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We have an exciting year ahead. (Our Centre is turning 10! 🎉) Make sure you don’t miss out on any announcements – big or small!
Right this way:
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Fourth in our series of LGBT politicians is Jeane Freeman, (
@JeaneF1MSP
) Cabinet Secretary for Health in the
@scotgov
who nominated the late Maureen Colquhoun with a very personal reflection on why this matters
#lgbthm21
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We're thrilled our director
@kezdugdale
has been appointed Professor of Practice at
@UofGlasgow
Well done, Kez!
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Hugely significant words here from
@NicolaSturgeon
on the polarisation of politics and the difference smalls steps to tone and tenor could make to the health of our politics 👇
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Today we're wishing our board member Baroness Elizabeth Smith a VERY happy 80th birthday 🎉
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The John Smith Centre is set to partner with
@RBS
to deliver a Leadership Academy for 300 Scots over the next 5 years.
We're delighted to have early support from Scotland's First Minister
@NicolaSturgeon
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Our video series for
#lgbthm21
is back today and our 7th unsung hero is the late Labour MP Robin Cook, nominated by the SNP's Hannah Bardell
@HannahB4LiviMP
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First up here's the SNP's
@mhairiblack
nominating
@hannahgadsby
as her Unsung hero of the LGBT movement
#lgbthm21
@lgbtys
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Remembering John Smith MP, who died 29 years ago today. His quote: "The opportunity to serve our country, is all we ask" was made in a speech the night before he died.
Our Centre is named after him and exists to make the positive case for politics and public service.
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We are absolutely thrilled for our intern, Astrid Lucia Offersen who has had her first article published in
@EveningExpress
@pressjournal
after taking part in
#PassTheMic
. Well done, Astrid 👏
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📣 We are looking for a new Director!
After 5 years of service, our Director
@kezdugdale
is passing on the baton as we mark our 10th anniversary.
Could you be her successor and help us realise our mission?
Find more information here:
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Sending huge congratulations and the warmest of best wishes to
@HumzaYousaf
on his election today. He’s a long standing supporter of our work and crucially a
@UofGlasgow
graduate too!
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Huge thanks to
@ChristinaSNP
for taking the time to listen to 6 of our Emerging Leaders this morning as they shared their experiences and made their pitch for the MEELP programme to continue.
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WE'RE RECRUITING: We're looking for a Project Co-ordinator to help us deliver our internship and development programmes. If you believe in public service and want to pull down the barriers people facing accessing it, join us. Two year fixed-term post 👇
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This Thursday Sir John Major will give a keynote speech
@instituteforgov
on trust and standards in a democracy. In 2019 he gave the inaugural John Smith Public Service Lecture on the state of UK politics. Watch back here 👇
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How female friendly are our parliaments and how far are women taken into account when policies are made? Join our director
@kezdugdale
&
@kaukabstewart
@GlasgowPam
@cherrymmiller
@merylkenny
& more for one day event
March 10 9am-3.30pm 👇
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The John Smith Centre exists to breakdown the barriers people face accessing politics and public service. We've listened hard this week and we're taking action.
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Our parliamentary interns had a day at the Scottish Parliament yesterday. A great chance to spend time at Holyrood and find out more about how it works. Our thanks to all staff
@ScotParl
who made it such a great experience.
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#WomensHistoryMonth
#HERstory
#UKpolitics
🟣 First black female Minister🟣
In October 2009, Dawn Butler MP
@DawnButlerBrent
became the first black woman to ever hold a ministerial position. The labour politician was Minister for Young Citizens and Youth Engagement until 2010.
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It's official! Our Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders programme is now open for applications 👇
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Lots of lovely comments already about our Power Hour with
@Anna_Soubry
tonight - rest assured that if you missed it, you can watch or listen back from tomorrow. Look out for links here and on our website.
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To mark
#LGBTHM21
- we've asked leading LGBT Politicians from across the United Kingdom to nominate their "Unsung" heroes of the LGBT Movement and we're delighted to start sharing their stories with you today.
