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Great to have @theconversation.com sharing insights from our Scottish Election Analysis Report, which was funded by @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
First up is leading psephologist Professor Sir John Curtice @unistrathclyde.bsky.social on the electoral system.
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Pro-independence MSPs now make up 57% of the parliament.
📊 Our series of blogs by Youth Poll Project students at @glasgow.ac.uk continues today!
📱 Read Ellie Craig's blog to find out what young people REALLY think about a social media ban for under-16s.
#UKYouthPoll2026 #GenZ @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social
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The UK Youth Poll 2026 shows that most young people support banning social media for under-16s, but this support varies significantly by age and that attitudes are shifting. Perhaps unsurprisingly,…
Interviewed about public reaction to Nicola Sturgeon appearance on Kuenssberg show
Memes posted in aftermath of Nicola Sturgeon interview on Laura Kuenssberg show Yesterday I was interviewed by Steph Brawn (The National). We discussed the public reaction to former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's…
Congratulations @ianelliott.bsky.social 👏
Memes posted in aftermath of Nicola Sturgeon interview on Laura Kuenssberg show Yesterday I was interviewed by Steph Brawn (The National). We discussed the public reaction to former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's interview on the BBC Laura Kuenssberg show. Many online commenters have questioned her claims that she was completely unaware of estranged husband Peter Murrell's embezzlement of SNP party funds.
Next up in the @theconversation.com from our Scottish Election Analysis Report is Prof Kezia Dugdale @uofgpolicy.bsky.social on why Scottish Labour’s result in the 2026 election was part of 'a pattern of serial decline'.
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Only a week until the deadline for abstract submissions for this @housingevidence.bsky.social conference - please share with anyone you think might be interested!
Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.
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Congratulations to our #TinyTeamUofG graduates, who celebrated their graduation from the University’s nursery today! We are incredibly proud of you all and wish you the very best as you begin your primary school journey.
With the SNP failing to win a majority in May’s election, where does this leave Scotland’s independence movement?
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social shares insights in @theconversation.com as part of the Scottish Election Analysis Study @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
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Our Children’s Choir gave a shining performance in the Memorial Chapel when they joined forces with two other choirs as part of the National Schools Singing Programme 🎶
Thank you to all who made it a success!
More: gla.ac/3RKiBE0
Researchers at @uofgasbs.bsky.social are helping Scotland’s deep tech sector reach its full potential.
A new report in collaboration with @dealroom.bsky.social identifies strengths and barriers to success.
More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Paul Reilly
UofG School of Social & Political Sciences
The Scottish parliament has its biggest ever pro-independence majority.
News: Our @ianelliott.bsky.social has been appointed to the UK Government Skills College of Experts 📣
As part of the College of Experts, Dr Ian C. Elliott will share his expertise in public administration and inform the work of the directorate.
Find out more:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
❗Closing soon! Our abstract submission deadline closes on Friday 5 June 2026 at 5pm.
📢 Housing scholars, policymakers and practitioners are invited to submit short abstracts of papers (max. 250 words) for our “Housing Matters: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?” conference this September.
