Where Evidence Meets Practice
About Us
Governments and parliamentarians are confronting many difficult policy and societal challenges, from climate change to inequality, and ensuring the economy keeps pace with demographic and technological change.
The Centre for Public Policy is a commitment from the University of Glasgow to play our part in working with the policy community - locally, nationally and internationally - to access expertise, evidence, and to devise the right tools to find solutions to the challenges they face.
Who we are
Our Mission
To build collaboration between the research and policy community, by sharing evidence, nurturing skills, creating space for fresh thinking and preparing the next generation of policymakers.
Our Work
The Centre for Public Policy brings together experts across disciplines, sectors and communities to help policymakers deal with the myriad of challenges they face.
We do this through research, engagement, policy labs and other collaborative projects.
Our People
We offer a broad range of expertise in public policy across disciplines, sectors, governments and politics.
Latest news and insights
A General Election reset for the Union?
Professor Nicola McEwen writes about the future of devolution and whether Labour's 'change' manifesto promises a new, more collaborative approach.
Children’s rights require political leadership
Professor Bruce Adamson writes about children's rights in the election campaigns and the need for the next UK Government to take action to place children at the heart of policy making.
Devolution and plans for Economic Grrowth: Need for fresh thinking after the election
Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli writes about the parties competing visions for growth and the need for fresh thinking around the devolution settlement
Spotlight Podcast
The University of Glasgow Spotlight podcast discusses public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens.
It brings together the very best insights from across the University of Glasgow and beyond in an accessible and engaging way.
Spotlight: On the election
We've just launched a new season of Spotlight focusing on the 2024 UK General Election. Over the campaign, this series will shine a light on the policy issues, the parties, key battlegrounds and events, bringing you expert insights.
Partnerships
The Centre for Public Policy works in collaboration with other organisations.
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