Learning and services
The Centre for Public Policy offers a growing range of programmes for policymakers and practitioners at all stages of their careers.
Whether you’re shaping policy in government or building experience in the third sector, our services are designed to support learning, collaboration and real-world impact.
Education and professional development
The Centre provides bespoke training programmes for a broad range of partners, including local and national government and the third sector on various policy challenges.
This is coordinated in partnership with the University’s College of Social Sciences Executive Education team. Find out more about current programmes and what the Centre and College can offer:
Policy Schools
One of the Centre's key activities are what we call Policy Schools. These are bespoke professional development programmes co-designed and co-delivered with key policy partners.
The global challenges facing all governments, from fiscal sustainability to artificial intelligence, have only enhanced the need for practice-focused, research-informed and impactful education.
So far, we have delivered pilot schools with the UK Cabinet Office and the Scottish Government.
Centre for Public Policy hosts Policy School on Data and AI with the Cabinet Office
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:05:00 BST
Practice Fellows
The Practice Fellows programme connects policy professionals with University of Glasgow researchers to explore evidence-led solutions to real-world policy challenges.
Fellows engage in short-term collaboration to investigate pressing questions from their roles and contribute to knowledge exchange between academic and practice.
This ESRC-funded initiative supports up to six Fellows annually from governments, the voluntary sector and beyond.
- Applications for the 2026-27 cohort have now closed
- Funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- Contact public-policy@glasgow.ac.uk for more information
Meet the 2026 CPP Practice Fellows
Cameron Bailey
Senior Associate Online Safety Group, Ofcom
Alessandro Fusco
Head of Delivery, Pride in Place Programme, Communities Delivery Unit, Ministry of Housing and Local Government
Jules Goodlet-Rowley
Co-Head of Healthy Living Unit, Scottish Government
Lily Humphreys
Policy Manager, Children First
Robin Lee
Principal Strategic Adviser, Strategy and Delivery Directorate, Scottish Government
Marie McLelland
Economic Development Officer, Glasgow City Council
Fergus McMillan
Head of Equality and Diversity, Skills Development Scotland
Kenny Stewart
Head of Public Affairs and Communications at SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health)
Read more about the 2026 CPP Practice Fellows and their fellowships
Practice Fellow blog - Developing the Childcare Challenge Fund with robust evidence through Practice Fellowship
Meet the 2025 CPP Practice Fellows
Charles Burke
Head of International Trade & Business Policy, Scotland Office, UK Government
Isabella de Wit
Head of Health Workforce Strategy, Planning & Reform, Scottish Government
I am really excited by this opportunity to access the breadth of collective knowledge that the University offers through this fellowship, and build lasting connections with the Centre for Public Policy.
Andrew Docherty
Delivery Engagement & Governance Lead (MHCLG), UK Government
Liam Farrow
Head of Regional Economic Policy, Scottish Government
Christina Kopanou
Principal Economist, Glasgow City Council Intelligence Hub
I'm excited to be part of the Practice Fellowship, which is a great opportunity to connect our work in the Intelligence Hub with academic expertise. The Practice Fellowship will strengthen the Hub's role as a bridge between evidence and action, and I’m looking forward to tapping into academic expertise to amplify the impact of our work - particularly in supporting employability services in Glasgow and advancing the foundational economy.
Lucy Mulvagh
Director of Policy, Research and Impact, The ALLIANCE for Health and Social Care
2026-27 CPP Practice Fellows information session - 13 May
An online information webinar about the Practice Fellows programme for applicants was held on Wednesday 13 May, 11am – 12pm.
View and download the slides
CPP Practice Fellows info session slides - 13 May
