UofG Centre for Public Policy

As the new Parliament takes shape and MSPs begin to set their priorities, this event will bring together leading experts for a forward-looking discussion on the key policy challenges facing Scotland in the years ahead. 

In a context of tightening fiscal constraints, rapid technological change, and persistent socioeconomic pressures, policymakers are navigating an increasingly complex environment - where straightforward solutions are in short supply. 

This panel will explore where the biggest risks and opportunities lie, and how decision-makers might respond to a set of deeply interconnected challenges spanning governance, the economy, inequality, and technological change. 

Speakers and Chair 

• Chair: David McGill, Chief Executive of the Scottish Parliament 

• Professor Nicola McEwen, Director, University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy 

• Professor Graeme Roy, University of Glasgow & Chair, Scottish Fiscal Commission 

• Professor Bridgette Wessels, Professor in the Sociology of Inequalities (technology focus) 

• Professor Morag Treanor, Professor of Social Policy and Inequality 

Join us for what promises to be a timely and thought-provoking discussion on Scotland’s policy future. 

Booking is essential: Book your place

Please note: There will be no admission after 5:00pm. Attendees are advised to arrive in good time to allow for security checks.