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In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin, the Centre for Public Policy explores the link between politics and policy ahead of Elections 2026, while the College of Social Sciences celebrates its Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards 2026 winners. Read more: tinyurl.com/27actrcs

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/PxL8plbs1…

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

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

Join us live for tonight's Stevenson Trust for Citizenship event with Sir John Curtice. He will highlight key voting behaviour ahead of the Scottish Election, from economic discontent, public service pressures and independence. Watch here: youtube.com/live/YegbgCGNj…

New analysis responds to the CMA investigation into vet services, highlighting concerns that transparency measures may not be enough to tackle rising costs for pet owners. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/bmat2ju7

There's still time to register for tomorrow's Stevenson Trust event. Join Professor Sir John Curtice as he unpacks the upcoming Scottish Election, focusing on what is driving voter behaviour ahead of polling day on May 7th. Register here: tinyurl.com/bnm6vjx8

Can schools help shape a more open and tolerant society? New analysis highlights the role of dialogue, teacher development and classroom practice in supporting political liberalism. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/mun36t8k

Tonights Stevenson Trust Lecture is now live! Join to explore AI misinformation in the lead-up to the Scottish Election, bringing together researchers and representatives from the UK Electoral Commission. Watch here: youtube.com/live/ZzCjpiCcM…

There's still time to register for tomorrow's Stevenson Trust event. The event will explore AI misinformation in the lead-up to the Scottish Election, bringing together researchers and representatives from the UK Electoral Commission. Register here: tinyurl.com/m468y3fb

Tonights Stevenson Trust Lecture is now live! Join Allan Campbell, reveals how the Parliament powers down and resets during dissolution, before the induction of new Members and bringing a new Parliament to life. Watch here: youtube.com/live/kTr_2Eg4P…

Our next @StevensonTrust event will take place on Tuesday, 24 March. We are delighted to welcome Allan Campbell, who will discuss how the Scottish Parliament powers down and resets during dissolution, ahead of the induction of new MSPs. Learn more: tinyurl.com/wzkdyf6k

Our next Stevenson Trust and Scottish Council on Global Affairs takes place tonight The event focuses on the challenges in relevance of aid and the prospects for some of the alternatives now being proposed. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/is-foreign-a…

An important landmark: Adam Smith was one of the greatest alumni and Professors of @UofGlasgow - and the 250th anniversary of the publication of the #WealthofNations is worth celebrating! @UofGAsbs @UofGSocSci @UofGNews

A wonderful morning at Mass in the University Chapel and at the Cardinal Winning Lecture, celebrating Catholic education and reflecting on the importance of beauty, wonder and awe in education. @StAndFoundatio1 @UofGSocSci @UofGlasgow @BeingCatholicTV

There's still time to register for Tuesday's Stevenson Trust event. The event will discuss these challenges with an expert panel, assess the continued relevance of aid, and the prospects for some of the alternatives now being proposed. Register here: tinyurl.com/545wwctf

New research shows that International Monetary Fund loans tend to lead to liberal economic policies in all countries, but public responses differ between democracies and autocracies. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2t8rmahx

Every time* I visit @UofGDumfries it's sunny - so I was chuffed to see the ☀️ today - even if it is a bit breezy! Great to be here again catching up with @UofGSocSci colleagues. *Mostly. I work in comms, I'm allowed to be generous with the truth!

Congratulations to Associate Tutor @DustinHosseini, on being named a Jisc Community Champion 2026 The award celebrates individuals across Further and Higher Education who make an outstanding contribution across the digital learning community Read more: gla.ac.uk/schools/educat…

This week’s #SocSciHub bulletin is out now! Explore a new energy efficiency framework supporting the global net zero agenda, and a report on what recent UK Supreme Court decisions mean for devolved law-making. Read more: tinyurl.com/5cz64jpc