The Constitutional Future of Scotland and the United Kingdom
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Aberdeen
Department Name: Sch of Social Science
Abstract
This programme of research will examine the options for Scottish constitutional change, including independence, and their implications for the future of the UK and Scotland. It will provide evidence to help inform voter understanding of the key issues ahead of the independence referendum to be held in September 2014, and of the significance and consequences of the referendum result. In the longer term, it will develop a research centre involving academics from political science, economics and law to strengthen the capacity for the generation of new knowledge on the social, economic and political challenges associated with constitutional change.
The proposal builds upon existing research, including some investments already supported by the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland. It includes two projects within each of the four themes of the programme - relations beyond Scotland, the economy, governance, and future Scotland. Research on citizen and elite behaviour cuts across each of these themes. The projects all address consequences of rescaling, that is, the migration of economic, social and political systems to new levels, which are connected in complex ways. Whatever the outcome of the referendum, Scotland's constitutional future will develop within a series of overarching 'unions' within the British Isles, the European Union and beyond. These will place some constraints on what a Scottish - and UK - government could do under all constitutional scenarios.
The research employs legal analysis, political and policy analysis, economic modeling and behavioural analysis to explore the implications of different constitutional options. Each project includes collaboration between scholars from different disciplines. There are surveys of citizena and business leaders survey to ascertain responses to situations of partial knowledge, risk and uncertainty, and their ranking of preferences. The use of comparison also runs through the projects. Analysis of the future of Scotland in the UK provides case study of the broader transformations of the state in modern times. The inter-related nature of the projects is a key feature of the proposal, with preliminary findings from projects feeding into the development of the research in others, and so on. Findings from the will be used to inform understanding among the public, policy-makers and the media, through a range of user-focused activities, as well as to generate new knowledge to advance understanding of the dynamics of constitutional change.
The proposal builds upon existing research, including some investments already supported by the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland. It includes two projects within each of the four themes of the programme - relations beyond Scotland, the economy, governance, and future Scotland. Research on citizen and elite behaviour cuts across each of these themes. The projects all address consequences of rescaling, that is, the migration of economic, social and political systems to new levels, which are connected in complex ways. Whatever the outcome of the referendum, Scotland's constitutional future will develop within a series of overarching 'unions' within the British Isles, the European Union and beyond. These will place some constraints on what a Scottish - and UK - government could do under all constitutional scenarios.
The research employs legal analysis, political and policy analysis, economic modeling and behavioural analysis to explore the implications of different constitutional options. Each project includes collaboration between scholars from different disciplines. There are surveys of citizena and business leaders survey to ascertain responses to situations of partial knowledge, risk and uncertainty, and their ranking of preferences. The use of comparison also runs through the projects. Analysis of the future of Scotland in the UK provides case study of the broader transformations of the state in modern times. The inter-related nature of the projects is a key feature of the proposal, with preliminary findings from projects feeding into the development of the research in others, and so on. Findings from the will be used to inform understanding among the public, policy-makers and the media, through a range of user-focused activities, as well as to generate new knowledge to advance understanding of the dynamics of constitutional change.
Planned Impact
The proposed research centre will provide informed, impartial analysis on the future of the UK and Scotland both before and after the referendum on Scottish independence. It has identified three main sets of beneficiaries: (i) Civil society, including the voluntary sector, the business community, trade unions and public sector professionals; (ii) civil servants, political campaigners, parliamentarians, and their staff, including: civil servants in the Scottish Government, Whitehall, the Welsh Assembly Government, the Northern Ireland Assembly, and the European Commission; parliamentarians and parliamentary staff; and senior officials within local authorities; and (iii) the wider public in Scotland and beyond, who are eager to be informed on the consequences of the referendum outcome and of what may follow it.
We will engage in a wide range of activities to ensure our research reaches these audiences. Proposed activities include five seminars intended to bring together senior representatives of civil society organisations, government and parliaments. Each seminar will be by invitation only, and will involve 20-30 participants and be conducted under Chatham House rules to encourage frank, open and honest exchange. The five seminars will be on the following project themes: external relationships; economic futures; fiscal pacts; constitutionalism and democracy; and inequality in Scotland. In addition to these seminars, we will offer tailored private briefing sessions to representatives of the Scottish Government, Whitehall and other governments from the UK and beyond, on key issues relevant to the future of the UK and Scotland. We will guard fiercely our impartiality in all of these activities, which will be focused on enhancing the impact of evidence-based academic research.
We will reach broader audiences through several means. First, we will produce a comprehensive set of easy-to-read reports (3 per project - 27 in total), which we will disseminate widely among user groups and via the traditional media, social media and our website. Second, we will convene a large public conference in the aftermath of the referendum, to analyse the result and its implications for the future of both Scotland and the UK. We will also feed research from out projects into other public-facing events already planned under existing projects, including those supported by the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. Third, the project team will exploit opportunities to disseminate findings via the media, drawing on our extensive collective experience, contacts and reputations nationally and internationally. As well as responding to frequent requests for interview, we will actively seek opportunities to participate in relevant scheduled programmes by providing tailored 1 page briefing papers for circulation around broadcasters, and writing 'op ed' articles for broadsheet newspapers. Fourth, we will develop a research centre website, embedded within the 'Scottish Independence' section of the website of the University of Edinburgh's Academy of Government. This already includes a Referendum Blog which offers informed analysis of issues related to the referendum, as well as a portal to advertise relevant academic-led events. We will use the blog to disseminate project findings to a wider academic and non-academic community online. The blog is already set up so that posts are disseminated through Twitter and Facebook. These will be augmented by individual Twitter feed from selected members of the research team, contributing academic research to what is already a lively online constitutional debate in Scotland.
A six person advisory board will be established as soon as the projects are underway, to guide us towards ensuring that opportunities to inform and influence all beneficiaries are fully exploited.
We will engage in a wide range of activities to ensure our research reaches these audiences. Proposed activities include five seminars intended to bring together senior representatives of civil society organisations, government and parliaments. Each seminar will be by invitation only, and will involve 20-30 participants and be conducted under Chatham House rules to encourage frank, open and honest exchange. The five seminars will be on the following project themes: external relationships; economic futures; fiscal pacts; constitutionalism and democracy; and inequality in Scotland. In addition to these seminars, we will offer tailored private briefing sessions to representatives of the Scottish Government, Whitehall and other governments from the UK and beyond, on key issues relevant to the future of the UK and Scotland. We will guard fiercely our impartiality in all of these activities, which will be focused on enhancing the impact of evidence-based academic research.
We will reach broader audiences through several means. First, we will produce a comprehensive set of easy-to-read reports (3 per project - 27 in total), which we will disseminate widely among user groups and via the traditional media, social media and our website. Second, we will convene a large public conference in the aftermath of the referendum, to analyse the result and its implications for the future of both Scotland and the UK. We will also feed research from out projects into other public-facing events already planned under existing projects, including those supported by the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. Third, the project team will exploit opportunities to disseminate findings via the media, drawing on our extensive collective experience, contacts and reputations nationally and internationally. As well as responding to frequent requests for interview, we will actively seek opportunities to participate in relevant scheduled programmes by providing tailored 1 page briefing papers for circulation around broadcasters, and writing 'op ed' articles for broadsheet newspapers. Fourth, we will develop a research centre website, embedded within the 'Scottish Independence' section of the website of the University of Edinburgh's Academy of Government. This already includes a Referendum Blog which offers informed analysis of issues related to the referendum, as well as a portal to advertise relevant academic-led events. We will use the blog to disseminate project findings to a wider academic and non-academic community online. The blog is already set up so that posts are disseminated through Twitter and Facebook. These will be augmented by individual Twitter feed from selected members of the research team, contributing academic research to what is already a lively online constitutional debate in Scotland.
A six person advisory board will be established as soon as the projects are underway, to guide us towards ensuring that opportunities to inform and influence all beneficiaries are fully exploited.
Organisations
- University of Aberdeen (Lead Research Organisation)
- Cabinet Office (Collaboration)
- Institute for Fiscal Studies (Collaboration)
- Workers' Educational Association (Collaboration)
- Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) (Collaboration)
- Scottish Parliament (Collaboration)
- The British Academy (Collaboration)
- Scottish Chambers of Commerce (Collaboration)
- European Academy Bolzano EURAC (Collaboration)
- University of Ottawa (Collaboration)
- Department for Work and Pensions (Collaboration)
Publications
Bell D
(2020)
Funding Pensions in Scotland: Would Independence Matter?
in National Institute Economic Review
Rummery K
(2020)
Gender equality and the governance of long-term care policy: new comparative models and paradigms
in Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy
Tierney S.
(2019)
Territory and Power in Constitutional Transitions
Liñeira R
(2019)
Risk Attitudes and Independence Vote Choice
in Political Behavior
Stjepanovic D
(2019)
The Right to Vote: Constitutive Referendums and Regional Citizenship
in Ethnopolitics
Kenny, M
(2019)
How should the UK govern itself in the time of Brexit?
Keating, M
(2019)
Can the Anglo-Scottish Union Survive Brexit?
in French Journal of British Studies
Loughlin M. And Tierney S.
(2018)
The shibboleth of sovereignty
in Modern Law Review
N/a
(2018)
The United Kingdom and the Federal Idea
| Description | As shown in our 2017 book, the referendum campaign focused on both constitutional issues and substantive issues of economics, welfare, defence and security. Risk and uncertainties were key factors in voter choice. The outcome did not resolve the constitutional question in Scotland, which remains live. Scotland represents an example of processes of spatial rescaling that are affecting European states as government is transformed and dilemmas of economic competitiveness and social cohesion emerge at all levels. Brexit only accentuates this process as our more recent work shows. |
| Exploitation Route | We are continuing to work with officials and stakeholders in the Scottish policy community and at UK level about institutional change and policy options. |
| Sectors | Government, Democracy and Justice |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk |
| Description | Our research has been used by parliamentary committees during the scrutiny of legislation relating to the devolution agenda across the UK. In addition, fellows have also worked with civil servants to inform the thinking of government. Extensive engagement activity has also helped inform and frame public debate around the issue of constitutional change. In terms of parliamentary engagement, the Centre on Constitutional Change has worked particularly closely with the House of Lords Constitutional Affairs Committee, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (Westminster), the Lords Economic Affairs Committee, the Scottish Parliament's Welfare Reform Committee and, especially, the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee and the European and External Relations Committee - both at Holyrood. In terms of working with government, we have provided advice to the Cabinet Office, Treasury, Scotland Office and Scottish Government both through formal meetings and workshops and less formal means such as newsletters and blogs, which we know to be widely read by civil servants. We have made a particular effort to inform the public and encourage popular understanding of the UK's changing constitutional relationships. This has involved significant outreach through both digital and traditional media. The focus of the centre's digital activity has been a blog-driven website, which so far has received over 659,000 page views from 220,000 visitors. Our output in the traditional media has also been significant with fellows reaching an audience of tens of millions during the Scottish independence referendum campaign and continuing to achieve a significant presences since. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2013 |
| Sector | Communities and Social Services/Policy,Government, Democracy and Justice |
| Impact Types | Societal,Economic,Policy & public services |
| Description | A Carol Weiss effect on policymaking |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Impact | The ESRC accepts that there is an often unclear link between evidence and policy. There is a clear role for demonstrating long term enlightenment and meaningful partnership on how to produce and use evidence, which is different from a very specific short term impact. In this case, I worked with Scottish Government civil servants to discuss and form some agreement on how to use evidence in policy, in general, and in relation to the Scottish Government's work on using evidence to inform 'prevention' policy. We are now using the relationship for a larger project funded by Horizon2020 on learning how EU member states address territorial inequalities. Our 2-year ESRC project has allowed us to develop a relationship with policymakers that underpins the design and delivery of future work, in our projects and theirs. |
| URL | https://paulcairney.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/we-all-want-evidence-based-policy-making-but-how-do-we-... |
| Description | Adviser to the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee - Preparation of the interim report on the post-Smith draft clauses |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| Impact | Acting as one of three advisers to the Scottish Parliament's influential Devolution (Further Powers) Committee allowed for the opportunity to help shape the future delivery of welfare in Scotland and the relationship between the Scottish and UK Governments. |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/89474.aspx |
| Description | Advisor to the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations on understanding and engaging with the Smith Commission and Scotland Bill (10 June 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Appointed as an adviser on intergovernmental relations to the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee of the Scottish Parliament - 2015 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| Impact | The system of intergovernmental relations in the UK is emerging and the work of parliamentary committees in building the process is vital. Inquiries such as this have begun the process of parliaments as institutions reaching out to one another and, in doing so, enhancing the efficacy of parliamentary scrutiny. |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_ScotlandBillCommittee/Reports/DFPS042015R08.pdf |
| Description | Briefing on intergovernmental relations for governmental delegation from Papau New Guidnea (Sept 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | Asia |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Citation in Constitution Committee (Lords select committee) report |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201516/ldselect/ldconst/149/149.pdf |
| Description | Citation in Devolution (Further Powers) Committee report "New Powers for Scotland: An Interim Report on the Smith Commission and the UK Government's Proposals" (14 May 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_ScotlandBillCommittee/Reports/dfpr-15-03w-rev.pdf |
| Description | Citation in House of Lords Constitution Committee Report (May 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.parliament.uk/union-and-devolution |
| Description | Citation in PACAC (Commons select committee) report |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmpubadm/523/523.pdf |
| Description | Citation in SPICE publication "Further Devolution for Scotland: The Draft Clauses" (19 March 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/87943.aspx |
| Description | Citation in SPICE publication "The Smith Commission Report - Overview" (8 January 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| Description | Citation in SPICE publication "The Smith Commission's Welfare Proposals (21 January 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/85958.aspx |
| Description | Citation in the Scottish Affairs Committee publication "Demography of Scotland and the implications for devolution" linked to my appearance as a witness on behalf of the Royal Society of Edinburgh |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| Impact | This publication included a set of recommendations by the Scottish Affairs Committee. Perhaps most important among these was the proposal that Scotland be allowed to control its own migration policy. This remains a matter of some contention between the Scottish and UK governments. |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201617/cmselect/cmscotaf/938/93802.htm |
| Description | Cited in Scottish Parliament Welfare Committee's report into the Future Delivery of Welfare in Scotland - 14 December 2015 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_Welfare_Reform_Committee/Reports/WRS042015R06.pdf |
| Description | Cited in the report of the report of the House of Lords Constitution Committee into the draft Scotland Bill Clauses - 4 Feb 2015 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| Impact | This review shaped the subsequent legislation, which in turn determined the nature of the settlement between the UK and Scottish governments. |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201415/ldselect/ldconst/145/14511.htm |
| Description | Coordination of Devolution (Further Powers) Committee away day at the Centre, with academics providing insight on Belgium, Spain, Canada, and Germany (6 September 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Coordination of parliamentary evidence session on parliamentary scrutiny and intergovernmental relations with representatives from Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada (17 September 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Design of Scotland's fiscal framework |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | Following our research into the design of Scotland's fiscal framework, David Bell was invited to be the specialist adviser to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, which was carrying out an investigation into the tax devolution proposed for Scotland in the week of the independence referendum in 2014. The investigation and subsequent report were influential in affecting public debate. In particular, the debate on the Scotland Bill in the House of Lords debate which took place on 29th February 2016 included the following amendment (57ZA) by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean: Before Clause 13, insert the following new Clause- "Approval of the fiscal framework Nothing in this Part shall have effect until each House of Parliament has passed a motion expressing its approval of the agreement between the Scottish Government and the United Kingdom Government on the Scottish Government's fiscal framework." This amendment was intended to indicate concern over the lack of debate of Scotland's proposed fiscal framework both in the House of Commons and in the House of Lords. Although the amendment failed, this debate did provide one opportunity for an informed discussion of the implications of Scotland's new fiscal framework. The text from Hansard (referenced below) makes clear David Bell's contribution to informing this debate. |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201516/ldhansrd/text/160229-0002.htm |
| Description | EVIDENCE ON SCOTTISH FISCAL COMMISSION BILL |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | I gave evidence on the functions of the Scotland Fiscal Commission as described in the Scotland Fiscal Commission Bill. The decision on this will be taken shortly. Among other things I advocated that SFC should produce it's own forecast and not merely scrutinise the forecast of the Government. |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/93009.aspx |
| Description | Engagement with policy makers and practitioners |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Impact | During the referendum period, we worked with civil servants from both the UK and Scottish governments in the production of their analysis papers, while remaining strictly impartial ourselves. I attended several of these meetings in Edinburgh and London. I presented a paper on prevention policymaking to the Scottish Government in February 2014 (http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/%E2%80%98decisive-shift-prevention%E2%80%99) and June 2015. I chaired a Political Quarterly workshop in October 2014, which brought together the special issue contributors with UK and Scotland civil servants and representatives of local government and the third sector. I chaired a workshop in June, bringing together the Scottish Parliament's finance committee with civil servants and practitioners to discuss evidence based policymaking. I have given evidence to the Scottish Parliament, on (a) parliamentary reform and (b) public policy (http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_FinanceCommittee/General%20Documents/Summary_of_submissions_Paul_Cairney.pdf), and to the Northern Ireland Assembly's inquiry on the Barnett formula. I have interviewed approximately 40 Scottish Government civil servants and Scottish Parliament MSPs and staff and will interview HM Treasury staff in 2015 (Emily St Denny interviewed over 50 practitioners in the third sector). I used this information to feed back regularly to both governments about their respective policy styles and progress. To maximise influence via an 'enlightenment' function (described by Carol Weiss), I have described my work on 'prevention' policy through the lens of the idea of 'evidence-based policymaking'. This has allowed me to engage with a much larger number and range of groups in government, the third sector, business, and think tanks, and I am continuing this important work after the term of the ESRC grant (for example, while launching my book 'The Politics of Evidence-Based Policymaking with the Alliance for Useful Evidence/ Nesta in March 2016). |
| Description | Evidence cited in the Fiscal Framework report of the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee - 29 June 2015 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | The fiscal framework agreement between the Scottish and UK governments provides the basis for government finances over the next five years (2016-2021). Prof McEwen's evidence is extensively cited in the report that represented an important plank of the parliamentary scrutiny of this process. |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_FinanceCommittee/Reports/fir15-12w.pdf |
| Description | Evidence given to House of Lords Committee (Constitution) on The Union and Devolution (May 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201516/ldselect/ldconst/149/14916.htm |
| Description | Evidence in the House of Lords on inter-governmental relations in the UK (7 Jan 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/lords-select/constitution-committee/news... |
| Description | Evidence on Brexit for Scottish Parliament European Committee (Sept 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/100259.aspx |
| Description | Evidence to joint session of HOC Scottish Affairs Committee and ScotParl Social Security Commitee (November 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committ... |
| Description | Evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | The evidence provided information on creation of independent fiscal/forecasting body in Scotland. It influenced the decision to establish the independent Scottish Fiscal Commission. |
| Description | Evidence to the Scottish Parliament Welfare Committee on the Future Delivery of social security in Scotland (10 November 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee (11 April 2014) on likely scenarios for Scottish Public Finances post-indyref |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | The Finance Committee was investigating the likely impact of changes in powers, including independence, would have on taxation, borrowing, public sector debt and fiscal rules. In the words of the committee's convenor, Kenneth Gibson MSP, "Our evidence sessions will provide a vital platform for debate and clarity on some of the most important financial issues at the forefront of the Scottish public's mind. That is why we have invited respected experts in the fields of taxation, debt and pensions to share their views on what Scotland's public finances will look like after 2014." |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/75333.aspx |
| Description | Informing committee recommendations in Changing Relationships: Parliamentary Scrutiny of Intergovernmental Relation (6 October 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| Impact | The report published by the Scottish Parliament in 2015 set forth several recommendations for improvements in the operation of intergovernmental relations between Scotland and the United Kingdom governments and ways in which parliamentary scrutiny in these activities may be enhanced. |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/92898.aspx |
| Description | Invitation to participate in a Scottish Government stakeholder event on welfare and new devolved powers (24 June 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| URL | http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Rallying-call-on-new-powers-for-Scotland-1a71.aspx |
| Description | Invitations to share research with Scotland Office |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Impact | The Scotland Office have twice sought information from me about the existing state of public attitudes as well as advice in terms of how to conduct future research on attitudes. I provided them with a presentation as well as copies of reports on public opinion in Scotland and the rest of the UK before and after the 2014 independence referendum. |
| Description | Master class on new devolution legislation for Chartered Institute of Housing Conference |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| URL | http://www.cih.org/events/display/vpathDCR/templatedata/cih/events/data/Scotland/2016_cih_scotland_a... |
| Description | Meeting with International Climate Change Stakeholder Engagement lead and colleagues at Department of Energy and Climate change on devolution and the Smith Commission process and its relevance for energy and climate change policy (7 January 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Meeting with Scottish Parliament clerks to advise on scope and work plan of parliamentary committees following the election (June 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Meeting with Taiwanese government delegation on intergovernmental relations (August 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | Asia |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Meeting with clerks regarding proposed Expert Advisory Council on Brexit (Sept 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Meeting with members of Cabinet Office UK Governance and Devolution team on intergovernmental relations and the Smith Commission and Scotland Bill legislation (4 February 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Meeting with representatives of Quebec Government Office in Edinburgh to provide an briefing on recent events (Sept 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Meeting with the Department of Work and Pensions on the Scotland Bill and implications for DWP (22 July 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Meeting with the Devolution Director and senior colleagues at the Department of Work and Pensions on the draft clauses of the Scotland Bill and their relevance to welfare policy (6 January 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Meeting with the Scottish Government Welfare division on the Scotland Bill and implications for welfare (23 June 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Meeting with the Treasury and academics on implications of the Scotland Bill for Welfare funding (22 July 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Ministerial commitment in Commons to consider report recommendations on EVEL |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2016-12-01/debates/9C4D5666-5827-4249-AC9B-CEC0B0409CAA/Busine... |
| Description | Oral Evidence to House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform committee |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence to Scottish Parliament European and External Affairs Committee - Michael Keating 4-6-15 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence to the European and External Affairs Committee of the Scottish Parliament on accession of Scotland to the EU and on defence |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: House of Commons Political and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Michael Keating 17-10-14 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: House of Commons Political and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Michael Keating 9-2-15 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: House of Commons Public Administration Committee - Michael Keating 8-4-14 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee - David Eiser |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution - Michael Keating 5-3-14 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: National Assembly for Wales - Michael Keating 14-7-13 |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: Scottish Parliament (Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee) - David Bell, Angus Armstrong |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: Scottish Parliament (Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee) - Peter McGregor |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: Scottish Parliament (Finance Committee) - Angus Armstrong, David Bell, Katerina Lisenkova |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: Scottish Parliament Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee - Michael Keating 7-5-14 |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: Scottish Parliament European and External Affairs Committee - Michael Keating (5-2-13) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral Evidence: Scottish Parliament Finance Committee "away day" - Michael Keating 30-3-15 |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Oral Evidence: Scottish Parliament Finance Committee - Michael Keating 20-5-15 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral and Written Evidence: House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution - Michael Keating (9-2-15) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral and Written Evidence: Scottish Parliament Devolution (Further Powers) Committee - Michael Keating 11-12-14 |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral evidence to devolution committee of Parliament |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral evidence: House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee - Angus Armstrong, David Bell |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral evidence: House of Lords Select Committe on "Scottish independence: constitutional implications for the rest of the UK" - Michael Keating /Stephen Tierney |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Oral evidence: Scottish Parliament Finance Committee - Katerina Lisenkova |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Participated in an Institute of Government event with high level civil servants on Responding to the Binham Report: developing IGR in a post-referendum UK (14 July 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Participation in discussions and negotiation of written agreement on intergovernmental relations between Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, agreement informed by recommendations made in commissioned report (Jan 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Impact | The Agreement has helped to increase the scrutiny and accountability of intergovernmental relations within Scotland. It has also been discussed by parliamentary committees in Wales and Westminster, with a view to developing equivalent arrangements to support legislative scrutiny of their respective governments in the area of intergovernmental relations. |
| URL | https://www.gov.scot/publications/igr-agr-scotparl-scotgov/ |
| Description | Presentation of report to Devolution (Further Powers) Committee of the Scottish Parliament "Intergovernmental Relations & Parliamentary Scrutiny" (24 September 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/2015.09.30_IGR_External_Research_Report_FINAL.pdf |
| Description | Presentation on intergovernmental relations for delegation of Bosnian politicians (29/01/2016) |
| Geographic Reach | Europe |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Private meeting with Scottish Government officials on new welfare powers (20 April 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| Description | Private workshop with UK and Scottish government officials, academics, and civil society on welfare (April 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Provided briefing material in advance of the visit of the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee to Spain |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Impact | Parliamentarians were offered an insight into the workings of a comparable state and have used this to inform their own work on intergovernmental relations within the UK. |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Spain_Report.pdf |
| Description | Quoted by UK parliamentarians during their inquiry into intergovernmnetal relations |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-committees/constitution/inter-gov-relations/EvidencevolumeI... |
| Description | Quoted in Scottish Government news item entitled 'Rallying call on new powers for Scotland' (24 June 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Rallying-call-on-new-powers-for-Scotland-1a71.aspx |
| Description | RSE Evidence: Scottish Parliament Finance Committee - Michael Keating 19-3-15 |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Referenced multiple times in Commons Procedure Committee report (HC 189, 2016-17) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201617/cmselect/cmproced/189/189.pdf |
| Description | Referenced multiple times in Constitution Committee (Lords select committee) report |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201617/ldselect/ldconst/61/61.pdf |
| Description | Research cited in Scottish Parliament Welfare Reform Committee Meeting (13 January 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Citation in other policy documents |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/46339.aspx |
| Description | Scottish Attitudes post devolution: Lecture to Welsh Governance Centre visit to Edinburgh |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Impact | Scottish Attitudes post devolution. Lecture delivered to the Welsh Governance Centre at their visit to the Centre on Constitutional Change in Edinburgh |
| Description | Submission of supplementary written evidence to House of Lords Constitution Committee Union and Devolution Inquiry (December 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-committees/constitution/inter-gov-relations/EvidencevolumeI... |
| Description | Witness in House of Lords Constitution Committee inquiry on the Union and Devolution (11 November 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/constitution-commit... |
| Description | Workshop with UK and Scottish civil servants on intergovernmental relations (Nov 2016) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Description | Written & Oral Evidence: Scottish Parliament Committee on Devolution (further powers) - Michael Keating 19-3-15 |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Written Evidence to House of Lords Select Committee: Scottish Independence: Constitutional implications for the rest of the UK - Stephen Tierney |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Written Evidence to Scottish Parliament: Accession of an independent Scotland to EU - Stephen Tierney |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_EuropeanandExternalRelationsCommittee/Inquiries/04_Prof_Stephen... |
| Description | Written Evidence: Scottish Parliament Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee - Michael Keating 1-14 |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Written and oral evidence to the Finance Committee of the Scottish Parliament (29 April 2015) |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_FinanceCommittee/Reports/fir15-12w.pdf |
| Description | Written and oral evidence to the Welfare Committee of the Scottish Parlament |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Written evidence to House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution - Michael Keating 1-9-15 |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Written evidence to Scottish Parliament (EEAC): White Paper Reflection: Defence - Colin Fleming |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Written evidence to Scottish Parliament: Political Economy of Small States - Michael Keating |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Written evidence to Scottish Parliament: White Paper Reflection: Defence - Colin Fleming |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_EuropeanandExternalRelationsCommittee/Meeting%20Papers/Papers_f... |
| Description | Written evidence to the EEA of the Scottish Parliament: Scotland and the EU after independence - Micheal Keating |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | David Hume Institute Research Awards |
| Amount | £17,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | David Hume Institute |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2014 |
| End | 10/2014 |
| Description | Fiscal issues in implementing the Smith Commission proposals and further devolution |
| Amount | £29,980 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | ECO/42328 |
| Organisation | Nuffield Foundation |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2015 |
| End | 02/2016 |
| Description | Future of the UK and Scotland |
| Amount | £50,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Economic and Social Research Council |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2014 |
| End | 03/2016 |
| Description | Horizon2020 (Cairney and Keating as CI) |
| Amount | € 4,800,000 (EUR) |
| Funding ID | IMAJINE |
| Organisation | European Commission |
| Department | Horizon 2020 |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | European Union (EU) |
| Start | 01/2016 |
| End | 12/2022 |
| Title | Bi-regional Scotland-rest of the UK Social Accounting Matrix |
| Description | The bi-regional Scotland-RUK SAM has been developed through the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland Initiative (Ref: ES/L003325/1)). This is based on a UK Industry by Industry (IxI) analytical Input-Output Table. Unfortunately, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) does not supply the Input-Output accounts for the UK in this form. Furthermore, ONS does not give access to a full set of Supply and Use tables that would enable the straightforward construction of the IxI table. The ONS only publishes a full Product by Product (PxP) IO table, a Use table and an incomplete Supply Table, where some of the entries are suppressed due to confidentiality issues. The second step is to construct the SAM for Scotland. The starting point is the 2010 Input-Output Table for Scotland produced by the Scottish Government. Data from the households and government income accounts given by the Scottish National Accounts Programme are used to fill the sub-matrices of the SAM. These sources are sufficient to obtain a detailed SAM. However, the lack of data on the secondary distribution processes inhibits a proper assembly of the sub matrix of income transfers between institutions as against what is available for the UK. Therefore, where the information coming from the Scottish sources described above is not sufficient to split payments and receipts among institutions, we use shares derived from the UK SAM to determine the missing values. Data available for download are the following: The Scottish SAM , The UK analytical Table , The UK SAM , and the Scot-RUK SAM . |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2019 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Title | Risk and Constitutional Attitudes survey |
| Description | This is a two wave survey of adults (age 16+) eligible to vote in the 2014 Scottish referendum. Fieldwork was conducted by ICM three months before and three months after the 2014 Scottish independence referendum and included several survey experiments about risk tolerance, risk awareness and risk mitigating behaviours before and after the referendum. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2014 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | The dataset provides us with essential information about the role of risk in vote choice during the 2014 Scottish referendum.Prior to completion of the award the dataset will be lodged with the UK Data Archive. |
| Title | Scottish Independence - Business Attitudes |
| Description | New dataset on the attitudes of Scottish businesses towards a variety of issues associated with independence. Conducted in conjunction with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. Two waves of data collected, each comprising around 850 responses. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | Papers on business attitudes to constitutional change in Scotland that were influential in the debate around the economic implications of Scottish independence. |
| URL | http://www.scottishchambers.org.uk/userfiles/files/SCC%20Constitutional%20Survey.pdf |
| Title | Scottish Independence - Individual Attitudes to Constitutional Change |
| Description | Individual responses to questionnaire on attitudes to constitutional change, personal and behavioural characteristics carried out by YouGov in December 2013. Sample size 2200. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | Collection of further attitudinal datasets by the Scottish Centre on Constitutional Change to examine what changes in the external environment triggered changes to voting intentions and outcomes. |
| URL | http://futureukandscotland.ac.uk/sites/default/files/papers/Citizen%20Preferences%20for%20Constituti... |
| Title | Scottish microsimulation model |
| Description | This microsimulation model is based on the ESRC longitudinal survey known as Understanding Society and the Family Resources Surve y which is carried out by the Department for Work and Pensions. It is intended to provide static and dynamic microsimulation evidence of the implications of changing Scotland's new tax and benefit powers. It is written in Liam2, a software development platform for microsimulation, which has been developed at the Belgian Planning Ministry. |
| Type Of Material | Computer model/algorithm |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | Invitation to provide a keynote speech at the Understanding Society annual conference 2015. Analysis of party proposals for the 2016 Scottish election involving, for the first time, suggestions for changes to income tax rates and bands. A blog, based on the model, describing the progressive nature of the Labour Party's proposal to raise the Scottish rate of income tax is referenced in the URL below. |
| URL | http://www.scotfes.com |
| Title | Smith survey |
| Description | This dataset is composed of a single wave survey of adults (age 16+) in Scotland. It was conducted in October 2014 to examine awareness of the Smith commission as well as attitudes to constitutional change after the referendum. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | Findings from the survey were summarised in a report as well as a journal article (Henderson, Lineira and Jeffery, Political Quarterly) and were submitted to the Smith Commission during its deliberations. |
| Description | Adviser (Welfare) to Devolution (Further Powers) Committee, Scottish Parliament |
| Organisation | Scottish Parliament |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Nicola McEwen was appointed as Adviser to the Devolution (Further Powers) committee between January - April 2015, providing advice on the welfare powers included within the Smith Commission Report and the draft Scotland Bill. Nicola was a named advisor in the Committee's report New Powers for Scotland: An Interim Report on the Smith Commission and the UK Government's Proposals (3rd report) In this first appointment to the committee, her advice focused on examining the scope and implications of the new welfare powers. She provided regular briefings for clerks and members of the committee, helped committee members prepare for questioning witnesses, provided analysis of witness testimony and draft legislative clauses, and contributed to the drafting of the committee's interim report. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The Committee invited Nicola McEwen and other members of the Centre on Constitutional Change to give evidence on the topic, before appointing her as adviser. The committee included Nicola in their deliberations, providing valuable insight into the parliamentary process. |
| Impact | Report: New Powers for Scotland: An Interim Report on the Smith Commission and the UK Government's Proposals http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/89474.aspx# Renewal of partnership for Committee (focusing on intergovernmental relations) |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | Adviser on Intergovernmental Relations to the Scottish Parliament Devolution (Further Powers) Committee |
| Organisation | Scottish Parliament |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Nicola McEwen was appointed as Adviser to the Devolution (Further Powers) committee. In this second appointment to the committee, her advice focused on intergovernmental relations and their relationship with Scottish constitutional change. She provided regular briefings for clerks and members of the committee, helped committee members prepare for questioning witnesses, provided analysis of witness testimony and ongoing government positions, helped draft an agreement between the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government on parliamentary scrutiny of IGR, and contributed to the drafting of three committee reports. She also conducted an independent piece of research commissioned by the committee addressing intergovernmental relations and parliamentary scrutiny (a £5000 consultancy fee was paid to the University of Edinburgh for this aspect of the work). This led to a 50 page report, entitled 'Intergovernmental Relations and Parliamentary Scrutiny: A comparative overview', which in turn informed the committee's own publication, 'Changing Relationships: Parliamentary Scrutiny of Intergovernmental Relations'. The Centre on Constitutional Change also hosted an away-day for members of the committee in which relevant experts were brought in to talk about parliamentary scrutiny in Belgium, Spain, and Canada. She also organised an event in parliament, chaired by the committee convener, which formed part of an academic conference session and helped connect MSPs with academics. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The committee met regularly with Nicola McEwen, and included her in their deliberations. The committee clerks, other parliamentary staff and the committee convener also helped Nicola with sponsorship, planning and organisation of the academic-practitioner event on constitutional change at the Scottish Parliament. |