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We're delighted to welcome John Smith Centre board member
@edballs
to the
@UofGlasgow
today to talk careers with students
#WorldChangers
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Training is now underway for our 2022 Parliamentary Internship Programme. Interns heard from those who've completed the scheme and were given advice on how to make the most of working with their hosts MSPs.
Welcome all!
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Big thanks to our board member for all his work on this important day!
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Pleased to welcome
@joswinson
to the
@JohnSmithCentre
offices at
@uofg
today to discuss how we can rebuild trust in politics and public service
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This year we launched our Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme. The chance for 50 young people to work for a charity, NGO or third sector organisation while receiving a National Living Wage Equivalent grant.
@SavanNeilson
is one of those on the programme - this is his story
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A huge thank you from everyone here at the
@johnsmithcentre
goes to all these ground breaking LGBT politicians who lent us their time to nominate their unsung heroes
#lgbthm21
@lgbtys
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We've done some polling of UK public opinion towards virtual parliaments and remote voting. In short, the public are in favour; believing it's good for gender equality, those with caring responsibilities and those representing areas some distance from parliament 👇
The public are broadly supportive of virtual parliamentary proceedings and remote voting, particularly if it aids rural representation and increases the chances of parliamentarians looking like the country they seek to represent, writes
@kezdugdale
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In September 2021 we started our first Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme, funding 50 young people aged 18-29 with a paid part-time internship, mentor & networking opportunities. Here's what
@SabahIqrahAslam
had to say about it
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We're delighted to have been nominated for the Campaigner of the Year award at the inaugural Civility in Politics awards - a great initiative celebrating civilised debate🏆
Wishing all of our fellow nominees the best of luck! 🏅
Today we unveil the shortlists for our inaugural Civility in Politics awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony to rival the BAFTAs on 18 March. Our small initiative to help politics more able to combine passionate disagreement with respect.
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In 2014, the Smith family and
@UofGlasgow
set up the John Smith Centre.
Today we are thrilled to launch a year of celebrations as we look back on 10 eventful years of breaking down barriers to politics.
🥳Celebrate with us:
#JohnSmithCentreAt10
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Next up we have Labour's
@wesstreeting
who picks Primary School Head Teacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson (
@mrsshc
) as his unsung hero of the LGBT movement
#lgbthm21
@lgbtys
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If you missed our
@UofGlasgow
@whocaresscot
"Care, Rights and COVID-19" event yesterday with
@meganisfine
@CYPCS
and
@ThePromiseScot
, you can watch the full recording here
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We were delighted to hold our Annual Reception
@ScotParl
with
@PFOKane
as our host. Huge thanks to
@HarryGrieve01
@FatouDrammeh_
& John Fleming for making speeches, and
@neilcgray
for presenting awards. Great to see so many friends and supporters.
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We are thrilled to welcome Nosheen Ahmed to our growing John Smith Centre staff team. She joins us as a Project Co-ordinator and is wisely not on Twitter, so feel free to leave your good luck messages on this thread. 👏 More info and contact details here 👇
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Meet the newest .
@UofGlasgow
students to join our Parliamentary Internship Programme. They will work with their host MSP from January to March next year. We are delighted to have you all on board - welcome and enjoy your internship.
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Our Director
@kezdugdale
has written for the Times Red Box today on our Trilogy on Trust reports
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Thank you for a great day
@ScotParl
.
Our interns have relished the opportunity to not only get an insight into the works of Parliament, but also in meeting MSPs and key figures in Scotland’s political system.
A heartfelt thank you from all of us at the John Smith Centre!
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We’re delighted to be hosting our first Annual Reception at the Scottish Parliament this evening. Looking forward to seeing supporters and friends.
