On this episode we talk to Dr Fiona McKay from Strathclyde University and Dr Meryl Kenny from the University of Edinburgh about their research around the concept of the gender sensitive parliament.  We also speak to the School of Education's Dr Ria Dunkley about learning for sustainability and community-led environmental and climate action, as well as her work as part of the GALLANT project. Time stamps Dr Ria Dunkley: 1:27 Dr Fiona McKay and Dr Meryl Kenny: 25:15  ..read more

On this episode we speak to Niall Mackenzie, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business History at the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School. Niall talks about the history of the ‘Bennie Railplane’ from the early 20th century and and its relevance for contemporary debates on growth and economic development.  We also talk to Martin Canavan, Head of Policy and Participation at Aberlour Childcare Trust. He tells us about the campaign Aberlour and dozens of other anti-poverty organsations and campaigners are launching, calling on the Scottish Government to pause public debt ..read more

On this episode, we talk to Professor Tom Mullen about Section 35 of the Scotland Act and its recent use by the UK Government to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. We also speak to Professor Sharon Wright and Dr Anna Gawlewicz about their research on the impact of Covid19 on migrant workers.  Timestamps: Professor Tom Mullen: 1:38 Professor Sharon Wright and Dr Anna Gawlewicz: 27:30 Further links: Migrant Essential Workers exhibition: https://migrantessentialworkers.com/en/exhibition/  ..read more

2023 is the tercentenary of the birth of Adam Smith. A key pillar of the Scottish Enlightenment his ideas have had huge influence in economics, law, philosophy and the arts.    Smith was a student, professor and rector of the University of Glasgow. Throughout the year, the University of Glasgow will be running a series of events and activities to spark a renewed conversation about his world-changing ideas and their relevance for the problems of the 21st century.    We are very grateful for the support of the John Templeton Foundation for this project.   ..read more

On this episode, we talk to Anand Menon, Professor of European Politics & Foreign Affairs at King's College London and the Director of UK in a Changing Europe. We discuss Scotland’s constitutional future, the impact of Brexit and how the UK’s political landscape might change in the coming months.  We also speak to Nicole Busby, Professor in Human Rights, Equality and Justice at the University of Glasgow’s School of Law, about the Scottish Civil Justice Hub initiative and what civil justice encompasses.  ..read more

On this episode, we talk to Murray Pittock, Pro-Vice Principal at the University of Glasgow and Bradley Chair of English Literature, about the research in his new book 'Scotland: The Global History: 1603 to the Present' which seeks to place the international Scotland that we see today into a historical context.    We also speak to Jocelyne Fleming, one of the authors of the ‘Road to Home’ report produced by the UK Wide Centre for Housing Evidence, looking at the role the University can play to both understand the issue of homelessness and address its root causes. Timestamps Murr ..read more

On this episode we speak to Ken Gibb, Professor of Housing Economics, about what the autumn statement might mean for housing policy and energy efficiency standards, and learn about the University’s forthcoming ‘Road to Home’ report.   We also talk to Dr Christine Hadfield from the School of Education, about her and her colleagues' work looking at the impact of COVID-19 on young people and what more we can do to tackle the legacy effects from the global pandemic.  Timestamps  Christine Hadfield: 0:52 Ken Gibb: 17:43 ..read more

On this episode, we speak to Tom Scotto, Professor in Politics at the University of Glasgow, about what expect from the US mid-terms that are taking place on 8 November ..read more

On this episode, we talk to Dr Hayes Mab-we-azara, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Glasgow, and one of a team of researchers investigating the health of Scotland’s media. Here, he discusses the findings of their recently published report.  We also speak to Dr Andrew Hoolachan, Lecturer in Planning at the University of Glasgow. Dr Hoolachan reflects on how we might redesign our city centres including Glasgow, if we are to meet net zero climate targets, and what the potential implications might be for the economy and day-to-day life.  ..read more

On this episode, we speak to Jim Phillips, Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow.  Jim talks about the key industrial disputes of the 1970s and 1980s and what we can learn from those experiences in the current climate of industrial relations.  We also speak to Citizens Advice Scotland and their Head of Communications, Kieron Higgins, as part of Challenge Poverty Week. Kieron talks about the findings of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s annual Poverty in Scotland publication, and what’s happening on the ground in communities across Scotland.&nb ..read more