| Impact | McEwen, N, B Petersohn and C Brown Swan, 2015, Intergovernmental Relations and Parliamentary Scrutiny: A comparative overview - publication submitted to the Scottish Parliament Devolution (Further Powers) Committee Devolution (Further Powers) Committee, 8th Report, 2015 (Session 4): Changing Relationships: Parliamentary Scrutiny of Intergovernmental Relations (impact) Devolution (Further Powers) Committee, 3rd Report, 2015 (Session 4): New Powers for Scotland: An Interim Report on the Smith Commission and the UK Government's Proposals (impact) |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | BA /RSE seminar/ lecture series "Enlightening the Constitutional Debate" |
| Organisation | Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Series of seminars and lectures held in Edinburgh and London with contributions from Future of UK and Scotland fellows. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Contributions to organisation and speakers at seminars. |
| Impact | Ongoing engagement with public through public meetings co-hosted by both organisations. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | BA /RSE seminar/ lecture series "Enlightening the Constitutional Debate" |
| Organisation | The British Academy |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Series of seminars and lectures held in Edinburgh and London with contributions from Future of UK and Scotland fellows. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Contributions to organisation and speakers at seminars. |
| Impact | Ongoing engagement with public through public meetings co-hosted by both organisations. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Bolzano Summer School (June 2017) |
| Organisation | European Academy Bolzano EURAC |
| Country | Italy |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Partnership between Centre on Constitutional Change, Professor Alain Gagnon, Canada Research Chair, to convene, co-design and participate in the delivery of PhD summer school on nationalism and territorial politics. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Partner leads on funding and delivery of summer school. |
| Impact | The collaboration generates biennial summer schools for doctoral students and ECRs, combining the fields of political science and constitutional law. |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | Discussion/consultation forum with Department for Works and Pensions |
| Organisation | Department for Work and Pensions |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Nicola McEwen organised meeting to facilitate collaborative discussion between academics and civil servants from the UK Government Dept of Work and Pensions to discuss development of their Scotland Analysis paper. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Partnership with Workers Educational Association Scotland |
| Organisation | Workers' Educational Association |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Worked with WEA Scotland to deliver a series knowledge exchange workshops in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness in advance of the referendum on Scottish independence |
| Collaborator Contribution | Partners helped us to reach 'hard to reach' voters, and put us in contact with local WEA groups. |
| Impact | public engagement events |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Research Visits at the University of Ottawa |
| Organisation | University of Ottawa |
| Country | Canada |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Two research visits made by Dr Katerina Lisenkova in October 2013 at the University of Ottawa. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Roundtable Discussions - Michael Keating 23-6-14 |
| Organisation | Cabinet Office |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Participation in roundtable discussions on Balance of Competences in UK constitutional framework. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Participation in roundtable discussions on Balance of Competences in UK constitutional framework. |
| Impact | Maintained relations between SCCC and UK Government. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Collaboration with Scottish Chambers of Commerce |
| Organisation | Scottish Chambers of Commerce |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Collection and analysis of data |
| Collaborator Contribution | Contact with individual businesses to encourage a high response rate |
| Impact | Collaboration has resulted in the collection of a new survey on business attitudes to constitutional change. Collaboration also involved the dissemination of results from the survey both to the general public and to business audiences. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Stakeholder meeting with DWP officials |
| Organisation | Department for Work and Pensions |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Stakeholder engagement: Nicola McEwen convened a second meeting with officials from the UK Department of Work and Pensions, to discuss the further development of the Scotland Analysis paper on UK social security and independence. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Stirling University Institute for Fiscal Studies co-operation |
| Organisation | Institute for Fiscal Studies |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Analysis of the fiscal framework in the Scotland Bill 2015 |
| Collaborator Contribution | Technical analysis of funding formulae; writing of research papers |
| Impact | Joint publication: Bell,D.N.F. Eiser,D. and Phillips, D. (2015) Adjusting Scotland's Block Grant for new Tax and Welfare Powers: Assessing the Options Available at: http://www.ifs.org.uk/publications/8062 |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | "If No" conference: speaker - Michael Keating 24-8-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Discussion of "Perspectives for Scotland in the event of a No vote in the referendum". Better knowledge of the potential outcomes of the referendum, informed public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | "Risk and Attitudes to Constitutional Change". Media Briefing for the Political Studies Association |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | "Risk and Attitudes to Constitutional Change". Media Briefing for the Political Studies Association, London, June |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | "Scottish Attitudes to Constitutional Change After the Referendum" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | "Scottish Attitudes to Constitutional Change After the Referendum". Lecture to Welsh Governance Centre Visit to Edinburgh, December |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | "Scottish Attitudes to Constitutional Change After the Referendum" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | "Scottish Attitudes to Constitutional Change After the Referendum". Lecture to Welsh Governance Centre Visit to Edinburgh, December |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | "The Big Idea" Podcast on the Scottish Referendum, University of Edinburgh |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The Big Idea Podcast on the Scottish Referendum, University of Edinburgh |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | "The Future of Engagement" Roundtable, Holyrood Magazine, Edinburgh |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | "The Future of Engagement" Roundtable, Holyrood Magazine, Edinburgh |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | "The Imagined Electorate: Values, Perceived Boundaries and the Regional Rehabilitation of Political Culture" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | "The Imagined Electorate: Values, Perceived Boundaries and the Regional Rehabilitation of Political Culture" Inaugural Lecture, Edinburgh, December |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 'A Just Scotland: fiscal sustainability and income inequality' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | David Comerford and David Eiser participated in this small conference at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STAC). David Comerford asked a highly topical question: is the IFS report consistent with the Scotland's Future White Paper? David Eister then presented on Income Inequality in Scotland. Further information can be accessed in the following link: http://stucbetterway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/a-just-scotland-fiscal-sustainability.html Further information can be accessed in the following link: http://stucbetterway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/a-just-scotland-fiscal-sustainability.html |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://stucbetterway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/a-just-scotland-fiscal-sustainability.html |
| Description | 'A Partnership of Equals' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at The University of Edinburgh Referendum Blog. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.referendum.ed.ac.uk/a-partnership-of-equals/ |
| Description | 'A Partnership of Equals' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at The University of Edinburgh Referendum Blog. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with referendum blog, and my research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.referendum.ed.ac.uk/a-partnership-of-equals/ |
| Description | 'Ageing population 'a central issue'' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Dr Lisenkova's research findings were quoted in this piece in the Stornoway Gazette. 'Ageing population 'a central issue'' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/scottish-headlines/ageing-population-a-central-issue-1-322112... |
| Description | 'Ageing population 'major issue regardless of referendum' says study' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Dr Lisenkova was quoted in this piece on the STV News website. Raised public awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and increased engagement with our research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | 'Ageing should not be key issue in Scots vote, says think-tank' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Dr Katerina Lisenkova was quoted in this piece in the Financial Times. 'Ageing should not be key issue in Scots vote, says think-tank' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0b924e6c-5d0b-11e3-a558-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2wWitZ8kb |
| Description | 'Balanced budget current and capital government expenditure: the likely impact of greater fiscal autonomy for Scotland' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Patrizio Lecca and Kim Swales gave this presentation at a staff seminar for the Economic Divison at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. It raised awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and increased interest and exchange with the research of the presenters. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 'Between Autonomy and Interdependence: Scottish Independence and Intergovernmental Co-ordination' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Keynote presentation at ESRC conference on the Future of the UK and Scotland, Westminster Parliament. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. My talk sparked questions and discussions with audience. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.aog.ed.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/126457/McEwen_ESRC_conference_June_2013.pdf |
| Description | 'Beyond the Referendum: A Supreme Court for Scotland' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The Scottish Public Law Group and the Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law organised this joint seminar. 'Beyond the Referendum: a Supreme Court for Scotland' considered the future of the Supreme Court tier in the event of either a 'Yes' or a 'No' vote in the forthcoming Independence Referendum. This seminar featured contributions from Professor Neil Walker (Edinburgh Law School), Professor Aileen McHarg (Strathclyde Law School), Anna Poole QC (Faculty of Advocates), and Christine O'Neill (Chairman of Brodies LLP). In Part One of the evening, there was consideration of the jurisdiction of a Scottish Supreme Court both in the 'interim constitution', and in the aftermath of a constitutional convention, in the event of a YES vote. Part Two looked at how the jurisdiction of the UK Supreme Court might evolve, taking into account the Scotland Act 2012, and how that court's jurisprudence might continue to develop Scots law, in the event of a NO vote. It stimulated thinking and informed Tierney's research on what independence would mean, informing his publications in this area. It also informed lawyers, judges and others in thinking about the judicial systems of the UK in light of possible constitutional change. It also advanced collaboration with The Scottish Public Law Group and the Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law of which Tierney is a coordinator and director respectively. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://splg.co.uk/beyond-the-referendum-a-supreme-court-for-scotland/ |
| Description | 'Case for Scottish independence boosted by more optimistic economic forecasts' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Dr Lisenkova's research findings were cited in this piece in The Guardian. 'Case for Scottish independence boosted by more optimistic economic forecasts' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/dec/05/scottish-independence-boosted-cost-green-energy-refo... |
| Description | 'Countries, Regions and Costs of Independence' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Lecture delivered by David Comerford at the Business School of the University of Strathclyde. Promoted understanding of independence referendum; raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme through website, twitter feed etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 'Cross-Border Collaboration: Challenges and Opportunities' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Invited guest speaker, to give a talk on 'Embedded independence? Examining the Territorial Objectives of the Scottish Government in the 2014 Referendum', School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, Newcastle University. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Nicola McEwen's research. Invitations to subsequent events on cross-border issues followed from this presentation. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 'Cross-Border Collaboration: Challenges and Opportunities' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Invited guest speaker, to give a talk on 'Embedded independence? Examining the Territorial Objectives of the Scottish Government in the 2014 Referendum', School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, Newcastle University. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 'Debt - More Clarity Needed' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by David Bell analysing the White Paper's two methods to calculate Scotland's debt after independence. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | 'Energy Independence and Interdependence: the Scottish Context' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Keynote presentation at Global Energy Systems Conference, Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. Talk sparked questions and discussion. Event helped me raise my profile in the energy field, leading to subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.aog.ed.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/126459/Presentation_Global_Energy_conference,_Ju... |
| Description | 'Estimating Scotland's Spending Needs' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by David Eiser describing recent research which estimates Scotland's relative spending need for devolved public services to be about 6% higher than for the UK as a whole. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | 'Fair, Lawful and Democratic?' Assessing the Scottish Independence Referendum, 17 October 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This roundtable discussion evaluated the referendum process of 18 September. Aspects addressed included participation, including voter registration, turnout and information provided to voters, as well as deliberation, including funding and spending rules, the role of the main campaign organisations, campaign rules and media and civil society engagement. Its main aim was to follow up on the workshop of 2013 and assess how the legislation governing the referendum had operated and whether it had resulted in a fair, lawful and democratic referendum. It also assessed UK referendum law to establish if the Scottish process offered lessons in good or bad practice. Its main aim was to follow up on the workshop of 2013 and assess how the legislation governing the referendum had operated and whether it had resulted in a fair, lawful and democratic referendum. It also assessed UK referendum law to establish if the Scottish process offered lessons in good or bad practice. It was attended by the Electoral Commissioner for Scotland, the office of the Chief Returning Officer, and senior officials from the UK and Scottish Governments and Parliaments. The referendum process is now acknowledged to have been lawful, democratic and fair. The legislation passed to facilitate it is widely considered to have been a success. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottishindependenceaudit.ed.ac.uk/events |
| Description | 'In Bed with an Elephant? Exploring Scottish-UK Relations after Independence' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Keynote presentation at ESRC conference on the Future of the UK and Scotland, Edinburgh. Raised profile of research programme and my own research. Talk sparked key questions and discussion. Increased engagement with programme website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.aog.ed.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/126458/McEwen_ESRC_conference_May_2013.pdf |
| Description | 'In-out shake it all about' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Article on implications of debate on UK's future in the EU on the issue of Scottish independence. Op ed in 'The Scotsman'. 'In-out shake it all about' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/nicola-mcewen-in-out-shake-it-all-about-1-2927638 |
| Description | 'Migration fears over economy' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Dr Lisenkova was quoted in this piece in the Herald Scotland. 'Migration fears over economy' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wider-political-news/migration-fears-over-economy.23012810 |
| Description | 'NHS Scotland 'forcing nurses to work for free'' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Dr Lisenkova was quoted in this piece in The Scotsman. 'NHS Scotland 'forcing nurses to work for free'' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/nhs-scotland-forcing-nurses-to-work-for-free-1-3221040 |
| Description | 'Nationalism and Globalisation: New Settings, New Challenges' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The Symposium was inter-disciplinary, bringing together constitutional theorists, international lawyers, political theorists and political scientists in order that insights might be shared across three rich strands of recent work. It discussed issues concerning the continuing salience of nationalism around the world, informing the Fellowship's strand in understanding what 'independence' means. It is intended that the Symposium will lead to an edited collection of papers with a world leading publisher. Will result in a book edited by Stephen Tierney and published by Hart Publishing, one of the UK's leading law publishers, in 2015. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottishindependenceaudit.ed.ac.uk/events |
| Description | 'Not the DVLA question. Cross-Border Governance after Independence' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at The University of Edinburgh Referendum Blog. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.referendum.ed.ac.uk/not-the-dvla-question-cross-border-governance-after-independence/ |
| Description | 'Not the DVLA question. Cross-Border Governance after Independence' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at The University of Edinburgh Referendum Blog. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with my research and the referendum blog. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.referendum.ed.ac.uk/not-the-dvla-question-cross-border-governance-after-independence/ |
| Description | 'Partnership after Independence' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the Future of UK and Scotland's website. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/partnership-after-independence |
| Description | 'Partnership after Independence' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Op ed in 'Scotland on Sunday' 'Partnership after Independence' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/nicola-mcewen-partnership-after-independence-1-3051194 |
| Description | 'SNP must set out their welfare vision' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Op ed in The Scotsman. 'SNP must set out their welfare vision' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/nicola-mcewen-snp-must-set-out-their-welfare-vision-1-2963031 |
| Description | 'Scottish Independence: Debts and Assets' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry made by David Bell on the level of debt and how an independent Scottish Government would deal with it. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | 'The White Paper vs the IFS' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by David Comerford comparing the optimistic assessment of Scotland's economy from the Scottish Government against the negative assessment from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | 'The new poll tax? The bedroom tax, welfare reform and independence' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the University of Edinburgh Referendum Blog. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.referendum.ed.ac.uk/the-new-poll-tax-the-bedroom-tax-welfare-reform-and-independence/ |
| Description | 'Towards a Democratic and Deliberative Referendum?: Analysing the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill and the Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | It was a one day Workshop. The Workshop engaged in plenary discussion of these papers and of the draft Scottish Independence Referendum Bill and the Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill. A wide range of participants took part, including civil servants from the Scottish Government, the United Kingdom Government, the Scottish Parliament, representatives of the two main campaign organisations (Yes Scotland and Better Together), a number of academics from law and political science, and representatives from civil society. It resulted in : Report of ESRC Funded Workshop, Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law, 5 April 2013 This is the report of proceedings of a one day workshop organised by the Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law at Edinburgh Law School on 5 April 2013. It is part of a research project undertaken by Professor Stephen Tierney titled: 'The Scottish Independence Referendum: A Democratic Audit'. As part of this project Professor Tierney is tracking the legislative process leading to a statute-based regulatory regime for the referendum scheduled for 2014. The Workshop marks the beginning of this work. The project is funded by the ESRC's major investment in Senior Research Fellowships to study: 'the broad range of issues and policy areas affected by the Scotland independence debate and the longer term future of the UK and Scotland.' In the course of the Workshop five presentations were offered by experts in United Kingdom referendum law and practice. The event was conducted under the Chatham House rule; in the Report neither the identity nor the affiliation of any speaker, nor that of any other participant, is revealed. The Workshop marks the beginning of work on 'The Scottish Independence Referendum: A Democratic Audit'. It helped inform the two bills. I was appointed as adviser to the Scottish Parliament Bill committee in 2013. I was able to use my research and the outcomes of this Workshop to inform the Committee. Its main aim was to assess how the draft legislation governing the referendum and whether it would ensure a fair, lawful and democratic referendum. It also assessed UK referendum law to |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottishindependenceaudit.ed.ac.uk/publications |
| Description | 'UK-Irish Bond May Stretch to Scots' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the Future of UK and Scotland's website. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/uk-irish-bond-may-stretch-scots |
| Description | 'UK-Irish Bond may Stretch to Scots' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Op ed in 'The Scotsman'. 'UK-Irish Bond may Stretch to Scots' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/nicola-mcewen-uk-irish-bond-may-stretch-to-scots-1-3094727 |
| Description | 'White Paper Reflections - Intergovernmental Relations' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the Future of UK and Scotland's website in which Nicola McEwen looks into shared responsibilities and the ties that Scotland intends to keep in the event of independence. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/white-paper-reflections-intergovernmental-relations |
| Description | 'White Paper Reflections - Intergovernmental Relations' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the Future of UK and Scotland's website. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/white-paper-reflections-intergovernmental-relations |
| Description | 'Will Scotland be Wealthier under Independence?' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the Future of UK and Scotland website written by Patrizio Lecca, Peter McGregor and Kim Swales. The authors argue that it seems likely that there would be a "price tag" to be paid for independence in the short-run. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/would-scotland-be-wealthier-under-independence |
| Description | 'Will an Independent Scotland be Greener?' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the Future of UK and Scotland's website. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/will-independent-scotland-be-greener |
| Description | 'Working age welfare benefits, personal taxation, and the labour market: White Paper implications' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by David Eiser analysing the White Paper's vision for tax and welfare policy in an independent Scotland. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | 'Would independence make Scotland's welfaire fairer?' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the Future of UK and Scotland's website. This entry is an expanded version of the article that appeared in The Guardian on 11 March 2014. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/would-independence-make-scotlands-welfare-fairer |
| Description | 'Would independence make Scotland's welfare fairer?' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Op piece in The Guardian. 'Would independence make Scotland's welfare fairer?' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/mar/11/independence-scotland-welfare-fairer-bedroom-tax |
| Description | 'Would independence make Scotland's welfare fairer?' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry at the Future of UK and Scotland's website. This entry is an expanded version of the article that appeared in The Guardian on 11 March 2014. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/would-independence-make-scotlands-welfare-fairer |
| Description | 'Would independence make Scotland's welfare fairer?' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Op ed in The Guardian. 'Would independence make Scotland's welfare fairer?' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/mar/11/independence-scotland-welfare-fairer-bedroom-tax |
| Description | (Re)negotiating EU-Membership: Succession and Accession |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Stephen Tierney contributed as speaker to the Workshop 'Scotland's External Relations: Political, Legal and Economic Perspectives on Independence and Scotland's EU & International Relations' in Brussels. He discussed with lawyers and practititioners the legal aspects of Scotland's opportunities to become and remain an EU member-state. The event helped to increase our knowledge of positions of officials in EU institutions regarding the debate on Scottish independence. It also contributed to our network with officials in Brussels. Members of the Catalan delegation mentioned after the presentations that they benefited from participating and would like to organise sth similar for their country. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | 16 Questons e-book |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | We produced two chapters for the e-book "Scotland's Decision: 16 Questions to think about for the referendum on 18 September": "What would the outlook be for Scotland's economy if the vote is yes/ if the vote is no?" (Bell) "What would happen to pensions in the event of a Yes or a No vote" (Bell and Eiser) They have been widely cited in the press. The book has been downloaded over 100,000 times |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2008,2014 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/sites/default/files/papers/Scotland%27s%20Decision%20final%20eb... |
| Description | A 'decisive shift to prevention' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post in which Paul Cairney and Emily St. Denny ask: How do we turn an idea into evidence based policy? Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience and increased engagement with the referendum blog and Paul Cairney's website website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | A Fayre for Women - discussion with local women's group on constitutional reform after the referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Talk informed understanding of issues at stake in the referendum Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and Nicola McEwens research, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | A Framework to Decide 'What Works' in Prevention Policy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Presentation by Paul Cairney and Emily St. Denny to the Scottish Government's strategy unit and civil servants in which they highlighted the key points of the current Scottish prevention policy and of their framework encouraging a minimum standard for policy adoption. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. As the debate about Scottish independence is marked by great uncertainty but also opportunities for implementing other policies, this meeting contributed to the knowledge of civil servants about alternative options for prevention policy based on comparative research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | A Scottish Nordic Model? - Malcolm Harvey 28-10-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry comparing welfare states in Norway, Sweden and Denmark and de-mystifying the one Nordic model, Scotland can adopt. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | A Scottish Yes to Independence? A UK No to Europe? Scenarios and Challenges |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Micheal Keating contributed as speaker to the ESRC evening seminar on Scottish referendum: Implications for the EU. The event was one of many public engagement activities prior to the Scottish referendum on independence. The purpose and impact of this event was information sharing and knowledge exchange on different scenarios for the future of the UK. The impact is hard to quantify but participants' feedback was very positive regarding the usefulness of the information provided. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | A Sustainable Future for Scotland's Finances |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This was the first meeting to discuss Scotland's medium-term financial strategy. It was a joint meeting of the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee, the Scottish Parliament Futures Forum and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.scotlandfutureforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-15_PublicFinancesEventReport.p... |
| Description | A lecture to students and faculty at the Scuola Normale Superioire, Florence, Italy. 15/11/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | A lecture on "The territorial dimension of politics" delivered to students and faculty at the Scuola Normale Superioire, Florence, Italy which is a leading university for the study of political and social sciences. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | A presentation on a paper on "The Foundations of Federalism" at the University of Ottawa Law School, 4/03/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A presentation on a paper on "The Foundations of Federalism" at the University of Ottawa Law School, Canada on 4/03/2019 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | ABC (Australia) Radio National: Saturday Extra |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in a three person panel discussion on ABC radio. The show was dedicated to review the issue of the referendum as part of the Saturday programme. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Aberdeen Alumni conference & meeting New York: speaker - Michael Keating 15-11-14 & 10-5-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Speech to the Alumni Association of Aberdeen University on the topic of the Scottish independence referendum, post-speech discussion. Networking on behalf of CCC, global reach for research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Business Bulletin: Small nations in a big world |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Part of a special referendum supplement distributed to 1,250 businesses in the North-East of Scotland. The debate was further informed by the inclusion of academics in this publication. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://issuu.com/aberdeenchamber/docs/aug_ebb_indyref?e=9372228/8926776 |
| Description | Academic presentations at Royal Economic Society in Manchester and Scottish Economic Society in Perth; Border Effects |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The talks were standard academic talks, but associated press release, http://www.res.org.uk/details/mediabrief/6065901/HOW-NATIONAL-BORDERS-INFLUENCE-ECONOMIC-OUTCOME.html, was picked up by national media, and I was then asked to write a piece for the LSE blog, http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/the-border-effect-and-scottish-independence/ Article in the Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2600261/Independent-Scotland-lose-8bn-GDP-International-border-countries-cut-trade-5-5-cent.html |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.cepr.org/pubs/dps/DP9967.php |
| Description | Academy of Government event on Brexit and Scotland for visiting students (Dec 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented an analysis of Brexit and its implications for Scotland to a group of visiting students and professors from China. The event was hosted by the Academy of Government. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Additional powers for Scotland - Next steps and implications for housing (SFHA) 17 February 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations conference on Additional powers for Scotland - Next steps and implications for housing. The conference was aimed at broadening the knowledge staff from housing, tenant, and third sector organisations on the Smith Commission process and implications for the housing sector. Nicola McEwen was asked to engage further with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://sfha.co.uk/events/icalrepeat/detail/2015/02/17/additional-powers-for-scotland-next-steps-and-... |
| Description | Address to Court of University of Aberdeen on constitutional futures - Michael Keating, 30-6-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presented thoughts on constitutional change to Aberdeen University council members |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Advice to Scottish Parliament on the issue of prisoners voting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | As adviser to Scottish Parliament I advised a competence challenge in the courts would be likely but that the Scottish Referendum Bill ban on prisoners voting in the referendum was likely to be lawful. My advice was cited in the UK Supreme Court. My view of the legality of the legislation was upheld by every court addressing the issue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.... |
| Description | Adviser to House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | I was asked to be specialist adviser to the House of Lords enquiry into the "Devolution of Public Finances in the UK" in 2015. This involved me with briefing the committee, helping select witnesses and helping draft the main report and various notes. This report was discussed during the reading of the Scotland Bill 2015 in the House of Lords. An attempt was made to halt the progress of the bill due to the absence of a clear agreement on the fiscal framework. Though defeated, the house was able to register its dissatisfaction with the handling of the fiscal framework, a key element of the devolution of public finances that was not included in the bill itself. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201516/ldselect/ldeconaf/55/55.pdf |
| Description | After the Referendum: A Constitution for an Independent Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This was the first of two workshops exploring the implications of a referendum for Scotland's constitution. The workshop focused on the constitutional implications of a yes vote; the second, held at the University of Glasgow on 26 November 2013, discussed what constitutional changes might nevertheless be desirable in the event of a no vote. The widely shared assumption - endorsed by the Scottish Government - is that an independent Scotland would join the overwhelming majority of nations in adopting a written constitution. In this workshop we will explore a range of issues raised by the prospect of a written Scottish constitution, including: the process for adopting a constitution and interim constitutional arrangements; the content of a written constitution, covering both substantive values and institutional questions; and the legal status of a written constitution, exploring models of entrenchment, interpretation and amendment, as well as the relationship of the constitution to other regional and global legal orders. This was organised in collaboration with the Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum, of which Stephen Tierney is a coordinator. It led to blogs by Tierney - see publications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottishconstitutionalfutures.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1712&articleType=ArticleView&article... |
| Description | After the Referendum: Constitutional Change in the Event of a No Vote, 28 January 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This was the second of two workshops exploring the implications of a referendum for Scotland's constitution. The first workshop, which took place on 13 November, focused on the constitutional implications of a yes vote; this second workshop will discuss what constitutional changes might nevertheless be desirable in the event of a no vote. If the vote were to be against independence, it does not follow that there would be no further change in Scotland's constitutional position within the UK. The political effect of a no vote might be to discourage any further adjustment to the constitution. On the other hand, since the independence option would effectively have been ruled out for a number of years, there might be more focus on the adequacy of the current devolution settlement. We should also remember that the Scotland Act 2012 provided for significant changes to the financing of devolution including a Scottish rate of income tax and changes to the block grant, but these changes have not yet taken effect. This workshop will, therefore, explore some of the key issues that will arise if Scotland stays in the union including: implementing the new financial regime under the Scotland Act 2012; the future of public services in Scotland; what should be the process for any further constitutional reform in the UK; devolution and reform of the House of Commons; inter-governmental relations within the UK and; Scotland-EU relations. This was organised in collaboration with the Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum, of which Stephen Tierney is a coordinator. It resulted in blogs and other publications by Tierney - see publications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottishconstitutionalfutures.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1712&articleType=ArticleView&article... |
| Description | Aguirre Foundation conference, Bilbao: speaker (in Spanish) - Michael Keating 20-2-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Speaker on "La Independencia de Escocia" (in Spanish). Discussion of similarities and differences between Scottish & Basque cases. Links between SCCC and Basque institutions established. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Analysis article for the Herald 10 June 2015: There are two sides to the debate about using extra fiscal powers |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Asked to write an op-ed article for the Herald newspaper on the subject of the frequently suggested Scandinavian model for Scottish public finances. The Herald has a readership of over 30,000, including key decision makers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13412228.There_are_two_sides_to_the_debate_about_using_extra_f... |
| Description | Analysis article in Edinburgh Evening News associated with public event discussing the Scotland Bill |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The aim of the article was to increase attendance at a public engagement event discussing the Scotland Bill and to increase public awareness of the magnitude of the changes being discussed by parliamentarians. Attendance at the event saw a noticeable increase, which in turn led to questions at the event. The partner organisations are keen to undertake further collaborative work. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://news.stv.tv/scotland-decides/307576-devolution-holyroods-new-powers-are-confusing-say-academi... |
| Description | Analysis article in TIME Magazine - 04-May-2015: This Woman Is Forecast to be the Biggest Winner of the U.K. Election |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with a journalist about the territorial aspects of the UK general election. The article was published in a magazine with more than 3 million readers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://time.com/3839973/nicola-sturgeon-uk-election/ |
| Description | Analysis article: ANALIZA: Etapele pe care Scotia le-a parcurs pâna la referendumul asupra independentei si ce se va întâmpla daca tara se desprinde de Marea Britanie (ANALYSIS: Steps that Scotland has to go before the referendum on independence and what |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | INterview with news agency Madiafax resulted in this analysis piece in Gandul. Informing the wider discussion across Europe. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.gandul.info/international/analiza-etapele-pe-care-scotia-le-a-parcurs-pana-la-referendumu... |
| Description | Analysis article: Warum die Schotten Europa nervös machen (Why do the Scots make Europe nervous?) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | an extended interview with the journalist Knut Pries resulted in this comment article in Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. Understandably many European readers were following events in the UK with an eye on it impact on other territories seeking independence from existing European states. This interview helped inform the subsequent article. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.derwesten.de/politik/warum-die-schotten-europa-nervoes-machen-id9798930.html |
| Description | Analysis: Professor Nicola McEwen examines the concepts of 'shared rule' and 'self rule |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Holyrood Magazine is widely read by parliamentarians and their staff, civil servants and public affairs professionals. This comment piece was an opportunity to speak directly to that audience. Staff at the magazine expressed an interest in subsequent articles. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://www.holyrood.com/articles/comment/professor-nicola-mcewen-examines-concepts-shared-rule-and-... |
| Description | Appearance as witness at Devolution (Further Powers) Committee, Scottish Parliament |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | I gave evidence to the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee of the Scottish Parliament on January 21, 2016. My evidence related to the transfer of welfare powers from the UK Government to Scotland. Specifically it addressed the issue of how these powers will be funded. The evidence will influence the final report which will shortly be published. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Papers_20160121.pdf |
| Description | Appearance on BBC Breakfast - 22 October 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The discussion on the programme was to provide greater public understanding of the likelihood of the Smith Commission meeting its objectives. BBC Breakfast attracts an average of 1.5 million viewers per broadcast. It is an excellent opportunity to inform public discussion and provide academic insight into political debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Appearance on BBC's Scotland's Top Ten Battlegrounds |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Appearance on Episode 3 of the BBC's Referendum Documentaries. Nicola McEwen reflected on the evolution of the referendum process and the implications of independence for the Scottish welfare system. She also helped the programme makers with suggestions for academic interviewees and topics at the development stage. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Appearance on Good Morning Scotland - 23 Jan 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Invited to take part in a discussion on BBC Scotland's breakfast news programme to discuss the possible devolution of welfare powers by the Smith Commission, the report of which was due a matter of days later. Figures produced for the Scottish Parliament in 2011 estimated the 460.000 listeners for GMS. However, this should not just be treated as a numbers game; GMS is where Scottish decision makers and other engaged individuals start their day and it frequently frames the news agenda for the day. Any opportunity to inform public understanding during a period of rapid political change is to welcomed. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2015 |
| Description | Appearance on Scotland 2014 - 6 October 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | BBC Scotland's late evening news digest programme is an important platform for political analysis. This discussion on Oct 6 considered what were the next likely constitutional moves for Scotland. The programme is watched by decision makers and journalists to inform their views on issues of the day. By working with the programme, with which the Centre on Constitutional Change has strong links, I am able to provide context and rigour to the assessment of different constitutional options. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Appearance on the 'Scottish TV' general election show |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Appearance on the 'Scottish TV' general election show to analyse the outcome of the 2015 General election during the election night |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://metavideos.com/video/3279236/watch-ailsa-henderson-talk-about-potential-sea-change-in |
| Description | Appearance on the BBC radio Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Appearance on BBC radio Scotland to comment the outcome of the 2015 General election |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Appeared as witness to the Scottish Affairs Committee of the House of Commons on 11 January 2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | I appeared as a witness to the Scottish Affairs Committee of the House of Commons to discuss the state of the Scottish Labour market. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/601fbe0a-8a94-48ea-9f1c-6ffb9160b02b |
| Description | Appointed Independent Adviser to the Scottish Parliameent Referendum Bill Committee 2013 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Tierney advised on the two bills passed to regulate the referendum process. He was the Committee's only academic adviser. The referendum is widely held to have been very well regulated and to have been fair, lawful and democratic. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/other_areas_of_interest/news/newsarchive/2011/stephen_tierney_appointed_cons... |
| Description | Appointed Independent Adviser to the Scottish Parliameent Referendum Bill Committee 2013 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Tierney advised on the two bills passed to regulate the referendum process. He was the Committee's only academic adviser. The referendum is widely held to have been very well regulated and to have been fair, lawful and democratic. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/other_areas_of_interest/news/newsarchive/2011/stephen_tierney_appointed_cons... |
| Description | Article authored in The Herald (Scotland) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article published in The Herald (Scotland), about party political context of English Votes for English Laws. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13739228.Agenda__Seismic_events_in_Labour_pivotal_in_the_battl... |
| Description | Article discussing the bookmakers odds on the outcome of the EU referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This article discussed the implied probability of a "leave" outcome, based on information from 24 bookmakers regarding the odds offered on the referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://hdl.handle.net/1893/23620 |
| Description | Article in Green European Journal (July 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed by the Green European Journal and the text of the interview was published on the website and in the print edition. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/perfect-complements-is-regionalism-the-way-forward-for-europe/ |
| Description | Article published in The Herald Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen wrote a column for the Glasgow Herald asking whether Holytrood could be one of the most powerful devolved parliaments in the world. The article was also published on the Centre on Constitutional Change's blog and shared widely through social media. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/14327361.Nicola_McEwen__Can_Holyrood_be_one_of_the_most_powerf... |