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Our Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders programme will place Scots with leading charities, NGOs and public sector organisations for 15hrs a week for 9 months, amongst other key development activities. We're delighted the scheme has the backing of Scottish Labour leader
@AnasSarwar
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ICYMI: "A Guide to Disagreeing Better" Brilliant documentary from
@D_G_Alexander
on
@BBCRadio4
exploring the benefits of disagreement - and how to do it well.
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As the Festival of Politics launches its 2019 programme, we're excited to be hosting this session on "How women can stand and succeed."
Andrew Marr will be chairing this outstanding panel. Tickets available now here
#fop2019
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It has been a great evening of celebration and looking ahead. Thank you to
@AnasSarwar
for sponsoring the event, and to the
@ScotParl
for hosting us. Thank you to our supporters and our Alumni Network members who joined.
We are excited for what comes next!
#JohnSmithCentreAt10
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Are you thinking of applying for our Minority Emerging Leaders programme, or know someone who might?
Please read and share this resource full of top tips on what makes for a great application 👇
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Our whole Centre wishes you the best of luck in your new position, Kezia! 🥳
You will be missed.
Welcome to the Centre for Public Policy, Kezia Dugdale
@kezdugdale
! 👋
We are delighted to have Kezia join the Centre today as Associate Director, bringing with her a wealth of experience in law-making and the impact of public policies in communities.
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Tonight, we have gathered with friends and supporters for our annual reception to mark the achievements of the past 12 months and kick off our year 10 year anniversary celebrations.
Thank you,
@AnasSawar
for hosting us in the
@ScotParl
.
#JohnSmithCentreAt10
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WE'RE HIRING! If you'd like to join our team in Glasgow and make the positive case for politics and public service, we're looking for a Development Officer. 2yr fixed term contract - all the details here 👇
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** DRUM ROLL ** The final unsung hero is Sarah Hewitt Clarkson (
@mrsshc
) nominated by cross-bench peer and founder of Stonewall
@mcashmanCBE
#lgbthm21
@lgbtys
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Lovely to see this in
@ThirdForceNews
- We're getting really close to launching the Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders programme. If you work for a NGO or public sector organisation that would like to get involved, get in touch.
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We've been bowled over by the support we've received from community leaders for the Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme. If you know someone aged 18 - 29 who should apply, send them this link
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Today we're publishing 3 key findings from our forthcoming report into Women, Politicians and Public Service. Our Centre Director
@kezdugdale
introduces the work here in this short blog
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Our Parliamentary Interns are already halfway through their internships with MSPs⏰
Find out how the programme works, who our fantastic host MSPs are, and meet the interns here⬇️
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Huge thanks to
@StewartMcDonald
for a fascinating insight into the work of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, life as an MP during a pandemic and his hopes and fears for the future. You can listen again to the discussion here
#powerhour
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We're excited to be at the Festival of Politics today
@ScotParl
. Hosted by
@POScotParl
, our panel of Brian Taylor,
@ReshamKotecha
and
@frasmcm
are answering the question 'Do you trust politicians'
#FoP2022
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Ready for breakfast with
@NicolaSturgeon
- We're looking forward to meeting lots of Scotland's amazing charity and voluntary organisations. Come and say hello!
#scvogathering
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These are just some of the host organisations we're working with as part of the Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders programme, backed by the
@scotgov
and
@ChristinaSNP
If you are between 18-29 and from a minority ethnic background, take a look at this
@JohnSmithCentre
@scotgov
programme and see how you could work with one of these brilliant organisations on a 9 month internship
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We're thrilled to have the backing of so many leading Scots for our Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders programme. You can read more about it and how to apply here
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To celebrate out first Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme, today we hear from
@LJDuncanKarrim
. Leah has a degree in Chinese Studies and is now studying for an MSc in East Asian Relations. She is working with
@CYPCS
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Tune in to Radio 4's Today programme at 0810 to hear our Centre Director Kezia Dugdale and Sir Tom Devine discuss what the General Election means for Scotland and the prospect of "Indyref2"
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#WomensHistoryMonth
#HERstory
#UKpolitics
🟣First woman of colour to become Minister in Scotland🟣
In Feb 2024,
@kaukabstewart
became the first woman of colour to be appointed to a ministerial position in Scotland - Minister for Culture, Europe & International Development.
