Academy of Government, University of Edinburgh

15/06/2016

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What will Nicola Sturgeon be hoping for on June 23rd? James Mitchell The University of Edinburgh Academy of Government, University of Edinburgh

16/03/2016

Tomorrow 17/03 will be speaking at opening of meeting on Leadership for Outcomes, Scottish Justice Board at Tulliallan Castle

14/03/2016

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14/03/2016

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14/03/2016

Today takes part in an early afternoon Evidence session with Ailsa Henderson before Commons Committee (PACAC)

20/12/2013

Why Scotland Needs an Immigration Commission: Christina Boswell discusses the Scottish Government's immigration proposals http://bit.ly/1cgmXr2

Christina Boswell discusses the Scottish Government’s proposals on immigration and urges the government to launch a Commission on Immigration to enhance dialogue on migration and integration should Scotland become independence or receive further powers.

18/12/2013

Does Scotland have the right to secede? The University of Edinburgh's Kieran Oberman discusses whether Scotland has the moral right http://bit.ly/18yHgix

What is perhaps most striking about the debate regarding Scottish independence is not what people are saying but what they are ignoring. When one brings the philosophical literature on secession to bear on the public debate one notices that a number of points are being assumed that require defence....

18/12/2013

4 pillars of foreign policy: Juliet Kaarbo explains the foreign policy elements of the Scottish Government's White Paper on independence http://bit.ly/19cdxMS

States’ visions of their foreign policies typically have four elements, or pillars: protection, profits, principles, and pride. The Scottish Government’s White Paper released last month is no exception, Juliet Kaarbo explains.

13/12/2013

AoG's Michael Rosie contributes to sectarianism in Scotland report as part of Scottish Government expert group http://bit.ly/1bKwQeD http://bbc.in/ITr8vF

SECTARIANISM in Scotland neither stems from nor is the responsibility of denominational schooling, the Scottish Government's expert group on the issue has concluded.

10/12/2013

The Birth of a State has Many Midwives: Ryan Beasley & Juliet Kaarbo analyse the role that the international community can and should play in Scotland’s referendum debate http://bit.ly/INBmxG

Ryan Beasley and Juliet Kaarbo analyse the role that the international community can and should play in Scotland’s referendum debate.

09/12/2013

Academy of Government informs debate on White Paper http://bit.ly/1bqJdrS

The Academy of Government has continued to play a significant role in informing public debate on the Scottish independence referendum, in the wake of the publication of the Scottish Government’s White Paper on Scotland’s Future, including hosting a major public event and providing expert comment in…

09/12/2013

Seminar - What Voters Think and How They Behave in the 2014 Independence Referendum: a Consultation on the British Election Study Internet Panel. This Fri 13 Dec, Edinburgh http://bit.ly/1brRcZa

*This event is aimed at: researchers, journalists, political parties, campaigners, civil servants and charities*