| Description | Authors workshop on intergovernmental councils, convened in Berne (July 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen attended an author's workshop on intergovernmental councils and intergovernmental relations in Berne, Switzerland to discuss the subject and prepare contributions for a special issue of Regional and Federal Studies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Aye Write, participation in Glasgow Book Festival (28-03-16) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in a session at the Glasgow Book Festival, Aye Write. She presented on the topic of 'We the People' with Elliot Bulmer and Michael Keating at chair. The description of the event is as follows: How willing are the Westminster and Holyrood parliaments to concede powers to the population at large? What can we learn from earlier struggles for rights for workers, for women? Is the Vow or The Vow Plus or enhanced home rule deliverable? Would a written constitution be possible and worthwhile for Scotland without independence? Or for the UK or rUK? |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.ayewrite.com/writeon/Pages/We-The-People.aspx |
| Description | BBC Big Debate, Arbroath: Panelist - Michael Keating 13-3-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | One hour radio discussion of issues related to Scotland in aftermath of independence referendum and precursor to General Election. Further media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | BBC News at Six & Ten: Constituency Profile - Malcolm Harvey 8-4-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Brief appearance on Huw Edwards package on BBC News at Six and Ten in relation to a constituency profile of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. BBC retain name on list of academics to contact. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | BBC One - Ten O'Clock News, 11 Sep 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviewed as to the latest twists and turns of the Scottish independence debate. The journalist was seeking clarification on the issues that were dominating people's final vote choice. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | BBC One Reporting Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed for the Report on Scotland of BBC One on the uncertain consequences of a Yes vote. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | BBC Radio 4 PM programme - Michael Keating, 26-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviewed on BBC Radio 4 flagship evening news programme as part of their coverage of the forthcoming independence referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | BBC Radio 4: Costing the Earth |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed by BBC Radio 4 for the programme 'Costing the Earth'. The interview focused on different scenarios for Scotland's energy scene, developments since devolution, advantages and opportunities but also challenges that independence could bring. While cross-border deals with England seem to be very likely, different policy preferences may have a negative effect on the partnership between Scotland and rUK in the event of independence. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | BBC Scotland website article: Expert View on post-Yes constitutional plan - Michael Keating 17-6-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Wide dissemination of Future of the UK and Scotland research and discussions. Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-27893870 |
| Description | BBC Scotland with Andrew Kerr on Scotland and the prospect of another referendum (September 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed on BBC Scotland with Andrew Kerr on Brexit and its implications for Scotland, following an event run by the Centre on Constitutional Change on the same topic. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | BBC TV News - Michael Keating, 26-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviewed on the BBC's flagship news programme as part of their coverage of the forthcoming independence referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | BBC Today programme - Michael Keating, 26-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviewed on the BBC's flagship morning news programme as part of their coverage of the forthcoming independence referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | BBC Two: Scotland's Top Ten Battlegrounds |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | For the third Episode of the BBC's Referendum Documentaries, several members of the SCCC provided insights on their specific research specialisation. Prof Michael Keating reflected upon the question of Scotland becoming a new member-state of the EU and the terms and conditions that would be attached to the accession process; Prof David Bell focused on the debate of the currency union and debt-sharing; and Dr Nicola McEwen reflected on the evolution of the referendum process and on the implications of Scottish independence on welfare policy. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests followed from this activity. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03vmb0s |
| Description | BBC World News Presenter's Friend: Malcolm Harvey 19-9-14 (6.00-11.30am) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Presenter's friend on BBC World News, contributing instant analysis of the referendum outcome. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | BBC report of participation at a public engagement event - 22 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The five million questions series organised by BBC Scotland provides an excellent platform for informing public debate. This event focused on European concerns and, critically, the overlapping constitutional politics of Europe and the devolution/independence debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-34323130 |
| Description | Back to Scotland's Future: Re-editing the 'new Scottish' Politics |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post in which Emily St Denny argues that both campaigns are drawing lessons from the mitigated results of the 'new Scottish politics' in order to bridge the gap between their rhetoric and the political and economic realities facing Scotland. Read in this light, the White Paper (Scotland's Future) can be seen as seeking to establish a compelling equilibrium between aspiration and reassuring realism. Both the SNP and the broader Yes campaign are attempting to reframe the principles of 'new politics' as compatible with independence, rather than as the exclusive dividend of well-calibrated devolution within the union. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Berkeley University Conference on Ukraine |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Paper on 'Constituent Power and Direct Democracy' (delivered in absentia). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Berliner Republik: The Independence Question in Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Comment article for German political magazine. Outlining the issues concerned in the referendum debate within their wider European context. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.b-republik.de/archiv/die-schottische-frage-und-europas-zukunft |
| Description | Berne conference: plenary speaker - Michael Keating 10-10-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Conference in Berne on Nations and Self-Determination, plenary speaker on "Scotland after the referendum" * |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Beyond the Independence / Union Dichotomy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Michael Keating in which he reflects upon the inefficiencies in the current distribution of power in the UK but also links the debate to notions of sovereignty. He argues that the old idea of the sovereign nation-state is no longer working but has been replaced by post-sovereign constellations in which sovereignty is shared between Westminster and the Scottish Parliament. If one accepts the idea of a bargain between two sovereign entities, Scotland may be able to initiate further devolution of powers ending up in a looser union with England. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Blog "Can the Sewel Convention survive Brexit"? May 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Blog on Can the Sewel Convention survive Brexit"? published on the blog sites of both the Centre on Constitutional Change and the UK in a Changing Europe, leading academic research centres into Brexit and wider constitutional issues. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/can-sewel-convention-survive-brexit |
| Description | Blog "Comment on MP's Report on Devolution Arrangements" on blogsite of the Centre on Constitutional Change. 2/08/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog "Comment on MP's Report on Devolution Arrangements" discussing the House of Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee report 'Devolution and Exiting the EU: reconciling differences and building strong relationships'. Professor McEwen suggests that the Report includes some practical recommendations, some of which were informed by CCC research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/comment-mps-report-devolution-arrangements |
| Description | Blog "Is the UK ready for a Norway-style deal" . 13/07/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Blog "Is the UK ready for a Norway-style deal?" on options facing the UK as it prepares to leave the EU. Published on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/uk-ready-norway-style-deal |
| Description | Blog Post: Brexit Reflections - One answer, many questions? (June 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post on the Centre on Constitutional Change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/brexit-reflections-one-answer-many-questions |
| Description | Blog Post: Disunited Kingdom: Will Brexit spark the disintegration of the UK? Centre on Constitutional Change (Aug 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post on the Centre on Constitutional Change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/disunited-kingdom-will-brexit-spark-disintegratio... |
| Description | Blog Post: How Brexit could open up new constituency of support for independence among middle-class Scots (June 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post on the Centre on Constitutional Change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/how-brexit-could-open-new-constituency-support-in... |
| Description | Blog for CCC: "What's all the fuss about EVEL?" - Michael Keating, 2-2-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on government plans for EVEL |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Blog for Centre on Constitutional Change Website (5 December 2013): Would Scotland be wealthier under independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The issue of economic benefit or cost has been identified as the single largest determining factor influencing people's vote in the Scottish Independence Referendum. The blog had a readership in the tens of thousands in the lead up to the referendum, including key decision makers and influencers. A request for further information was subsequently received from the Scottish Labour Party. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/would-scotland-be-wealthier-under-independence |
| Description | Blog on "The 'Great Repeal Bill' and Delegated Powers" on UK Constitutional Law blog site. 7/03/2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Blog with Professor Mark Elliott on The 'Great Repeal Bill' and Delegated Powers on the blog site of the UK Constitutional Law Association. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/2017/03/07/mark-elliott-and-stephen-tierney-the-great-repeal-bill-an... |
| Description | Blog on "Agriculture and Devolution after Brexit". 6/03/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Blog on the London School of Economics Brexit blog page on "Agriculture and Devolution after Brexit". |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/brexit/2018/03/23/agriculture-post-brexit-a-battleground-for-the-uks-constit... |
| Description | Blog on "Borders and Backstops". 14/12/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog "Borders and Backstops" posted on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/brexit-borders-and-backstops |
| Description | Blog on "Brexit and its Implications for Scottish Devolution" on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change, 1/03/2019. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on "Brexit and its Implications for Scottish Devolution", posted on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/brexit-and-its-implications-scottish-devolution |
| Description | Blog on "Brexit, Nation and Sovereignty". 7/02/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on "Brexit, Nation and Sovereignty" posted on website of H-Nationalism, a leading international online forum for the study of nationalism since its founding in 2006. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://networks.h-net.org/node/3911/discussions/3679663/brexit-nation-and-sovereignty |
| Description | Blog on "Building the Union Again. The New Act of Union". 24/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on "Building the Union Again. The New Act of Union". posted on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/building-union-again-new-act-union |
| Description | Blog on "House of Lords Constitution Committee Issues Interim Report on EU (Withdrawal) Bill" on UK Constitutional law blog site 7/09/2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Blog with Professor Mark Elliott posted on "House of Lords Constitution Committee Issues Interim Report on EU (Withdrawal) Bill" on the UK Constitutional Law Association. blog site 7/09/2017 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/2017/09/07/mark-elliott-and-stephen-tierney-house-of-lords-constitut... |
| Description | Blog on "Human Rights Post-Brexit: The need for legislation?" on Public Law for Everyone blog site. 8/12/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Blog with Elliott M and Young A on "Human Rights Post-Brexit: The need for legislation?" on the Public Law for Everyone blog site edited by Mark Elliott, Professor of Public Law and Deputy Chair of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://publiclawforeveryone.com/2018/02/08/human-rights-post-brexit-the-need-for-legislation/ |
| Description | Blog on "Is small really so beautiful?" on report of the Sustainable Growth Commission |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog "Is small really so beautiful?"on the report of the Sustainable Growth Commission into the prospects for an independent Scottish economy. Published on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/small-always-beautiful |
| Description | Blog on "Sovereignty or Supremacy? Lords Constitution Committee Reports on EU (Withdrawal) Bill" on blog site of UK Constitutional Law Association 29/01/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Blog written with Professor Mark Elliott on "Sovereignty or Supremacy? Lords Constitution Committee Reports on EU (Withdrawal) Bill", posted on blog set of the UK Constitutional Law Association. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://wp.me/p1cVqo-1vx |
| Description | Blog on "The Brexit Agreement. Hunting the Snark". 16/11/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on the EU WIthdrawal Agreement posted on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/brexit-agreement-hunting-snark |
| Description | Blog on "The Legislative Supremacy of Government"on UK Constitutional law blog site 3/07/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Blog on "The Legislative Supremacy of Government" published on the blog site of the United Kingdom Constitutional Law Association (UKCLA), the UK's national body of constitutional law scholars affiliated to the International Association of Constitutional Law. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/2018/07/03/stephen-tierney-the-legislative-supremacy-of-government/ |
| Description | Blog on "The Withdrawal Agreement and Devolution" on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change. 19/11/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on "The Withdrawal Agreement and Devolution" on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change in which Prof. McEwen suggests that disagreements between the UK, Welsh and Scottish Governments are about more than inter-party rivalry,. They reflect a very real disagreement about how policy can be made - and by whom. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/withdrawal-agreement-and-devolution |
| Description | Blog on "The new Basque autonomy statute". 19/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on "The Basque Statute of Autonomy" posted on the blog site of the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/basque-statute-autonomy |
| Description | Blog on Devolution and the repatriation of competences: the House of Lords Constitution Committee reports on the EU Withdrawal Bill, Constitution Unit blog site, 29/01/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A blog on "Devolution and the repatriation of competences: the House of Lords Constitution Committee reports on the EU Withdrawal Bill", published on the blog site of the Constitution Unit of the Department of Political Science at University College London. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://constitution-unit.com/2018/01/29/devolution-and-the-repatriation-of-competences-the-house-of... |
| Description | Blog on Parnell's lessons for Scottish nationalism. 25/06/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog "Parnell's lessons for Scottish nationalism in Westminster and beyond" on parallels between 19th century struggles in Parliament for Irish Home Rule and current options facing the Scottish National Party. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/parnells-lessons-scottish-nationalism-westminste... |
| Description | Blog on The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: legal implications for devolution. Constitution Unit blog site. 7/09/2017 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Blog on The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: legal implications for devolution on the blog site of the Constitution Unit in the Department of Political Science at University College London. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://constitution-unit.com/2017/09/07/the-european-union-withdrawal-bill-legal-implications-for-d... |
| Description | Blog on the "The Agriculture Bill and the Implications for Devolution", 5/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Blog on "The Agriculture Bill and the Implications for Devolution" posted on the blog sites of the Centre on Constitutional Change and the UK in a Changing Europe. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/agriculture-bill-and-implications-devolution |
| Description | Blog on the Centre on Constitutional Change's Website (19 March 2014) - Devolution Commission reflections: Proposals for Taxation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The Labour Party's Devolution Commission produced two key recommendations on taxation. This blog reflected on how those powers would (or could) work. Te debate subsequently began to address these issues - what would greater devolution, as opposed to independence, look like. Subsequent events have given added significance to commentary at that time. This was one of several outputs that placed the centre at the heart of the debate and led to enormous interest in our work from the domestic and international media, the policy community and all of the UK's parliaments and governments. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/devolution-commission-reflections-proposals-taxat... |
| Description | Blog post "Risk and Choice in the Scottish Independence Debate" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post Liam Delaney and Ailsa Henderson "Risk and Choice in the Scottish Independence Debate" Discover Society 1 April 2014 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.discoversociety.org/2014/04/01/risk-and-choice-in-the-scottish-independence-debate/ |
| Description | Blog post following Commons adoption of EVEL |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post on the implementation and wider constitutional significance of English Votes for English Laws in the Commons. It was also posted online at other locations, including: http://www.mei.qmul.ac.uk/blog/items/165768.html, https://thecepreview.wordpress.com/2015/10/29/the-triumph-of-evel-what-next-for-the-english-question/ (Campaign for an English Parliament website), http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/triumph-evel-what-next-english-question. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://constitution-unit.com/2015/10/23/the-triumph-of-evel-what-next-for-the-english-question/ |
| Description | Blog post on EVEL and recent Sunday trading vote |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Topical blog post explaining how 'English Votes for English Laws' operated on recent Commons vote on Sunday trading. Was subsequently cited in two reports by the House of Lords Constitution Committee. Also posted online at other locations: http://mei.qmul.ac.uk/news-and-opinion/blog/items/173683.html, http://www.lawandreligionuk.com/2016/03/11/sunday-trading-and-the-limits-of-evel/, http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/sunday-trading-and-limits-evel, https://parliamentsandlegislatures.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/sunday-trading-and-the-limits-of-evel/ |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://constitution-unit.com/2016/03/10/sunday-trading-and-the-limits-of-evel/ |
| Description | Blog post on English Votes for English Laws & debate over EU |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post on English Votes for English Laws in the light of the debate over the UK's membership of the European Union. Also published online here: http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/managing-england's-unions-conservatives'-challenge; http://mei.qmul.ac.uk/blog/items/168198.html |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://ukandeu.ac.uk/managing-englands-unions-the-challenge-for-the-conservatives/ |
| Description | Blog post on announcement of English Votes for English Laws: big picture |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post focused on the big picture and political significance of government's announcement of English Votes for English Laws. It was also published in a second online location: http://mei.qmul.ac.uk/blog/items/158670.html |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/evel-major-moment-constitutional-history-these-is... |
| Description | Blog post on announcement of English Votes for English Laws: more detailed |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Detailed analysis of the constitutional and procedural implications of the government's recent announcement of English Votes for English Laws. This blog was republished online in several other places: http://mei.qmul.ac.uk/blog/items/158791.html; http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/papers/english-votes-english-laws-viable-answer-english-question; http://www.democraticaudit.com/?p=14523; http://demoauditscot.wpengine.com/2015/07/14/english-votes-for-english-laws-a-viable-answer-to-the-english-question/; http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/english-votes-for-english-laws-a-viable-answer-to-the-english-question/ . Also published in a shorter form here: http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/evel-proposals-may-be-beginning-road. This article (the CCC briefing version, URL above) was cited in a report by the House of Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://constitution-unit.com/2015/07/07/english-votes-for-english-laws-a-viable-answer-to-the-englis... |
| Description | Blog post on the Centre on Constitutional Change's website (8 May 2014): Evaluating new tax powers in the event of a no vote |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The question of what a 'post-No' Scotland would look like was one that was only addressed in the very late stages of the campaign but which subsequently had a huge impact on the process of devolution. This blog was posted on the Centre's site which analytics tell us is widely read by the policy and political community. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/evaluating-new-tax-powers-event-no-vote |
| Description | Blog post summarising authors' report on EVEL |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post summarised the authors' recent report on English Votes for English Laws. Also published elsewhere online: https://constitution-unit.com/2016/11/28/one-year-of-evel-evaluating-english-votes-for-english-laws-in-the-house-of-commons/, http://mei.qmul.ac.uk/news-and-opinion/blog/items/190115.html, https://parliamentsandlegislatures.wordpress.com/2016/11/30/one-year-of-evel-evaluating-english-votes-for-english-laws-in-the-house-of-commons/. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/one-year-evel-evaluating-'english-votes-english-laws'... |
| Description | Blog post: Negotiating Brexit in a devolved state: The dynamics of intergovernmental relations, Centre on Constitutional Change (Dec 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog posted by Nicola McEwen on the Centre on Constitutional Change's site |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/negotiating-brexit-devolved-state-dynamics-interg... |
| Description | Blog: Can UK intergovernmental relations be rebooted? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post regarding the implications Brexit will have on governmental relations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/can-uk-intergovernmental-relations-be-rebooted |
| Description | Book launches (Edinburgh & Aberdeen): Small Nations in a Big World - Michael Keating & Malcolm Harvey 20-4-14 & 8-7-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Launch of publication, Q&A session after presentation. Increased public awareness of publication, issue and work of SCCC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Borders workshop, Edinburgh: organiser - Michael Keating 25-6-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Workshop to consider impact of Borders on public policy at various levels. Dialogue opened with colleagues from other universities with potential for future collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Brexit analysis for BBC Scotland (June 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen provided analysis and commentary on BBC Scotland's Brexit results programme throughout the night of the 23rd of June and into the morning. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Briefing for Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee of the Scottish Parliament fact-finding visit to Brussels. November 2018. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Prepared written briefing material and orally briefed members of the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee of the Scottish Parliament ahead of the Committee's fact-finding visit to Brussels. November 2018. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Briefing on Scottish Politics for MSc students from Wales (Dec 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented on recent events in Scottish politics for a group of visiting students from Wales. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Briefing with Scottish Labour Party |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating presentation to Scottish Labour Party's Devolution commission. Impact upon SLP Commission's final document is difficult to judge, but information provided would have been considered. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Britain Wakes Up to the Referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation delivered by Stephen Tierney on occasion of the seminar "'Your power to veto EU changes'? Implications of the referendum provisions in the European Union Act 2011" that formed part of the UCL Britain & Europe Series. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Stephen Tierney's research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | British Academy Early Career Researcher event: speaker - Michael Keating 26-6-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Young and early career researcher event to aid in networking and collaboration on similar-themed issues. Discussion of Scottish Constitutional Debate. Plans made for future publications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | British Academy/ Constitution Unit: workshop - Michael Keating 2-2-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Discussion group to consider proposals for a UK Constitutional Convention. Potential impact on policy with regards constitutional convention. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | British Politics Review: "Having your cake and eating it: No independence, but an increasingly SNP Scotland?" - Malcolm Harvey Spring 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article in British Politics Review looking ahead to UK General Election. . |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.britishpoliticssociety.no/British%20Politics%20Review%2002_2015.pdf |
| Description | British Politics Review: "The Political Economy of Scotland" - Malcolm Harvey (vol.9, no.2, pp6-7, 2014) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article in British Politics Review looking ahead to the independence referendum. Request for further publications |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.britishpoliticssociety.no/British%20Politics%20Review%2002_2014.pdf |
| Description | Business Briefing, Aberdeen: speaker - Michael Keating 29-5-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Discussion with business leaders in north-east of Scotland on the referendum. Engagement with business community on constitutional issue; building links with stakeholders. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Business breakfast hosted by the SCDI/CCC on Scotland and the further transfer of powers (June 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen and the Centre on Constitutional Change co-hosting an event with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry on recent developments in Scotland and their implications for business. One participant sent follow up feedback, saying: "I didn't get the chance to say so at the end, but I must record thanks to SCDI and appreciation for this morning's quite excellent event. Both the Professors made significant contributions to my understanding, and I'm sure that of others. (I was back to note taking university - style !)" |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | CCC Blog: A Federal Future for the UK? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Re-engaged with the issue of federalism in the UK. Promoted understanding of post-independence referendum political environment to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | CCC Blog: Cameron's EU Balancing Act - Michael Keating, 11-11-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on EU negotiations |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/camerons-eu-balancing-act |
| Description | CCC Blog: What next for Catalonia? - Michael Keating, 1-10-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog on developments in Catalonia |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/what-next-catalonia |
| Description | CCC blog: Time for Rules on Referendums - Michael Keating 22-3-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Further requests for media analysis. Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/time-rules-referendums |
| Description | CCC blog: What is Detriment? - Michael Keating 22-1-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article prompted further media enquiries and appearances. Promoted understanding of new powers outlined in the Draft Clauses to the new Scotland Bill to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | CNN election night coverage: exit polls & the SNP surge - Malcolm Harvey 7-5-15 11.30pm |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | 7 minute appearance on CNN UK election coverage discussing the UK election. Remain on CNN list of academics. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | CNN referendum night coverage: small nations & referendum outlook - Malcolm Harvey 18-9-14 11.45pm |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | CNN appearance on referendum night discussing the prospects for constitutional change after the referendum. Further exposure of Future of UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas with Tommy Sheppard on IndyRef2: The Rebellion Continues? (August 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated on a panel called IndyRef2: The Rebellion Continues? with MP Tommy Sheppard at the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas at the Edinburgh Fringe. The event consisted of a panel discussion with questions and discussion with the audience. The description for the event was: A Tory victory at the General Election, the crushing of Labour in Scotland, chaos on the Opposition front benches, and, finally, England voted Leave, Scotland voted Remain. Britain's on the edge of Brexit, so is the stage set for Indyref 2? Was the referendum a once in a lifetime opportunity? Which referendum? Should there be IndyRef2? Can we get to Europe on our own and who wants a job manning the Border Crossing booth at Gretna.? |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://codi.beltanenetwork.org/event/codi-2016-indyref2-the-rebellion-continues/ |
| Description | Cabinet Office: briefing on Scotland Analysis papers - Michael Keating 13-7-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Continuation of ongoing discussion with UK Government civil servants on Centre's research. Further consideration of UK government position with regards referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Campaign for Scottish Home Rule meeting: speaker - Michael Keating 6-3-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Educational talk at a campaign event Broadens links with campaign groups and develops understanding of constitutional issues. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Can Holyrood be one of the most powerful devolved parliaments in the world? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post on the Centre on Constitutional Change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/can-holyrood-be-one-most-powerful-devolved-parlia... |
| Description | Can an Ageing Scotland Afford Independence? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation sparked questions and discussion afterwards. Presented research was reported in the media and influenced public understanding of interaction of demographic proceses and Scottish potential independence |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Can an Ageing Scotland afford Independence? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Public lecture given by Katerina Lisenkova and Marcel Merette. In this lecture, Dr Lisenkova discussed the effects of population ageing on output, government spending and general welfare in Scotland and the UK. The event was one of many public engagement activities prior to the Scottish referendum on independence. It raised awareness and engagement with the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland and promoted understanding of the potential implications of independence on welfare policies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Can the Scottish Government pursue 'prevention policy' without independence? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post in which Paul Cairney examines claims about both the limits and extent of powers held by the Scottish Government, particularly in regards to prevention policy. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and Paul Cairney website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and the Rule of Law, Aberdeen Uni: lecture - Michael Keating 5-3-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Lecture given to centre at University of Aberdeen. Broadens links with other similar centres and develops CCC network. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Channel 4 interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | I contributed to the public debate on immigration I received feed-back from the viewers. Many said that they learned something new from my interview |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Chapter in 'Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box' reported in Telegraph - 19 December 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | My chapter in 'Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box' was quoted in a Telegraph article, 'Scotland and England: How different are they really?' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scotland/scottish-politics/11242539/Scotland-and-England-How-... |
| Description | Chapter in an e-book '16 Questions' regarding Indyref, which received 100.000 downloads |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The '16 Questions' ebook was a collaboration with the Tom hunter Foundation and was distributed through the websites of the Sunday Times, the Centre on Constitutional Change and the foundation itself. This chapter focused on what independence would mean for energy markets. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/scotlands-decision-business-and-competition |
| Description | Citizen Advice Scotland keynote on social security and devolution (Dec 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented a keynote speech at the Citizen Advice Scotland conference on social security and the impact of further devolution. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Co-sponsor Oxford Secession Workshop (May 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Was discussant on panel discussing Brexit, self-rule and devo-max |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Column in the Edinburgh Evening News reflecting on the need for public engagement and consultation in the process of further devolution through the Scotland Bill - 19 November 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This analysis article raised the question of whether the public had been offered the opportunity to engage fully with the proposals contained in the Scotland Bill. It also served as a notification of a forthcoming event organised at Edinburgh City Chambers in collaboration with citizen groups. These issues were subsequently discussed at the event. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/nicola-mcewen-major-changes-deserve-to-be-widely-... |
| Description | Comment Article: A constitutional revolution |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | My remarks at a conference were picked up by Christine O'Neill, Chair of Brodies LLP (UK Law Firm of the Year 2014, British Legal Awards), who referred to them in a subsequent comment article in the Scotsman. At the very least O'Neill had been informed by my remarks and, hopefully, so were her readers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/a-constitutional-revolution-1-3634235 |
| Description | Comment article: Welfare - why the best things in life aren't free |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Sunday Post journalist James Millar led to being referred to in one of Scotland's most widely read Sunday newspapers in print and digital form. The issue of what impact independence would have on the welfare system was one of the most fraught - and confused - of the referendum campaign. This article was an excellent opportunity to clarify the issue for a large readership and inject some light into an element of the debate that had, at that point, been largely typified by heat. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Comments on Future of Welfare System on BBC 2's Newsnight Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Appearance on BBC 2's Newsnight Scotland to provide analysis of the implications of independence for the Scottish welfare system. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Comments on Future of Welfare System on STV's Scotland Tonight |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Appearance on STV's Scotland Tonight to provide analysis of the implications of independence for the Scottish welfare system. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Comparative Perspectives on the Constitution of Canada Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Paper to be presented on 'Canadian Federalism in Comparative Perspective'. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Comparative reflection: Spatial justice and regional calls for devolution and/or independence in an EU of the regions |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Contribution to a seminar on 'Shaping the territory in Scotland, Catalonia and Flanders' at the University College in London. The seminar focused on issues of spatial planning in Scotland. Michael Keating's presentation added a comparative aspect to the discussions broadening the perspective and including other regions in the EU. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Michael Keating's research. Subsequent invitations and exchange followed. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Comparing Scotland, Flanders, Catalonia, and the UK (leaving Europe) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Invited as keynote speaker to the international conference 'Qualified Autonomy and Federalism versus Secession in the EU and its Member States' in Austria, Michael Keating contributed with a presentation comparing the drivers of secession in Scotland, Flanders, Catalonia and the UK. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Michael Keating's research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Conference on Scottish Constitutional Futures, Glasgow University |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Seminar on constitutional change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Constitutional Change in Canada and the UK - Challenges to Devolution and Federalism (Royal Society of Edinburgh) 14 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented on 'Rescaling welfare? Assessing the Prospects and Implications of the Devolution of UK Social Security' on the welfare panel. Nicola also chaired the panel on fiscal federalism. Raised awareness of work of Centre on Constitutional Change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://www.royalsoced.org.uk/events/event.php?id=408 |
| Description | Constitutional institutions in an independent Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Workshop session chaired by Stephen Tierney in the framework of a workshop called: After the Referendum: A Constitution for an Independent Scotland. Participants of the workshop discussed constitutional implications for Scotland under the scenario of a yes-vote. A range of issues were explored like the prospect of a written Scottish constitution, including the process for adopting it and the content covering both substantive values and institutional questions; the legal status of a written constitution, exploring models of entrenchment, interpretation and amendment, as well as the relationship of the constitution to other regional and global legal orders. The event was one of many public engagement activities prior to the Scottish referendum on independence. With the purpose of sharing information based on compartive research, the impact is most likely increase in knowledge about the constitutional negotiations and diffe.rences between written and unwritten constitutions |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Constitutions Cafe: Gender equality and the referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This event gave women (though not exclusively) the opportunity to engage with representatives of the two campaigns, explore the issues of gender equality, welfare and economic policies connected to the referendum. The event was co-hosted by Engender and the ESRC Centre. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent exchange with Engender. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with Babcock Engineering |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Colin Fleming met with John Gardner, Head of Government Relations at Babcock Engineering to give advice on the implications of Scottish independence on business relations in the field of defence. The meeting strengthened the outreach of the centre to a broader audience and the ties to business organisation in the area of defence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with Business organisations |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | David Eiser met with the Federation of Small Businesses, the Institute of Directors and the Scottish Council Development and Industry to present and discuss the impact of Scottish independence on economic performance and inequality. The meeting took place on request and increased engagement with the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, fostered relations between business community and the economists of the team. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with LibDem |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Comerford and David Eiser continued their engagement and knowledge exchange with senior members from Liberal Democrats. Meetings with politicians and senior party members were part of our knowledge exchange activities. Raised awareness of the ESRC programme and increased engagement with David Eiser's research as well as practitioners' knowledge about potential consequences of Scottish independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with LibDem member |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell, David Eiser and David Comerford met with Jyonti Bird from Liberal Democrats to discuss their research progress and recent outcomes regarding the opportunities for an independent Scotland to affect changes to inequality amongst people. Meetings with MPs took place mostly on request and as part of knowledge exchange activities. Raised awareness of the ESRC programme and increased engagement with the economists of the ESRC centre as well as practitioners' knowledge about opportunities for the Scottish government to tackle inequality in the event of independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with Luke Skipper, chief of staff, SNP |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Colin Fleming met with Luke Skipper, chief of statt of the SNP to discuss issues of defence policy, exchange thoughts on NATO and defence corporations post-White paper. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with MP |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Colin Fleming met with senior MP and Defence Spokesperson, leader of SNP Westminster Group to discuss Scotland's interests in the field of defence policy and exchange opinions on opportunitites for defence cooperation between an independent Scotland and rUK. Meetings with MPs took place on request and as part of knowledge exchange activities. Raised awareness of the ESRC programme and increased engagement with Colin Fleming's research as well as practitioners' knowledge about potential consequences of Scottish independence in the area of defence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with MP from Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Colin Fleming met with senior MP and Defence Spokesperson, leader of SNP Westminster Group to continue their exchange on defence and security policy and Scotland's options. Meetings with MPs took place on request and as part of knowledge exchange activities. Raised awareness of the ESRC programme and increased engagement with Colin Fleming's research as well as practitioners' knowledge about potential consequences of Scottish independence in the area of defence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with Scottish Government |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Eiser and David Comerford met with senior member of the Scottish Government, to discuss the research progress, especially opportunities of an independent Scotland to use taxes and benefits to address inequality amongst the population. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, fostered knowledge exchange with civil servants. As the debate about Scottish independence is marked by great uncertainty, this meeting contributed to the knowledge of civil servants about taxation and inequality. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with members of the Better Together Campaign |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell, David Eiser and David Comerford met with Jim Gallagher and Gordon Aikman from the Better Together Campaign to discuss research findings regarding best practice models on how to reduce inequality. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Consultancy meeting with the Scottish Government's Special Advisor on Defence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Colin Fleming met with the Scottish Government's Special Advisor on Defence to discuss Scotland's interests in defence and security policy and strategies regarding the relations with the UK government as well as international alliances. Meetings with Senior politicians took place on request and as part of knowledge exchange activities. Raised awareness of the ESRC programme and increased engagement with Colin Fleming's research as well as practitioners' knowledge about potential consequences of Scottish independence in the area of defence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Contribution to Oxford Review of Economic Policy debate on Brexit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Study participants or study members |
| Results and Impact | Contribution of a talk on "Structural Funds" to a day-long conference on Brexit held at the British Academy. Talks subsequently to be included in an online issue of the Oxford Review of Economic Policy |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Contribution to The Monitor (Constitution Unit newsletter), Feb 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Wrote a short summary of recent developments on English Votes for English Laws, which was included in the February 2016 version of the UCL Constitution Unit newsletter, The Monitor. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/publications/tabs/monitor-newsletter/monitor_62.pdf |
| Description | Contribution to The Monitor (Constitution Unit newsletter), June 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Wrote a short summary of recent developments on English Votes for English Laws, which was included in the June 2016 version of the UCL Constitution Unit newsletter, The Monitor. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/publications/tabs/monitor/edit/monitor-newsletter/monitor-63 |
