Five years on, what is the economic impact of Brexit? My article in the Oxford Encylopedia of Economics and Finance reviews and summarises the evidence on trade, investment, immigration, and economic growth overall. (1/2) oxfordre.com/economics/di...

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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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This is what central bank independence looks like 👇 “Donald Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve after central bank keeps rates steady”

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This is pretty good on deepseek, if you haven't read enough takes yet. www.grumpy-economist.com/p/deepseek-b...

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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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In partnership with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social we are hosting a national conference dedicated to addressing child poverty through public debt reform. 🗓️Mon 17 March, 10:00 - 4:00 📍University of Glasgow 🎙️Keynote: Prof @moragtreanor.bsky.social Find out more here: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Really good overview in this FT piece of the DeepSeek impact on NVIDIA stock price and whether this market reaction is justified: “Why Nvidia investors are spooked by Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek”

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It's #NationalProductivityWeek ! ⚙ 📈 In this thread, we will be sharing a few highlights from NIESR's work on the topic 💡 You can access all our #productivity-related projects, publications, blogs and more on this webpage ⬇🖱 1/7 🧵 @productivity.bsky.social niesr.ac.uk/topic/topic-...

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Good to be at the opening of the QS India summit - and that the U.K. High Commissioner in India highlighted our UofG equitable academic collaborations here in India 🇮🇳 @uofglasgow.bsky.social #WorldChangingGlasgow

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Every time there is a major market correction, especially one focused on particular stocks or sectors, we are reminded about the alternative of equally-weighted index products… “DeepSeek sell-off shows the risks of a concentrated US stock market”

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The 80th anniversary of #HolocaustRemembranceDay is more important than ever

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