UofG Spotlight

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

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.

On this episode, we talk to Dr Hayes Mabweazara, 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.

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.

On this episode, we speak to Jeane Freeman and Michael Russell, curators of the 'Future Global Shocks' lecture series being held this autumn by the University of Glasgow in conjunction with the Campaign for Social Science.

We also talk to one of the speakers in the series, Professor Richard Davies (University of Bristol), about what constitutes a resilient economy.

This podcast summer special features Professor Graeme Roy in discussion with David Blanchflower, Professor of Economics at the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School. Professor Blanchflower shares his views on academics' contribution to policy debates outside of academia and tips on what to do when sharing your knowledge with a wider audience.

We return for a second season of Spotlight!

On this episode, Kez Dugdale is joined by Kieran Andrews, Political Editor of the Times in Scotland, to discuss the forthcoming Programme for Government and what it means for politics and public policy over the next 12 months.

On this episode we speak to Dr Ċetta Mainwaring, Lecturer in Sociology at Glasgow, about her research on migration and borders.

We also talk to Professor Rebecca Madgin (University of Glasgow) and Dr Jaideep Gupte (AHRC) about a new research programme across the UK to examine the value of place in our economic and social development of communities.

Timestamps

Dr Ċetta Mainwaring: 00:53

Professor Rebecca Madgin and Dr Jaideep Gupte: 23:25

On this episode of Spotlight, we focus on productivity as well as the issue of skills and training policy.

Graeme Roy talks to Professor Bart Van Ark, the Managing Director of the UK Productivity Institute, about why productivity is important and what the latest work of the Institute is telling us about productivity in the UK and beyond.

He then chats to Professor Mel Simms, Dean of Research in the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow and a Professor of Work and Employment in the Adam Smith Business School about social dialogue i.e. how workers and employers' representative organizations discuss and negotiate issues around work, employment and the economy.

Timestamps

Professor Bart Van Ark: 01:32

Professor Mel Simms: 28:04

On this episode, we focus on public policy as it effects care experienced young people.

In October 2016, the First Minister made a commitment that Scotland would "come together and love its most vulnerable children to give them the childhood they deserve." She announced an Independent Root and Branch Review of Care ("the Care Review"), driven by those with experience of care.

A promise was made to children and young people that day by the most powerful people in the country. With political will and resources, the recommendations in the review would be delivered in full by 2030.

The Promise Scotland is responsible for driving the work of change demanded by the findings of the Independent Care Review. This week, two years on from the review's publication, the Oversight board of the Promise has produced its first progress report on that 10-year transformation plan.

Graeme Roy speaks to Fiona Duncan and David Anderson of The Promise to explore its findings.

The Promise Oversight Board is critical to ensuring that the Promise made to Scotland's children and families is kept. More information on the work of the Oversight Board and its membership, which includes Spotlight podcast host Kezia Dugdale, can be found at: https://thepromise.scot/