| Description | Contribution to The Monitor (Constitution Unit newsletter), Oct 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Wrote a short summary of recent developments on English Votes for English Laws, which was included in the October 2015 version of the UCL Constitution Unit newsletter, The Monitor. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/publications/tabs/monitor-newsletter/monitor-61 |
| Description | Contribution to The Monitor (Constitution Unit newsletter), October 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Wrote a short summary of recent developments on English Votes for English Laws, which was included in the October 2016 version of the UCL Constitution Unit newsletter, The Monitor. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/publications/tabs/monitor-newsletter/Monitor-64-211016.pdf |
| Description | Contribution to article: THE BATTLE FOR BRITAIN; With the publication of the SNP's white paper, the gloves are finally off |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating contributed to the newspaper article "THE BATTLE FOR BRITAIN; With the publication of the SNP's white paper, the gloves are finally off" written by Gillian Bowditch and Jason Allardyce for The Sunday Times in the aftermath of the release of the White Paper on independence. THE BATTLE FOR BRITAIN; With the publication of the SNP's white paper, the gloves are finally off |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Contribution to conference "Minding Scotland Money: Economic Governance for an Increasingly Devolved Scotland" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This was a one-day conference focusing on the management of Scotland's finances following the passing of the Scotland Act 2016. My contribution focused on the role of the "Scottish Fiscal Commission" |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.davidhumeinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Minding-Scotlands-Money-Collated-Paper-... |
| Description | Contribution to public meeting discussing economic issues associated with BrexitTwo |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This was an event organised by the Centre on Constitutional Change in Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. My contribution was to provide a talk on the trade implications of Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Country Experts Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | We arranged for country experts to come to Edinburgh and present case studies of care regimes in their countries. We presented some of our own findings and then engaged in discussion with policymakers and third-sector organisations about how lessons from abroad could be applied in Scotland and transform childcare and long-term care. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in Aberdeen Evening Express |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Coverage of report authored by the researchers about 'English Votes for English Laws' (report title: Finding the Good in EVEL) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/pipe/news/scotland/english-mps-need-their-influence-built-up-with-n... |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in The Express |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Coverage of report authored by the researchers about 'English Votes for English Laws' (report title: Finding the Good in EVEL) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/737326/scrap-evel-system-scottish-mp-vote-english-issues-refo... |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in The Express (#2) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Coverage of launch event of report on 'English Votes for English Laws', and of the report itself. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/739228/English-Votes-for-English-Laws-David-Cameron-SNP-Nicol... |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in The Guardian |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Coverage in Guardian editorial of researchers' report on 'English Votes for English Laws' (report title: Finding the Good in EVEL) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/27/the-guardian-view-on-english-devolution-a-lack... |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in The Herald |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News coverage of researchers' report on 'English Votes for English Laws' (report title: Finding the Good in EVEL) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14931436.Cross_party_reform_of_Evel___39_needed_before_possible_B... |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in The Scotsman |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Coverage of report authored by the researchers about 'English Votes for English Laws' (report title: Finding the Good in EVEL) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/call-for-reform-to-boost-english-mps-influence-in-parliament-1... |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in The Telegraph |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News coverage of researchers' report on 'English Votes for English Laws' (report title: Finding the Good in EVEL) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/28/reforms-needed-strengthen-powers-english-mps-says-study/ |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in The Times |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | News coverage of researchers' report on 'English Votes for English Laws' (report title: Finding the Good in EVEL) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/scotland/england-only-voting-system-changes-little-rtpdng36x |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in The Yorkshire Post |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Coverage of researches' report on English Votes for English Laws included on p6 of the Yorkshire Post, 28 Nov 2016 (title: '"Reforms needed" to strengthen the influence of English MPs') |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Coverage of researchers' report in WalesOnline |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Coverage of report authored by the researchers about 'English Votes for English Laws' (report title: Finding the Good in EVEL) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/major-report-finds-english-votes-12237928 |
| Description | Currency, Banking and Taxation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Angus Armstrong was speaker and panelist at the 'Currency, Banking and Taxation' seminar which formed part of the 'Enlightening the Constitutional Debate' series organised by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the British Academy. Dr Armstrong proposed to look at the question of what kind of currency arrangement an independent Scotland would need in order to match the aspirations of the White Paper. The 'Enlightening the Constitutional Debate' series is tailored at a broader public audience. The activity contributed to raise the profile of and to increase the engagement with the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Daily Record newspaper article "Why you should vote in the referendum" - Michael Keating 15-7-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Daily Record newspaper article. Further requests for comment. Increased participation in referendum? |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Daily Record: Mobilizing Voters |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | An article in the largest daily newspaper in Scotland encouraging voter registration. The newspaper publishing the article has a circulation of 234,313. The turnout for the referendum was highest in recent elections. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/scotlands-future-balance-one-four-3924307 |
| Description | Debt - the first move |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Article published by David Bell in the Scottish Sun. The article addresses the debate around which ways the debt might be divided if Scotland becomes independent. 'Debt - the first move' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://esrcscotecon.com/2014/01/15/debt-the-first-move-published-in-the-scottish-sun-1512014/ |
| Description | Defence and Security in an Independent Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Presentation by Colin Fleming to a workshop held at the University of Birmingham on the implications of Scottish independence. In the presentation, Colin Fleming focused on key areas of the current debate like membership in NATO, defence corporations with the rest of the UK and the question whether Scotland will be more or less secure after independence. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Colin Fleming's research on defence corporations and security issues. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Deliberative Constitutionalism Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Paper on 'Deliberative Democracy in Constitution-Making' presented with Silvia Suteu. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Delivered conference paper at European Academy, Darmstadt - Michael Keating, 9-9-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Paper presentation followed by discussion |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Devolution and policy-making in Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Keynote speaker at a workshop on 'Policy Learning' at the KU Leuven where Michael Keating presented theoretical arguments about decentralisation and policy learning more broadly before explaining the case of policy-making in Scotland after devolution. Promoted understanding of Scottish politics after devolution and the relations between Scotland and the UK; raised awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme for an international audience and paved the ground for future collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Dialogue session on the independence debate and renewable energy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This seminar was convened by the Edinburgh Academy of Government to engage policy leaders from government, business, public and third sector to discuss the constitutional debate and the politics of renewable energy. Nicola McEwen participated as discussant in this event, using it as an opportunity to highlight findings from research. After this event, several senior officials asked to be kept informed of subsequent similar events. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Discover Society article: Scottish Independence and the EU - Michael Keating 1-4-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Continuing online discussion of independence referendum and related issues. Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Discussing Democracy (ESRC) 26 November 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented at an event organised by Edinburgh Active Citizens, WEA, Ragged University. She spoke on the implications of the Scotland Bill and prospects for constitutional change. Lively discussion was sparked and requests were made by secondary school educators for further materials and resources to help discuss these issues in the classroom. Requests were made for further events and the development of teaching materials |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Discussion forum - Scottish Government officials |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen initiated ongoing talks with the Scottish Government officials as part of the series of engagements under the 'Welfare Discussion group' to disseminate insights from academic research and comparative analyses to inform ongoing deliberations within government on social security and models of state welfare. Ongoing dialogue to help generate understanding of key issues in social security and welfare state, to inform the understanding of officials tasked with developing the welfare chapters of the Scottish government's independence white paper. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Discussion group series, Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | A regular series of seminars to improve understanding of constitutional issues, many with direct relevance to this project. Many useful Q and A's, also contact and research team building, and stimulating the work of younger scholars. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2013,2014 |
| URL | http://www.cldg.law.ed.ac.uk/ |
| Description | Discussion group with Treasury civil servants |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating met with civil servants from the Treasury discussion group in London to discuss implications of Scottish independence on welfare and public policy. This activity forms part of an ongoing dialogue between the research conducted and the civil servants from the Treasury. Information sharing, increasing the understanding of potential consequences of Scottish independence and further devolution and continuous dialogue with the Treasury are the most important impacts. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Discussion of the Devolution of welfare Policy on BBC Good Morning Scotland - 23 Jan 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Informing the public about proposed changes to the delivery of social security arrangements under the (then) draft Scotland Bill. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Discussion on Sky News about the 'SNP Surge' - 19 April 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The 'SNP surge' before the 2015 general election was seen as one of the key outcomes of the independence referendum. This discussion explained the cause of that change and the likely implications for UK politics. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Discussion with Chinese delegation (April 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Discussion with delegation from China regarding implications of Brexit on devolved settlement |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Discussion with Scottish Government staff re research findings |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | As a result of research dissemination available on the web (online reports, youtube videos of presentations) I was invited by Ewan Crawford at the Scottish Government to discuss ourresearch findings, specifically in terms of Scottish voting behaviour and predictors of support for different parties and for independence. This helped to clarify the role of risk and national identity as predictors of Yes support. Ewan has requested copies of our various reports, presentations and draft articles. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Division of assets and liabilities in the event of independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Workshop 'Exploring Independence after the White Paper' held after the release of the Scottish Government's proposal. Academics and Practitioners discussed with members of civil society the implications of the proposals and the prospect for Scotland's Future. The event was one of many public engagement activities prior to the Scottish referendum on independence with the purpose to share information on different scenarios for the future of the UK. The impact is hard to quantify, it raised the profile of the ESRC programme and participants' feedback was very positive regarding the usefulness of the information provided. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Don't believe defence scares, British security could benefit from Scottish independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Article by Colin Fleming in the online-newspaper 'The Conversation' in which he reflects upon the capacities of an independent Scotland to defend itself. The author points out that there is a growing consensus that it could, even if people may disagree if it should. Don't believe defence scares, British security could benefit from Scottish independence |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | ECPR Presentation (September 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation of paper discussing dynamics of Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | ESRC conference, London: speaker - Michael Keating 4-6-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Speaker at conference on constitutional futures Work with research council to support event, wide engagement on constitutional issue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | ESRC-FUS event in London |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Supporters |
| Results and Impact | Knowledge exchange with ESRC on ongoing activity and forward plans in the run-up to the referendum tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | ESRC-SCCC Seminar on Borders, Edinburgh |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | The seminar brought together international scholars and officials from the Scottish government to discuss international experiences with borders, cross-border mobility and cross-border cooperation. Bettina Petersohn contributed with a presentation on cross-border experiences in Europe and Canada. Presentations sparked discussions about the permeability of the Anglo-Scottish border and consequences of tax competition for local authorities north and south of the border. Increased knowledge of comparative cases, raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | ESRC/ University of Edinburgh seminar: speaker - Michael Keating & Malcolm Harvey 22-5-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on comparative examples of higher education funding and debates for seminar on "Higher Education and Independence" as part of the FUS programme. Prompted debate about funding models for HE among those present. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Economics of Scottish Independence, Government Economic Service Mini-Conference; Border Effects |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk certainly attracted questions and comment at the event. Also helped maintain relationship with the organisers, HMT, and further discussion with people at HMT after this event helped them to prepare their Scotland Analysis paper which had sections on this topic: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/236579/scotland_analysis_macroeconomic_and_fiscal_performance.pdf Our work was cited (they specifically used a phrase which only appeared in the presentation slides for this specific talk) by Oxford Economics in their report on the economics of Scottish Independence. Report link http://www.weir.co.uk/media/85604/INDEPENDENCE-REPORT.pdf |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.cepr.org/pubs/dps/DP9967.php |
| Description | El Singular: La crònica d'Escòcia: Fins i tot el No és una expressió d'autodeterminació |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Analysis of the implications of a No vote for the expression of self-determination. The article was read by many thousands of people in Catalonia. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.elsingular.cat/cat/notices/2014/09/la_cronica_d_escocia_michael_keating_fins_i_tot_el_no_... |
| Description | Energy Hub - steering group meeting in Edinburgh |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Energy Hub Meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Energy independence and Interdependence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was an invited witness to the Scottish Parliament Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee as part of the committee's Inquiry into Scotland's Economic Future Post-2014. She provided written and oral evidence to committee. In her written briefing, Nicola McEwen pointed to the competing perspectives on independence and energy laid out in the Scottish Government's White Paper and the UK Government's Scotland Analysis on energy. While an integrated GB wholesale market seems likely after independence, Nicola cautioned that with diverging policy preferences the partnership envisaged by the Scottish Government may constrain autonomous decision-making without increasing the influence of Scotland. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Energy independence and Interdependence - oral evidence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was invited to provide oral evidence to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of the Scottish Parliament as part of their 'Inquiry into Scotland's Economic Future Post-2014'. She used this as an opportunity to present research findings from the fellowship. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Energy policy and multilevel governance |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Energy, Scottish Independence and Interdependence: A Workshop on Scotland's Energy Future |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Workshop on energy and the constitutional future of Scotland and the UK, organised for the fellowship and in association with the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation and the UK Energy Research Centre. The event brought together leading academics from the social sciences, engineering, geosciences and economics with government officials, consultants, industry representatives and the Scottish government's expert commission on energy regulation. Raised awareness of my research. Informed understanding of issues at stake for energy in the referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Engaged by United Nations to write good practice handbook on referendums, 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Working on this handbook currently. This could have significant impact on future international use of referendums. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | European Union Engagement (Scottish Government) 18 February 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in a roundtable event at the Scottish Government on the subject of Scotland and the European Union. The event included members of the ScottisH Government and invited participants and sparked discussion on the ways in which Scotland can and should engage with the European Union. The event sparked discussion and debate and may lead to further requests for engagement |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Evidence (written) to the Finance and Constitution Committee, Scottish Parliament, 9/04/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Written Evidence on "Funding of EU Competences" to Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.parliament.scot/S5_Finance/General%20Documents/Written_Evidence_on_Funding_of_EU_Competen... |
| Description | Evidence Based Policy Making: If You Want to Inject More Science into Policymaking You Need to Know the Science of Policymaking |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Paul Cairney discussing the relevance of scientific evidence in policy-making. Despite its usefulness, Cairney makes clear that decisions are always made with incomplete information and a certain degree ambiguity or what has been called 'bounded rationality'. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with Paul Cairney's research and the blog on his website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Evidence given to the Finance Committee of the National Assembly of Wales |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This meeting of the Finance Committee of the National Assembly of Wales was convened to examine the implications of the removal of EU Structural Funds post-Brexit on the Welsh economy. It also took evidence from Professor Steve Fothergill (Sheffield) and Professor Terry Marsden (Cardiff). This involves exploring issues relating to replacements for the Regional Development Fund, the Social Fund and the agricultural funds. My paper is here: http://www.senedd.assembly.wales/documents/s76621/Written%20evidence%20Professor%20David%20Bell%20University%20of%20Stirling.pdf and the transcript is here: http://record.assembly.wales/Committee/4840 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://senedd.assembly.wales/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4840 |
| Description | Evidence on inequality in Scotland - David Eiser |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Informed Committee's deliberations on 'Scotland's economic future post-2014'. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/71044.aspx As a result, we have been asked to present our work on inequality to other fora, for example the Scottish Trade Union Congress Annual Conference, and an event organised by the Poverty Alliance. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/71044.aspx |
| Description | Evidence provided to the Scottish Parliament Finance committee on behalf of the Royal Society of Edinburgh |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This was a meeting of the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee concerning the "Scottish approach to taxation". I gave evidence to this committee on behalf of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, which had submitted a paper on this topic to the committee (https://www.rse.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/AP16_21.pdf). I was a member of the RSE group which drafted the paper. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuPxltbPv9E |
| Description | Evidence to External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee of the National Assembly for Wales. 5/06/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Oral evidence to the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee of the National Assembly for Wales on"Wales in the World": an inquiry into the Welsh Government's approach to external affairs. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.senedd.assembly.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=21182&optionId=0 |
| Description | Evidence to Finance and Constitution Committee, Scottish Parliament. 21/02/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Written and oral Evidence given to the Scottish Parliament's Finance and Constitution Committee on the United Kingdom Trade Bill and the associated Scottish Government legislative consent memorandum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=11373&mode=pdf |
| Description | Evidence to House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee, 28/01/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Oral evidence to House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee as part of their inquiry into the future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committ... |
| Description | Evidence to House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee. 16/11/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Oral evidence to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry into "the Relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments" focusing on mechanisms for managing intergovernmental relations and the impact of Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/scottish-affairs-committ... |
| Description | Evidence to Rural Economy Committee, Scottish Parliament. 21/02/2018. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Oral evidence given to the Rural Economy Committee of the Scottish Parliament on the implications for Scotland of the UK leaving the EU in respect of agrilcuture and fisheries. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.parliament.scot/S5_Rural/Meeting%20Papers/20180221_Revised_Agenda(4).pdf |
| Description | Evidence to Scottish Parliament Devolution Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Eiser was invited to give evidence in private to the Scottish Parliament's Devolution (Further Powers) Committee. The session concerned the development of Scotland's fiscal framework. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/2015.12.02_David_Eiser.pdf |
| Description | Evidence to Scottish Parliament Finance Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell and David Eiser were invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee, following publication of a report jointly with the IFS. The meeting discussed the development of Scotland's Fiscal Framework, and in particular how Scotland's block grant would be determined following devolution of new tax powers to the Scottish Parliament. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_FinanceCommittee/Minutes/Minutes_2.12.2015.pdf |
| Description | Evidence to Scottish Parliament Finance Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell and David Eiser were invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee following publication of their working paper 'Scotland's Fiscal Future in the UK'. The session took place shortly after the Scottish independence referendum, and concerned issues around devolution of tax and welfare powers to the Scottish Parliament. The meeting was discussed in media and influenced the deliberations of the Smith Commission. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=9573&mode=pdf |
| Description | Evidence to the Finance Committee on Independent Fiscal Commission |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Evidence given by Peter McGregor to the Finance Committee of the Scottish Parliament on independent fiscal commission. The briefing helped members of the Finance |Committee of the Scottish Parliament determine the viability of an independent fiscal commission. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_FinanceCommittee/papers_4decupdated.pdf |
| Description | Evidence to the Finance and Constitution Committee of the Scottish Parliament, 15/08/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Written evidence on "Policy Frameworks after Brexit" in response to the Committee's call for evidence on Common UK Frameworks. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.parliament.scot/S5_Finance/Inquiries/Centre_on_Constitutional_Change.pdf |
| Description | Evidence to the House of Commons Public Administration and Constitution Committee. 30/04/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Oral evidence to the House of Commons Committee on Public Administration and the Constitution on Devolution and Exiting the EU. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmpubadm/1485/148506.htm |
| Description | Evidence to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell and David Eiser were invited to give evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee. The discussions concerned the development of Scotland's fiscal framework. David Bell and David Eiser were both extensively quoted in the Committee's subsequent report. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmscotaf/660/660.pdf |
| Description | Evidence to the Scottish Parliament Welfare Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Eiser was invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Welfare Reform Committee in respect of proposals to devolve new welfare powers to Scotland. Discussions focussed on the policy and administrative implications of the proposals. David's evidence was extensively referenced in the Committee's subsequent report. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_Welfare_Reform_Committee/General%20Documents/6th_Report_Future_... |
| Description | Examining Independence After the White Paper |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Public conference (c.200 audience) on behalf of the ESRC Programme on the Future of the UK and Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, bringing together scholars funded under the programme with practitioners and 'ordinary' members of the public to deliberate on the Scottish Government's White Paper. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Feedback indicated participants increased their knowledge and understanding of issues at stake in the referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Extensively quoted on policies to address inequality in Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell and David Eiser's reports on Inequality in Scotland and policy responses (see outputs) have been extensively quoted in the press, and backed up by presentations to wider audiences. Examples of presentations include: Presentation on 'Inequality and taxation' at the Scottish Liberal Democrats Conference in January 2014 Presentation on 'Inequality in Scotland' at the Scottish Trade Union Annual Congress on 15/10/2014 Presentation on 'Taxation, redistribution and inequality' at Poverty Alliance Annual Conference 29/10/2014 Presentation at the Oxfam Annual Conference on 'Policy levers for tackling inequality' in November 2015 Presentation to Scottish Government Economics Service on 'Inequality and Poverty' in October 2015 Presentation to the Scottish Economics Society on 'Inequality: what can the government do?' in April 2015 Two presentations at the Royal Economics Society in Edinburgh on inequality (20/10/2014 and 15/06/2015) Press citations include: Experts: Scotland has power to close gap between rich and poor http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13413383.Experts__Scotland_has_power_to_close_gap_between_rich_and_poor/ Revealed: the widening gulf between Scotland's super-rich and super-poor http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/revealed-the-widening-gulf-between-scotlands-super-rich-and-super-poor.129336303 Scots renting from landlords more than doubles in decade http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13185015.Scots_renting_from_landlords_more_than_doubles_in_a_decade/ Authored articles include: Analysis: a short history of inequality in Scotland http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/analysis-a-short-history-of-scottish-inequality.129274280 Our analysis was quoted extensively in Gordon Brown's book "My Scotland, Our Britain". It was also cited in Oxfam Scotland's 'Parliamentary priorities for 2016'. Our analysis has paved the way for Party's announcements for reform of property and income taxation in Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2015 |
| Description | FUS blog: Gaining the High Ground - Michael Keating 20-5-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Discussion of "valance" issues in referendum campaign. Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | FUS blog: Gordon Brown book review - Michael Keating 8-7-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Analysis of Gordon Brown's book on the forthcoming referendum Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | FUS blog: Scotland and the EU - Michael Keating 19-2-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Engagement on the issue of Scotland's place in the EU. Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | FUS blog: Scotland and the EU again - Michael Keating 9-6-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Engagement on the debate around Scotland's place in the EU in the event of independence. Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | FUS blog: Scotland, Devolution and Europe - Michael Keating 24-4-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Continued discussion of the issue of the EU as it related to the independence referendum Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | FUS/SCCC public meetings (Lerwick, Killearn, Dumfries): speaker - Michael Keating (and others) 3-7-14, 25-8-14, 2-9-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | FUS/ CCC public meeting events across Scotland to disseminate information and research on the referendum question. Active public engagement with the constitutional question, increased awareness of work of CCC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Fayre for Women, Adult Education event on the European Union (May 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented on the European Union, Scotland, and the prospect of Brexit, at Fayre for Women, a women's group which brings together retired women for adult education. The debate was very well received, sparking questions, and was arranged after a very successful event at the same venue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Feminising Politics in the UK (ESRC) 24 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen and the Centre on Constitutional Change hosted the ESRC-sponsored event on Feminising Politics in the UK. Nicola provided the open and welcome for the session. The session sparked lively discussion and contributions to the Centre on Constitutional Change blog. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Festival of Ideas, Glasgow: speaker - Michael Keating 7-9-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | On issue of small states. Pre-referendum information-sharing. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Festival of Politics - Political Strategy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This year's Festival of Politics has a focus on the referendum, voting behaviour and public opinion. Prof Nicola McEwen discussed with other panel members the translation of public opinion into political strategy. The panel was chaired by former First Minister, author and academic the Rt Hon Henry McLeish. Members of the audience engaged with the panelist asking questions about the ongoing campaigns. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Festival of Politics roundtable. "Is Polling Good for Democracy?" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I was invited to present research findings as part of a Festival of Politics roundtable Is Polling Good for Democracy. Other participants included Mandy Rhodes (Holyrood Magazine), Mark Diffley (Ipsos Mori), Republican pollster Robert Moran (Brunswick Group) and Democratic pollster Jason Boxt (Glover Park Group). The audience included 100+ members of the public as well as journalists. The roundtable discussion was followed by a Q&A session. My participation involved summarising the findings of various studies and highlighting what they tell us about poll awareness but also how opinion surveys help to outline nuanced perceptions among the electorate (in terms of why they vote they way they do in different contexts). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://festivalofpolitics.scot/events/is-polling-good-for-democracy/ |
| Description | Festival of Politics: Debate on Independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | As part of the new grassroots political festival, Michael Keating chaired the "Big Debate" on Sunday, March 30. The Festival of Politics featured a week-long programme of public events including everything from film to music and comedy. Several key debates were the main focus events with The Big Debate covering the independence debate itself which was also the central theme of the programme. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of the referendum blog, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Financial Times 07/08/2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Briefing given to Financial Times journalist, which informed his subsequent article. A journalist asked for a background briefing and wrote an article for the Financial Times. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Fiscal issues for a post-independence Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Presentation given by David Bell as part of the Scotland-Catalonia Seminar held at the Institut d'Estudis Autonòmics in Barcelona. Academics as well as practitioners in Spain were closely following the referendum debate in Scotland and were eager to get first-hand information on the process. The presentation given at this event fostered links with institutions in Spain, raised awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and increased the knowledge of participants about differences and similarities between the Scottish and Catalan case. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Freidrich Ebert Stiftung article: ""Freeeeeeedoooom"? 2014 entscheidet Schottland über die Unabhängigkeit: Das wahrscheinlichste Szenario?" - Michael Keating 13.1.14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article online (in German) on the Scottish Referendum. Widens debate of Scottish constitutional position to beyond the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.ipg-journal.de/kommentar/artikel/freeeeeeedoooom/ |
| Description | French Consulate Briefing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating dinner at French Consulate to brief Senator Olivier Cadec. Impact upon French governmental knowledge of referendum process. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Further Powers for Scotland - what does the draft legislation mean in practice? (Royal Society of Edinburgh) 3 March 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen spoke at a seminar hosted by the Royal Society of Edinburgh on the implications of the Smith Commission. She spoke on the welfare implications of further powers for Scotland to members of the public. There were many questions after the event and further requests for information |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://www.royalsoced.org.uk/1163_March2015.html |
| Description | Future of the UK and Scotland conference: speaker - Michael Keating (and others) 6-10-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Post-referendum presentation from the FUS programme and the CCC on research and the result. Post-conference media reports, widens awareness of CCC's work. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Game on? - The latest poll on voting intentions for the independence referendum and thoughts on Labour's Devolution Commission |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by Craig McAngus discussing the January poll on voting intentions, the topics most relevant for the vote as well as gender differences in voting intentions Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Gender Matters: equality and inclusion through care conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The conference examined issues such as childcare and long-term care, and how these impact on gender equality, with input from expert speakers including Shona Robison MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport, Jackie Baillie MSP and Alison Johnstone MSP. The conference was chaired by Kaliani Lyle, Scotland Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.engender.org.uk/content/events-past/38-gender-matters-equality-and-inclusion-through-care... |
| Description | Gender, Trade Unions and the White Paper - Lessons From Finland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by Craig McAngus in which he continues the analysis of the Scottish Government's White Paper regarding gender equality. As the Nordic States are often referred to as role models by the Scottish Government, the author takes a closer look at Finland and the country's record of achieving gender equality. Despite its achievements in gender equality, Finland still has problems overcoming its gender-blindness when it comes to trade union involvement in negotiating terms and conditions. He concludes that the Scottish Government is advocating the same gender-blind approach to collective bargaining and, despite its assertions of being a Government committed to greater levels of gender equality, has fallen short in this regard. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee on "the Impact of Brexit on the Scottish budget" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This was a session discussing the implications of Brexit for Scotland's public spending |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvMGsCowXsQ |
| Description | Giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This activity involved giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance committee on Wednesday, 2 November 2016. The evidence focused on the current state of the UK economy and the consequent implications for the Scottish economy and the Scottish Parliament's budget. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.parliament.scot/S5_Finance/Complete_28_for_2nd_-_public.pdf |
| Description | Guest lecture at Aarhus University on Scotland and Catalonia - Michael Keating 21-10-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Lecture to students interested in the contemporary debates around secessionist movements in EU |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Heinrich Boll Institute (Berlin) event on Scottish parliamentary elections and Brexit (May 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented at the Heinrich Boll Institute in Berlin on the topic of the 2016 Scottish Parliamentary Elections and the prospect of Brexit. The event attracted 80 people and Nicola was joined on the panel by the following people: Paul Adamson, founder and editor of E!Sharp online Molly Scott Cato, Member of European Parliament (The Greens-EFA) Stefani Weiss, Director Programme Europe's Future, Bertelsmann Stiftung, Brussels The event was summarised here: https://eu.boell.org/sites/default/files/boll_event_report_scottish_parliament_brexit.pdf And Nicola published a blog after the event: http://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/perfect-complements-is-regionalism-the-way-forward-for-europe/ |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://eu.boell.org/sites/default/files/boll_event_report_scottish_parliament_brexit.pdf |
| Description | Hosting awayday for the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | We hosted an awayday for the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee at the University of Stirling. This meeting was intended to brief the new members of the Finance Committee on the various budgetary and finance issues that they were likely to address during the forthcoming Parliament. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee: meeting with officials - Michael Keating 4-6-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Continuation of ongoing discussion with UK Government civil servants on Centre's research and on impending UK General Election. * |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | How to Manage Secession I: Domestically - Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Invited to deliver a keynote address at an international conference on 'Qualified Autonomy and Federalism versus Secession', Esterházy palace, Eisenstadt, Austria. Fostered understanding of contemporary independence debates. Invitations to collaborate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | How would Scotland's relation with the EU look like? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Workshop 'Exploring Independence after the White Paper' held after the release of the Scottish Government's proposal. Academics and Practitioners discussed with members of civil society the implications of the proposals and the prospect for Scotland's Future. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience at an early stage in the referendum debate; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Impact of independence on security and defence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Colin Fleming contributed with a presentation to an academic workshop where the impact of independence on Scottish security and defence policy were discussed in depth. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Colin Fleming's research on defence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Independence and Interdependence: The Dynamics of Scottish Self-Government (University of Edinburgh) 27 February 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented her inaugural lecture at the University of Edinburgh after receiving her professorship. The lecture was titled "Independence and Interdependence: The Dynamics of Scottish Self-Government" and explored the meaning of independence and interdependence, examine the interdependencies that would remain irrespective of the constitutional settlement, and consider the implications of the ongoing process of constitutional reform for Scotland and the UK. The event was sold out, with attendees sitting in the aisles. Many attendees were members of the public rather than members of the academic community. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/humanities-soc-sci/news-events/lectures/inaugural-lectures/n... |
| Description | Independence referendum - not yet made your mind up how to vote? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The event was co-organised by the WEA (Workers' Educational Association) and the ESRC Scottish Centre on Constitutional Change. It provided people with the opportunity to hear about the pros and cons around the referendum decision. Presentations sparked questions and led to a lively debate about the issues. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Independence, then and now |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | workshop to mark 5th anniversary of the independence referendum. Brought academics and policy officials together to reflect upon the referendum and consider how the meaning and scope of independence is affected by Brexit |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Independence: A renewed partnership of the Isles |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen organised an event featuring a keynote speech by the Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon at the Playfair Library Hall in Edinburgh. The speech was followed by a response given by Nicola McEwen and discussions over dinner. The event was part of a series of initiatives intended to inform the independence referendum debate and stimulate discussions with citizens. Build trust of minister and officials in academic research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Independent Scotland might get away with a high deficit-if it's feeling lucky |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This article discussed the prospects for Scottish independence in the light of new information regarding Scotland's large fiscal deficit |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24298 |
| Description | Inequality and Fiscal Policy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation by David Eiser given at the Scottish Spring Conference 2014 of the Liberal Democratic Youth in Aberdeen. In his presentation, Eiser talked about the relation between tax powers and inequality and the options available for Scotland. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Inequality in Scotland and fiscal policy press release |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The press release was widely cited in the media. David Comerford was interviewed on Good Morning Scotland and STV news; David Eiser was interviewed on Reporting Scotland and Newsnight Scotland. Some examples of press coverage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-25820250 http://news.stv.tv/politics/261075-report-major-change-needed-to-reduce-inequality-in-scotland/ http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/columnists/ideas-of-fairer-society-tested-when-it-comes-to-the-crunch.23195995 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/economic-report-finds-inequality-scotland-3046695 http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22229713.100-scotland-what-if-independence-goes-horribly-wrong.html#.VGCsQDSsWr8 In conjunction with our previous work on inequality, the impacts included the stimulation of public debate. We met with Gordon Brown who cited the work extensively in his book 'My Scotland, our Britain'. We presented the work at the Liberal Democrats Spring Conference 2014. We received requests for further information from groups including Taxpayers Alliance and Scottish Green Party. We were invited to give evidence at the Scottish Parliament Economy Committee 23 April 2014. The research was cited by Jackie Ballie MSP in a parliamentary question to Alex Salmond in First Minister's Questions, 23 Jan 2014. The results of the research have been cited in policy briefings by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre. One example: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_EconomyEnergyandTourismCommittee/Meeting%20Papers/Papers_20140219.pdf They have also been cited in other policy documents, such as STUC's 'A Just Scotland' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://scotfes.com/2014/01/21/tackling-income-inequality-presents-challenges-for-scotland/ |
