Protracted Crisis Research Centre

Research Centre @UniWestScotland Fragile livelihoods and economies, displacement, ecological breakdown, conflict, poverty, health, and gender based violence.

[UWS Events @EventsUWS]

Registrations are open to attend UWS Brough Lecture'24 at our Paisley campus on Thurs.30 May.

Join us to hear from guest speaker Anthony Garnett, international oversight professional, on "Why Leaders Should Embrace Auditors".

Further details/bookings at:
https://t.co/lsSlSEbucu

[UWS Events @EventsUWS]

Thinking about #Postgrad study?
UWS offer 80+ Postgraduate certificates, diplomas & degrees (PgCert, PgDip, MA, MSc, MBA/DBA & MProf).

FIND OUT MORE...
📣Postgraduate Open Evening
🗓️Wed 29 May (4pm-7pm)
📍@UniWestScotland Paisley campus

Book your place: https://t.co/WESgTdfOWc

[Graham Jeffery @grahamjeffery]

With colleagues at @CAREED_UWS @PCRC_UWS and Development Studies Association Scotland we're organising a small and friendly conference @UniWestScotland @UWSPaisley on 6th Sept. The call for contributions is here - all sorts of proposals welcome https://t.co/4CD8QbTUOe

[Protracted Crisis Research Centre @PCRC_UWS]

Whether you are an artist, cultural practitioner, policymaker, educator, or concerned citizen, your participation is vital. Join us on April 25th @CCA_Glasgow for the Climate and Culture Summit - get tickets 👉: https://t.co/qpU0zPc0mZ

[ClimateXChange - @climatexchange.bsky.social @ClimateXChange_]

Our new report looks at population groups disproportionately affected by climate impacts like flooding, high temperature and poor air quality. It examines how they are affected now and also potential impact in the future. Read the findings: https://t.co/uSERNU4jxy

[UWS @UniWestScotland]

📢 Calling all school pupils interested in social sciences, psychology or criminal justice.

Register for our Escape Rooms! Join us to explore our courses and meet staff & students... and enjoy free pizza! 🍕

Paisley: https://t.co/s0GviiTw4h
Lanarkshire: https://t.co/p9qCUTlmWX

[Protracted Crisis Research Centre @PCRC_UWS]

Delighted to announce our impressive keynote speakers Dr Ben Twist of @CCScotland @LiaGhilardi & Dr Ben Parry from @BathSpaUni for our upcoming #ClimateCultureSummit taking place in @CCA_Glasgow April 25th Don’t’ miss out! get your free ticket 👉
https://t.co/qpU0zPc0mZ

[Protracted Crisis Research Centre @PCRC_UWS]

Join us for the Climate Culture Summit, April 25th @CCA_Glasgow we are bringing together European artists, curators, alongside reps from local government, voluntary sectors & HE to discuss the roles that arts, culture & creative citizenship can play in tackling #climatechange

[Scottish Refugee Council 🧡 @scotrefcouncil]

Congratulations to our friends @AmmaBirth - one of ten winners of the GSK IMPACT Awards!

Amma support pregnant women, many of whom are alone in Glasgow and have insecure immigration status, to ensure their health and wellbeing while giving birth. 🧡

https://t.co/UDynCCLzEJ

[Protracted Crisis Research Centre @PCRC_UWS]

Today for the first time in Washington, D.C, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) holds a public hearing on the impact of climate change on forced displacement in #CentralAmerica #ClimateMobility
Watch live 👇https://t.co/xdQ6GBiNwp

[SocialPolicy&Society @SPSeditors]

New on #FirstView by Colin Clark @profcolinclark:

The Green Agenda: Why the Provision and Development of Gypsy/Traveller Sites in Scotland is a Health Hazard as Much as an Accommodation Priority

https://t.co/c1iY0tReKG

[SGSAH @sgsah]

Can you offer an online/in-person #PhD event as part of #SGSAHSummer24?

We're welcoming proposals from staff @ HEIs (academics including ECRs & professional services) as well as external orgs.

⏰ Submit our online form by 11 March 2024.

👉 More info: https://t.co/yoGBquhY2f

[ScotRail @ScotRail]

1/4 ⚠️All services across the country will be suspended from 19.00 tonight (Sunday, 21 January) and there will be no rush hour services on Monday morning, as the extreme weather from Storm Isha arrives.

[Protracted Crisis Research Centre @PCRC_UWS]

PCRC is taking a break for the holidays, and we hope that you are able to do the same. We will be back on January 8th 2024. From the entire UWS PCRC team, we wish a happy holiday season!

[Andrew Hursthouse @ASHursthouse]

Back to wonderful @iitbombay for our end of programme symposium with @KiriRodgers @FionaHenriquez @RonnieMooney_ Erin Corbett, Anishka Cameron @NERCscience

[Protracted Crisis Research Centre @PCRC_UWS]

There are 30,000 households in Scotland’s homelessness system, the highest level since records began. The upcoming #ScotBudget needs to address the escalating #HomelessnessCrisis

[Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetscot]

We can’t end homelessness without more social homes.🏠Today, 40 orgs including the #EveryoneHome collective urge the DFM to ramp up investment in housing and homelessness prevention in the #ScotBudget for the good of people & communities. Read our letter: https://t.co/K4NdaMlXk4

[Protracted Crisis Research Centre @PCRC_UWS]

A great opportunity to connect with other practitioners & address climate change collectively! Creative Carbon Scotland and UWS (Ayr Campus) invite you to SPRINGBOARD local assembly for #creativeclimateaction on Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00 - 17:00 GMT info 👇https://t.co/kZant3rX6V

[The British Academy @BritishAcademy_]

The applications for the BA/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships are open. The scheme supports established and senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences wishing to complete research, through a one-year sustained leave period. Apply now: https://t.co/yuClyotoqr