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🎉10th ANNIVERSARY🎉

A decade ago, IPPR Scotland was established in a big moment of change to support progressive policymaking.

📢Now, as Scotland faces fresh challenges, we’re hosting a major conference to ask: What next?

🗓️Save the date: 29 Oct 2025

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We're hiring!💥

IPPR North are looking for a senior researcher who has big ideas for the future of our regions. Join us at this pivotal time for our economy and democracy.

Based in Manchester, apply by 31st October.

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Senior Research Fellow, IPPR North | IPPR
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is an independent charity working towards a fairer, greener, and more prosperous society.
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Thank you for the shout-out! Glad you came by and enjoyed our sessions :)
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No rest for the wicked! After a great run at #SNP25, we are now prepping to host our next event.

➡️10th anniversary conference | Changing Scotland

🕠 October 29, 9.30 am to 5 pm

🎦Lots of exciting panels and speeches.

Here's our agenda ⤵️
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I really enjoyed my time at the SNP party conference yesterday. It was my first time at a political conference and I was struck by the conversations had, the views heard and the energy in some of the fringe events. Thanks to @futureeconscot.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social for your events.
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Elsewhere in Scotland, football rages on. But here we are, in Aberdeen, at our penultimate and very exciting panel at #SNP25
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Standing room only for @ipprscotland.bsky.social SNP conference fringe on 'GB Energy and the acceleration of renewables in Scotland' with Stephen Flynn MP, Damien Zachlod, ENBW and Zoe Holiday, Community Energy Scotland and @davehawkey.bsky.social
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Renewables make up 70% of energy generation but what else does Scotland need to do? What does GB energy mean for Scotland? We have just begun our fringe event at #SNP25
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Great to listen to Ivan McKee MSP and Stephen Boyd, director of @ipprscotland.bsky.social, at #SNP25 speak about a modern industrial strategy for Scotland and what public policy can do to maximise economic and social benefits from industrial development in Scotland.
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Starting soon! See you there.
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#SNP25 | A modern industrial strategy for Scotland
🕠 09.15-10.15 | Meeting Room 1, Level 1, TECA (inside the secure zone)
➡️Ivan McKee MSP
➡️Sara Thiam, Prosper
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David tells attending delegates the model from @ipprscotland.bsky.social is based on families being paid the real living wage.

#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
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David from @ipprscotland.bsky.social is first to talk today as he talks us through the analysis of child poverty.

#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
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We also have Mary Glasgow from @childrenfirst.bsky.social , David Hawkey from @ipprscotland.bsky.social and Lisa, a parent and participant in changing realities project.
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#SNP25 | Maximising economic opportunities across all Scotland's regions
🕠 17.00-18.00 | Meeting Room 1, Level 1, TECA (inside the secure zone)
➡️@shonarobison.bsky.social
➡️Stacey Dingwwall, FSB Scotland
➡️Ross Martin, Adviser on regional economics
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#SNP25 | GB Energy and the acceleration of renewables in Scotland
🕠 12.30-13.30 | Meeting Room 1, Level 1, TECA (inside the secure zone)
➡️ Stephen Flynn MSP
➡️Damien Zachlod, EnBW
➡️Zoe Holliday, Community Energy Scotland
➡️@davehawkey.bsky.social

With @enbw-ag.bsky.social
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#SNP25 | A modern industrial strategy for Scotland
🕠 09.15-10.15 | Meeting Room 1, Level 1, TECA (inside the secure zone)
➡️Ivan McKee MSP
➡️Sara Thiam, Prosper
➡️@stephenboydippr.bsky.social
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📢 We are in Aberdeen this weekend at the SNP conference, hosting three fringe events. A conference pass is required to attend the events. Hope to see you there. Details below ⤵️
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"The forthcoming climate plan must be built on sound financial and democratic pillars. That means a clear role for taxes, so we share transition costs fairly rather than leaving individuals to do it alone." - @davehawkey.bsky.social responds to today's climate targets www.ippr.org/media-office...
IPPR Scotland responds to the Scottish government’s new climate targets | IPPR
IPPR Scotland welcomes the new climate targets agreed by the Scottish government today.  Dave Hawkey, Senior Research Fellow, IPPR Scotland said: “In the w
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Today I had the privilege of speaking on behalf of @ipprnorth.bsky.social on a panel chaired by Youth Futures Foundation's Anna Round. Was great to be in Sunderland, with fellow northerners talking about such an important topic....
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📺Yesterday our @zoebillingham.bsky.social addressed the devolution bill committee.

👀Scrutiny is vital to the future of devolution. Local and mayoral accounts committees are essential for strengthening accountability and enabling further devolution of power and resources.

Watch her here: 👇
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"Transport plays a key role in Scotland's challenges of productivity, an ageing society, geopolitical pressures, the environment and public finances," says @stephenboydippr.bsky.social
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"The year started with Trump's tariffs. What happens in the world outside has an impact on what happens in Scotland." @stephenkb.bsky.social
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We're delighted to be a part of the Scottish Transport Summit organised by @transportscotland.bsky.social. After excellent talks by Cabinet Secretary @fionahyslop.bsky.social and Cllr Gail MacGregor, IPPR Scotland director @stephenboydippr.bsky.social gives a keynote lecture on transport & economy.
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📢 We are very close to finalising our agenda. We're hosting a range of panels, breakout sessions and keynotes speeches that will cover the key challenges facing Scotland today. If you'd like to attend, write to us to reserve your spot! Details⤵️

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IPPR Scotland: 10th Anniversary Conference | IPPR
Ten years ago, in the wake of the Scottish Independence referendum, there emerged a clear need for a think tank to support progressive policymaking and dee
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ICYMI: Our latest analysis does not bode well for heart health of people living in the most deprived communities of Scotland. Read more by @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social and @sebrees1.bsky.social⤵️

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New Scottish data reveal stark health inequalities:
GP practices in the most deprived areas have 40% more men and 80% more women with coronary heart disease.

Prevention must remain a priority to close these gaps.