Many mums will resonate with this article on the value of informal support systems in our local communities, particularly those formed through playgroups. These groups are more than just a space for children to play - lifelong friendships and vital support networks develop here

Great article Dr Ruth Lightbody definitely worth a read

Great article from Dr Ruth Lightbody on the 'Women's Role in Informal Support Systems: Supporting Families and Creating Communities in Parent and Baby Groups in Scotland'.

📢 We're hiring! Two Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Sociology and related fields (e.g. demography, social policy), open to recent PhD graduates and those soon to complete their doctorate Deadline: Mon 23 Sept More info & apply at: nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/jo…

This moving and raw article by Lucy Jones in the The Guardian highlights the loneliness and isolation often felt in motherhood and features the much-needed research of @ruthndwrites Perinatal Mental Health Social Research: theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/a… #PerinatalMentalHealth

How can public hearings bring benefits to representative, deliberative and participatory processes? ICYMI: Dr Ruth Lightbody published this piece Journal of Deliberative Democracy delibdemjournal.org/article/id/145…

Shirley-Anne Somerville Delighted to hear from Angela O’Hagan as she delivers her first keynote address as Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission: "We know that there are many challenges and we will be focusing on our Strategic Plan 2024-2028" 🔗 scottishhumanrights.com/media/2637/sco…

📣 New blog! In this blog I look at the deliberative potential of public hearings: "Overlooking ‘traditional’ methods like public hearings means missing opportunities to reform, improve and redesign". publicdeliberation.net/flexible-and-i…

Incredibly moving listening to Alan Stubbs Cahonas Scotland Charity Ball as he talks about his experience with testicular cancer. Get the lowdown on testicular cancer here: cahonasscotland.org

The Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers will help @ScotGov hear from families across the country on important matters in relation to their children’s education. Recruitment for the assembly is open now through connect_scot. Find out more at➡️ow.ly/CwOs50Tu8lK

After years of campaigning, it's both encouraging and long overdue to see ScotGov Education open the door for parents and carers to voice their concerns and experiences around our children’s education. For too long, we've faced barriers, been shut out, and ignored by local authorities

Our 2⃣nd article in the Digestable category is out now✨ Dr Ruth Lightbody Glasgow Caledonian University shows that more than being tokenistic consultations, public hearings are valuable formats for #publicengagement, fulfilling many #democratic goals. 👉publicdeliberation.net/flexible-and-i…

Still time to get your tickets to see our A Most Unsuitable Game session this Saturday night at 6pm at WigtownBookFestival stories and poems celebrating women’s football in Scotland. #NSHD2024 tickets.wigtownbookfestival.com/sales/main-pro…

🗣️👥 Las audiencias públicas: ¿Pieza clave para una democracia más participativa? 🔑 Las audiencias públicas son una parte de la respuesta 🌱💬Un estudio de Dr Ruth Lightbody lo explica🔀Más info: bit.ly/3TZcOZk #DemocraciaDeliberativa #GobiernoAbierto #InnovaciónPública

The Commission met with First Minister John Swinney for the first time today. Following the Programme for Government and delay to the Human Rights Bill for Scotland, our new Chair welcomed a constructive opportunity to reset our engagement with Scottish Government and to press for continued

Professor Angela O’Hagan delivering the 2024 Challenge Poverty Week annual lecture - making the case for a human rights based approach to tackling poverty #challengepovery Scottish Poverty & Inequality Research Unit Glasgow Caledonian University GSBS

Adults. The 'essential equipment' needed by 2-year-olds is adults. Adults who are not stressed, not overwhelmed. Adults who can share childrn's interests & give them attention & contain big feelings & play & have fun. That is what 2-year-olds need most: Adults. Pauline Scott 🍊💜

New article published today: ‘Perceptions of Poverty and Policy Preferences: The Contribution of Q Methodology’ in Social Policy & Administration onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sp… Scottish Poverty & Inequality Research Unit Glasgow Caledonian University GSBS The Poverty Alliance