Why has it proven hard to engage politicians and what should the UK be learning from other countries?💬 Join our online event on Tuesday 9th April at 3pm where we'll discuss what are evidence ecosystems, what have we learnt and priorities for the future. evidence-ecosystems.eventbrite.co.uk

I've just completed a double review of two recent urban design research handbooks for urbandesigninternationaljournal. Showing the breadth and depth of global urban design research, and a field with growing conviction for responding to major policy challenges. Open access: doi.org/10.1057/s41289…

New on the blog from Graeme Roy and Rob Richardson 📝 In collaboration with International Public Policy Observatory, the Centre for Public Policy is exploring how local authorities are responding to the challenge of fiscal constraint, with close attention to the devolved nations. gla.ac.uk/research/az/pu…

How can place-based solutions help deliver a just transition? Read Hannah Salamon and Rob Richardson's blog reflecting on a recent policy insights workshop run by the The British Academy as part of its Where We Live Next programme. 🔗gla.ac.uk/research/az/pu…

Significant additional investment is needed now to keep Scotland on the path to Net Zero The nation's statutory target to cut emissions is currently out of reach, writes Rob Richardson 🖊️👇 bit.ly/ScotlandClimat…

The May 2024 (Volume 61, Issue 7) of #UrbanStudies is out now ow.ly/8km150RAlBO.

IPPO's hiring! Come join our team and work on our 2024 programme of events portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDeta… Apply by midnight on Sunday May 19th

As Scottish Parliament turns 25, this year could be an opportunity to reset relations with Westminster But no matter who's in charge, Brexit complexities remain. As do funding gaps for the future. Nicola McEwen delves into the challenges of devolution: bit.ly/25DevScotland

Delighted to be part of research into this crucial issue. Join us this summer to contribute your experience of navigating financial crisis in #localgov.

Are you signed up to the Centre for Public Policy newsletter? 📩 We’re preparing our May edition ready for next week - sign up to our mailing list to receive it straight to your inbox! 🔗gla.ac.uk/research/az/pu…

"Transfer of power from Westminster has been mirrored by a centralisation of power within the devolved nations, particularly in Scotland." Fascinating blog on impact of devolution on local government from Centre for Public Policy ✒️ bit.ly/DevLocGov #25years #devolution

Enjoyed writing this policy insight piece on the potential of new towns in housing delivery ... and particularly interested in how Labour appears to be picking up on design where the previous Conservative Govt left off

Congratulations to the 20 finalists announced today for the 2024 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence. 🙌 This year we received an incredible 226 entries across the five award categories, - nearly double that of 2023. 1/6 Are you on the list? Find out 👇 rtpi.org.uk/events-trainin…

A city-wide 'building stock model' is a hugely important asset for many Net Zero policy applications. The insights for decarbonisation via retrofit projects are numerous, writes yes maria wood on her data work with London Gov 👉 bit.ly/DataForPolicy5

📢 We’re hiring Join IPPO as a Research Assistant until the end of 2024 A great chance to work with our team to develop evidence that can inform policy for the reduction of socio-economic inequality across the UK Apply by 11.59pm on Friday July 26th 👇 portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDeta…

Really enjoyed being part of the session, as well as #igc2024Dub so far

Congratulations to the 2024 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence winners, which were announced last night as part of the UK Ireland Planning Research Conference. RTPI Policy & Research Find the full list here 👇 🧵/6 rtpi.org.uk/events-trainin…

Excited to 📣 a post doc Urban Studies & Social Policy and CaCHE. The post is part of a new Economic and Social Research Council project, URBAN RETROFIT UK, conducting vital research on delivering place adaptation for net zero through planning and development systems. Come join us: jobs.ac.uk/job/DJN028/res…

Perfect day for a tour of Partick/Govan riverside as part of #WhatNextForPlace conference at ⁦University of Glasgow⁩

Exploring Glasgow for Doors Open Day - City Chambers, Old Fruitmarket, and St Vincent Street Church ⁦#gdodf GlasgowDoorsOpenDays⁩