| Description | Inequality in Scotland press release |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The press release, which summarised our work on the trends and drivers of inequality in Scotland, was widely reported in the media. David Bell was interviewed on BBC Scotland. Some examples of newspaper citations (many more available): http://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/referendum-news/salaries-soar-for-top-earners.22709623 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-24951198 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/3a274ea0-39b8-11e4-93da-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3If8ukGnx In conjunction with our subsequent work on inequality, there were several impacts: We met with Gordon Brown who cited us extensively in his book "My Scotland, our Britain" We presented work at the Scottish Liberal Democrats Conference, April 2014 David Eiser was invited to give evidence at the Scottish Parliament Economy and Tourism Committee, 23 April 2014 We have been invited to present the work at several conferences and seminars David Comerford was invited to help the Scottish Green Party with calculations underlying their "Green Yes Briefing Note" on a Citizen's Income for Scotland http://www.scottishgreens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2014/08/Citizens-Income-Briefing-Note.pdf |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014 |
| URL | http://news.cision.com/the-economic-and-social-research-council/r/top-earners--wages-growing-faster-... |
| Description | Interview Scottish local radio stations (28 September 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interviews with local Scottish radio stations regarding Catalan referendum and comparison to Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview at the BBC Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview at the 'Sunday Politics' show in BBC Scotland to talk about public opinion and new devolved powers in Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Interview at the Election 2015 MOOC |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Interview at the Election 2015 MOOC organized by the University of Edinburgh on Understanding the UK general election |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGIvbJw1Bk4 |
| Description | Interview for Spanish tv channel, 22/03/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | An interview with the leading news and current affairs programme on Catalonia's TV3. Discussed Brexit and Scottish independence issues with read across to Catalan situation |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.ccma.cat/tv3/alacarta/preguntes-frequents/michael-keating-lauge-independentista-a-catalu... |
| Description | Interview for the article: Llais Cymru ar goll wrth drafod dyfodol gwedydd Prydain |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Printed article in golwg, a welsh magazine. The interview and publication contributed to the discussion about wider implications of the Scottish Referendum debate for other parts of the UK. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Interview in English and French with Radio France 24 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with leading French radio station on issues facing Scotland around Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview in Spanish with El Periódico, daily newspaper published in Barcelona. 9/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview with leading Barcelona newspaper on constitutional issues in Scotland and Spain. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2008 |
| Description | Interview in Spanish with Radio Euskadi, Basque state radio station, based in Bilbao. 23/11/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview in Spanish with leading Basque radio station weekend programme on the Brexit negotiations and read across to constitutional issues. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.eitb.eus/es/radio/radio-euskadi/programas/cronica-fin-de-semana/audios/detalle/6016268/c... |
| Description | Interview in Spanish with Radio Euskadi, Basque radio station based in Bilbao, 15/01/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with leading Basque radio station on issues relating to second independence referendum and read across to Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Interview in the 45th Episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | David Comerford was the guest for the 45th episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast. In the interview David addresses the benefits of staying or leaving the EU, among others. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of David Comerford's research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.spreaker.com/user/michaelgreenwell/scotindypod-46-david-comerford |
| Description | Interview on Brexit and Scotland for The Herald (November 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed and cited extensively in an article in The Herald titled "Beyond Brexit: Leaving EU poses fundamental dilemma for independence cause, says experts". |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14921357.Beyond_Brexit__Leaving_EU_poses_fundamental_dilemma_for_... |
| Description | Interview on Brexit and Scottish Independence with La Vanguardia (June 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed by La Vanguardia on the topic of Brexit and the potential of Scottish independence. The article is available herE: http://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20160711/403102441622/escocia-independencia-brexit.html |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20160711/403102441622/escocia-independencia-brexit.html |
| Description | Interview on Swiss National Television on Brexit and independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed by Swiss National Television (Italian Language) about Brexit, Scotland, and independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.rsi.ch/play/tv/telegiornale/video/02-11-2016-la-scozia-e-la-brexit?id=8258878 |
| Description | Interview on Today in Parliament (BBC radio) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Michael Kenny on 'Today in Parliament', in a segment about the operation of English Votes for English Laws (8 January 2016). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06tvyxx |
| Description | Interview on Today in Parliament (BBC radio) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Michael Kenny interviewed about researchers' report (entitled 'Finding the Good in EVEL') as part of a segment about 'English Votes for English Laws'. Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 2 December 2016. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b083r9xm |
| Description | Interview on the prospect of Brexit and implications for Scotland with Czech national radio (June 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed by a journalist for Czech radio on Brexit, Scotland, and the prospect of a second referendum on 20 June 2015. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Interview with Al Jazeera (05 February 2018) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with Al Jazeera comparing Scottish and French (Corsica) independence movements |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Al Jazeera (26 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with Al Jazeera regarding comparisons between Catalonia and Scottish independence movements |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Avvenire, Italian daily newspaper based in Milan. 15/05/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with leading Italian newspaper focused on Brexit |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with Avvenire, Italian daily newspaper based in Milan. 5/12//2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Avvenire, leading Italian daily newspaper based in Milan about progress and issues at stake in the Brexit negotiations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Newsnight Scotland - Michael Keating, 20-1-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with national political news show on the topic of the referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio 4. 15/08/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with BBC Radio 4 Today programme about Scotland and Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland (07 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview regarding Catalan referendum and comparisons with Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland (10 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with BBC Radio Scotland regarding Catalan politics and comparisons with Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland - Michael Keating, 18-1-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with national radio news as part of reporting on independence referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland . 26/05/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with BBC Radio Good Morning Scotland to discuss progress in Brexit negotiations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland news bulletin. 15/05/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Brexit focused interview with main radio news bulletin |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland news bulletin. 16/11/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland national news bulletin on issues facing Scottish Government around Brexit |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland, Good Morning Scotland weekend programme. 1/12/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland, Good Morning Scotland weekend programme, on UK's trade options after Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06tft27 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland, Good Morning Scotland weekend programme. 12/01/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland, Good Morning Scotland weekend programme as part of a discussion on the Brexit negotiations progress through Parliament. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06y03cv |
| Description | Interview with BBC Radio Scotland. 8/02/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Good Morning Scotland, BBC Radio Scotland's flagship breakfast programme to discuss that the UK Government has handed over the last of the power devolved to the Scottish Parliament by new legislation brought in following the Scottishindependence referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Interview with BBC TV Scotland. 14/05/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview focusing on Brexit with BBC Scotland news programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with BBC TV Scotland. 17/06/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with BBC Scotland TV news bulletin focused on Brexit issues. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with BBC Television - Michael Keating, 18-12-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with international news agency as part of global reporting on independence referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Interview with Belgian newspaper (02 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with Belgian newspaper regarding Catalan referendum and comparisons with Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Bulgarian National Radio. 12/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with news programme on Radio Bulgaria focusing on progress of Brexit negotiations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Michael Keating, 2-1-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with international news agency as part of global reporting on independence referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Interview with Catalan newspaper El Punt Avui (in Catalan) - Michael Keating, 18-12-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with international newspaper as part of global reporting on independence referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Interview with Clarin (Spanish) (15 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with Clarin regarding Catalan politics and comparisons with Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Deia, newspaper based in Bilbao, Basque country. 9/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview with leading Basque newspaper on constitutional issues in Scotland and Spain. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with Diario Vasco, leading Spanish daily newspaper based in San Sebastian. 12/07/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with leading Basque daily newspaper on constitutional issues in Scotland and Spain. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.diariovasco.com/politica/michael-keating-catedratico-20180712003028-ntvo.html |
| Description | Interview with EFE news agency, Spain. 30/03/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | EFE is a Spanish international news agency, the major multimedia news agency in Spanish language and the world's fourth largest wire service after the Associated Press, Reuters, and Agence France-Presse. Interview discussed Brexit, Scottish and Catalonian independence issues. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with EFE, leading international news agency based in Spain 28/01/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with EFE, major Spanish and international news agency on issues related to Brexit negotiations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Interview with El Punt Avui, Catalan newspaper based in Girona. 6/04/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with leading Catalan regional newspaper on Brexit, Scottish independence and read across to Catalan independence issue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with Finnish television on Brexit and Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed and appeared on Finnish television, speaking about Brexit, Scotland, and the prospect of a second referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Interview with France 24 (23 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with France 24 regarding Catalan politics and comparisons with Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with France 24 TV (03 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with France 24 TV regarding Catalan referendum and comparisons with Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Irish Independent (02 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with Irish Independent regarding the Catalan referendum and comparisons with Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with La Vanguardia newspaper (in Spanish) - Michael Keating, 26-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with Spanish newspaper as part of global reporting on independence referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Interview with London correspondent of the Washington Post. 11/02/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with London bureau chief of the Washington Post on issue of Brexit as it affects Scotland and prospects of future independence referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.washingtonpost.com/newssearch/?datefilter=All%20Since%202005&query=Michael%20Keating&sor... |
| Description | Interview with Newstalk (Dublin) (08 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with Newstalk in Dublin regarding Catalan politics and comparisons with Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Polish Public Radio - Michael Keating, 27-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with Polish news agency as part of global reporting on independence referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Interview with Radio Canada (French) (28 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with Radio Canada regarding Catalan politics and comparison with Scottish |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Radio Vasca, Bilbao, Spain |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Radio Vasca, leading Basque radio station on constitutional issues in Scotland and Spain. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with Reuters UK news agency. 5/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Comments to Reuters news agency on the progress in the Brexit negotiations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with Reuters on Scotland and Brexit (June 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed by Reuters on Scotland and the prospect of Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Interview with Réforme (29 September 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Media interview with Réforme regarding Catalan referendum and comparisons with Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Scotland on Sunday, 26/04/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with leading Scottish Sunday newspaper, discussing Brexit and timing of next Scottish independence referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with Sky News - Michael Keating, 24-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with international news agency as part of global reporting on independence referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Interview with Sveriges Radio, Swedish national broadcaster. 17/04/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Sweden's national radio station. Discussed Brexit and prospects for another Scottish independence referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=1637&artikel=6936701 |
| Description | Interview with The Guardian - Michael Keating, 10-12-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with newspaper on the topic of the referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Interview with Wall Street Journal (02 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Wall Street Journal regarding Catalan referendum and comparisons with Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with Yomiuri Shimbun (02 October 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Yomiuri Shimbun regarding the Catalan referendum and comparisons with Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Interview with the Economist 25/07/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Comments to the Economist, world renowned political and economic weekly magazine on Brexit issues. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview with the leading international news agency, Agence France Presse, 09/07/2018. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with AFP, one of the world's leading news agencies, on Brexit as it affects Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Interview, Belgian Constitutional Law blog |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Interview to launch Belgian constitutional law blog. Many views, |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://belgianconstitutionallawblog.com/2014/11/07/video-interview-prof-tierney-people-decide-scotti... |
| Description | Interviewed on the The Agenda (TVO, Canada) on the issue of 'Seperatism in Scotland' - 30th June 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Canadian audiences had an obvious interest in the events of the Scottish referendum, owing to their own constitutional discussion in recent decades. This interview was one of several that spoke to that concern. It led to increased interest from the Canadian press. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/news/agenda-steve-paikin-separatism-scotland |
| Description | Invited Speaker at Seminar on the Approach of the Charitable Sector to the Independence Referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Invited Speaker, Carnegie Trust/ACOSVO seminar on the approach of the charitable sector to the independence referendum, Dunfermline. Nicola gave a presentation on the impact of independence on the third sector. Talk sparked discussion and questions. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Invited Speaker at Seminar on the Approach of the Charitable Sector to the Independence Referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Invited Speaker, Carnegie Trust/ACOSVO seminar on the approach of the charitable sector to the independence referendum, Dunfermline. Raised awareness of and increased engagement between third sector organisations and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Invited talk to Scottish postgraduate students in economics annual conference on Brexit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | This was a talk outlining the main economic issues relating to possible outcomes from Brexit, particularly focusing on higher education and immigration |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Invited to join Law Commission of England and Wales advisory group on Electoral Law Reform, April 2013 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | feeding in to the reform process. Added to my research on UK electoral law. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Invited to join Scottish Law Commission sub-group on Electoral Law Reform, April 2013 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | To inform policy making. This process remains ongoing. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Is Evidence-Based Policymaking the same as good policymaking? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post in which Paul Cairney explains what's behind the catchy title of Evidence-Based Policymaking (EBPM). While scientific evidence can form a useful resource in policy-making processes, Cairney also points out to the dangers of turning policy-making into a hierarchic top-down process driven by scientific consensus rather than deliberation. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with Paul Cairney's research and the blog on his website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Keynote Address on the Likely Future Relationship between an Independent Scotland and the Rest of the UK. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Invited to delivery keynote address at ScotCen conference 'The Independence Referendum: What Scotland Thinks So Far', Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. The presentation addressed the debate about the likely future relationship between an independent Scotland and the rest of the UK. Audience included members of public, policy practitioners and civil servants from UK and Scottish government. Talk sparked questions and discussion. Further discussions with key members of audience. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrqjMwn0CWM |
| Description | Keynote Lecture, IPSA Conference Edinburgh - Michael Keating, 16-9-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Keynote speech on the future of constitutional change post-indyref |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Keynote address on "The Constitutional Idea of Federalism" to the International Association of Constitutional Law. June 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Keynote address on "The Constitutional Idea of Federalism" to the International Association of Constitutional Law's triennial conference held in Seoul. June 2018 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Keynote at Bilbao European Encounters (October 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented at the Bilbao European Encounters on the topic of "The diverse Europe. National diversity and integration policy after the Brexit. Basque and Scottish perspectives". She also carried out interviews with the Basque Media while there and met with PNV officials and the Basque Government Foreign Affairs Minister. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.azkunazentroa.eus/az/cast/agenda-4/bilbao-european-encounters-2016/al_evento_fa |
| Description | Keynote presentation to the British Society of Gerontology conference on Brexit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This was one of the keynote addresses at the 2016 BSG conference. It addressed the issue of older people and Brexit, showing both voting patterns and issues that were likely to affect older people when Brexit occurs. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.stir.ac.uk/social-sciences/news/past-events/bsgconference2016/ |
| Description | Keynote speaker, conference on paradiplomacy, Florianópolis, Brazil - Michael Keating 6-11-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Lecture sparked question and answer session on paradiplomacy |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | La Independencia de Escocia |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating contributed as speaker to a seminar hosted by Nous Horitzons in Barcelona, in which the similarities and differences between the Catalan and the Scottish independence processes were discussed. The event was attended by politicians as well as members of civil society. Policy-makers and practitioners in Spain were closely following the referendum debate in Scotland and were eager to get first-hand information on the process. The presentation given at this event increased the knowledge of participants about differences and similarities between the Scottish and Catalan or the Basque case. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | La Independencia de Escocia |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating contributed as speaker to a seminar hosted by the Consello da Cultura Galega in Santiago de Compostela. In his presentation, Michael Keating analysed in depth the key factors that led to the Scottish Independence Referendum and the potencial future scenarios of the country. He also pointed out the main differences between the Scottish process and the situation in the Basque Country or Catalonia. Academics as well as practitioners in Spain were closely following the referendum debate in Scotland and were eager to get first-hand information on the process. The presentation given at this event fostered links with institutions in Spain and increased the knowledge of participants about differences and similarities between the Scottish and Catalan or the Basque case. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | La Razon newspaper article "Independencia \'Light\'" (in Spanish) - Michael Keating 28-11-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Newspaper article for Spanish newspaper. International media |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | La clarté écossaise |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Online newspaper article written by Stephen Tierney in which he elaborates the content of the Edinburgh Agreement and the formulation of the question to be put to the people on September 18. In comparison to Canada or Spain, the UK government and the Scottish government reached an agreement transferring the power to the Scottish Parliament to hold a referendum on independence. La clarté écossaise |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.lapresse.ca/debats/votre-opinion/201403/18/01-4749039-la-clarte-ecossaise.php |
| Description | Law Society, Edinburgh: panelist - Michael Keating 10-4-14 & 19-2-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Panelist on discussion of Scotland and the EU. Broad discussion on the impact of referendum on Scotland's relationship with the EU. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Leader: Better not Botch Togetherness |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | An appearance before a House of Commons Committee was reported widely in the media but this leader is particularly worthy of note. The speed at which the Smith Commission process was undertaken, which I criticised in my evidence, has subsequently come to be seen as problematic. The Scotsman newspaper is solidly Unionist in its editorial position. For it to caution against the danger of poorly drafted legislation from a government which it broadly supports was welcome. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/leaders-why-west-must-do-all-it-can-in-ebola-fight-1-3575515 |
| Description | Lecture at event jointly hosted by Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Parliament 2/11/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | A talk on Brexit issues affecting Scotland at a workshop jointly organised by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland's national academy and the Scottish Parliament. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Lecture in Spanish "Brexit: Facts and Challenges for the EU and the UK" at the faculty of political and social science of the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. 4/04/2018. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | A lecture by invitation on Brexit: Facts and Challenges for the European Union and the United Kingdom" in the faculty of political and social science at the University of Santiago de Compestela, Galicia, one of Spain's leading universities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://xornal.usc.es/xornal/acontece/2018_03/noticia_0131.html |
| Description | Lecture in Spanish at Bilbao European Encounters, 9/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A talk, in Spanish, on "Rethinking democracy in a fragmented Europe" at Billbao European Encounters, an annual festival of political science and current affairs discussion held in the Basque capital each autumn . |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=https://bilbaoeuropeanencounters.org/&prev=sear... |
| Description | Lecture on "Brexit and the Constitution" at the University of Bergen, Norway. 26/04/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A lecture on Brexit and constitutional issues to students, faculty and the public at leading Norwegian university, Bergen. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Lecture on "The Terrritorial Constitution after Brexit" in the Current Legal Problems series at University College London. 24/01/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A lecture on "The Terrritorial Constitution after Brexit" in the Current Legal Problems series at University College London on 24/01/2019. The Current Legal Problems (CLP) lecture series and annual volume was established over fifty five years ago at the Faculty of Laws, University College London and is recognised as a major reference point for legal scholarship. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/2019/jan/territorial-constitution-after-brexit |
| Description | Lecture on Regional impact of Brexit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This workshop was held in the Scottish Government at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh. It involved a number of presentations on the regional impacts of Brexit within the UK. It was organised by Prof Philip McCann, University of Sheffield and was part of his ESRC project "The Economic Impacts of Brexit on the UK, its Regions, its Cities and its Sectors" which in turn is part of the ESRC "UK in a Changing Europe" program. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/business/research/city-redi/Devolved-... |
| Description | Lecture on the Independence Referendum in Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Invited as a speaker at a summer school for politicians and political staff in the Basque Country, Nicola McEwen gave a presentation on the independence debate in Scotland and the UK's response, drawing comparisons with the Spanish cases. Participants of the summer school were politicians and senior officials from the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country interested in the organisation of the referendum process and the developments in Scotland. Increased engagement with research programme research. Stimulated discussion and understanding of comparisons. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Legal conference, Swansea: speaker - Michael Keating 18-2-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Discussion after talk related to the legal and constitutional elements of Scottish independence debate. Further inter-disciplinary networking for SCCC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Leverhulme Research Seminar, Edinburgh: speaker - Michael Keating 27-5-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Speaker on "The Scottish Referendum on Independence and its lessons for the management of plurinationalism" at the Leverhulme Research Seminar on Indian Federalism. Links with HE colleagues outside the UK; lessons for comparative cases beyond the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Lib Dem Conference fringe meeting: speaker - Michael Keating 4-10-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Speaker at fringe meeting for a party conference. Discussion from party members post-speech. Interest in work of CCC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | London School of Economics: Seminar - Michael Keating 17-3-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Open discussion in seminar group at LSE on the issue of British constitutional future. Student engagement in constitutional discussion. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Luath ReferendumFest event: speaker - Michael Keating 22-8-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Event with "Small Nations" book publisher to discuss the themes of the book & engage public in referendum discussions. Increased book sales. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Making better decisions? Using Citizens' Juries in Scotland (ClimateXChange) 20 May 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in an event which summarised the outcomes of the ClimateXChange and University of Edinburgh citizen jury project. Nicola also served as a steering member of the project. The project demonstrated the potential for the use of citizen juries in taking decisions about contentious political issues |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Media |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Since October 2013, I have given approximately 70 interviews on this topic, to print, social media, radio and TV journalists in over 10 countries. This includes the overnight TV coverage of the referendum result on Al Jazeera. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014,2015 |
| Description | Media interview with STV on Scotland and the prospect of Brexit (June 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed by STV on Scotland and the prospect of Brexit. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Meeting of the Welfare Reform Committee of the Scottish Parliament |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Discussion with Members of the Scottish Parliament about potential for devolution of welfare powers to Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_Welfare_Re... |
| Description | Meeting with Cabinet Office officials (May 2017) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Discussion of research project and opportunity for intergovernmental relations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Meeting with Catalan delegation, briefing on Scotland (April 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen met with Catalan politicians to provide a briefing on what is going on in Scotland and its implications for Catalonia |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Meeting with Consul General of Japan |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola had a private meeting with the Japanese consul general to discuss ongoing developments relating to the independence referendum, and to convey findings from her research. Please note, this was a private meeting Please note, this was a private meeting |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with DWP discussion group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating met with civil servants from the Scottish Department of Work and Pensions discussion group in Edinburgh to talk about the implications Scottish independence would have on policy-making. Meetings with the DWP form part of an ongoing collaboration directed at information sharing and knowledge exchange. The impact from this meeting is an increase of practitioners' knowledge about potential consequences of Scottish independence based on comparative research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Meeting with Danish journalists to discuss Scotland and Brexit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | This was an informal meeting with a group of Danish journalists who wished to be briefed on the current state of constitutional debate in Scotland and its interrelationship with the Brexit debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Meeting with Gordon Brown |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell, David Comerford and David Eiser met with former PM Gordon Brown and Ross Fulton in Edinburgh to discuss the implications of Scottish independence on economic performance and tax power. This meeting fostered the relation between members of the ESRC programme and the former PM, it also raised the awareness of the ESRC programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with HM Treasury civil servants. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Private discussion with senior civil servants from HM Treasury about the forthcoming referendum on Scottish independence. Discussion of the Treasury strategy for dealing with this issue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Meeting with Irish consul general |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola met with the Irish consul general at his request to discuss ongoing developments with the independence referendum, and to discuss her findings on the UK-Irish relationship and its relevance to the Scottish debate Please note, this was a private meeting Please note, this was a private meeting |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Meeting with Irish consul general and his adviser |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs, Quebec - Michael Keating 24-9-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Meeting with Minister for Intergovernmental Relations to discuss best practice |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Meeting with Represenative of the Lombardy Regional Government |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The referendum in Scotland received widespread international attention. This meeting helped to share our knowledge and inform representatives about the ongoing discussions and potential consequences of Scottish independence. It helped to establish an international network and foster contacts with representatives of other regions in Europe. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of the Centre's research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with SG Minister for Europe and External Affairs - Michael Keating 10-6-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Discussion with Scottish Minister on the topic of the EU, Scotland's role and the forthcoming UK referendum on continued membership. * |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Meeting with Scottish Government officials |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen (along with Prof Stephen Tierney) met with Scottish Government officials at their request to discuss findings emerging from the fellowship research. Among other topics, the experiences of the Nordic States in the EU were discussed and how they may serve as best practice examples for Scotland to influence decision-making in Brussels' institutions. Dialogue to help build trust with officials, and keep them informed of our research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Meeting with Scottish Power in Glasgow |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk about energy policy, renewables and intergovernmental relations between the Scottish and UK Government. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with Senior Official of the Treasury |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | After the referendum, the debate on further constitutional change focused on devolution of tax autonomy, especially income tax. This meeting served to discuss the implications of transferring fiscal autonomy to Scotland and the management of that transfer including coordination between the governments. It raised further questions on the future of the Barnett formula. Meeting initiated further requests and meetings between the Centre and the Treasury to discuss fiscal relations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2015 |
| Description | Meeting with Shelter Scotland on devolved welfare powers (August 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen briefed staff at Shelter Scotland on the new welfare powers and possible implications for housing policy in Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Meeting with US Dept. of State |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating meeting with Katherine Leahy, US Department of State to discuss Scottish referendum outcomes. Increase in US awareness of UK constitutional debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with civil servants from DWP |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Stakeholder engagement: Michael Keating continued his engagements with the Department of Work and Pensions and discussed new developments in the referendum debate with civil servants. Meetings with the DWP form part of an ongoing collaboration directed at information sharing and knowledge exchange. These meetings raise the awareness and increase engagement with the ESRC programme as well as practitioners' knowledge about potential consequences of Scottish independence based on comparative research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with local councillors from Nijmegen on European negotiations - Michael Keating, 21-11-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Discussions led to knowledge exchange activities |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Meeting with members of DWP |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell met with civil servants from the Scottish Department of Work and Pensions to talk about the implications Scottish independence would have on currency, the powers to tax and issues of inequality. The meeting was part of an ongoing collaboration between the Centre on Constitutional Change and the DWP. Further meetings were planned in order to share information and exchange knowledge. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with representative of the British Embassy in the United States |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen and a colleague met with a senior representative of the British Embassy in the United States to discuss developments in the referendum debate and the prospect and consequences of independence for international relations. She helped diplomats understand the context of the independence referendum and its likely implications in the event of a yes vote. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Meeting with the Treasury discussion group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Stakeholder engagement with the Treasury discussion group in Glasgow. The meeting focused on financial implications of Scottish independence and public policy. As the main purpose of this activity is to share information based on comparative research, the most immediate impact is an increase of practitioners' knowledge about the implications of Scottish independence on budget, spending and public policy. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Meetings with Scottish Government Officials on Europe - Michael Keating 17-8-15 & 2-12-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating met with Scottish Government officials to discuss the EU issue |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Meetings with foreign dignitaries |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating met with Japanese Consul General (3-2-14), Canadian High Commission (5-3-14), a delegation from Lombardy (8-5-14, in Italian) and Swedish Ambassador (15-5-14) to discuss constitutional change and the Scottish independence referendum. Increased international awareness of issues pertaining to referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Michael Keating: "Rajoy no vetará a una Escocia independiente" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Michael Keating in which he explained the differences between the situationin Scotland and in Catalonia. The interview was published in El Periódico, 21 Feb 2014. Michael Keating: "Rajoy no vetará a una Escocia independiente" |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Ministere des relations intergouvernmentales Quebec: lecture (in French) - Michael Keating 4-2-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Lecture on Scottish independence Developed links with Canadian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | More Questions than Answers |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Related to the release of the report of the Devolution Commission of the Scottish Labour Party, the SCCC launched a series of blog posts to reflect upon the content. Nicola McEwen's blog focused on the welfare state and the proposed devolution of Housing Benefits and Attendance Allowance. The report, however, remains rather vague on details of this transfer. According to the author, Scottish Labour embraces a vision of communitiy where the boundaries of solidarity are British while for the SNP sharing and belonging go together more easily within Scotland. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | National Museum of Scotland, pupils' debate: speaker - Michael Keating 12-6-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Discussion of "Scotland in the 21st Century" with school pupils. Engagement with future generation of voters. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Negotiations between Scotland and the rUK under the yes-vote scenario |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | As part of the Edinburgh Academy of Government dialogue with policy leaders, Nicola McEwen provided a presentation on the negotiations that may follow a Yes vote in the independence referendum. She also participated in discussions forums focused on the consequences of a Yes vote. Talked sparked questions and discussion, and built trust in our research among key decision-makers. Further similar events and dialogue with senior civil servants and representatives of civil society. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | New America (New America Foundation, 'Scottish independence and the EU', 28-08-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Analysis article setting out the implications of Scottish independence for the EU for a publication whose readership is drawn from American public policy professionals. Greater international understanding of the geopolitical implications of the Scottish referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | New Statesman online column on English Votes for English Laws & fox hunting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Online column on the political debate around English Votes for English Laws and the intention of SNP MPs to vote on fox hunting legislation. Also republished online here: http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/problems-evel-ii-politics; http://mei.qmul.ac.uk/news/2015/159413.html |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/07/labour-wrong-side-argument-far-english-votes-english-la... |
| Description | News Report: A federal UK? Scotland votes to sake up the union |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Reuters report picked up by Yahoo News, Yahoo News, Business Day, China Post, Times of India of India and others. Interview regarding the likely impact of the referendum on the future structure of the UK picked up internationally reaching an audience of millions. The Times of India, for example, has a readership of 2.8 million. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/a-federal-uk-scotland-vote-shakes-... |
| Description | News Report: Devolution settlement 'will need unprecedented co-operation and respect' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Press statement issued to the media resulted in this news report in the Times. A statement issued on the proposed Smith Agreement led to widespread comment in the media. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/scotland/article4333410.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2015_01_24 |
| Description | News Report: EU legal fog compels Scots to stay in |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Reuters resulted in this article in the Malay Mail among others. The opportunity presented by the global interest in the referendum to show social science in action in the UK was an extraordinary opportunity. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/eu-legal-fog-compels-scots-to-stay-in |
| Description | News Report: EU legal fog lets Scots bank on politics to keep them in |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Reuters reported in an article picked up by the Daily Mail, among others ( Yahoo News, Euractiv, Firstpost, etc.), the most-widely read English language news website in the world. Informed public debate by addressing the widely-held, if erroneous, view that EU admission would be impossible for an independent Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-2755282/EU-legal-fog-lets-Scots-bank-politics-in.ht... |
| Description | News Report: EU officials already vexed by 'British question' must consider Scotland too |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Guardian journalist Ian Traynor resulted in a news article in both the print and digital versions of the paper. The Guardian website is one of the most widely used English language news sources in the world. There was considerably interest in how the changing relation between Scotland and rUK, the UK and Europe, and a possible independent Scotland and the EU would interact. This article informed that debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/17/european-union-british-question-scotland-independence |
| Description | News Report: El 'sí' i el 'no' cremen els últims cartutxos a Escòcia |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with ACN (Catalan news agency) subsequently reported in Catalan press such as, for example, Diari de Tarragona. There was an enormous interest in the Catalan media in events taking place in Scotland. Opportunities to inform offer objective insight into that media were welcome. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.diaridetarragona.es/internacional/30466/el-si-i-el-no-cremen-els-ultims-cartutxos-a-escoc... |
