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@uofgsps.bsky.social gambling harms experts @gamblingcommission.bsky.social have been awarded a four-year contract by GamRegGB for the Gambling Survey for the UK with @natcen.bsky.social.

They will continue to refine the survey and strive to enhance data quality.

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November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A new report outlines nine key recommendations to help Scotland build a shared understanding of housing affordability and support fairer housing policy across the country.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/mryesc4z
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
There's still time to join tonight's Stevenson Trust for Citizenship event, which is a live recording for the Ponsonby and Massie podcast.

The event will focus on the 2026 election, discussing their predictions and the consequences of the election.

Register here: tinyurl.com/3h2wxs5j
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In this blog, Dr Maha Rafi Atal discusses the upcoming COP30 climate summit and examines how Donald Trump’s first year back in office has weakened global environmental commitments.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/3tm52z8n
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
ICYMI: On November 24th, we are hosting a launch report around the social and economic significance of ferry provision for island communities

The event includes presentations, followed by discussion and an opportunity for questions.

Register here: tinyurl.com/3svt8mfb
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New research from the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde explores how leadership, collaboration and innovation are driving climate action across urban Scotland.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/z6hhteah
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This Friday, we are hosting our next Stevenson Trust event for a live recording of the Ponsonby Massie podcast.

During the event, they will discuss the 2026 election, discussing their predictions and the consequences of the election.

Register here: tinyurl.com/3h2wxs5j
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
With disarmament progress stalling, what can we learn from efforts beyond powerful states? Professors Charlie Peevers and Karen Engle share insights from the Disarmament from the Margins conference.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/ymfwmead
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In this week’s #SocSciHub bulletin: new research explores how Scotland’s city leaders are tackling the net zero challenge through leadership, collaboration and innovation, and Dr Maha Rafi Atal examines the impact of Donald Trump on geopolitics ahead of COP30.

Read more: tinyurl.com/ytnj9vka
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We will be hosting an upcoming launch report, 'A Stakeholder Model of Ferry Provision'.

The study and event will explore the social and economic significance of ferry provision for island communities.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/3svt8mfb
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations to @uofglaw.bsky.social GO Justice team, who won the Pro Bono Award at the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Law Awards 🥳

Judges were impressed by how the Centre’s innovative pro bono initiatives are helping to train the next generation of socially conscious lawyers.

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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Don’t miss out on the latest from the #SocSciHub — research news, events, opportunities & more, straight to your inbox!

📬 Sign up for the bulletin here: tinyurl.com/mvtzppwb
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Government says we should delay retirement and work for longer for the good of the economy. Yet ageist attitudes still treat older people as if they were expendable. Professor Kathleen Riach explores ageism in the workplace.

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November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Following his contribution to the EGPA Conference, Professor Alasdair Roberts argues that governments often default to centralisation in times of crisis — but warns this may create fragility rather than resilience.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/bddd8384
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Thank you to everyone who came to last night's Stevenson Trust for Citizenship event.

Also, thank you to our speaker, David McGill, for providing reflections on 26 years of devolution in the Scottish Parliament.

Watch the full video via YouTube: youtu.be/s2k5zexZNAc
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Is AI really taking over our jobs?

This interactive #ESRCFestival event aims to de-mystify the future of work and discover the human skills that will always matter.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwpnvbdv
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Prof Patrizia Riganti from the School of Social and Environmental Sustainability reflects on a recent event with the Consul General of Italy in Scotland.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/w8wvfryn
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
@graemeroy.bsky.social says the upcoming Scottish Government Spending Review is a key chance to reset public finances and prepare for future challenges.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/49rdtz2e
October 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The International Journal of Housing Policy marked its 25th anniversary with the conference Reflections and Developments in Housing Research: What’s Next? at the University of Glasgow, co-organised by CaCHE.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/375d7azd
October 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
In addition, we have an online event exploring AI and what it really means for the psychology of work.

This online event is open to anyone interested in AI in the workplace.

Learn more: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/ai-an...
October 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This week, for the #ESRCFestival, we are launching the 52 squares exhibition at the James McCune Smith.

The Exhibition explores cities, neighbourhoods and celebrates diversity through photography and illustration.

This is open to anyone, learn more: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
October 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
As part of the Festival of Data Science & AI @uofgarc.bsky.social and Centre for Data Science & AI is hosting ARC Conversations: Data and AI Debate on Thursday.

This will highlight a discussion on how AI is reshaping research.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdfucfdx.
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
More outdoor learning is 'essential' for young people in Scotland, with opportunities falling far short of those in other countries, a new study finds.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/yeyp2puw
October 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Parents from the Changing Realities project met Scotland's First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice to discuss tackling child poverty.

Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/5ctyemce
October 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This event is part of the #ESRC2025.

Interested in seeing our other Festival of Social Science events?

Take a look here: tinyurl.com/53e3expr
October 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM