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Event: Nationalism & Globalisation

Posted on 04/04/2013 by Coree Brown

Nationalism and Globalisation New Settings, New Challenges 23-24 May 2013 University of Edinburgh A two-day international symposium bringing together research on the interface between nationalism and multiculturalism on the one hand and the evolving dynamics of transnational constitutionalism on the … Continue reading →

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Event: Debating Scottish science, innovation and independence

Posted on 20/03/2013 by Coree Brown

Scotland’s science base is excellent, but we are less successful at translating this to a vibrant and profitable high-tech industry-based economy. Opinions are sharply divided about how scientific research and Scotland’s future economic success, as it builds on technological innovation, would be affected by … Continue reading →

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Engendering Debate

Posted on 20/02/2013 by ceramurtagh

What could constitutional change mean for gender equality? Cera Murtagh reports from the Women and Constitutional Futures seminar The political debate around the Scottish independence referendum could so far be characterised by two opposing constitutional options being trotted out against … Continue reading →

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Event: SCFF: Are We in the Right Process?

Posted on 20/02/2013 by Coree Brown

The current process towards a referendum contemplates a referendum campaign and referendum on independence, which if successful would trigger negotiations on independence, and the need for a new Scottish Constitution. Referendum first, constitution-making second. It appears to be largely assumed … Continue reading →

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Event: Thinking Together: A Citizens Assembly

Posted on 18/02/2013 by Coree Brown

Join us in ‘Thinking Together’: A Citizens Assembly The Public Policy Network / Academy of Government is one of the founding members and supporting collaborators of So Say Scotland, a non-partisan, non-profit, voluntary network of dream-makers working to turn Scotland … Continue reading →

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Event: Delivering Social Security: Options in Scotland’s Constitutional Debate

Posted on 13/02/2013 by Coree Brown

Monday 18 February 2013 6:00pm The Royal Society of Edinburgh How we guarantee welfare through social security and other measures is one of the most disputed issues in Scottish and UK politics. The UK Coalition Government’s welfare reforms are controversial: … Continue reading →

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Event: Showcasing the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey

Posted on 08/02/2013 by Coree Brown

Showcasing the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey – Exploring attitudes towards Scottish independence using repeated cross-sectional surveys 18 March 2013 – 9:15am – 12:30pm Bute Room, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh hosted by AQMeN and ScotCen Speakers: Professor John Curtice – ScotCen … Continue reading →

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Event: Gender Equality Matters in a New Scotland

Posted on 05/02/2013 by Coree Brown

Women and Constitutional Futures Seminar Series: Gender Equality Matters in a New Scotland SEMINAR 3: 14-15 February 2013. Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh Why should women care about constitutional debates? Where are women’s voices and gender equality … Continue reading →

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Event: Scotland and the Two Unions

Posted on 24/01/2013 by Coree Brown

On the heels of the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding the intended EU referendum, the European Union Society is proud to host a first of its kind debate at the University of Edinburgh, featuring three Members of European Parliament and one … Continue reading →

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