| Description | News Report: Europe fears Scottish contagion |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Discussion with the news agency AFP led to syndicated publication worldwide. This led to an increased realisation within the international media that the referendum was a European rather than just domestic story. AFP is trhe third largest news agency in the world. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.expatica.com/fr/news/news_focus/Europe-fears-Scottish-independence-contagion-_302311.html |
| Description | News Report: Gebannte Blicke nach Schottland (Looking spellbound at Scotland) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Extended interview with the journalist Knut Pries resulted in this news report in Kölnische Rundschau in addition to the analysis article mentioned elsewhere. The independence referendum inevitably stimulated discussion across Europe about the likely impact of the result on other states. This article helped inform that discussion. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.rundschau-online.de/politik/unabhaengigkeitswahl-gebannte-blicke-nach-schottland,15184890... |
| Description | News Report: Gli indipendentisti scozzesi decideranno le elezioni in Regno Unito |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with the Italian journalist Antonello Paciolla resulted in a report in Linkiesta, a digital newspaper with an avowedly neutral editorial position and 1,214,000 page views monthly. An opportunity to inform Italian readers about the impact of a significant SNP vote on the UK general election. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.linkiesta.it/elezioni-regno-unito-scottish-national-party-sondaggi-0 |
| Description | News Report: Kan Skotland gøre det utænkelige i dag? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Danish journalist, Bjarne Nørum, UK Correspondent for Kristeligt Dagblad, lead top an article in that newspaper. The circulation of Kristeligt Dagblad is 26,000. Interview formed part of the paper's main report on the day of the referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk/udland/2014-09-18/skotland-er-t%C3%A6t-p%C3%A5-g%C3%B8re-det-ut%C3%... |
| Description | News Report: Last-ditch campaigning seeks to keep Scotland a part of Britain |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Washington Post journalist Karla Adam led to an article in that paper. The piece was also syndicated in the Buenos Aires Herald. There was a wide-spread interest in the issue of the Scottish referendum in North America although many of their news outlets arrived relatively late on the scene. At this point i the debate, two polls had showed a slight lead for Yes, which had sparked still further interest. This article informed public discussion. The Washington Post is the seventh most widely-read newspaper in the US. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/169343/desperate-campaigning-to-save-great-britain |
| Description | News Report: Onverenigd Koninkrijk |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with Titia Ketelaar of the Dutch NRC resulted in this news article. Informing public opinion in the Netherlands. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.nrcreader.nl/artikel/6828/onverenigd-koninkrijk |
| Description | News Report: Scotland stands to win even if succesion vote fails (syndicated) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with a news agency was picked up by the LA Times and reworked into a news story by staff reporter Henry Chu. In the build up to the Referendum (this story ran 30th August), there was much speculation as to what either outcome would mean in practice. This was an opportunity to inform an American audience that a No result was still likely to lead to significant constitutional reform. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.vnews.com/news/nation/world/13358255-95/scotland-stands-to-win-even-if-upcoming-secession... |
| Description | News Report: Scotland's independence could take EU into uncharted territory |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Ian Traynor syndicated to Zimbabwe's Mail & Guardian. The paper's site has a monthly readership of over 2 million. What would the relationship between an independent Scotland and the EU be? This article sought to clarify this issue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://mg.co.za/article/2014-09-18-eu-officials-already-vexed-by-british-question-must-consider-scot... |
| Description | News Report: Scotland's next step? No independence but more powers |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Response to AFP journalist led to coverage in Capital News, Mail & Guardian (Zimbabwe), Gulf News (UAE) and elsewhere. The story was carried in print and online with the latter leading to responses from readers. The M&G also picked up on comments from CCC blog that rushing "headlong into new legislation may curry favour in the short term but is unlikely to provide a lasting settlement". |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://mg.co.za/article/2014-09-19-scotland-votes-no-to-independence-promised-new-powers/ |
| Description | News Report: Scotland's next step? Possibly more powers |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with AFP report picked up on News 24, South Africa and elsewhere. informing international awareness of events unfolding in the UK. News 24 is the largest online news site in South Africa with over three million unique users each month. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.news24.com/World/News/Scotlands-next-step-Possibly-more-powers-20140919 |
| Description | News Report: Scots to gain more powers despite 'no' vote |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | AFP story also picked up by Reuters and Jiji (Japanese press agency) and others led to global coverage with readership in the millions. An opportunity to inform readers around the world of likely next steps following the result of the independence referendum. This followed on from sustained international coverage during the referendum campaign. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/09/19/world/politics-diplomacy-world/scots-to-gain-more-power-... |
| Description | News Report: Selvstændighedstrang er en utilsigtet effekt af europæisk samarbejde |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | interview with the Danish journalist, Bjarne Nørum, UK correspondent for Kristeligt Dagblad resulted in an article in that paper. The paper has a circulation of 26,000. An opportunity to inform Danish readers about events in Scotland during the referendum and provide an academic insights into the campaigns. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk/udland/2014-09-17/selvst%C3%A6ndighedstrang-er-en-utilsigtet-effekt... |
| Description | News Report: Selvstændighedstrang er en utilsigtet effekt af europæisk samarbejde |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | interview with the Danish journalist, Bjarne Nørum, UK correspondent for Kristeligt Dagblad resulted in an article in that paper. The paper has a circulation of 26,000. An opportunity to inform Danish readers about events in Scotland during the referendum and provide an academic insights into the campaigns. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk/udland/2014-09-17/selvst%C3%A6ndighedstrang-er-en-utilsigtet-effekt... |
| Description | News Report: Sky Poll: Scots unclear Over No Vote Powers (widely syndicated) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | I was invited to provide analysis of Sky News' eve of referendum poll. This story ran, naturally, on Sky itself but was also picked up on Yahoo News, Eagle Radio, LBC, West FM, Kerrang! Radio, Hallam FM, Wave 105, Viking FM, Key 103, Metroradio, Cool FM, Northsound, Radio Aire, West Sound, CFM Radio, CityTalk, Clyde 1, Radio Borders, Tay FM, Moray Firth Radio, Capital FM and Real Radio Scotland, among others. The combined audience of these outlets registers in the millions. Feedback from the journalists at Sky indicated that it had informed their thinking and, they suggested, was likely to inform their viewers as well. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2015 |
| URL | http://news.sky.com/story/1337107/sky-poll-scots-unclear-over-no-vote-powers |
| Description | News Report: Smith Commission - Party representatives hold 'constructive' first meeting (BBC Website) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | As the Smith Commission sat down for its first meeting, I explained to the BBC how difficult it would be to achieve a solution likely to achieve the support of all parties. The BBC news website record around 40 million unique users each week, with between 60 - 70% of those within the UK. Any opportunity to inform public discussion and help the public reach a more nuanced view of issues is to be welcomed. In this particular case, that meant suggesting that people should have moderate expectation of the likelihood of success from the Smith process. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-29712514 |
| Description | News Report: The Scottish Streets where A UK Election will Be Won Or Lost |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with journalist Rodney Jefferson resulted in this news story in Bloomberg News. Bloomberg News is syndicated in over 1,000 news outlets worldwide. An opportunity to highlight the significant impact that changing voting patterns in Scotland would have on the outcome of the UK General Election. It was also an opportunity to highlight the extent to which the referendum campaign experience had rolled forward into subsequent political activity. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-25/the-scottish-streets-where-a-u-k-election-will-be-... |
| Description | News Report: UK unveils Scottish devolution deal |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Statement to the media resulted in this article in the Financial Times. This was an opportunity to sound publicly a note of caution about the results of the Smith Commission. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/846626e4-a231-11e4-bbb8-00144feab7de.html#axzz3Pvk9DMk9 |
| Description | News Report: Warning over 'watered down' devolution pledge |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Response to request from the Edinburgh Evening News presented an opportunity to encourage discussion around the Smith proposals and offer an independent perspective on what the Prime Minister and First Minister had said on the matter. Strengthened links with the paper's journalists and readers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/warning-over-watered-down-devolution-pledge-1-3669483 |
| Description | News Report: With Scottish referendum just hours away, thousands still undecided |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Reuters Journalist Dylan Martinez led to a news article in the Washington Post. Helped to inform US readers. Until immediately before the referendum there had been comparatively little coverage of events in the mainstream US media. The Post is the seventh most widely-read newspaper in the US. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/with-scottish-referendum-just-hours-away-thousands-still-... |
| Description | News Report: Yes and No campaigns battle for Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Sky News resulted in a broadcast and online report. All of the UK broadcasters were interested in the independence referendum and this was a useful opportunity to inform the discussion by means of one of the UK's largest broadcasters. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://news.sky.com/story/1337371/brown-urges-scottish-patriots-to-vote-no |
| Description | News Report: Écosse: l'Union européenne craint la contagion/EU fears ripple effect from Scottish vote |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | An interview with AFP journalist Danny Kemp led to reports in 24 Montreal, iafrica, Digital journal and the Bangkok Post. The focus of the article was the possible impact of the Scottish referendum on pro-independence movements elsewhere in Europe. This was an opportunity to respond to what was a frequently raised issue by the international media. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://news.iafrica.com/worldnews/960381.html |
| Description | News Reports: Negotiations over Scotland's new powers will prove tough (syndicated) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | An interview with AFP reporter Katherine Haddon resulted in news reports in the New Zealand Herald and China Post (Taiwan). There was considerable interest among the international media about 'what happens now' following the result. I worked closely with news agencies and international correspondents to inform this interest in the process of devolution in the UK. AFP is the third largest news agency in the world. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.chinapost.com.tw/commentary/afp/2014/09/20/417598/Negotiations-over.htm |
| Description | News Reports: Scotland referendum - Last-minute offer of new powers dismissed as 'desperate' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Susan Delancourt of the Toronto Star resulted in a news report in that paper and the Toronto Metro News. There was an obvious interest in the Scottish referendum in Canada owing to the similar situation with Quebec. we prioritised requests from the Canadian media to insure informed reporting and this was part of that effort. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/09/16/scotland_referendum_no_side_makes_lastminute_offer_of_n... |
| Description | News reports of "Scotland's Future: the Economics of Constitutional Change" - 30 March 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | In the words of Douglas Fraser, BBC Scotland's Economics Editor, "So it's with impeccable timing that a mighty tome dropped this week, and with a thud: 330 pages of book called "Scotland's Future: the Economics of Constitutional Change", providing a guide to the economic dimensions of the big choice facing Scotland on 18 September 2014." This was a significant contribution to the debate and reported extensively in the specialist and general media. The publication led to inquiries from the media. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-21980770 |
| Description | News reports: Scots may have rejected independence, but may be heading for home rule (syndicated) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | An interview with AFP journalist Katherine Haddon resulted in articles in the Independent Online, business Insider and the Digital Journal. Much of the world relied on syndicated copy to report the results of the election. The Centre worked closely with the main press agencies to provide accurate and reliable information on what would follow the vote. This interview was part of that process. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/scotland-s-next-step-no-independence-but-more-powers/articl... |
| Description | Nicola Sturgeon, MSP and Deputy First Minister of Scotland, spoke on 'The Constitutional Future of an Independent Scotland', 16 June 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Talk sparked questions and discussions about Scotland's constitutional future. it was attended by over 200 people in the Playfair Library. It was introduced by the Principal of the University. The talk attracted widespread media - see coverage by the BBC and the Scotsman: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-27872478 http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/scots-views-sought-on-declaration-of-independence-1-3445623 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottishindependenceaudit.ed.ac.uk/events |
| Description | Nieuwsuur interview on Brexit and independence (October 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was interviewed by the Dutch television programme Nieuwsuur on Brexit, Scotland, and the prospect of another independence referendum. The footage is available here: http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/multimedia/scots-closer-new-independence-referendum-tv-report-nieuwsuur-netherlands |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/multimedia/scots-closer-new-independence-referendum-tv... |
| Description | Ongoing analysis of the Scottish budget |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | We regularly provide analysis of the impacts of Scottish Budgets, and of the impact of UK Government Budgets on the Scottish economy (this is in addition to commentary on specific fiscal policy proposals, and evolving devolution arrangements, described elsewhere). This work is often produced as blogs on the Centre on Constitutional Change website. For example: http://centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/budget-2015-scottish-alternative-austerity http://centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/austerity-bites-spending-review-and-scotland This work is regularly cited in media reports, for example: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/99031ee8-a4da-11e5-9101-8718f09f6ece.html#axzz3ufOry2Al And often leads to invitations for Op-Ed pieces, for example: http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13416605.Osborne_makes_his_mark_as_an_astute_politician/ |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2015,2016 |
| Description | Online engagement |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The majority of the output in the first year took the form of working papers and blog entries posted on our ESRC web site http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/. I post my work on my personal website http://paulcairney.wordpress.com/ which attracted 90000 hits in 2014, including 21000 in September, at the height of interest in the referendum. I have also contributed to many blog sites as a guest, including Democratic Audit UK, and have become co-director of Democratic Audit Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014,2015 |
| Description | Op-ed article in Spanish for La Razon, leading Spanish daily paper based in Madrid, 31/01/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | "Brexit duro or blando" ? Op-ed article published in Dossier Global of La Razon, Annual review of national and international news published by leading Spanish paper based in Madrid. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.larazon.es/binrepository/video_content_7782493_20180131190338.pdf |
| Description | Op=ed article for The Herald, leading Scottish daily newspaper based in Glasgow, 29/03/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Op-ed article on issues around Brexit negotiations in leading Scottish national daily newspaper based in Glasgow. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16123205.brexit-analysis-almost-everything-remains-to-be-decided... |
| Description | Oral Evidence to European Affairs and External Relations Committee of the Basque Parliament, Bilbao. 8/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Oral Evidence on "Brexit, Scotland and Ireland" to European Affairs and External Relations Committee of the Basque Parliament, Bilbao. 8/10/2018 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.legebiltzarra.eus/portal/eu/web/eusko-legebiltzarra/noticias-y-eventos/historica#_48_INST... |
| Description | Oral Evidence to Finance and Constitution Committee of the Scottish Parliament, 24/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Oral Evidence to Finance and Constitution Committee of the Scottish Parliament as part of its inquiry into Common Frameworks. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=11733&mode=pdf |
| Description | Organiser & Speaker, Panel on the UK and Europe, ESRC Festival of Social Science, Aberdeen - Michael Keating 12-11-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Panel as part of ESRC Festival to introduce debate on EU membership |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Osborne has squandered his last chance to sway referendum voters in Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Article by David Bell in the online-newspaper 'The Conversation' in which he reflects upon the budget plan of the UK government and its effects on the referendum especially on first time voters. Osborne has squandered his last chance to sway referendum voters in Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Overview of the Independence Debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Politics and International Department's Lecture Series on the Independence debate and the impact independence may have on Scottish-UK relations. The event also served to present the different projects that were part of the application to the ESRC. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. Helped develop capacity of colleagues seeking to secure external research funding. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | PSA Conference Presentation: Intergovernmental Relations and Executive Coordination in Territorial Regimes (March 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented a paper on the panel "Intergovernmental Relations and Executive Coordination in Territorial Regimes" titled "Intergovernmental Relations in Multi-level states: the Democratic Challenge" at the 2016 Political Studies Association conference in Brighton |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.psa.ac.uk/conference/2016-conference/intergovernmental-relations-and-executive-coordinat... |
| Description | Panelist at Brian Taylor's Big Debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating was panelist at Brian Taylor's Big Debate in the aftermath of Scottish Labour's Annual Conference. The panelists discussed Scottish politics, the current use of power by the Scottish government, the proposed transfer of more power and future plans in the field of energy and oil extraction. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Michael Keating's research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Panelist at public event on the Scottish referendum debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated as panelist to discuss the Scottish referendum debate and implications of Scottish independence with school students at Craigmount High School, Edinburgh. The event was attended by approx. 150 participants. As 16 and 17 year olds were allowed to vote, participating in school events and sharing information about implications of Scottish independence was an important task in the run-up to the referendum. Participants at this event responded that the panel discussion clarified opportunities and risks of a yes- and no-vote and helped them to make a more informed decision. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Panelist on BBC Big Debate, Edinburgh - Michael Keating, 18-9-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Panelist at public meeting, broadcast on Radio Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Panellist in Event Entitled 'Public Attitudes to our Constitutional Future', Festival of Politics |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Invited panellist in Festival of Politics event entitled 'Public Attitudes to our Constitutional Future', Edinburgh. After my participation, I was invited to subsequent events at the parliament. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Participant in Academic Roundtable on the Creation of New States and its Viability |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Academic roundtable at a conference on 'The process of creating new states and its viability in the XXI century: Quebec, Scotland, Flanders, Euskadi and Catalunya', convened by the University of Barcelona and the City of Barcelona. This activity helped to promote our research centre, and opened up discussions on comparative understandings of independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Participant in BBC Radio 4's 'Scotland and the Union: Can Britain be Rebooted?' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in a documentary that discussed the vision and proposals of those who argue that Scotland should stay in the union. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Nicola McEwen's research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Participant in BBC Radio 4's 'Scotland and the Union: Can Britain be Rebooted?' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Participant in a documentary that discussed the vision and proposals of those who argue that Scotland should stay in the union. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Participant in BBC Radio 4's 'Scottish Nationalism: From Protest to Power' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Participant in BBC Radio 4's documentary that investigates the SNP's long search for an independence vision that works. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Participant in The Big Idea Podcast: The White Paper |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The Big Idea Podcast from the University of Edinburgh is a monthly show featuring academics debating contemporary issues and showcasing their research and expertise. In this show Professor Charlie Jeffery, Professor Sheila Riddell, and Dr Nicola McEwen discussed the Scottish government's White Paper. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.ed.ac.uk/news/2013/big-idea-191213 |
| Description | Participant in The Big Idea Podcast: The White Paper |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The Big Idea Podcast from the University of Edinburgh is a monthly show featuring academics debating contemporary issues and showcasing their research and expertise. In this show Professor Charlie Jeffery, Professor Sheila Riddell, and Dr Nicola McEwen discussed the Scottish government's White Paper. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.ed.ac.uk/news/2013/big-idea-191213 |
| Description | Participation and presentation at Brexit and the Border Workshop at Queen's University Belfast (October 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen took part in workshops and discussions on Brexit and the Border, an event organised at Queen's University Belfast on the impact of Brexit on the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. She presented on a panel with Prof. Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly (Victoria, BC), Prof. Brigid Laffan (EUI), Dr Rachel Minto/Prof. Roger Scully (Cardiff), Dr Niall Ó Dochartaigh (Galway), Dr Paul Gillespie (Dublin). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.biglobalization.org/content/managing-impact-brexit-uk%E2%80%99s-borders-ireland |
| Description | Participation in "Midi de l'Europe" Seminar - Negotiating Brexit: Citizens' Rights and the Special Case of Ireland Brussels 19 April 2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participation in the Midi de l'Europe Seminar - "Negotiating Brexit: Citizens' Rights and the Special Case of Ireland" held at the Institute for European Studies, Université Saint-Louis , Brussels. The seminar was aimed at students, academics, researchers, practitioners and the general public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.uaces.org/events/calendar/event.php?id=3877 |
| Description | Participation in MOOC on 2016 Scottish and Welsh elections (March 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in the 2016 MOOC run by the University of Edinburgh titled "Scotland and Wales Vote 2016" on the Scottish Parliamentary and Welsh Assembly elections. Nicola participated in a webcast explaining some of the key issues around the election. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/scottish-welsh-elections16 |
| Description | Participation in a breakfast seminar on Brexit issues at the Scottish Parliament. 30/01/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Participation in a breakfast seminar on Brexit issues at the Scottish Parliament as part of a monthly series organised by SPICE, the Parliament's Information Centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | http://www.parliament.scot/AE_Sept_2018.pdf |
| Description | Participation in a seminar on "Scotland and the Union" at the Forum on Geopolitics, University of Cambridge. 14/09/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Participation in an expert seminar on "Scotland and the Union"held at the Forum on Geopolitics, University of Cambridge, an interdisciplinary space created by leading academics to consider within their historical contexts the world's most pressing current geopolitical questions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Participation in a seminar on Brexit issues organised jointly by the Scottish Centre on European Relations and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. 12/12/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participation in a seminar entitled "Brexit Crossroads: What Now?" jointly organised by the Scottish Centre on European Relations and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.scer.scot/database/ident-9307 |
| Description | Participation in an expert panel discussion on the "Trade Wars" as part of the annual Festival of Politics, held at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, 9/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Participation in an expert panel on trade issues as part of the annual Festival of Poiitics, hosted at the Scottish Parliament. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-k956f-9fb259 |
| Description | Participation in seminar "Brexit Transition and the Future Trade Deal: Implications for Citizens' Rights" organised by the Scottish Centre on European Relations". Edinburgh, 20/03/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participated by invitation in "Brexit Transition and the Future Trade Deal: Implications for Citizens' Rights", seminar organised by the Scottish Centre on European Relations, an independent EU think tank based in Edinburgh. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.scer.scot/database/ident-4910 |
| Description | Pensions in Scotland press release |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The press release generated significant media coverage. Examples: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-26083646 http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/feb/07/salmond-pension-plans-scotland-unaffordable-warning http://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/referendum-news/iscotland-could-delay-increases-in-pension-age.1391794147 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-26082480 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/scottish-independence-yes-vote-could-3121415 Our research formed the basis for public and political debate. For example, it formed the basis of a discussion between Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and James Naughtie on Good Morning Scotland (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-27135448). It has been cited by documents produced by the Scottish Government (e.g. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0044/00449916.pdf) David Comerford was invited to give evidence on our research to the Scottish Affairs Committee, 5 March 2014 http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmscotaf/140/140305.htm |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://niesr.ac.uk/sites/default/files/NIESR%20Press%20Release%20-%20Feb%20Review%20Research%20Scotl... |
| Description | Plan B: Dollarization? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Angus Armstrong in which he reflects upon the Scottish Government's commitment to the sterling currency union and the consequences of the fall-back option which appears to be dollarization using sterling as the medium of exchange. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website and the NIESR. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Podcast for Polling Matters |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | 30 minute podcast on polling and survey data from SRS and SES on attitudes to Scottish independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Podcast: A independencia de Escocia, Michael Keating |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating spoke at the Consello da Cultura Galego on the issue of Scottish Independence. The presentation and panel discussion was published as podcast in the media library of the Council. Academics as well as practitioners in Spain were closely following the referendum debate in Scotland and were eager to get first-hand information on the process. The presentation given at this event fostered links with institutions in Spain and the following podcast contributed to increasing the engagement with the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and its website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://consellodacultura.org/mediateca/audio.php?id=2168 |
| Description | Policies in Practice |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Related to the release of the report of the Devolution Commission of the Scottish Labour Party, the SCCC launched a series of blog posts to reflect upon the content. David Bell's blog focused on the proposed changes in the distribution of taxes and benefits across the levels of government. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Policy Concepts in 1000 Words: 'Evidence Based Policymaking' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post explaining Evidence based policymaking (EBPM) thereby contributing to the dissemination of academic work to a broader audience. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with Paul Cairney's research and the blog on his website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Policy Concepts in 1000 Words: Policy Transfer and Learning |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post explaining the concept of policy transfer. This Blog forms part of a series intended to disseminate knowledge on political concepts to the general public and to prepare the ground for the comparison of best practices. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with Paul Cairney's research and the blog on his website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Policy Concepts in 1000 words: Success and Failure |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post explaining options and problems of evaluating success and failure of policies. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with Paul Cairney's research and the blog on his website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Post-referendum Roundtable with Scottish Executive |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Small roundtable discussion to reflect on the referendum result and its consequences with members of the strategy and constitution unit of the Scottish government. Questions were raised regarding the implications of further devolution, the constitutionalisation of the Scottish Parliament, fiscal autonomy and intergovernmental relations. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change and of my research; strengthened the relation with policymakers as basis for future outreach activities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Post-sovereign futures for Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating contributed as speaker to the international symposium on "Scotland, Wales, Catalonia, Quebec: legal identities in evolving nations" organised by the European Institute of Identities at Swansea University, in association with the Swansea University College of Law. Michael Keating delivered a presentation on Scotland's future under different constitutional scenarios. The event took an explicit comparative perspective and gathered leading international scholars in the field. Discussions focused on the relationship between politics, the law and nation/state formation in the respective states and regions. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, strengthened relations with colleagues from other universities and across disciplines. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation at ACOSVO annual conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation at Royal Society of Edinburgh event "Enlightening the European Debate", focusing on labour markets, migration and benefits. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This was an event organised by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and open to the general public which addressed some of the issues relating to Brexit. My contribution was a short talk which focused on labour market issues, particularly migration and welfare. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.rse.org.uk/advice-papers/european-referendum-labour-markets-migration-benefits/ |
| Description | Presentation at Scottish Parliament for students from Emory University (June 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented an introduction to recent events in Scottish Politics to visiting undergraduate students from Emory University. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentation at Workshop on 'The Consequences of Multilevel Governance', University of Bremen |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Presentation and workshop stimulated thinking about the concept of multilevel governance and increased knowledge about comparisons between different countries (within Europe and beyond). Participation in the workshop helped to foster my international network with scholars working on related topics and stimulated thinking about future collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation at conference on migration and Brexit organised by Heriot Watt University on October 24, 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on Brexit and migration and contribution to expert panel on Brexit |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentation at joint British Academy/Royal Society of Edinburgh event "Inequality: Good for the Rich, Bad for the Economy" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This was part of a series of debates organised by the British Academy to address the issue of inequality in the United Kingdom |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.britac.ac.uk/events/inequality-good-rich-bad-economy |
| Description | Presentation at seminar on Petites Nations, Quebec - Michael Keating 25-9-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation led to further discussions and knowledge exchange activities |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Presentation for Fraser of Allander Institute and RSE on Scotland Bill and economic matters (Sept 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented on "The present constitutional arrangements and implications for economic governance", unpacking the implications of the Scotland Bill for business at the Fraser of Allander event on Minding Scotland's Money. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.rse.org.uk/event/minding-scotlands-money-economic-governance-for-an-increasingly-devolved... |
| Description | Presentation for Scottish Fabians on Scotland, the Union, and Brexit: What now for Scotland? (October 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A presentation for the Scottish Fabians conference in Edinburgh. Nicola was joined on the panel by John Denham, David Martin MEP, and Stephen Boyd. The event was covered in the Herald: http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14790335.Scottish_Labour_urged_to_embrace__progressive_patriotism_/ |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.fabians.org.uk/events/scotland-in-union-what-does-leaving-the-eu-mean-for-scotland-in-the... |
| Description | Presentation for and discussion with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation and discussion about the uncertainties of the Referendum debate and the potential consequences of Scottish Independence on the third sector / charity regulations and civil servant. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation of the SCCC to business representatives |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Liam Delaney introduced the work of the Scottish Centre on Constitutional Change to business representatives in Scotland. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Liam Delaney's research, through website and further exchange. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation on "Risk and Attitudes to Constitutional Change" at the Festival of Politics |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on "Risk and Attitudes to Constitutional Change" at the Festival of Politics, Edinburgh, August |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation on "Risk, Attitudes to Constitutional Change and the Independence Referendum in Scotland" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on "Risk, Attitudes to Constitutional Change and the Independence Referendum in Scotland" delivered at the Centre for the Study of Democracy, Montreal, Canada (October) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation on "Risk, Attitudes to Constitutional Change and the Scottish Independence Referendum" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on "Risk, Attitudes to Constitutional Change and the Scottish Independence Referendum" delivered at the University of Cardiff, Cardiff, November |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation on "The Foundations of Federalism" at the University of Notre Dame. 15/02/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation of a paper on "The Foundations of Federalism" at the University of Notre Dame Symposium on Legal History and Legal Theory. Indiana 15/02/2019 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Presentation on Brexit to the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a presentation to a large group of business people with an interest in the outcome of the Brexit debate. It involved taking them through the various options regarding trade, migration et cetera. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentation on Independence and Interdependence in Energy and Welfare |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to MPs, Lords, parliamentary and Whitehall based staff on independence and interdependence in energy and welfare, House of Commons. Talked sparked questions and discussion. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation on Scotland's new fiscal powers and Brexit to the Scottish Council Development and Industry |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a presentation on the fiscal implications implications of the Scotland Act 2016 along with some discussion of the potential implications of the different possible outcomes of the EU referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentation on intergovernmental relations at ECPR annual conference (Sept 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented two papers at the ECPR 2016 annual conference. The first paper, with Bettina Petersohn and Coree Brown Swan was entitled Intergovernmental Relations in Multi-level states: the Democratic Challenge and the second, Parliamentary and Executive Routes to Shared Rule: a comparative analysis, was presented with Arjan Schakel. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://ecpr.eu/Events/PanelDetails.aspx?PanelID=5203&EventID=95 |
| Description | Presentation on options for local taxation in Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to the annual conference of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors on local taxation in Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentation to All-Party Parliamentary Group on Reform, Decentralisation and Devolution in the United Kingdom |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation to Canadian Justice Department on "Brexit and the Legislative Process". 24/01/2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | A presentation to senior officials of the Canadian Federal Justice Department in Ottawa on "Brexit and the Legislative Process" on 24/01/2019 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Presentation to Chartered Institute of Housing |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | tbc Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Presentation to Scotland's Young Academy (young academics) on Brexit. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | At the behest of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, I addressed a number of young academics drawn from all over Scotland who wish to understand the main issues associated with Brexit and Scotland's possible options. Many of these academics were from other European countries outside the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentation to secondary school students, George Watson's School, Edinburgh |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | I was invited to present findings from opinion surveys to students at staff at George Watson's School in Edinburgh. The school teachers have asked for further updates as well as copies of reports and we are in discussions about how to encourage students to suggest questionnaire items for future surveys. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Presentation to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries - "The Economic Implications of Brexit" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a talk to the actuarial profession in Stirling focusing on the economic implications of Brexit |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentation to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries on the EU referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a debate on the possible costs and benefits associated with different outcomes of the EU referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentation to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries regarding the economics of Scottish independence. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries on Scotland's public finances. The focus was in explaining likely scenarios for an independent Scotland's public finances, given plausible expectations around tax revenues and spending commitments. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Presentation to the Stirling Economic Partnership (STEP) on Brexit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This was a presentation on economic issues associated with Brexit to a large group of local businesses |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Presentations at Scottish Economic Society Annual Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | We presented three papers at a special plenary session of the Scottish Economic Society Annual Conference: Individual Attitudes (Bell) Border effects (Comerford) Fiscal alternatives to independence (Eiser) The session consisted of seven papers in total chaired by David Bell. The results of the activity were discussion and questions. As a result of this session, we were asked by the Scottish Economics Society to compile a book on the Economics of Scottish Independence. See 'publications' section. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotecon.org/book.html |
| Description | Presentations to Scottish Government, multiple, 2014-2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | I have been invited six times to present research to civil servants working in the Scottish Government. These were primarily organised by Nuala Gormley, Strategic Analysis, Scottish Government. In these presentations I outlined the latest findings from public opinion work related to constitutional attitudes. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2015 |
| Description | Presenter's Friend on BBC Two's Politics Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Presenter's friend on a special edition of Politics Scotland to mark the launch of the Scottish government's white paper on independence. Involves participation in entire programme, providing expert analysis throughout. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Presenter's Friend on BBC Two's Politics Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Presenter's friend on a special edition of Politics Scotland to mark the launch of the Scottish government's white paper on independence. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Press & Journal newspaper article on (Second) Salmond-Darling TV debate - Michael Keating 27-8-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article for P&J on second TV debate. Further comment sought from CCC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/politics/referendum/independence-referendum-guide/326324/a... |
| Description | Press & Journal newspaper article on (first) Salmond-Darling Debate - Michael Keating 7-8-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Report on TV debate for P&J. Further comment pieces sought. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Press Association report widely picked up in the media |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Research given directly to the Press Association as a conduit to the media more generally. Widely picked up by the print and broadcast media. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://news.stv.tv/scotland-decides/307576-devolution-holyroods-new-powers-are-confusing-say-academi... |
| Description | Press Interview for FT: Scottish 'No' campaign derided as 'headless' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Micheal Keating was interviewed for an article in the Financial Times "Scottish 'No' campaign derided as 'headless'" written by Mure Dickie and Kiran Stacey. The article focused on the campaigns and the developments of opinion polls. Scottish 'No' campaign derided as 'headless' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Press Interview for The Press and Journal: David Bell with an analyis on the impact of oil find on public opinion and voting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | David Bell was interviewed for an article in The Press and Journal headed "Oil find 'could influence poll'" and written by Cameron Brooks. He provided insights on the impact an oil find could have on public opinion and the referendum vote. Oil find 'could influence poll' |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Press and Journal newspaper article: "Forcing Scotland out of EU will cause so many problems" - Michael Keating 25-8-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | P&J newspaper article. Further demand for comment. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/politics/referendum/independence-referendum-guide/323532/p... |
| Description | Press conference: Launch of the Special Issue |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Press conference to launch the Special Issue of the National Institute Economic Review. At that occasion, David Bell presented the results of the research on inequality and taxation of an independent Scotland his team had conducted in the previous month. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of the team's research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Press interview for FT: Scotland: Breaking the bonds |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Related to the launch of the Scottish Government's White Paper, Michael Keating was interviewed for providing analysis and comments to the Financial Times article "Scotland: Breaking the bonds" written by Mure Dickie. Scotland: Breaking the bonds |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Press release led to extensive media coverage of research findings on devolution of tax and benefits - 30 November 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | A press release of the finding that 63% of Scots backed the devolution of tax and welfare powers was widely picked up in the media. A PA report on the subject was syndicated widely and there were original stories in Scotland on Sunday, the Sunday Times, STV and elsewhere. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/63-of-scots-back-full-devolution-of-tax-benefits-1... |
