Eddie Barnes
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Director of the John Smith Centre at the University of Glasgow.
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“People are impatient for change… what I want both governments to do is get on with delivering” Chair of the John Smith Centre Iain Anderson says the English local election results show people are “hungry” for change #bbcdn
“This is about creating life chances, creating respect, creating tolerance by recreating focus” The John Smith Centre’s Iain Anderson calls for a ban of social media for under 16s in schools, in order to “remove the toxicity” created by mobile phones #bbcdn
Thank you to University of Glasgow and #TeamUofG students for sharing their opinions on our poll findings! 🤩
We are delighted to announce today that Dr Elisabeth Loose has taken up the role of Research and Engagement Manager! 🎉 Elli will oversee and deliver our communications strategy, build up our networks, and lead all our research activities. Learn more:🔗johnsmithcentre.com/news/dr-elli-l…
“We need to rebuild the public square!” What an evening it’s been at our 2025 John Smith Memorial Lecture. Thank you to former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Sir Victor Blank and Lord Neil Kinnock for an unforgettable night! #politics #glasgowuniversity #JohnSmithCentreAt10
🗨️"There can be no such thing as society if the public square is privatised." Gordon Brown’s John Smith Memorial Lecture was a stirring call to action on civic renewal and economic justice. 🔗Read Eddie Barnes' reflections: johnsmithcentre.com/news/rebuildin…
Daughter Anya doing a "Volunteerathon" around Glasgow today for Project Trust She did litter picking this am in Queens Park. Younger brother's comment: "Lie in it and I'll give you a pound." Be nicer than Anya's younger brother by giving here. justgiving.com/page/anya-barn…
This week's #SocSciHub: Dr. Clementine Hill O’Connor examines the role of lived experience as evidence in policymaking at the Scottish Parliament. Eddie Barnes reflects on Gordon Brown’s address at the John Smith Centre Memorial Lecture. Read more: tinyurl.com/kv2z2x6e
Yesterday, Eddie Barnes & Dr Elisabeth Loose spoke to young people about whether or not they were voting and why ahead of the Hamilton by-election 🗳️ Here's what they had to say! Find out more:🔗johnsmithcentre.com/news/i-dont-un… #GenZ #ScottishPolitics UofG Social Sciences
At Our @Scottish_Future with Douglas Alexander and Gordon Brown speaking on Scotland’s huge untapped economic potential. A Scottish Labour government will use all the levers at our disposal to create well-paid, skilled jobs, growing businesses and a thriving economy.
.Robert Colvile citing John Smith Centre Uk Youth poll today in his excellent Sunday Times column on emerging trends among Gen Z voters thetimes.com/article/68fb4c…
Education | Politics ‘Is there a better way of doing politics? I think so’ my column in todays The Herald . Proud to announce a ‘New’ pilot launching on 23 rd June in conjunction with John Smith Centre Eddie Barnes The pilot is at my former school ‘Kilmarnock Academy’
My morning walk into the University of Glasgow prompts the same deep philosophical questions. Specifically, how did parents in the west end of Glasgow cope before cargo bikes?
