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A new podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens.
Unknown Host hosts UofG Spotlight, a education show with 100 episodes published.
In this episode of Spotlight, we turn from devolved politics to global challenges, asking the important question: do we still value development aid? Host Nicola McEwen is joined by leading researchers from the University
In the final episode of our election podcast series, now 'After the Elections', we look at the results of the Scottish election, what it means for the future of public policy, and how soon we might see the impact of chal
In this episode of our On the Elections podcast series, we're looking to England and Wales, where elections are also being held tomorrow, 7th May. In England, almost 5,000 councillors will be elected across 134 of Englan
This week on the UofG Spotlight On the Elections podcast, we're talking about whether the next Scottish government can fix public services. What are the parties proposing to fix the problems in public services and help t
In today's episode, we're talking about the economy, and particularly whether the next Scottish Government can revive the economy in Scotland. Host Professor Graeme Roy is joined by three experts. Sara Carter , Professor
In this episode of the UofG Spotlight On the Elections podcast, we're looking at what's in the manifestos of the Scottish parties . Hosts Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale talk to Professor Alistair Clark , a political sci
This week we're looking at the rise of the right in Scotland. We're seeing Reform UK emerge in Scotland as a serious contender, and given the electoral system one that is likely to see a sizeable number of MSPs in the Sc
In today's episode of our UofG Spotlight: On the Elections series, we're looking at the election through the lens of global politics and growing global insecurity , specifically the US and Israel's war with Iran. We're j
Kicking off our 'On the Elections' series of the UofG Spotlight podcast, hosts Nicola McEwen and Kez Dugdale talk to guests Chris Carman and Mark McGeoghegan. A 'state of the race' episode, they talk about the key issues
In this episode of Spotlight, Kezia Dugdale speaks with Jim McCormick, Chief Executive of The Robertson Trust, about the Scottish Government's new Child Poverty Framework and what truly drives progress on lifting familie
Higher education is facing one of the most challenging periods in its recent history. Rising financial pressures, declining international student numbers, and shifting expectations. So what does a sustainable, inclusive,
In this episode, Nicola McEwen and Graeme Roy look ahead to the challenges facing the next Scottish Government as it confronts a tight fiscal landscape. Nicola speaks with Matt Donoghue from the State Government of Victo
This week Kez Dugdale is joined by Professor Kathleen Riach and Professor Melanie Simms from the University of Glasgow to discuss work, ageing and employment rights. Kat takes us through her recent research on work and a
We're kicking off Season 7 of our UofG Spotlight podcast with a live episode challenging our political leaders on public service reform in Scotland. Recorded live on Monday 19 January 2026 at our event, Stop/Start: Makin
In this latest episode of Spotlight, we reflect on a turbulent year in American politics and its global ripple effects. Nicola McEwen and Kez Dugdale are joined by two leading voices in international affairs: Prof Juliet
This week's episode takes a quick look at the UK Government's Budget: What it means for Scotland? Why has the Government made these tax decisions? Was this a Budget for growth? What does lifting the Two Child Limit mean?
In this episode, we tackle a critical and timely issue in the Scottish policy landscape: access to justice. Kezia speaks with two leading academics and legal aid practitioners, Fiona McPhail and Jen Ang, about the Scotti
In this Challenge Poverty Week special, Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale explore the governance of poverty with Claire MacRae and Thomas Rochow from the Centre for Public Policy. This week the First Minister reiterated ag
In this season opener of Spotlight, Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale explore the future of Scotland's health, focusing on prevention, systems change, and the social determinants of health. Nicola speaks with Professor Sir
This powerful episode marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Hosts Nicola McEwen and Kez Dugale reflect on the events of July 1995, when over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were systematically murdered
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