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
We bring 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
Introducing Independent Legal Representation for Complainers in Scotland: What Can We Learn from Other Jurisdictions?
28 August 2025
University of Glasgow researchers have published a new report for the Scottish Government, which identifies how an independent legal representation service for complainers in sexual offence cases in Scotland could be implemented. The service was a commitment made in the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, which is presently at Stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament.
New report examines intergovernmental cooperation and communication during Ukraine resettlement efforts in Scotland
27 August 2025
A new briefing from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe), written by the Centre for Public Policy's Dr Dan Fisher, examines and offers learnings from the implementation of the Homes for Ukraine and Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme in Scotland.
Centre for Public Policy welcomes six policy professionals to new Practice Fellows programme
21 August 2025
The University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy has appointed its inaugural cohort of Practice Fellows. Six policy professionals from across UK, Scottish, and local government and the voluntary sector, will spend time at the Centre over the next six months to gain insights into policy questions they face in their roles.
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 insights from experts across the University of Glasgow and beyond, in an accessible and engaging way.
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The Centre for Public Policy works in collaboration with other organisations.
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