😎 Within 5 years, Amy has gone from Parliamentary intern to Constituency Officer Manager for Humza Yousaf MSP. Pretty impressive, Amy! Find out how she did it and tune in on Wednesday, 12.30pm, for our next 'Where are the Interns now?' session. ⬇⬇⬇

🧵(1/5) It's been a busy week but we didn't miss this timely report by colleagues Women's Budget Group Austerity policies have severely impacted living standards across the UK, with women bearing the brunt of it Further austerity cannot be the answer in the forthcoming #UKBudget

Today was Stuart’s last day with us! We are immensely grateful for the work he did with us. All the best of luck in your next job, Stuart! You will be missed 💙

🎙️Trump: the sequel?🎙️ Join us and the team of the 'Not Another One' podcast for a live recording reflecting on the US elections and the latest political developments in the UK.🗽🇬🇧 📅13 November 2024 🕗8 - 9.15pm 📍Glasgow University Union Get your tickets: johnsmithcentre.com/event/trump-th…

📺Something to watch on the weekend ⬇️ For those of you who weren't able to attend the Festival of Politics Scottish Parliament, here is the full session of our Research and External Engagement Officer, Dr Elisabeth Loose Dr Elisabeth Loose youtu.be/FmHfekbwjCw?fe… #TrustInPolitics

💬"Freedom of speech is not [...] the same as freedom from scrutiny." - James O'Brien Criticism is part of the deal. We can all express our views, but others are free to question them. It's how we grow. Highly recommend 'How Not to Be Wrong'! #RespectfulDebate #FreedomOfSpeech

34 years ago today, Germany reunited. 🇩🇪 Even though I lived in East Germany at the time, I was too young to remember it. Today reminds me that in the face of conflict, unity is possible. Pic: a peaceful march in my hometown in 1989 #GermanUnification #TagderDeutschenEinheit

📢ICYMI: Our latest blog argues that low trust in politics might not always be as negative as it seems. But it can highlight significant underlying issues within our society that require attention. Read more here! johnsmithcentre.com/research-blog/… #TrustinPolitics Dr Elisabeth Loose

Happy Birthday to us! 🥳 We had a total blast at our 5th birthday celebration last night, huge thanks Pernod Ricard for sponsoring! We’ve come a long way in five years, thanks so everyone who has supported us and been on the committee in that time. 👏🏻 What a network! ❤️

🗳 What can the Life in the UK 2024 poll tell us about democracy today? 📊 Dr Elisabeth Loose’s new blog explores the challenges of democratic decline and what it means for our society. Read more: johnsmithcentre.com/research-blog/… Dr Elisabeth Loose Carnegie UK

🚨 The UK Youth Poll 2025 is here! 🚨 Young people believe in democracy but fear for its future. They want better politics & financial stability. 📊 Read the #UKYouthPoll2025 now: ukyouthpoll.com Nationwide Focaldata University of Glasgow

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…

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at the inaugural John Smith Memorial Lecture, delivered by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown! 🙏 Find out more: 🔗 johnsmithcentre.com/news/we-need-t… #Politics #UKpolitics #JohnSmithCentreAt10 UofG Social Sciences

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

The UK Youth Poll surveyed attitudes and priorities of young people aged 16-29 across the country. johnsmithcentre.com/uk-youth-poll-… University of Glasgow Eddie Barnes Dr Elisabeth Loose

Scottish Parliament First up, Dr Elisabeth Loose presents the Youth Poll 2025 findings: 📰 58% of 16-29 y/o use social media to stay informed about news 📢 27% used social media to advocate for an issue in past year 🙍 14% see social media as biggest contributor to anxiety

Yesterday at Scottish Parliament, Dr Elisabeth Loose presented findings from our UK Youth Poll 2025 at the Cross-Party Group on Children & Young People. 📰58% use social media for news 🙍67% want it banned for under 16s 🎧 Listen here: johnsmithcentre.com/news/dr-elli-l… YouthLink Scotland

Governments around the world are debating social media bans for under-16s - but what do young people actually think?📱 Drawing on data from the #UKYouthPoll2025, Dr Elisabeth Loose explores young people's views on social media in our latest blog. Read now: johnsmithcentre.com/news/between-c…

🚨 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Gen Z and Politics at Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics! Join Dr Elisabeth Loose, Danny Dorling News and Ellie Craig MSYP for a panel discussion on what and how young people really think of and engage with politics 💭 📅 21 Aug 2025 📍 Scottish Parliament 👉