Dr Ian C Elliott

The whole UK is increasingly retreating from international networks. Universities are one example but certainly not alone. Yet the impact on universities may be greater than that felt by others due to declining international rankings, student enrollments etc. Particularly given how funding works.

Happy Russ Glennon day to all who celebrate!
@russglennon.bsky.social

I read a lot, and in paper format, but it is very much frowned upon.

This free event is going to be awesome! There are still a few seats available. So book now to secure your place.

Only one week to go for the @uofgpolicy.bsky.social and @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social one-day conference on Sustainable Welfare 💡

A great lineup of local and international speakers - last few spaces available, sign up here ⬇️

Springtime.

The majority of UK academic institutions now no longer post on X - LSE Impact For the first time, more UK universities and associated organisations are inactive on X than active.

Well done to the majority of UK universities. It's about time government(s) and public bodies did the same.

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Lovely clear skies this morning

An extra 2 hours 20 minutes daylight by the end of the month. Yes please! @metoffice.gov.uk

Bring back the x44

A new national strategy for Scotland, and why it matters! Dr Ian C. Elliott, Centre for Public Policy and University of Glasgow logos, image of the Scottish Parliament building

NEW insights on the new National Performance Framework announced last week by the Deputy First Minister from @ianelliott.bsky.social 💡

Ian shares why a strategic approach to government is as important as ever, despite a ‘growing sense of cynicism’.

Read 🔗
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Latest from me on the Scottish governments strategic approach!

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Interestingly so has the minimum wage. I hadn't realised but it does explain a lot!

A reminder of this workshop on 12 March at the @uofgarc.bsky.social with @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social 💡

Join us! Sign-up details below ⬇️

CPI has increased by 39%! Wow! What has RPI done in that case? That's incredible. And of course some wages / salaries have kept up more than others!

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Professor Wendy Loretto has been announced as the new Head of our Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social

Currently Professor of Organisational Management at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, Prof Loretto starts her new role on 20 April. Welcome to #TeamUofG, Wendy!

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Screenshot of the paper webpage, Women talking: Bringing the environment into UK parliamentary speeches, European Journal of Political Research

NEW paper from CPP's Dr @hannahsalamon.bsky.social 📣

📝 Women talking: Bringing the environment into UK parliamentary speeches

It suggests women are disproportionately responsible for embedding environmentalism into political discussions across Parliament.

Read:
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Another outstanding piece of research by @gabilotta.bsky.social

Available to read here: doi.org/10.1093/ppmg...

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Check out the latest article from the Positive Public Policy (PoPP) Gang.

It explores the chequered history of British public administration and explores the potential for a positive future.

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@paulcairney.bsky.social @ianelliott.bsky.social @wiley.com

#PositivePublicPolicy!

Thoroughly depressing discussion on Kuenssberg about university funding. Plans by the opposition to introduce cuts to arts degrees arguing that they don't provide a financial return to the individual. Blatant populism. Imagine if all government spending decisions were done on that basis!

I also think the lack of criticism being leveled at government highlights the degree of state control of HE and particularly the impact of changes that came in with the establishment of the Office for Students (and closure of HEFCE)

Except there is no reference to government or the wider regulatory system within which universities operate. Other organisations were entitled to furlough their staff, universities were told they must operate as normal.

What a game!

They'll turn it around in the second half 🤞

Join us on Mon 26 Feb for an online discussion on exclusive new polling in Scotland & Wales & what it might mean.

@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
Charlie Buckley @moreincommonuk.bsky.social
Dewi Knight @policywise.bsky.social @chrisdeerin.bsky.social

www.enlighten.scot/event/online...

PAD wishes its readers a Happy Year of the Horse! #yearofthehorse
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May this year bring strength, momentum, and bold ideas to move forward. 🌟

Early start this morning to get to the Scottish Parliament to discuss the legacy report of the Finance and Public Administration Committee.

Fantastic full room for our event this evening on Net-Zero and the next Scottish Parliament.

With @hannahsalamon.bsky.social, Jaime Toney, @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social, @dominicmhinde.bsky.social & Claire Mack.

Host: Edward Mountain MSP, Convenor NZET committee.

#Holyrood2026 #FestivalofPolitics

Very busy committee room in the Scottish Parliament for the Festival of Politics event on Net Zero and the Next Parliament.