| Description | Press release on English constitutional preferences quoted extensively in the national media - 11 December 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Press release resulting from the Future of England Survey resulted in coverage in the Mail, Herald, Wales online, Scotsman, Western Morning News and a PA report syndicated extensively in the local and regional press. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-2869329/English-want-constitutional-shift.html |
| Description | Press release on UK General Election outcome leads to widespread coverage |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Press release was picked up by a wide range of media outlets. A very high level of reach accross the UK media and beyond. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-long-term-future-hanging-balance-5661720 |
| Description | Press release on government's proposals for English Votes for English Laws |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Press release published on the day the government announced its proposals for English Votes for English Laws, responding to the announcement. Also available in a second online location: http://mei.qmul.ac.uk/news/2015/158645.html. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/items/hss/158644.html |
| Description | Press release on publication of report on EVEL |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Press release issues for publication of report on English Votes for English Laws ('Finding the Good in EVEL') |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/items/hss/190097.html |
| Description | Press release on the implications of the SNP's Westminster election success for the territorial integrity of the UK is widely reported - 8 May 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | A series of statements by members of the Centre on Constitutional Change, including professors Keating, McEwen, Henderson, Cairney, Kenny and Tierney drew attention to some of the less immediately apparent implications of the vote. This release received wide coverage including in the Daily Mirror (link below). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-long-term-future-hanging-balance-5661720 |
| Description | Press release picked up by multiple outlets: 'Holyrood's new powers are 'confusing', say academics' - 23 Jan 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | A press release issued in the immediate aftermath of the publication of the Smith Commission Report was picked up widely by broadcast, print and agency journalists. The example given, STV, is one of many. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://news.stv.tv/scotland-decides/307576-devolution-holyroods-new-powers-are-confusing-say-academi... |
| Description | Preventative Spending and the 'Scottish Policy Style' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post introducing the concept of prevention and the preventative spending agenda with the aim to examine how that agenda (a) plays out in Scotland, which has developed its own 'policy style'; and (b) how it overlaps with current debates on constitutional change. Although the topic is less sensitive to a changing constitution - the preventative spending agenda has already begun -, it is not immune to that wider debate. More devolution, or independence, would extend Scottish Government responsibilities in relevant fields such as social security and welfare policy; and, the case can be made for independence to foster joined up government (or, reduce overlaps in government responsibilities for cross-cutting issues). Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Private Briefing to the Economy Committee, Scottish Parliament |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Angus Armstrong met with the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of the Scottish Parliament for a briefing on economic performance and forecast under different constitutional scenarios. The committee had invited Dr Armstrong for a briefing to inform their understanding of the issue and reach a decision. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_EconomyEnergyandTourismCommittee/Inquiries/Convener_thank_you_l... |
| Description | Privy Council Office, Government of Canada: lecture - Michael Keating 5-2-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Lecture and discussions with the Canadian Government and civil servants. Developed links with Canadian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Proposals for Taxation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Related to the release of the report of the Devolution Commission of the Scottish Labour Party, the SCCC launched a series of blog posts to reflect upon the content. Peter McGregor's blog focused on tax powers of Scotland, the missed opportunity for proposing major changes and the positions of the different parties on the allocation of taxes and revenues. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Provision of evidence to Scottish Parliament Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Submission to the economy jobs and fair work committee discussing sources of economic data in Scotland, there are advantages and disadvantages |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tIKtK6R6Jw |
| Description | Public Event (26 April 2014) - What happens if Scotland votes no? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This was one of a pair of events - nicknamed 'If Yes' and 'If No'. There was, naturally, intense scrutiny of the first of those possibilities but the aim of this event was to address the question of what would happen in the event of a No vote. Obviously, in the light of subsequent events, this was the more prescient of the two. Although this was open to the general public, there was an impressive attendance from the policy and media communities at the event, which helped lay the foundations for subsequent engagement activities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/events/what-happens-if-scotland-votes-no |
| Description | Public Event (30/11/2013): Exploring independence after the White Paper |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The publication of the Scottish Government's blueprint for an independent Scotland on the 26th inevitably raised questions in the minds of the policy community, the general public and the media. This one-day event was one of the first to bring academic expertise to bear on the proposals that would come to dominate the independence debate. Subsequent follow up from influencers and decision makers suggests that this event was widely appreciated. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/events/exploring-independence-after-white-paper |
| Description | Public lectures |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I have given public lectures on the referendum in Stirling (September 2014, audience 70), Birmingham (October 2014, audience 100) and Glasgow (April 2015, audience 100). In December 2014 I gave three lectures in Japan, twice to parliamentary staff and journalists in Tokyo (audience 20), and as the keynote speaker to a public audience in Sapporo (audience 100). In December 2013 I gave three keynote speeches to Japan's National Diet Library, to the public, parliamentary staff and elected members of the Diet (combined audience 2-300). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014,2015 |
| Description | Public meeting in Stirling on Brexit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I was part of an expert panel discussing economic issues associated with Brexit. The audience was drawn from the general public. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Queen's University Canada: lecture - Michael Keating 6-2-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Lecture on Scottish independence Developed links with Canadian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Quizzes |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Quizzes were intended to help develop knowledge and understanding of the constitution of Scotland within the United Kingdom. The purpose of each quiz was to inform citizens of all ages, particularly school children and young people, so that citizens are able to make informed choices and participate in the debate on Scotland's constitutional future leading to the 2014 referendum on independence. Feedback informed us that these were considered very informative and a valuable educational tool |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012,2013,2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottishindependenceaudit.ed.ac.uk/quizzes |
| Description | Quotation in WalesOnline news article on Stephen Crabb's Conservative party leadership campaign |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Daniel Gover approached to give comment for inclusion in news article about whether 'English Votes for English Laws' would prevent Stephen Crabb from becoming prime minister. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/politicians-furious-claims-senior-tories-11566969 |
| Description | Quote included in The Herald |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article on UK government's announcement of English Votes for English Laws in The Herald (Scotland), which includes a quote from Daniel Gover (a researcher on this project). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13415399.Evel_row_as_Tories_accused_of_giving_up_on_the_Union/ |
| Description | Quoted extensively in Scottish Affairs Committee report on Fiscal Framework |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Following publication of a report on Scotland's Fiscal Framework, David Bell and David Eiser were invited to give evidence to the Westminster Parliament's Scottish Affairs Committee. David Bell and David Eiser were both quoted extensively in the Committee's final report. The evidence provided influenced the development of the Fiscal Framework Agreement between the Scottish and UK Governments. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmscotaf/660/660.pdf |
| Description | Quoted in Financial Times - UK unveils Scottish devolution deal - 22 Jan 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Discussion of details relating to the launch of the Smith Commission Report. The article aimed t inform key stakeholders in the financial sector, among whom constitutional change is seen as a key risk area. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/846626e4-a231-11e4-bbb8-00144feab7de.html#axzz3Pvk9DMk9 |
| Description | Quoted in First Minister's Questions and Labour Party Manifesto document following extensive media coverage |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | David Bell and David Eiser produced a number of blogs on the website of the Centre on Constitutional Change looking at the revenue and distributional implications of changes to devolved rates of income tax in Scotland. For example: http://centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/scottish-rate-income-tax-progressive-or-regressive http://centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/scottish-labour%E2%80%99s-tax-proposals These blogs were picked up and quoted in a number of media reports. For example: http://www.scotsman.com/news/brian-wilson-labour-income-tax-row-offers-voters-a-real-choice-1-4022720 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-35511683 http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14288378.___SNP_would_need_tax_grab_in_order_to_meet_fairness_test___/ http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/feb/02/labour-pushes-1p-tax-rise-in-scotland The Labour Party cited our analysis in one of their Manifesto announcements: http://www.scottishlabour.org.uk/blog/entry/this-is-our-plan-to-avoid-snp-cuts-and-invest-in-the-future Subsequently, our analysis was subject of debate at First Minister's Questions, and quoted by both the First Minster and the Labour leader: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=10365&mode=pdf (p.13) |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015,2016 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=10365&mode=pdf |
| Description | Quoted in News analysis piece: Peter MacMahon's Politics Blog: Anoraks, professors and Holyrood committees = 10 Novemeber 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | An analysis piece resulting from an appearance before a parliamentary inquiry. STV/ITV Border is the main broadcaster for the south of Scotland and the political editor's blog accompanies the network's main politics programmes. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.itv.com/news/border/2015-11-10/peter-macmahons-politics-blog-anoraks-professors-and-holyr... |
| Description | Quoted in Scottish Legal News in an article about the likely involvement of the third sector in the future of a devolved welfare system. 25 June 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The legal community and the third sector are key stakeholders in the process of devolution. Informing them about the implications of the devolution of welfare is seen as an important part of the Centre's public engagement activities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.scottishlegal.com/2015/06/24/third-sector-will-play-role-in-welfare-devolution/ |
| Description | Quoted in Scottish Parliament's Welfare Reform Committee Report |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Following the submission of written evidence and the provision of oral evidence, David Bell and David Eiser were both cited several times in the Welfare Reform Committee's report into the 'Future Delivery of Welfare Reform in Scotland'. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/94823.aspx |
| Description | Quoted in Sunday Herald news analysis article - 'You know what? I've made up my mind. This advert is rubbish.' 7 Sept 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Following an interview with Vicky Allan, a journalist on the Sunday Herald, I was quoted in an article about the impact of a now notorious No campaign referendum broadcast on voters. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13178690.You_know_what__I_ve_made_up_my_mind__This_advert_is_r... |
| Description | Quoted in Washington Post article examining the final week of campaigning before the independence referendum - 10 September 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | International interest in the independence referendum was intense. There was a particular interest from the United States in the final few weeks and this offered a useful; opportunity to answer some of the Scottish-American communities' questions. Interview with Karla Adam. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.rundschau-online.de/politik/unabhaengigkeitswahl-gebannte-blicke-nach-schottland,15184890... |
| Description | Quoted in a Financial Times article on the enduring support for the SNP despite the difficulties caused by the falling oil price - 4 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | An interview with the Scottish Political Editor of the FT to inform an article about the political implications of the falling oil price (or lack of them). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-29653880 |
| Description | Quoted in a Guardian article about the impact that voters' attitudes to risk was having on their decision in the independence referendum - 9 September 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The journalist Karen McVeigh picked up on the Risk and Attitudes to Constitutional Change report published the preceding month and followed up with an interview, which was subsequently quoted in an article. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/sep/08/scotland-future-referendum-excitement |
| Description | Quoted in an article in the Guardian on the implications of a Yes vote in the independence referendum for the EU - 17 September 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | An interview with Ian Traynor of the Guardian to consider the implications of Scottish independence for the European Union. The article raised questions that were to be revisited in the buildup to the EU referendum considering the three-way relationship between devolved, state-level and super-national governance. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/17/european-union-british-question-scotland-independence |
| Description | Quoted in analysis article in the Financial Times 27-April-2015: UK election: The Scottish pivot |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The article was published in the FT, the dominant publication for the UK's business community. The FT is one of the world's most respected business publications and offers the opportunity to inform the business community about this aspect of politics. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/91ca04e8-ea77-11e4-a701-00144feab7de.html#axzz3YVkXLtMD |
| Description | Quoted in news analysis article: 'Is Scotland one of the most powerful devolved places in the world? Probably not...' - 26 Feb 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The claim by the prime minister that the Scotland Bill would create "one of the powerful devolved parliaments in the world" is an ongoing point of contention. With the de facto completion of the passage of the Bill resulting from the agreement of a fiscal framework, this article attempted to address that question. Professor McEwen clarified the issue of 'powerful' and the distinction commonly made by political scientists between self-rule and shared-rule. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/14303686.display/ |
| Description | Quoted in news article: LA Times - Scotland stands to win even if secesion vote fails - 29 August 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Typical of the intense international interest in the Scottish independence referendum, this article appeared in one of the USA's most respected newspapers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-scotland-autonomy-20140829-story.html#page=1 |
| Description | Quoted in the international press following referendum vote - 20 Sept 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The international interest in the Scottish independence referendum was intense and reports of the vote traveled around the world. By working with international broadcasters, press agencies and foreign correspondents, it was possible to reach an audience of tens of millions. Among other outcomes, this helped cement relationships that had been established during the referendum campaign and which subsequently bore further fruit during the UK general election. The link below is to the Japan Times, however this story was put out through AFP-JIJI, Reuters, Bloomberg and picked up by hundreds of titles. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/09/19/world/politics-diplomacy-world/scots-to-gain-more-power-... |
| Description | RNIB panel debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Re-Bel conference, Brussels: speaker - Michael Keating 19-6-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Discussion on federalism Wider networking for CCC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Referendum debate in Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen contributed with a presentation on the 'Referendum debate in Scotland' to an event that was directed at comparing constitutional debates in Quebec and Scotland. Organised by Stephen Tierney and held at the Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, the general purpose was to draw lessons from the experiences in Quebec / Canada on how to negotiate constitutional change with an independence referendum on the horizon. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. Fostered shared understanding of comparisons. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Referendum process in Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on the referendum process in Scotland with the Initiativa per Catalunya Verds (ICV) in Barcelona. The party was keen to learn how the process is organised in Scotland in order to use the insights for Catalonia. Academics as well as practitioners in Spain were closely following the referendum debate in Scotland and were eager to get first-hand information on the process. The presentation was given upon invitation and served to increase the knowledge of Catalan parties on questions of process design and the debate in Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Referendums and Constitutional Change: Quebec and Scotland in Focus |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Workshop Aims and Objectives On 18 September 2014 a referendum on 'independence' will be held in Scotland and in March and April of this year two bills, the Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill and the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill, were respectively introduced to the Scottish Parliament setting out the procedural details of the referendum. This will be the first time a referendum has been organised within the UK by a devolved government, and the subject of the proposed vote could not be of greater significance. Such an unprecedented (in British terms) process has led people to look abroad for comparable experiences. The most pertinent case study is clearly that of Quebec where the provincial government held referendums on 'sovereignty' in 1980 and 1995. This Workshop will reflect upon the Quebec/Canada experience and the lessons this might hold for the Scottish process. At the same time the evolving picture within Scotland offers its own insights to those from other countries interested in how constitutional referendums can be organised at sub-state level within a plurinational state. The Workshop will also turn to other international experiences to build a broader comparative picture of the challenges facing Scotland and the broader UK as we prepare for a referendum which challenges the very existence of the state. The Workshop will bring together political scientists, political theorists and constitutional lawyers from Quebec with specific expertise in nationalism studies, electoral studies, and the referendum process. It will also involve scholars from Edinburgh working in these areas and in constitutional law and theory. Finally, other international participants with detailed knowledge of referendum use in other plurinational states will offer insights from other comparable cases. Focus The conference will focus principally upon the referendum as a constitutional process rather than substantive issues of sovereignty and independence, although these may also be discussed. Its main points of focus are: • issues of democratic legitimacy and fairness in the referendum process • the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the holding of the referendum • deliberative democracy and the engagement of citizens • research questions surrounding voting attitudes and behaviour • the implications of referendum democracy for other plurinational and divided societies Research Themes The following key themes will be addressed: Designing a Fair and Democratic Referendum Process: the key elements Setting the Question Timing Thresholds - simple majority/'clear majority' Ballot design and administration Independent oversight - the role of electoral commissions etc. The legal and constitutional issues The trigger power Inter-governmental relations in authorising the referendum and controlling the process Designing and administering the referendum The constitutional implications of the referendum vote Judicial oversight Deliberative democracy and citizen engagement Franchise rules How might citizen engagement with the referendum process and campaign be enhanced? The provision of information to citizens, campaign literature etc. Funding and spending rules Media regulation and responsibility Voter attitudes and behaviour Voting behaviour and sovereignty issues Levels of comprehension and confusion among voters Losers' consent The Referendum Challenge in other plurinational states and divided societies The proliferation of the referendum Experiences from former SFRY; Northern Ireland; Spain etc. Format Rather than a traditional 'paper-giving' format speakers have been asked to offer short (max 10 minute) interventions on a theme. The principal aim of the Workshop is to generate broad discussion, engaging as many participants as possible. The information and lessons gathered here helped me in my report on the draft legislation and in informing the Scottish Parliament as adviser on good and bad referendum practice. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottishindependenceaudit.ed.ac.uk/events |
| Description | Reflections on the White Paper: Defence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Colin Fleming discussing the position of the Scottish Government regarding it's defence policy after independence. While the overall presentation in the White Paper is very realistic and comprehensive, Fleming points to the aspect of timing and the will to negotiate cooperation that is necessary on both sides after the referendum. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Relations between Holyrood and Westminster-what the Scottish referendum means for the United Kingdom - Peter Riddell Seminar |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Nicola McEwen gave a presentation in the aftermath of the referendum on the relations between Scotland and the UK after the referendum. The talk was followed by questions and discussions that demonstrated that the 'no' vote had not put an end to the public engagement with the topic. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Reports that non-Scots will swing the referendum are both unwise and misleading |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Article by Nicola McEwen in the online newspaper 'The Conversation' in which she unravels different ways of reading polls and argues that demographic factors are not the best choice for explaining survey results. Reports that non-Scots will swing the referendum are both unwise and misleading |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Research quoted in Guardian article on Tom Devine's decision to support independence - 16 Sept 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Tom Devine's announcement that he was supporting Scottish independence provoked considerable media interest, most particularly his claim about Scottish difference. This article quoted the Myth of a Meritocratic Scotland report in response to that suggestion. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/15/rational-case-scotland-tom-devine-diverging-cultures... |
| Description | Research quoted in the Spectator magazine - 8 September 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Research on the myth of a differing attitudes towards equality in Scotland and England used to inform an article in the Spectator. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2014/09/the-myth-of-meritocratic-scotland/ |
| Description | Rethinking Scotland's economy - exploring the alternatives |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participant at a seminar convened by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations as part of the ESRC Festival of Science Week. The seminar brought together those in civil society, business and academia that have given some thought on alternatives to the existing economic model that could not prevent the financial crisis. The referendum on independence may open a window of opportunity to rethink Scottish economy. Knowledge exchange and further collaboration with the SCVO on later events. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Rethinking Territoriality, Between Interdependence and independence (IPSA) 16 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen and the Centre on Constitutional Change co-hosted the academic conference. Rethinking Territoriality, Between Interdependence and independence (IPSA) The conference included a networking event and academic-practitioner round-table at the Scottish Parliament, in partnership with the Devolution (Further Powers) committee. Nicola McEwen also presented at a roundtable event, placing Scotland, Quebec, and Flanders in comparative perspective. Provided a networking opportunity for academics and raised awareness of the Centre on Constitutional Change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.pol.ed.ac.uk/ipsa/programme |
| Description | Roundtable on the 20th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec Referendum on Independence (University of Edinburgh) 29 October 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen, James Kennnedy, Michael Keating, Stephen Tierney and Ailsa Henderson participated in a public event on the 20th anniversary on the Quebec referendum. The event was attended by members of the School of Social and Political Science and the public. The talk sparked questions and discussion on parallels between Scotland and Quebec. Event sparked discussion amongst staff and postgraduate students |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Royal Irish Academy: speech - Michael Keating 8-9-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Speech at RIA annual meeting on "The independence debate in Scotland" International engagement in Scottish referendum debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Royal Society of Edinburgh/ David Hume Institute seminar: participant - Michael Keating 6-6-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participant in seminar on the "The future of universities in Scotland". Engagement with practitioners on the prospects for change post-referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | SCVO dinner: speaker - Michael Keating 24-9-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | After dinner speaker on topic of "After the referendum". Continued engagement with third sector on constitutional issue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | SCVO/ESRC Festival of Science, seminar: speaker - Michael Keating 8-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Seminar on Constitutional question. Builds links with third sector (through SCVO) and research council. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | SNP London branch meeting: speaker - Michael Keating 12-8-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Talk to political party branch on aspects of the referendum. Assisted in informing activists about the referendum process. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland and Brexit event, CCC (September 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen and the Centre on Constitutional Change organised a half-day event on Scotland and Brexit in September 2016. The soldout event featured an introduction from former First Minister Henry McLeish, a panel with members of the Scottish Parliament Europe and External Relations Committee, and an academic panel talking about the political and economic implications of Brexit for Scotland. Nicola McEwen organised the event as well as spoke on the academic panel. The event was very well received by both speakers and the audience and a report was compiled for the Parliamentary committee with takehome messages Video here: http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/scotland-and-brexit |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/scotland-and-brexit |
| Description | Scotland and Europe in the event of No |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation given by Michael Keating at the seminar "After the Referendum: Constitutional Change in the Event of a No Vote" organised by the Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum in Glasgow. In his talk, Michael Keating focused on inter-governmental relations within the UK and Scotland's EU relations in the event of continued union with the UK. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website or twitter feed. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland and Europe: Looking Beyond the UK? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Panelist at the conference on 'Global Security, National Defence, and the Future of Scotland' at the University of Glasgow. The Glasgow Global Security Network had organised the conference which brought together leading practitioners and academics to discuss the Scottish independence referendum. Speakers at this conference were looking at the most pressing security issues that have emerged including those involving the EU, NATO, Nuclear Weapons and the RUK. They also discussed how an independent Scotland could establish its own Defence forces and Intelligence agency. The purpose and impact of this event was information sharing and knowledge exchange. During the run-up to the referendum, uncertainty about consequences for the defence sector was high and practitioners were looking for information about opportunities and risks. Academics came to the event in order to provide information on comparative examples and what options were available for Scotland under independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Scotland and the EU - why should we care? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating participated as panelist in the 'Edinburgh Question Time' organised by the European Movement in conjunction with the European Union Society of the University of Edinburgh. The aim of the event was to raise awareness of the importance of the EU in advance of the European Parliamentary election. In particular subjects such as: The UK's and Scotland's relationship with the EU, the potential impact of the Scottish and possible UK referendums and the role of the European Parliament elections were discussed amongst others. The targeted audience were students and non-students alike. 'Edinburgh Question Time' was organised by the European Movement in conjunction with the European Union Society of the University of Edinburgh. Participating in this event contributes to a broader understanding of European politics and the role of Scotland and the UK in the EU. Links between the research centre and other organisations could be established as a result of this event. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland and the EU after independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry on the options of an independent Scotland regarding admission to the EU, the terms of membership and the continuity of UK opt outs The website of the Future of the UK and Scotland provides information to the general public. This blog entry on EU accession received a new record number of hits showing the interest of people in that topic and the usefulness of further dissemination of information on that issue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/scotland-and-eu-after-independence |
| Description | Scotland and the EU in the Event of a 'Yes' Vote in the Independence Referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Speakers at this event discussed Scotland's relationship with the EU following a 'yes' vote. Questions addressed included whether Scotland would be able to negotiate the terms of membership of the EU in the period while it is still a part of the UK after the referendum; whether it would be able, where it wants to, to retain the UK opt outs/special deals on the Euro, Schengen, the area of freedom, security and justice, the budget, Charter of Rights as well as whether other EU Member States could block Scotland's membership. The event was one of many public engagement activities prior to the Scottish referendum on independence. With the purpose of sharing information based on comparative research, the impact is most likely increase in knowledge about the legal aspects of EU membership, UK's opt outs and constitutional negotiations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Scotland and the EU in the Event of a 'Yes' Vote in the Independence Referendum', University of Aberdeen, 11 October 2013 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | A significant issue in the independence debate was the contested vision of what will happen to Scotland in its relationship with the EU in the event of a 'Yes' vote. We addressed these questions: Will Scotland be able to negotiate the terms of its membership of the EU in the period while it is still a part of the UK after the referendum? Will it be able, where it wants to, to retain the UK opt outs/special deals on the Euro, Schengen, the area of freedom, security and justice, the budget, Charter of Rights? Could Scotland's membership of the EU be blocked by other EU Member States? These and other questions were addressed by a distinguished panel of speakers/commentators, who also answered questions from the audience. This event was held in collaboration with the Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum of which Stephen Tierney is a coordinator. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottishconstitutionalfutures.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1712&articleType=ArticleView&article... |
| Description | Scotland in a changing UK: Unionist visions for further devolution after the referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | NMcEwen gave the keynote presentation at this event hosted by the Institute of Government, London, on TBC Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland press release |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Research results reported in this press released were covered in the media: Financial Times, The Scotsman, Herald Scotland, The Guardian, STV Contribution to he public debate on the effects of Scottish independence |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Scotland's Constitutional Futures |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating gave a lecture on the different constitutional scenarios for Scotland as part of a staff training session in the Scottish Parliament. As the debate about Scottish independence is marked by great uncertainty, these meetings contribute to the knowledge of civil servants about more likely and less likely implications of different referendum outcomes. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland's External Relations under different constitutional scenarios |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating contributed as speaker to the Workshop 'Scotland's External Relations: Political, Legal and Economic Perspectives on Independence and Scotland's EU & International Relations' in Brussels. In particular, he discussed the legal aspects of Scotland's opportunities to become and remain an EU member-state as well as the options for Scotland as a UK region to influence policy-making in London and Brussels. The event helped to increase our knowledge of positions of officials in EU institutions regarding the debate on Scottish independence. It also contributed to our network with officials in Brussels. Members of the Catalan delegation mentioned after the presentations that they benefited from participating and would like to organise sth similar for their country. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland's External Relations: Collective Defence and Security Policy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Colin Fleming contributed as speaker to the Workshop 'Scotland's External Relations: Political, Legal and Economic Perspectives on Independence and Scotland's EU & International Relations' in Brussels. He discussed with academics and practititioners strategies of establishing an independent defence policy as well as options for Scotland to enter defence alliances. The event helped to increase our knowledge of positions of officials in EU institutions regarding the debate on Scottish independence. It also contributed to our network with officials in Brussels. Members of the Catalan delegation mentioned after the presentations that they benefited from participating and would like to organise sth similar for their country. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland's External Relations: Currency and fiscal stability |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Angus Armstrong contributed to the Workshop 'Scotland's External Relations: Political, Legal and Economic Perspectives on Independence and Scotland's EU & International Relations' in Brussels. He was leading the discussion on economic aspects of independence, the question of currency as well as options to become a new member-state of the EU without being requested to become member of the Euro-zone. The event helped to increase our knowledge of positions of officials in EU institutions regarding the debate on Scottish independence. It also contributed to our network with officials in Brussels. Members of the Catalan delegation mentioned after the presentations that they benefited from participating and would like to organise sth similar for their country. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland's Future - an independent debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | David Bell presented on the economic prospects of an independent Scotland in this half day conference organised by ICAS in association with KPMG. The conference aimed to provide new insights and enable better understanding of the issues at the core of the current political and economic debate in Scotland, and it included key business leaders, the country's best political commentators, and the politicians leading each side of the debate. David Bell's presentation at this event contributed to the outreach of the SCCC to the business community. Plans for continuing the dialogue were made. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/events/scotland%E2%80%99s-future-%E2%80%93-independent-debate |
| Description | Scotland's Future after the General Election (University of Aberdeen May Festival) 29 May 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in a panel session on Scotland's Future after the General Election. She was joined by Professor Michael Keating and Dr Malcolm Harvey. Attendees asked questions about the presentation |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Scotland's Future: A Summary of the White Paper in Slightly Fewer Words Than The White Paper's Own Summary |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post summarising the key elements of the Scottish Government's White Paper on Independence in the aftermath of its release. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and Paul Cairney's website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Scotland's Referendum: One Year On (5 Million Questions) 21 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in a panel event hosted by Five Million Questions which reflects on the consequences of the referendum after one year. Nicola presented with Brian Taylor - Political Editor BBC Scotland and David Torrance - Political Commentator. The event focused on questions from the audience. The event had strong attendance, raising awareness of Nicola's research and the Centre on Constitutional Change. A video of the event was posted online, making it accessible to people who were unable to attend. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-referendum-one-year-on-tickets-18260231845 |
| Description | Scotland's road to the independence referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Agirre Center in Bilbaor in which Michael Keating analysed in depth the key factors that led to the Scottish Independence Referendum and the potencial future scenarios of the country. Keating talked about the current support of each side and adressed the most important issues concerning Scotland's Independence, such as the currency or the adhesion to the European Union. He also pointed out the main differences between this process and the situation in the Basque Country or Catalonia. Academics as well as practitioners in Spain were closely following the referendum debate in Scotland and were eager to get first-hand information on the process. The presentation given at this event fostered links with institutions in Spain, raised awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and increased the knowledge of participants about differences and similarities between the Scottish and Catalan and Basque case. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotland-UK relations in the event of a no-vote |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview for STV News: During the 'What happens if Scotland votes no?' event, Nicola McEwen gave an interview on the relations between the Scottish and the UK government, the distribution of power and the ideas for further devolution put forward by the Labour party. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scotsman conference: What next for Scotland? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Prof Nicola McEwen gave a presentation on constitutional change in the UK and the question whether it adopt federal characteristics. The talk sparked questions about how to organise intergovernmental relations and the inclusion of representatives of the units in decision-making processes of the UK government. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottis Independence - Economics of North Sea oil - Good Morning Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Appeared on Good Morning Scotland (audience 460,000) to discuss the Economics of North Sea Oil and Scottish Independence. Some further discussion on social media. Continuing focus on North Sea oil in referendum campaign |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UhYIkxlHYw |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Implications for Northern Ireland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Presntation at conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland on effects of Scottish Independence on Northern Ireland. Other speakers were Monique Ebell, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, and James Mitchell, University of Edinburgh. Increased understanding in the Northern Ireland policy community of the implications for Northern Ireland of Scottish independence |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/QueensUniversityManagementSchool/Research/ResearchCentres/IrishBusiness... |
| Description | Scottish Constitutional Debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Lecture given by Malcolm Harvey in Talinn in which he explained particularities of Scottish devolution and presented current issues surrounding the referendum debate. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Micheal Keating's research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Constitutional Debate and the Referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Lecture held by Malcolm Harvey in Vilnius on particularities of Scottish devolution, current constitutional debates and the referendum process. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Michael Keating's research. Established first relations with research institutes across the continent for future collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Devolution: power distribution and current debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Presentation by Michael Keating to students of the Leadership Academy on the history of devolution and the current relation between Scotland and the rest of the UK including the referendum discussions. The purpose and impact of this event was information sharing and knowledge exchange. During the run-up to the referendum, different organisations asked for input and explanations on how Scotland came to have a referendum and what were the most likely consequences. This presentation was one of those given on invitation to increase knowledge on Scottish-UK-relations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Government - All female cabinet meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The purpose and impact of this event was information sharing and knowledge exchange. The meeting fostered the relationship between the ESRC centre and officials from the Scottish government. tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Government Stakeholders Event on Further Powers (Royal Society of Edinburgh) 26 June 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in an event hosted by the Royal Society of Edinburgh on further powers. Policymakers were informed about academic perspectives and the work of the Centre on Constitutional Change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Scottish Government's proposal for an independent Scotland: membership in the EU |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Micheal Keating provided evidence to the European and External Affairs Committee of the Scottish Parliament concerning opportunities for small states to influence decision-making within the EU as well as lessons Scotland could draw from the experience of other small states. As the debate about Scottish independence is marked by great uncertainty, these meetings contribute to increase understanding of parliamentarians about opportunities and risks of different referendum outcomes. It also increased engagement with the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28862.aspx?r=8940&mode=pdf |
| Description | Scottish Government: briefing on progress of project - Michael Keating (& others) 4-8-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Continuation of ongoing discussion with Scottish Government civil servants on Centre's research. Progress of programme considered in detail. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Government: joint workshop on welfare - Michael Keating (and others) 8-10-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Continuation of ongoing discussion with Scottish Government civil servants on Centre's research. Increased dialogue between CCC and SG officials on welfare issue; contributions to assist in shaping Centre's contributions to special issue of Political Quarterly. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Government: welfare discussion group - Michael Keating 23-6-15 & 15-1-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Continuation of ongoing discussion with Scottish Government civil servants on Centre's research and issue of welfare devolution. * |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Scottish Government: workshop on external affairs - Michael Keating (and others) 5-11-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Continuation of ongoing discussion with Scottish Government civil servants on Centre's research. Agreement upon further discussions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Graduate Annual Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Liam Delaney organised a session for the Annual Conference of the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics where graduate students could present their work and network with Scottish business and government as potential future employers. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. strengthened relations with business sector. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Independence - BBC Referendum Documentaries - Scotland's Top 10 Battlegrounds |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Appearance in "Scotland's Top 10 Battlegrounds" - BBC Scotland documentary on key issues influencing the referendum debate. Difficult to identify distinctive impact. All such documentaries added to the public understanding of the importance of the referendum and the key issues that might affect an independent Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03vmb0s |
