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Apocalyptic climate optimism (Festival of Politics)

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:34:00 BST

Scientists believe that people will only mobilise on the climate crisis when they personally experience climate shock. Are communities united enough to make the shift to activism based on personal pain of the climate crisis? Join us at the 2025 Festival of Politics, on 21 August.

Holyrood 2026: The big issues (Festival of Politics)

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:51:00 BST

With the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026, join us at the 2025 Festival of Politics on 22 August, as we set out the demographic, fiscal, technological and social policy challenges that lie ahead for Scotland.

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A photo of Adam Smith Business School

From agglomeration to quality of life and wellbeing: Urban economic policy

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:21:00 BST

Join the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School, School of Social and Political Sciences, and the Centre for Public Policy on Thursday 26 June 2025, for a talk from Frank van Oort, Professor in Urban and Regional Economics at the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).

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graphic for the event

Rethinking Health Inequalities: A Call for Action and Collaboration

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:10:00 BST

Join the Centre for Public Policy and colleagues at the wider University of Glasgow on 2 June 2025 for a conference to discuss how we build evidence-based policies that create real, lasting impact on Scotland’s health outcomes.

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University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy. Text reads Centre for Public Policy Early Career Researchers' Network: Policy Brief Writing Workshop

CPP Early Career Researchers' Network Policy Brief Writing Workshop

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:26:00 BST

Join the CPP ECR Network for policy brief writing workshop on Thursday 15 May 2025. Policy Briefing papers for politicians and policy-makers: what works, what doesn’t and how to ensure your work is read and understood.

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A photo of the White House, with the university of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos and text reading Live webinar

Webinar: Anti-Corporate Activism in the Shadow of Trumpism

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:06:00 BST

Join a live, public webinar on Monday 12 May, led by Georgetown University and the Corporate Accountability Network and supported by the University of Glasgow's Centre for Public Policy, to hear experts on business and activism shed light on how companies and social movements are responding to recent actions by the Trump administration.

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A photo of the book cover, Political Change Across Britain and Ireland – Identities, Institutions and Futures edited by Paul Gillespie, Michael Keating and Nicola McEwen

Book launch - Political Change Across Britain and Ireland: Identities, Institutions and Futures

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:01:00 BST

On Monday 28 April, the Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh is hosting a book launch for Political Change Across Britain and Ireland – Identities, Institutions and Futures, a new book edited by Paul Gillespie, Michael Keating and Nicola McEwen.

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conference title

Child Poverty and the Public Debt Crisis: A National Conference

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:47:00 GMT

The Centre for Public Policy is co-hosting a national conference on Monday 17 March 2025 with Aberlour Children's Charity, focusing on tackling child poverty through public debt reform this Debt Awareness Week.

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A promo image for The Gathering - we're a Gathering event host - book now!

SCVO The Gathering - Money, money, money: unpacking Scotland’s public purse

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:03:44 GMT

Join the Centre for Public Policy on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) annual conference, The Gathering.

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Event graphic with book cover, event details are listed on webpage

Book launch: Social Murder? Austerity and Life Expectancy in the UK

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:14:32 BST

Join David Walsh and Gerry McCartney along with a panel of invited guests, to discuss the impact of austerity policies on life expectancy in the UK.

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Text reads Festival of Politics, Elections in 50 countries, Fri 23 Aug, 1:15pm - 2:45pm. Image is of a Polling Station sign

Festival of Politics: Elections in 50 Countries

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:34:00 BST

Centre for Public Policy Director Professor Nicola McEwen joins the panel for this Festival of Politics event on Friday 23 August.

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Promotional graphic for Policy Insights Live featuring photos of the four speakers

Centre for Public Policy: Policy Insights Live

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:58:00 BST

As the General Election approaches, join us for a live, online event on Monday 17 June 2024. Bringing together leaders from across civil society to analyse the parties' policies, campaigns and the big challenges ahead.

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Text reads 25 years of the Scottish Parliament. Featuring an external photo of the Scottish Parliament building, and logos of partner organisers

25 years of the Scottish Parliament: What's next?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:00:00 BST

Join us on Monday 13 May 2024 at the Scottish Parliament as we reflect on the its role in public life and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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Heads of an an audience seen from behind as they listen to a speaker standing in front of them. Source: Shutterstock

Event - Still on Track to Net Zero?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:35:00 GMT

Join us on 14 November 2023 at the University of Glasgow. Two years on from COP26 in Glasgow, and ahead of the next COP in the United Arab Emirates, where do we stand in the UK and internationally on the transition to net zero?

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EGPA Conference 2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:04:00 GMT

The Centre for Public Policy at the University of Glasgow is hosting the 50th Anniversary European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) 2025 Conference in Glasgow, 26 - 29 August 2025.

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A photo of houses in Edinburgh

A Just Transition? Scotland's Housing Policy and Energy Future

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:16:00 BST

On 16 September 2025, the Centre for Public Policy and Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy will bring together experts and practitioners to explore how housing and energy policy can deliver a fairer path to net zero, with insights on retrofitting, energy poverty, and the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

In-person event, Working 9-5: How does childcare fit?
In-person event, Working 9-5: How does childcare fit?

Festival of Social Science - Working 9 to 5: How does childcare fit?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:07:00 BST

As part of the Festival of Social Science, join the Centre for Public Policy for an in-person public event on 7 November 2025. Hosted by the Centre for Public Policy in collaboration with Pregnant Then Screwed, this event will share new research on childcare policy in Scotland. Dr Claire MacRae will present the findings, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A chaired by Professor Kezia Dugdale.

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Inperson event, using stories to understand systems.

Festival of Social Science - Using stories to understand systems

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:07:00 BST

As part of the Festival of Social Science, join the Centre for Public Policy for an in-person public event on 6 November 2025. This is an interactive, workshop where participants will create composite stories to explore multi-policy governance issues related to poverty. You will get to actively engage with evidence and practice collaborative storytelling, highlighting real-world policy challenges.

Stop Start, Making public service reform stick in Scotland, Monday 19 January 2026
Stop Start, Making public service reform stick in Scotland, Monday 19 January 2026

Stop/Start: Making Public Service Reform Stick in Scotland

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:07:00 GMT

Join the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy on Monday 19 January 2026 as we explore Scotland’s progress towards public service reform.