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Our Centre Director has written for
@ftweekend
about trust in politics and politicians following the second jobs and lobbying stories of the past fortnight.
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This promises to be a fantastic event with brilliant speakers.
We look forward to marking
#InternationalWomensDay
together.
Today we mark the legacy of John Smith MP and celebrate women in public life. Professor
@kezdugdale
from
@JohnSmithCentre
will be joined by three inspirational women speakers. We can't wait to hear this conversation! 1/2
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Our latest Masterclass event will be with
@alisonthewliss
at 11am on Friday 13th of March. She'll be interviewed by our Centre Director
@kezdugdale
, exploring her work on the child benefit cap and rape clause campaign.
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Congratulations, Hyab. What a great achievement.
'I feel protected. I feel that I am someone now.'
Huge congratulations to Dr
@HyabYohannes
on graduating with a PhD!
Hyab was a refugee from Eritrea who now has British citizenship and a home in Glasgow.
#UofGGrad21
#TeamUofG
#TogetherWithRefugees
@alison_phipps
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Our Parliamentary Internship Programme has been running since 2017. This year we have 12 students taking part and working with their host MSPs. Meet them here -
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Meet Sofia Akram - she is another young person on our Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme. Sofia battled mental health issues as a teenager and wants to give something back to the charities that helped her. She's studying film and her placement is with
@SaveChildrenSCO
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How has the job of an MP changed during the Covid-19 pandemic? How is Parliament adapting and what does the future hold?
Join
@StewartMcDonald
and
@kezdugdale
on May 21st at 7pm for the latest in our "Power Hour" series
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🚨Online events for 2023🚨
We're delighted to be bringing our Power Hour series back for 2023 looking at key women in public life.
.
@aligoldsworthy
26 Jan at 3pm
.
@ClaireHanna
16 Feb at 7pm
.
@lisanandy
9 March at 1pm
Further information and register 👇
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61% of people think more women and people with caring responsibilities would be encouraged to stand for Parliament if remote voting was a permanent fixture.
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Another young person who took part in our Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme is
@anusam_
who worked for the Equalities & Human Rights Commission. Hear what he has to say about the programme
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We were all delighted to learn that
@PFOKane
had lodged a Motion at Holyrood to congratulate us on the opportunities we provide for young people in politics & public life. Thanks to all the cross party MSPs who've supported this. Find out more here:
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Welcome to the team
@kezdugdale
! Find out more about the John Smith Centre here 👉
"I'm ready to get to business" - Delighted to welcome
@kezdugdale
to
#TeamUofG
as Director of the
@JohnSmithCentre
for Public Service 👋
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Congratulations to our Centre Director
@kezdugdale
! 🙌🥳
Congratulations to our new
@UofGSocSci
@AcadSocSciences
Fellows! 👏
@ProfSearle
,
@kezdugdale
, & Prof Ruth Dukes
@UofGLaw
received the prestigious Fellowships for their substantial contributions to social sciences.
Read more➡️
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We were delighted to partner with
@VisitScotParl
on an event about How to Disagree Agreeably yesterday at the Festival of Politics. Our thanks to
@Liam4Orkney
for hosting and
@ClaireHanna
,
@disputelawyer
and
@PeterMcColl
for taking part on the panel. A fascinating discussion!
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Some very exciting news here - looking forward to welcoming
@CaroleErskine
to our growing team here on Monday.
Some jobs news - after three years with
@BBCScotNine
it’s time for a new adventure. Thrilled to be joining
@JohnSmithCentre
team on Monday. Exciting times ahead.
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This report is an interesting read with 34 recommendations. Report stresses that change is needed but will not come overnight. Here's a thread on some of the key recommendations......
Today, the cross-party board set up to look at barriers to equal representation and participation at Holyrood has published its recommendations.
Read the report in full:
Listen in to hear a few of the report's highlights 👇
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Delighted to see
@rafeuddin_
talking to
@BBCScotNine
about his experience on our internship programme and what more can be done to increase the number of BAME politicians across the UK.
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We are still basking in the glow of last week's third Annual Reception.
Luckily, we have some wonderful impressions to look back on, taken by the talented
@chriswattphoto
📸.
Did you miss the event and want to see more? Check out our news story:
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Today we will welcome the 2020 intake of Parliamentary Interns to the John Smith Centre for their induction day. They'll meet each other and learn what to expect from their placements in the
@scotparl
starting next week.
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We're super excited to see our 2021 interns take up post this week with their host Members of the Scottish Parliament. You can read more about them and their hosts here
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Ahead of
#InternationalWomensDay
join us for events with .
@ClaireHanna
& .
@lisanandy
next week. From the Northern Ireland Brexit Deal to life as an MP, there's much to discuss.
Full details below 👇
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You can register your early interest in our
@RBS
Future Leaders' programme by joining this mailing list.
Please sign up if you're interested in applying, know someone who might be or just want to know more.
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We are delighted that applications are now open for our Parliamentary Internship Programme. Running from Sep-Dec, all undergraduate 3rd & 4th year students at .
@UofGlasgow
can apply.
Find out more here -
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In our 10th of 12 videos marking
#lgbthm21
, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales
@niagriffithMP
reflects on being a gay teacher during s.28 and why she's nominating all those fighting for inclusive education.
@tiecampaign
@lgbtys
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Look out for our Director
@kezdugdale
talking about Owen Paterson and the broader issue of Standards in Public Life on Radio 4's Week in Westminster tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am, hosted by
@paulwaugh
alongside
@RobertBuckland
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We've spent the day finalising the process of matching our amazing Emerging Leaders with their hosts for the next 9 months. Beyond excited by the potential these young people have to effect meaningful positive change across Scotland
#proud
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Missed our Power Hour with
@HelenaKennedyQC
? Watch back Baroness Kennedy's response when asked about proposals for juryless trials in Scotland 👇
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Great to have
@DaveyWLockhart
on campus with us to film with our Director
@kezdugdale
for the new BBC Scotland show "The Campaign"
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If you missed our piece on trust in politics and political life on
@Scotlandtonight
last night - you can watch the full 7 min segment here
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🚨New blog🚨
Are women in parliament more responsive to public priorities? A fascinating read from Zachary Dickson on whether women MPs provide greater representation to all voters 👇
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📢We're hiring! We're looking for a motivated Centre Administrator to support our growing team in delivering our portfolio of activities, including our development programmes, events and research. Deadline for applications 1st August. Come join us!
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We were delighted
@alisonevison
joined us for our latest event on local government. She said there were 'promising signs of increased diversity' after figures from
@Women5050
showed 35% of councillors now are female, up 6% on the last council elections.
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Huge congratulations to Iqra Mahmood and
@caitiedundas
for completing the John Smith Public Service Award.
You have impressed us throughout your journey - we can’t wait to see what you will do next!
Thank you to the
@RobertsonTrust
for making this possible.
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Congratulations to our Board Member
@AndrewWilson
on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, we're delighted for you 🥂
Honoured to be elected a Fellow of the RSE. Hope to contribute to its mission.
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Why apply to the Parliamentary Internship Programme 2024? Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t miss this opportunity 🧵👇
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Despite the sad news about the Queen, we were pleased to hold our Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme Development Weekend. A fantastic two days of listening, talking and learning. We wish them all our very best for the future & can't wait to hear about all their successes.
Today was our last day at
@JohnSmithCentre
as intern- but as a network, we will be together fighting inequality, learning from each other, and help others who are going to through the same difficultly we were going through last year. 1/
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Kezia Dugdale, Director of the John Smith Centre will be reviewing the newspapers on Sky News tomorrow morning (Tuesday) between 9am and 10am.
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