Brexit discussion event in Aberdeen

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An event, entitled Brexit: Scotland, the UK and EU27: Key Issues, organised by the Scottish Centre on European Relations takes place in Aberdeen at the Central Library on May 23rd.  Organised with the support of the European Commission in Scotland the panel will consider how, with less than a year to go, the Brexit talks are developing and the implications this has for Scotland.  There will be time for questions and answers.

The Speakers are:

Prof Claire Wallace, University of Aberdeen

Liam Smyth, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce

Dr Craig McAngus, University of the West of Scotland

and the Chair is:

Dr Kirsty Hughes, Scottish Centre on European Relations

The event, which starts at 6.00pm on May23rd is free but you need to register in advance.

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Betting terminals, data ownership and mackerel – New Official Publications 08.05.18

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Newly published official publications from :

Westminster and the UK Government

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Fixed odds betting terminals “are electronic machines, sited in betting shops, which contain a variety of games, including roulette. The Gambling Act 2005 regulates gambling in Great Britain. Critics point out that it is possible to lose large amounts of money and claim that the machines have a causal role in problem gambling. The gambling industry says there is no evidence of a causal link with problem gambling.”

Interim Report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. “The Interim Report sets out what the Chair and Panel consider to be the key emerging themes from the Inquiry’s work to date and includes recommendations for specific changes which will better protect children from sexual abuse.”

The Microbiome and Human Health

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Avoidable Mortality, Realistic Medicine, and the Future of Europe – New Official Publications 23.04.18

University of Glasgow Library

Newly published official publications from :

Westminster and the UK Government

House of Lords Library: The Queen’s Room (c) Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament

Surgical mesh implants – “Mesh implants may be used in a number of surgical procedures to provide additional support when repairing weakened or damaged tissue. Over recent years attention has increased on what are thought to be infrequent but sometimes serious complications that may be associated with the use of this mesh in uro-gynaecological procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.”

Parliamentary approval for military action – “The deployment of the Armed Forces is currently a prerogative power. Parliament has no legally established role and the Government is under no legal obligation with respect to its conduct. In 2011 the Government acknowledged that a convention had emerged whereby the House of Commons would have the opportunity to debate the…

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The EU Open Data Portal

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Do you need to find and reuse EU Data for your research?

The EU Open Data Portal  is free and offers a single point of access to a wide range of data held by EU Institutions and bodies. Generally you can reuse the data free of charge, for commercial or non-commercial purposes, provided you acknowledge the source.

One of the advantages of this portal is that it enables you to link data from various sources automatically that can then be used in a new and creative way.

So to find out more about searching, reusing and linking EU data have a look at a new guide entitled Discover the EU Open Data Portal or check out this short tutorial.

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Brexit Roundup: Where Are We Heading?

This is the latest    report from the Scottish Centre on European Relations (SCER)  a new independent and unaligned EU think tank, based in Edinburgh, that will inform, debate and provide up-to-the-minute, high-quality research and analysis of European Union developments and challenges, with a particular focus on Scotland’s EU interests and policies. This report covers topics from environment to devolution to trade to independence, it charts a rocky path ahead to any possible Brexit deal in the autumn – and the crucial question of whether such a deal will pass in Wesminster or face a further referendum vote on accepting it.

Government Information Group (GIG) Bursaries – CILIP Conference 2018

Want to go to the 2018 CILIP Conference? Our bursary call is now OPEN! Also remember nominations for our GIG Annual Award and Lifetime Achievement Awards are NOW OPEN. Find out more on our GIG Awards page. The closing date for nominations is 31st May 2018. The CILIP Conference is returning to Brighton this July with a fantastic line-up of keynote speakers, thought provoking seminars and essential workshops. Meet like-minded colleagues and make new connections for two days of knowledge sharing, discussion, debate and networking opportunities. The conference aims to leave you feeling inspired and passionate about the work that we do as professionals. To keep up to date on conference developments, follow @CILIPConf18 and #CILIPConf18 and visit the website cilipconference.org.uk. You can also register for the conference. Don’t worry – if you receive a bursary place, CILIP will refund you. The Government Information Group (GIG) is delighted to be able to offer two bursary places to its members for attendance at the conference: • the first bursary is offered by CILIP in recognition of GIG’s involvement with the conference; • the second is being funded by GIG itself. We particularly welcome applications from GIG members who have not previously attended the conference. Find out more and apply. Applications close on Friday 13 April.

