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
Applications open for Research Associate post at the Centre for Public Policy
7 May 2025
Dr David Blane examines the Scottish Government’s 2025–26 Programme for Government health pledges, focusing on new GP appointment plans and growing concerns around access and investment in general practice.
Programme for Government: Closing the Gender Gap in Scottish Entrepreneurship and Innovation
7 May 2025
Dr Saurabh Lall provides a Quick Insight on the First Minister's Programme for Government and the policy needed to close the gender gap in Scottish Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Reviewing the evidence on rape myths and jury decision making
6 May 2025
Fiona Leverick, James Chalmers, Eamon Keane and Jacqueline Kinghan from the University of Glasgow's School of Law write about the evidence on rape myths and jury decision making and how these can be addressed in the courtroom.
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.
Partnerships
The Centre for Public Policy works in collaboration with other organisations.
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