Gillian McElroy

Public Affairs @ UWS | own views | she/her

[UWS @UniWestScotland]

Researchers from UWS have secured a £1.2 million grant for a groundbreaking project tackling dementia in the workplace. Head over to @HeraldScotland to discover how this initiative aims to create a more inclusive work environment: https://t.co/77Dg3hntDl

[UWS @UniWestScotland]

We've had the best time over the last few weeks, welcoming senior school pupils to our campuses, as part of the UWS Foundation Academy.

From campus tours to interactive workshops and skills sessions, pupils got the chance to experience being a UWS student for the day! #LifeAtUWS

[UWS @UniWestScotland]

Delighted to host @ScottishLabour MSP @GlasgowPam at our Paisley campus yesterday! Principal James Miller showcased our work with @FIDOTECHUK for global fresh water delivery, and our students shared their inspiring experiences of our unique approach to supporting student success.

[UWS @UniWestScotland]

🌟 Happy International Women’s Day 2024! 🌟 Join us in celebrating all the inspiring women, past and present, who are part of our UWS family. 🙌

Find out more about some of our incredible students, colleagues and alumni at https://t.co/GViODBCu7a

#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

[Women in Public Affairs Scotland (WiPA) @WomenInPAScot]

What should WIPA Scotland’s priorities be for the year ahead? 🤔

Fill in our annual survey, responses will shape our ambitions and engagement for the year ahead! Takes only a few minutes 🗳️

Share with all your favourite public affairs girlies please! 📣

https://t.co/Y8OI6ZCsUn

[UWS @UniWestScotland]

Today, we welcomed @GraemeDeyMSP, @ScotGov Minister for HE & FE to our Paisley campus to meet staff and students and find out more about our ‘Supporting Student Success’ model, which provides a personalised approach to student development.

Read more at https://t.co/XJ5YgggmKV

[Gillian McElroy @gillianmcelroy_]

Great session on disability sport in Scotland from @UniWestScotland @SDS_Sport colleagues at today’s joint CPG meeting on Disability and Sport.

Thanks to @scotsportassoc @mspliz @JeremyRBalfour for the opportunity to showcase this important work.

@gaylemcpherson_ @rich_davison

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

Excellent and thought-provoking presentations today from @UniWestScotland and @SDS_sport at the joint meeting of the Cross party Groups on Sport and Disability.

Link to Research Paper👉https://t.co/T5ShVDviTM

[Women in Public Affairs Scotland (WiPA) @WomenInPAScot]

📣Exciting news📣

After our first year of a formal committee, we are recruiting for positions for 2023-2024.

To apply, please fill out a nomination form (linked in the thread below), and on our website (https://t.co/Zz4KGDtOJ8) and send back to [email protected] by Nov 26

[Healthcare Improvement Scotland @online_his]

Our guideline on ‘Assessment, diagnosis, care and support for people with dementia and their carers, is the first guideline for dementia in nearly 20 years. It provides recommendations that apply to all settings including home, care homes and hospitals.

Link is in the comments

[CIPR Scotland @CIPR_Scotland]

The @UniWestScotland team have won GOLD for their #UWSResearchMatters campaign in the Low Budget Campaign category🥇

Excellent expectation-beating results were achieved with in-house resources and a modest budget. Judges praised the "good solid and simple approach"

[UWS @UniWestScotland]

Today @SP_HSCS has published a new inquiry report, referencing important research by our very own @DrLozFoz.

The report sheds light on the critical barriers to female participation in sport & physical activity and sets out key recommendations for change ➡️https://t.co/PB2gxztEOm

[UWS @UniWestScotland]

We were delighted to welcome @CMochan MSP to our Ayr campus yesterday.

Carol explored our cutting-edge facilities in Creative Industries, Nursing and Sport, and had a great chat with our fantastic UWS Sports President on enhancing women and girls’ participation in sport.

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

New report launched today with @EngenderScot!

This report captures deeply personal accounts that underscore a shared collective journey among those accessing pregnancy and maternity services during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read the full report here:
https://t.co/Wol2JErsm5

[Lucy Mulvagh FRSA MCIPR @lkmulvagh]

Come and join @ALLIANCEScot policy team and help drive our work to influence policy, informed by the voice of people who use health and social care support and services in Scotland - https://t.co/atwwJuICFR

[Human Rights Consortium Scotland @HRCScotland]

Scottish Human Rights Bill consultation is out now! We welcome this as an important step towards #AllOurRights in law.
This Bill is the BIGGEST thing we can do to help make all of our human rights a reality for everyone.
Read the consultation here: https://t.co/sN6qz4AxzO

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

We are delighted to have our next 'The Opportunity is Now' opinion piece from Ian Duddy @ScotHumanRights
Read his reflection on the report here: https://t.co/UYJJ8XFyKD

[Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covidinquirysco]

We've launched our listening project, Let’s Be Heard, and we're inviting the public to share their experiences of the pandemic and any lessons they believe should be learned so we are better prepared in future. Find out more here: https://t.co/kIGoQHcEAD

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

Our ‘Living with COVID-19’ event report highlights the challenges and pressures that disabled people, people living with long term conditions and unpaid carers continue to face due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read it here: https://t.co/3OaSYysjBB

[Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm @ScotRGH]

@ALLIANCEScot welcome the release of the Gambling White Paper.

The introduction of a Statutory Levy, amplified regulatory powers for the Gambling Commission & increased protections are important steps in reducing harm and moving responsibility towards the gambling industry 1/2