Cyber Crime, Chemical Weapons, and Fake News – New Official Publications 26.03.18

University of Glasgow Library

Newly published official publications from :

The Scottish Parliament and Government

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The impact of Brexit on Scotland’s Growth Sectors – “This briefing brings together the latest research on the economic consequences of Brexit, assessing the impact on six key sectors (referred to as Growth Sectors) of the Scottish economy. They are: Food & Drink; Sustainable Tourism; Life Sciences; Creative Industries; Energy; and Financial & Business Services. The methodology adopted is a mix of desk research and interviews, analysing the latest data and including the views of industry experts.”

Prescription (Scotland) Bill – “Prescription sets time limits after which legal obligations (and associated rights) will be extinguished. In day to day life a wide range of legal obligations are affected by prescription, making it important in practice. This briefing provides an introduction to the current…

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EU Graduate Administrators Competition

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The EU institutions are looking for talented graduates and young professionals to fill more than 100 new graduate administrator roles.

Applicants need to have a university degree, a good command of two European languages and EU citizenship.

Registration is open now until the 10th of April 2018 at 12:00 CET.

More information is available here.

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Houses of Parliament courses available from FutureLearn

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FutureLearn offer a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time, and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop.

Four interesting, free to access, online courses are available from the UK Parliament. You can sign up for email alerts to be alerted to course availability.

Introduction to the UK Parliament: People, Processes and Public Participation. Date to be announced

UK Parliament Explored: Petitions.Date to be announced

UK Parliament Explored: the Work and Role of Select Committee.Available now

and Royal Holloway, University of London working with UK Parliament have produced:

Beyond the Ballot: Women’s Rights and Suffrage from 1866 to Today.Available now

Hannah Chandler, Bodleian Library, University of Oxford

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Brexit and Scotland: What Happens Next?

Event in Dundee | Scottish Centre on European Relations (SCER) – Independent Scottish EU think tank

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Sports, hurricanes and construction – New Official Publications 12.03.18

University of Glasgow Library

Newly published official publications from :

The European Union

General view of the Plenary chamber in Brussels – PHS Hemicycle – Plenary session week 46 2014

Sports Statistics 2018 Edition. “Thanks to cooperation between Eurostat and the Directorate General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), such statistics have been disseminated regularly since 2015.”

Toward climate change impact:Vectors carrying viral infection : what we should know – Study. “Mosquitoes and ticks can transmit viruses to humans. They can be either direct vectors without any intermediate host (as is the case for mosquitoes) or have an intermediate host (as is the case for ticks). This report provides; information about the vectors, viruses and the detection methods; the most recent literature data about their distribution, particularly in Europe; ZIKV in comparison with the recent extensive media attention given to this with the scientific results, in order to avoid the…

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EESC traineeships

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Twice a year, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) offers traineeships for a period of five months to university graduates who are nationals of EU Member States, as well as to a number of university graduates from non-EU countries. (long-term traineeship).

In addition, the EESC can offer short, unpaid traineeships from one to three months to university graduates or university students who are required to complete their degree by undertaking a period of in-service training (short-term traineeship).

Further information is available here. The various traineeship options are also explained in the video below.

The next application deadline is 31 March 2018.

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Migration in post-Brexit Scotland

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Scotland has an ageing population and a low birth rate.  With this in mind the Scottish Government looks to attract (and retain) people from the rest of the UK and abroad to come and live in Scotland to help sustain and grow the economy.

A post on the SPice blog, Spotlight, discusses a SPICe and University of Glasgow research project ‘Attracting and retaining migrants in post-Brexit Scotland: is a social integration strategy the answer?’ 

“Developing strategies for attracting and retaining migrants – along with creating an overall positive atmosphere around migration – may be of crucial importance to Scotland’s future”

The study will be based on focus group discussions on:

• Is a strategy needed?
• Is it practicable?
• Would it improve the lives of those who have come to live here?
• Would it attract other migrants to come…

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Pastures New: Scottish Emigration to Australia

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It is common knowledge that Australia was originally treated as a penal colony by the British Empire. In May 1787 the first fleet of convict ships set sail from England and arrived in Botany Bay some 8 months later in January 1788.

As a punishment for persistent offenders – most commonly crimes of housebreaking, theft or forgery – it is estimated that between 1787 and 1868, 160,000 convicts were transported to Australia. A mere 5% of these were Scottish, nearly 7600 people. However this first transportation would later hinder the settlement of Australia by free men and their families, as in the early years convicts greatly outnumbered free settlers.

The large number of convicts, along with other disincentives – such as the long and hazardous journey, the extreme expense, and the unknown nature of Australia to those in Scotland – meant that it was difficult to break the long tradition…

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Happy Birthday SWOP Forum!

8 years (and 2 days) ago SWOP published it’s first blog post. Granted, it wasn’t exciting – but it was a start!

Happy (slightly belated) Birthday SWOP Forum!