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Democratic Governance through Intermediary Bodies: A Case Study of Third Sector Interfaces in Scotland

Briefing, Dr Jane Cullingworth, Participatory decision-making, Research project - outputs, Scotland, Third sector, What Works ScotlandBy admin April 26, 2021

Access this summary of research which explores the relationship between the third sector and the state in Scotland.

The Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID)

Dr Linda Christie, Economy, Glasgow, Glasgow Riverside Innovation District, Inclusive growth, News, Urban developmentBy Clara Pirie March 19, 2021

Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) is a partnership between the University of Glasgow, Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council, founded on an inclusive innovation approach.

Edinburgh-Glasgow economic system: research paper and policy briefing

City economies, Commentary, Dr David Waite, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Glasgow Commission for Economic Growth, Policy briefing, RegionBy admin March 10, 2021

What is the possibility of an Edinburgh-Glasgow economic system and why have policy efforts to promote the system have come and gone?

Lord Sainsbury: Why the UK growth rate is low and how we can increase it

Des McNulty, Economy, Event report/resources, Gordon Brown, Lord sainsbury, Scotland, SeminarBy admin February 18, 2021

An online round table discussion with Lord Sainsbury to discuss industrial policy issues highlighted in his book Windows of Opportunity: How Nations Create Wealth.

New book points to pathways for educational equity in Scotland

Educational equity, Professor Chris Chapman, Professor Mel Ainscow, Robert Owen Centre, ScotlandBy admin February 18, 2021

A new book edited by Professor Chris Chapman and Professor Mel Ainscow outlines an agenda for change within Scottish education based on research by the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change.

Policy Scotland internships 2021

Coronavirus / COVID-19, Glasgow, Opportunity, Policy ScotlandBy admin February 1, 2021

Policy Scotland is offering three internships for postgraduate taught students and postgraduate researchers at Glasgow University.

COVID-19 Micro Briefing 1: The disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled people

Glasgow, Glasgow Centre for Population Health, Glasgow Disability Alliance, Health, Inequalities, Social Recovery TaskforceBy admin January 29, 2021

This micro briefing presents a range of evidence relating to the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled people.

The COVID-19 Crisis and Universal Credit in Glasgow: January 2021

City economies, Commentary, Community Resilience and Addressing Disadvantage, Dr Sarah Weakley, Glasgow, Poverty, Welfare & social security, Working paperBy admin January 19, 2021

Third working paper that uses publicly available Department for Work and Pensions data on Universal Credit in Glasgow and Scotland to investigate the income crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scotland’s universities must work together in the national interest to maintain international excellence

Commentary, Professor Anton Muscatelli, Scotland, University sectorBy admin October 21, 2020

While COVID-19 has demonstrated the massive role universities have to play in Scottish society, it has also brought into sharp focus some challenges our sector faces.

Thoughts on the Programme for Government – Glasgow City-region implications

City economies, Commentary, Dr David Waite, Economy, Glasgow, Glasgow Commission for Economic GrowthBy admin October 19, 2020

Dr David Waite analyses the implications of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, published 1 September 2020.