| Description | Scottish Independence - BBC Referendum Documentary - The Blethering Referendum (Part Two) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Took part in a comedy show with Sanjiv Kohli intended to present the referendum issues in a humorous fashion. Particular focus was on transition costs of setting up new institutions in an independent Scotland. Difficult to identify distinctive impact. All such contributions were intended to raise the level of understanding of the issues surrounding Scottish independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b043n4yx |
| Description | Scottish Independence - BBC Referendum Documentary - What's In It for Me? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Extended interview with Laura Kuensberg on costs and benefits of Scottish independence to the individual Difficult to identify distinctive impact. Should have contributiong to raising public awareness of the key economic issues associated with independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04g4cby |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Business, Innovation and Skills Committee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Publication of the minutes of our evidence to the committee. Improved understanding on the part of Westminster politicians of the economic issues associated with Scottish independence. Further meetings with parliamentarians in the run-up to the Scottish independence referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmbis/504/130618.htm |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of the Scottish Parliament - Scotland's Economic Future Post 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Responses became part of the official record. Evidence became part of a substantial collection of information on the implications of Scottish independence which can be accessed at the URL listed below. Difficult to assess how much these influenced individual voters, but were an important resource which gave different perspectives on the implications of Scottish independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/71044.aspx |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Gambling Odds on the Outcome |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Series of blogs tracking the betting odds on the referendum outcome. These engendered considerable debate and media interest: particularly around the relative merits of betting odds versus opinion polls in predicting political outcomes. Requests for information on data collected in the course of analysing betting odds. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://scotfes.com/author/dnfb1/ |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Implications for the North of England |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Gave presentation in Newcastle on the topic of "Implications of Scottish Independence for the North of England". Strong interest in topic. This IPPR-organised seminar may have contributed to the reawakening of interest in the North of England in forms of self-government. We were asked to a post-referendum conference at Nuffield College, Oxford in November 2014 to further examine the arguments around this issue. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.ippr.org/events/scottish-independence-what-would-it-mean-for-the-economy-of-the-north-of-... |
| Description | Scottish Independence - International Conference on Constitutional Change |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Conference organised by University of Stirling. Resulted in considerable media coverage. Production of special issue of Oxford Review of Economic Policy (published summer 2014) focussing on the Economics of Constitutional Change International contributions to the debate including from Catalonia, Quebec, Belgium, Lithuania. Joint exchange of information may have had impact on international debates on secession. Also heightened awareness within UK of international comparators which improved quality of the debate in the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://scotfes.com/conferences/international-conference-on-economics-of-constitutional-change/ |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Scotland Tonight |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Television interview - Scotland Tonight Scotland Tonight estimated audience 100,000 (allmediascotland.com) - improved understanding of Scottish Government case for Scottish Independence |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://news.stv.tv/topics/scotland-tonight/ |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Scotland's future - an independent debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | ICAS-sponsored conference on Scottish Independence. Other speakers included Ms Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister. My presentation stimulated interested interested in the economic options for a post-referendum Scotland. Video was streamed to ICAS members throughout the UK. Further media follow-up (ITV, Borders) to discuss issues raised |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://icas.org.uk/news/scotlands-future-conference-Nov13/ |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Scottish Affairs Committee - Effect on Rest of UK |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Contribution to the debate immediately before the referendum and helped form politicians thinking in the forming of policy documents. Scottish Affairs Committee report: The referendum on separation for Scotland (July 2014) http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmscotaf/499/49902.htm |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmscotaf/140/140205.htm |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Tuition Fees |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Reporting Scotland (estimated audience 600,000) - discussing likely EU rulings on HE tuition fees should Scotland become independent Universities Scotland brought out questionable legal advice claiming Scotland could continue to charge tuition fees to English students. Issue raised at First Minister's questions by Alex Salmond MSP. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mj3s |
| Description | Scottish Independence - Welfare - Good Morning Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Participated in interview on welfare provision in an independent Scotland on Good Morning Scotland (audience 460,000) (11th June 2013) Interest in welfare issue continued throughout referendum campaign resulting in further media presentations and request for evidence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Scottish Independence and the UK's Debt Burden |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Angus Armstrong and Monique Ebell in which they consider the proposals of the White Paper for dividing the existing UK public debt and options for compensation for the rest of the UK. They explain that in all cases, the UK's debt to GDP ratio will rise, with possible consequences for its credit rating. At the same time, Scotland's debt burden will be lower than the UK's in all cases. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Scottish Independence and the UK's Debt Burden - Update |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Angus Armstrong and Monique Ebell in which they update their reflections on the sharing of the debt based on the latest OBR Economic and Fiscal Outlook released on 5th December 2013. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Independence, Institute for Public Policy Research (Canada), 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Analysis article aimed at public policy professionals in Canada. Increased awareness of the issues relating to the Scottish referendum and the similarities and differences with the Canadian experience. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Independence: Implications for International Security |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Contribution by Colin Fleming to the Nov/Dec 2013 Issue of 'International Studies Today' (IST), the newsletter of the British International Studies Association. Colin Fleming highlights key points on how Scottish Independence may affect international security, especially Scotland's membership in NATO, Trident and the relationship between an independent Scotland and the UK regarding defence and security policy. Raised public awareness of Colin Fleming's research on the defence relations and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.bisa.ac.uk/files/Temp%20files/BISA-NOVDEC%202013.pdf |
| Description | Scottish Independence: Should you use the powers you have before you ask for more? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Paul Cairney that sheds light on the debate about whether Scotland has already all the powers she needs and whether it is legitimate to ask for more when the Scottish Government is not using all the powers it has. The blog also tries to clarify the extent of powers that were devolved because one of the problems in this debate is the lack of knowledge about the distribution of power between London and Edinburgh. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience and raised awareness of and increased engagement with Paul Cairney's research and his blog. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Independence: What are the implications for health policy? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post examining the implications of independence for health policy, a policy field that has been devolved as early as 1999. Three implications are highlighted: first, regarding healthcare, an increase in differences between Scotland and the rUK can be expected. Second, regarding public health, Scotland has already taken the lead and may gain further leeway for its alcohol control agenda. Third, regarding mental health, similarities in the chosen policies will remain. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Scottish Independence: What would it mean for the economy of the North of England |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Angus Armstrong participated as speaker in this afternoon event organised by the Institute for Public Policy Research North in Newcastle. The discussions focused on implications of Scottish Independence on economic performance, inequality and taxation. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme through the website and twitter. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Independence: What would it mean for the economy of the North of England? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | David Bell participated as speaker in this afternoon event organised by the Institute for Public Policy Research in Newcastle. The discussions focused on implications of Scottish Independence on economic performance, inequality and taxation. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of David Bell's research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Scottish Labour Party, Powers for a Purpose |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Related to the release of the report of the Devolution Commission of the Scottish Labour Party, the SCCC launched a series of blog posts to reflect upon the content. Michael Keating's blog focused on the changes in the distribution of power and the constitutional entrenchment of the Scottish Parliament. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Left Review article "Assessing the campaign" - Michael Keating 10.14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article for online/ print publication. Assessment of what happens next. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottishleftreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/slr-october-2014-press-quality1.pdf |
| Description | Scottish Left Review: "A tale of two countries?" - Malcolm Harvey March/April 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article in Scottish Left Review looking ahead to the UK General Election Further requests for publications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.scottishleftreview.org/article/a-tale-of-two-countries/ |
| Description | Scottish Left Review: "Debating Europe" - Michael Keating March 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Printed roundtable discussion of the EU. . |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottishleftreview.org/article/views-of-europe/ |
| Description | Scottish Parliament Economy Committee Meeting to Discuss Underemployment |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Gave evidence to members of the Economy Committee of the Scottish Parliament focusing on the issue of underemployment. Evidence quoted in final report published in April 2013. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/62266.aspx |
| Description | Scottish Parliament Leadership Academy: speaker - Michael Keating 13-6-14 & 13-1-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Mini-lecture to attendees at the Scottish Parliament's Leadership Academy on the topic of "The Scottish Parliament after the Referendum" Engagement with young people on the topic of the constitution. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Referendum Event - Killearn Village Hall |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Nicola McEwen gave a presentation elaborating the arguments of both sides of the campaign and putting them into a comparative perspective. The talked sparked questions and guided the discussions in small groups afterwards with people being eager to learn more about the potential implications of a 'yes' or 'no' vote in the Sep referendum. Despite the leaders' debate being scheduled for the same evening, over 100 people turned up to participate in this event. Responses were hugely positive, with one participant saying that he has learned more in during the evening than in the entire referendum campaign before. The event raised the profile of the ESRC Centre beyond the cities into more rural parts of the country. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish Women's Convention Referendum Event - Nicola Sturgeon and Margaret Curran set out their visions |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by Kirstein Rummery and Craig McAngus discussing the speeches held by Nicola Sturgeon and Margaret Curran at the Scottish Women's Convention in late January. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish independence - ICAS Pensions Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Spark continuing interest in the safety of pensions in a post-independent Scotland Continuing engagement with ICAS over pension issues. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://icas.org.uk/NEws/2013PensionsConference_panelevent/ |
| Description | Scottish independence - Implications for Wales |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on the economic implications for Wales of Scottish independence along with Prof Gerald Holtham, Honorary Professor, Cardiff Business School at the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University. Large audience attended and were closely engaged with the subject matter. Talk stimulated debate around the possibility of establishing a fiscal framework for the UK as a whole as well as the implications for Wales were Scotland to become independent. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish independence - Scottish Chambers of Commerce - business survey |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Resulted in further discussion of business attitudes to independence Further engagement with business community including invitations to give talks on Scottish independence and UK economic prospects. Asked to be guest speaker at Highland Business Awards in 2014. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottishchambers.org.uk/press-policy/press-releases/2014/05/768 |
| Description | Scottish independence - Scottish Chambers of commerce - Business survey |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Reporting of a survey of Scottish businesses' attitudes to independence carried out by the University of Stirling Considerable media interest was evident when the press release associated with the survey was distributed |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://scotfes.com/2013/06/26/business-attitudes-to-the-independence-debate/ |
| Description | Scottish independence - Scottish Parliament Finance Committee - the Scotland Act 2012 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Evidence provided at this session provided background for the Finance Committee to write the report on the Scotland Act 2012 Increased attention paid to the fiscal implications of the Scotland Act 2012 by parliamentarians. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28862.aspx?r=8386&mode=pdf |
| Description | Scottish independence - Select Committee on Scottish Affairs - Implications for Pensions and Benefits |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Fed into the debate on the economic advantages and disadvantages of Scottish independence Continuing media and professional interest in the issue of pensions in the run-up to the Scottish referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmscotaf/498/498.pdf |
| Description | Scottish independence - Select Committee on Scottish Affairs - Pensions |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Fed into the debate on the economic advantages and disadvantages of Scottish independence Continuing media and professional interest in the issue of pensions in the run-up to the Scottish referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmscotaf/140/130514.htm |
| Description | Scottish independence and the EU |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry clarifying the options of membership after the public statement of Jose Manuel Baroso on the difficulties of Scotland's accession to the EU Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish independence and women |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by Craig McAngus in which he looks at the attitudes of women and highlights that far from being impressed by the aggressive politics of the debate thus far, many women (and indeed men) are seeking a more mature discussion about the pros and cons of both potential outcomes. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish independence-Scottish Parliament Finance Committee - Pensions |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Provided Evidence to the Finance Committee of the Scottish parliament on prospects for pensions if Scotland did, or did not, become independent along with Chris Curry (Pensions Policy Institute) and Ann Flynn (pensions consultant) Debate helps politicians appreciate the complexities of dismantling the linkage between pensions in Scotland and those in the rest of the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28862.aspx?r=9280&mode=pdf |
| Description | Scottish referendum: Impact on Business |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | David Bell contributed as speaker to the ESRC evening seminar on "Scottish referendum: Implications for the EU". In his presentation, he focused on the impact on business that may arise from different taxes in Scotland in comparison to the rUK. The event was one of many public engagement activities prior to the Scottish referendum on independence with the purpose to share information on different scenarios for the future of the UK. The impact is hard to quantify, it raised the profile of the ESRC programme and participants' feedback was very positive regarding the usefulness of the information provided. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scottish-UK-relations in the event of a No-vote |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | As part of the 'What happens if Scotland votes no? event, organised by the University of Edinburgh Academy of Government, Nicola McEwen gave a presentation on intergovernmental relations and coordination between the Scottish and the UK government in the event of continued membership in the UK, and participated in the subsequent discussion. Discussion sparked dialogue and fostered understanding of issues at stake. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Scuola Normale Superiore Sant' Anna, Pisa: lecture (in Italian) - Michael Keating 16-5-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture on "Scottish independence" Developed links with Italian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Securing the state: a defence model for Scotland? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Presentation given by Colin Fleming as part of the Scotland-Catalonia Seminar held at the Institut d'Estudis Autonòmics in Barcelona. Academics as well as practitioners in Spain were closely following the referendum debate in Scotland and were eager to get first-hand information on the process. The presentation given at this event fostered links with institutions in Spain, raised awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and increased the knowledge of participants about the Scottish debate on independence and related policies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Seminar in Brussels - CEPS |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | tbc |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Seminar: After the Referendum: Constitutional Change in the Event of a No Vote |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Stephen Tierney co-organised this seminar (as part of his involvement with the Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum). After the first seminar in Aberdeen that had focused on the scenario of a yes-vote, the seminar in Glasgow explored some of the key issues that will arise if Scotland stays in the union including: implementing the new financial regime under the Scotland Act 2012; the future of public services in Scotland; what should be the process for any further constitutional reform in the UK; devolution and reform of the House of Commons; inter-governmental relations within the UK and; Scotland-EU relations. The event was one of many public engagement activities that helped raise the profile of the ESRC prior to the Scottish referendum on independence. It increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, blog, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Seminar: Scotland and the EU in the Event of a 'Yes' Vote in the Independence Referendum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Stephen Tierney co-organised this evening seminar (as part of his involvement with the Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum) in Aberdeen. The event featured prominent speakers including Sir David Edward, former judge of ECJ and Prof Neil Walker. Questions addressed during the evening included whether Scotland would be able to negotiate the terms of membership of the EU in the period while it is still a part of the UK after the referendum; whether it would be able, where it wants to, to retain The event was one of many public engagement activities prior to the Scottish referendum on independence. With the purpose of sharing information based on compartive research, the impact is most likely increase in knowledge about the legal aspects of EU membership and constitutional negotiations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Shelter Scotland Annual Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was invited to chair and address the annual conference of Shelter Scotland - a full-day event for practitioners working for the charity and in the housing sector more broadly. Discussions were focused on UK government welfare reform and its impacts, as well as Scottish Government policy. Mutual learning. Questions and discussion |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Should the People Decide? Referendums in a Post-Sovereign Age, University of Ghent 29 Oct 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Lecture and Q and A. Many audience members reported they learned a lot. ST received many helpful questions for future research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://belgianconstitutionallawblog.com/2014/10/20/scottish-catalonian-referenda-event-prof-stephen-... |
| Description | Sky News Discussion on SNP Surge |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Sky News has around 1.7m viewers across the UK. This was an opportunity to encourage discussion around the dramatic increase in SNP support among a UK-wide audience. A developing audience with Sky has led to repeated requests for contributions - including as presenter's friend for their main coverage from Scotland for the 2015 General Election. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2006,2015 |
| Description | Small State Influence in the EU: Opportunities and Constraints |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen contributed as speaker to the Workshop 'Scotland's External Relations: Political, Legal and Economic Perspectives on Independence and Scotland's EU & International Relations' in Brussels. Her talk focused on the opportunities small states have to influence decision-making processes in EU institutions. The event helped to increase our knowledge of positions of officials in EU institutions regarding the debate on Scottish independence. It also contributed to our network with officials in Brussels. Members of the Catalan delegation mentioned after the presentations that they benefited from participating and would like to organise sth similar for their country. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Small States in Europe |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen contributed as chair to a seminar organised by Michael Keating on Small States in Europe. Discussions focused on capacities and constraints of small states to influence decisions taken in EU institutions. Nicola also kicked-off the discussions with a summary on how small nordic States have managed so far to 'punch above their weight'. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Subsequent invitations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Small States in Europe |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Presentation given by Michael Keating and Malcolm Harvey as part of the Scotland-Catalonia Seminar held at the Institut d'Estudis Autonòmics in Barcelona. Academics as well as practitioners in Spain were closely following the referendum debate in Scotland and were eager to get first-hand information on the process. The presentation given at this event fostered links with institutions in Spain, raised awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and increased the knowledge of participants about differences and similarities between the Scottish and Catalan case. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Small States in the EU |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Presentation to Scottish Government civil servants, which sparked discussions about Scotland's role in the EU after the referendum. As the debate about Scottish independence is marked by great uncertainty, these meetings contribute to the knowledge of civil servants about more likely and less likely implications of different referendum outcomes. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Social Science Making a Difference (Scottish Parliament) 18 March 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in a networking event at the Scottish Parliament which explored the ways in which social scientists influenced policy. Nicola McEwen spoke with policymakers about how her research might inform their practices |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Social Science as Communication (Scottish Parliament) 02 June 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented the work of the Centre on Constitutional Change as part of the Independent Social Research Foundation's annual workshop on the theme of Social Science as Communication. Nicola presented on the panel, 'The Media, The Academy and The Referendum'. Lessons learnt on engagement with the media around political events |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Spain's federal reform (University of Barcelona) 21 May 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in an event in Barcelona on Spain's federal reform. She presented on the subject of Scotland and the United Kingdom after the referendum. Discussions about Scotland and other comparable cases took place, with attendees interested in understanding current developments in Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Speaker and Co-organiser of Event Exploring Scottish Independence and External Relations, Edinburgh International Book Festival |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Invited speaker and co-organiser of event exploring Scottish independence and external relations, chaired by BBC journalist, Kirsty Wark, Edinburgh International Book Festival, August 2013, with a sell-out audience of around 500 My talk informed the panel discussion and sparked questions, discussion and further communication with audience. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Speaker at Bloomberg business (Fringe meeting), SNP Conference, Aberdeen on Europe - Michael Keating 29-10-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Discussion of changing UK relationship with EU and impact on Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Speaker at Roundtable on Quebec in Comparison - Michael Keating, 29-10-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation led to further discussions and knowledge exchange activities |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Speaker, ESRC Festival of Social Science/ Bristol Festival of Economics - Michael Keating 14-11-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Debate on programme followed |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Speaker, Study of Scottish Parliament Group, Edinburgh - Michael Keating 2-10-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Study participants or study members |
| Results and Impact | Presentation led to further discussions and knowledge exchange activities |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | St George School debate: panelist - Michael Keating 30-9-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | St George's School, Edinburgh panel discussion "After the Referendum", discussion among 16-17 year old first time voters. Encouraged continued engagement with politics. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Stakeholder Engagement with Scottish Government welfare discussion group 24-10-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The SCCC engages in regular meetings with the Scottish Government welfare discussion group to discuss implications of Scottish independence on welfare and policy-making as well as issues surfacing in the months until the referendum. The meeting formed part of the ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government welfare discussion group. It led to further inquiries for information sharing and knowledge exchange activities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Stakeholder engagement: Meeting with members of the welfare discussion group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The SCCC engages in regular meetings with the Scottish Government welfare discussion group. In this framework David Bell and David Eiser met with senior civil servants to discuss implications of Scottish independence on welfare and taxation. The meeting formed part of the collaboration with the Scottish Government welfare discussion group. It helped increasing the knowledge of all participants and led to further similar meetings. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Stakeholder engagement: Scottish Government welfare discussion group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | The SCCC engages in regular meetings with the Scottish Government welfare discussion group to discuss implications of Scottish independence on welfare and policy-making. Meetings with the DWP form part of an ongoing collaboration directed at information sharing and knowledge exchange. As impact awareness of the ESRC programme is increased, as well as practitioners' knowledge about potential consequences of Scottish independence based on comparative research. Subsequent requests for further meetings. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Stakeholder seminar on Brexit and its implications for Scotland (Nov 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was asked to present at a stakeholder seminar on Brexit and its implications for Scotland |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Sterling Currency Union and Time Inconsistency |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Angus Armstrong and Monique Ebell in which they discuss currency options and the implications of a currency union for Scotland. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Summer school workshop with Sutton Trust on referendums and elections (July 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen led a workshop on elections and referendums for the Sutton Trust Summer School which works to expand access to university education for young people. The session focused on voting, elections, and referendums and consisted of lectures and discussion. Details about the programme are available here: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment/widening-participation/projects/stss |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment/widening-participation/projects/stss |
| Description | Sunday Post: A Constitution for Scotland - Michael Keating 6.7.14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Writing for a Sunday newspaper about the implications of either a Yes or No vote in the referendum for a written Scottish constitution. The article appeared in a newspaper with a readership of 225,000. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.sundaypost.com/news-views/scotland/independence-referendum/independence-on-trial/the-righ... |
| Description | Symposium on "Popular Sovereignty, Self-determination and Secession" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Paper on 'International Standards on Succession: The Scottish and Ukranian Referendums'. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://law.utexas.edu/news/2015/01/21/popular-sovereignty-self-determination-secession-symposium/ |
| Description | TV3 (Catalonia): young voters and the referendum - Malcolm Harvey 13-9-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Brief discussion of events directed at young voters and the impact they could have on the referendum. Increase in awareness of ESRC programme and Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.ccma.cat/tv3/alacarta/programa/Escocia-els-joves-que-podran-votar/video/5239233/ |
| Description | TV4 (Sweden) brief appearance on referendum outcome - Malcolm Harvey 19-9-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Featured in TV report on referendum outcome for Swedish channel TV4. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.tv4.se/nyheterna/klipp/skotskt-nej-till-sj%C3%A4lvst%C3%A4ndighet-2970803 |
| Description | Tackling poverty and inequality with Scotland's new powers discussion (SCVO) 17 December 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen was asked to speak on a panel at this event (part of a larger partnership with SCVO). Attendees were members of the voluntary sector in Scotland. This activity was part of the larger SCVO partnership and was helpful for networking and relationship building |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Tackling poverty with Scotland's new powers (SCVO event) 23 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen chaired a panel with Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell for third sector practitioners. In the session, Mr Mundell was asked about the approach to taxation, employment support, equalities and environment and the ways in which new powers can be used to tackle issues of poverty and inequality. Raised awareness of the Centre on Constitutional Change among practitioners in the voluntary sector |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.scvo.org.uk/events/tackling-poverty-with-scotlands-new-powers/ |
| Description | Talk "Why Scotland Voted No" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk "Why Scotland Voted No" delivered at the "What Next for Scotland" Conference within the "Future of the UK and Scotland" programme in Edinburgh, September |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Talk to Chevening Scholars during their study visit to Edinburgh. 9/10/2018 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Study participants or study members |
| Results and Impact | Talk on Scotland and Brexit to visiting international scholars as part of the Foreign Office Chevening programme for young international leaders to study in the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.chevening.org/about-chevening |
| Description | Territorial Accommodation without National Unity (EURAC summer school) 18 June 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented a session at the summer school Politics in Fragmented Polities, hosted by Eurac in Bolzano Italy. The session was titled Territorial Accommodation without National Unity and explored whether territorial accommodation may be possible without national unity, through the development of new forms of cross-border partnership, joint working and national interdependence. Students participated in an exercise on government responses to demands for constitutional change |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | The Basque Case in Scotland with Nesta and EDAS 23 June 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen, David Bell, Paul Cairney and Liam Delaney took part in a visit by the Agirre Lehendakarla Center for Social and Political Studies. The visit, which included President of the Basque Autonomous Community, Juan Jose Ibarretxe, focused on recent developments in Scotland and its relevance to the Basque Country. Opportunities for further collaboration were discussed and the work of the Centre on Constitutional Change was showcased. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | The Constitution after Independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Workshop 'Exploring Independence after the White Paper' held after the release of the Scottish Government's proposal. Academics and Practitioners discussed with members of civil society the implications of the proposals and the prospect for Scotland's Future. Public event bringing together the public, leading politicians, academics and representives of the third sector and civil society to discuss the Scottish Government's proposal. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. Feedback indicated participants increased their knowledge and understanding regarding the choices in the referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | The Conversation: SNP Manifesto and Europe - Michael Keating 1-5-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Provided analysis of the SNP's position on the EU for the forthcoming referendum Promoted understanding of General Election to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | The Democratic Challenge (Festival of Politics) 14 August 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen participated in a panel session on the importance of voting and the challenges democracy faces in the 21st century and how a younger generation can drive the democratic process. Nicola spoke with Sue Cameron, columnist, The Daily Telegraph and Dr Jan Eichhorn, Chancellor's Fellow in Social Policy, University of Edinburgh. The audience asked questions about youth and democratic participation and the session raised awareness of work done by the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | The Future of Scotland: Devolution and current debates |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at a workshop on 'Historiography of the Nation' on devolution in Scotland and topical aspects on the relations between Scotland and the rest of the UK that dominate the referendum discussions. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and ongoing research of the centre. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | The Herald 8-8-15: Whitehall should not have monopoly on renegotiating UK membership of EU. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Moving debate forward from independence referendum to EU referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13582834.Michael_Keating__Whitehall_should_not_have_monopoly_o... |
| Description | The Herald newspaper article: "Referendum showed it can be good to see ourselves as others see us" Michael Keating 20-12-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article for The Herald newspaper. Continued requests for comment. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/columnists/michael-keating-referendum-showed-it-can-be-good-to... |
| Description | The Journal (Ireland): What would Scottish independence mean for Ireland? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Analysis article in thejournal.ie, which has over 750,000 monthly unique users. A newspaper commissioned an article on the implications of Scottish independence for Ireland, which lead to increased interest from the Irish media. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.thejournal.ie/readme/what-would-scottish-independence-mean-for-ireland-1652418-Sep2014/ |
| Description | The National newspaper article - Michael Keating 29-11-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article for national newspaper Continued request for comment pieces. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | The One Show (BBC1) 28/01/14 - Collaborated on drafting questions for a special Indyref edition and interviewed for same |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | BBC1's The One Show presented a special programme focusing on the Scottish independence Referendum. I helped them draft the questions for a special segment on young people's awareness of the issues at stake and was subsequently interviewed for the same programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ-MHKd7pNU |
| Description | The Queen, the pound and the EU: Salmond's Scotland plan |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Article for the online newspaper "The Conversation" in which he reflects upon the content of the Scottish Government's White Paper on independence. The Queen, the pound and the EU: Salmond's Scotland plan |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | https://theconversation.com/the-queen-the-pound-and-the-eu-salmonds-scotland-plan-20733 |
| Description | The Right Honourable Dominic Grieve QC MP, Attorney General of England and Wales, spoke on 'Two Jurisdictions, a Shared Inheritance', 9 June 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | This was a talk by a senior UK minister on the nature of the Union. It attracted a lot of press interest and was attended by over 200 people in the Playfair Library. it was one of two events - the other involving a senior Scottish Government minister. Widespread media coverage. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/two-jurisdictions-a-shared-inheritance |
| Description | The Role of Small States in the European Union: lessons for Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | In this written submission for the Scottish Parliament, Professor Michael Keating, Dr Nicola McEwen and Malcolm Harvey provide evidence about the role of small states in the European Union. The research briefing examines modes of decision making and opportunities for small states and large states to influence decisions taken in EU institutions. The European and External Relations Committee of the Scottish Parliament requested this information on the roles of small states in the EU and their relationship with the Union more generally. This submission was in answer to that request. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_EuropeanandExternalRelationsCommittee/Inquiries/05_Economic_and... |
| Description | The Scottish Constitution after Independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry written by Stephen Tierney in which he discusses questions revolving around the drafting and content of a new constitution for Scotland. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | The Scottish Government's White Paper on Independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview given to BBC PM programme in the aftermath of the release of the Scottish Government's White Paper on Independence. Michael Keating talked about Scotland's relationship with the UK and the EU explaining the plans for Scotland in the event of independence. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Michael Keating's research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | The Scottish Government's recent childcare announcement - a deliberate promotion of gender equality? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by Craig McAngus discussing the announcement of the Scottish Government in which childcare was couched in terms of child development, child poverty, and women's participation in the job market. While this move can be regarded as progress, the author argues that the Scottish Government still misses the opportunity for renewal and to talk a different language to Westminster when it comes to gender. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | The Scottish Independence Debate, Agirre Lehendakaria Center for Social and Political Studies (ALC), 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Contrasting the agreement reached by parties in the UK with the lack of agreement on a process for constitutional reform in Spain. Informing and stimulating debate in the Basque region about the referendum process in Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://agirrecenter.com/en/2014/05/01/en-the-independence-debate-in-scotland-by-michael-keating/ |
| Description | The Scottish Perspective on Qualified Autonomy versus Secession |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Invited to deliver a keynote address at an international conference on 'Qualified Autonomy and Federalism versus Secession in the EU and its Member States', Esterházy palace, Eisenstadt, Austria. Nicola McEwen contributed with two presentations: first, on Campaigners: Advocates and Opponents of Secession in which she reflected on how visions are articulated prior to the referendum. The second presentation focused on the internal management of secession in Scotland. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of Nicola's research, the referendum blog and through twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | The Scottish Referendum and After |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating article for online magazine Eutopia Further demand for articles |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://eutopiamagazine.eu/en/michael-keating/speakers-corner/scottish-referendum-and-after |
| Description | The Scottish referendum one year on: whither Scottish devolution? (Gurukul Fellows) 24 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented on the topic 'The Scottish referendum one year on: whither Scottish devolution?' to visiting academics from India. The attendees were participants in the Chevening Gurukul Leadership Programme, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office's flagship fellowship for India. Raised awareness of the situation in the United Kingdom and Scotland within the international academic commuity |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | The Smith Commission - the vow delivered (WEA Scotland) 14 February 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented a seminar for the Workers Educational Association Scotland on the topic of the 'The Smith Commission: The vow delivered?' The event sparked discussion and debate within the audience. The WEA Scotland is a charity which makes educational seminars and courses available to the general public. Feedback for the event was very positive and Nicola McEwen was asked to return to the WEA as the Smith Commission process progressed |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | The Welsh Agenda article: "Rescaling Welfare" - Michael Keating April 2014 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Article in Institute of Welsh Affairs publication Broadening constitutional debate to rUK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.iwa.org.uk/en/publications/view/234 |
| Description | The World is Watching the Scottish Independence Debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post looking at international attention paid to the debate in Scotland and the insights that might be gained from it for other contexts. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website on an international level. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | The referendum debate |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating was chairing a panel discussion on the referendum at a public event at Cults Church, Aberdeen. Discussions focused on developments of campaigns as well as change and continuity of policies in Scotland under different referendum outcomes. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | The release of the Scottish Government's White Paper on Independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interview given to BBC 4 - Today explaining the content of the White Paper on Independence. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Tollcross Active Citizens - Undecided? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | N McEwen gave a presentation at the Tollcross Community Centre introducing arguments from both sides of the referendum debate. Afterwards, participants engaged in lively discussions of these arguments in smaller groups. Especially undecided voters had a chance to raise questions and concerns at this event. Especially undecided voters had a chance to raise questions and concerns at this event. All participants responded very positively to the presentation and event. The 'Active Citizens' Group stayed in touch with NMcEwen and further invitations to speak at their events followed from that. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Training event for Scottish Government Officials |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen led sessions as part of a full-day training course for career-advancing officials within the Scottish Government. Her sessions focused on intergovernmental relations and policy-making in multi-level states, and the welfare state in the context of Scottish constitutional change. Helped officials gain insight into policy development and relations with UK government, to help inform their work. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | UK Treasury officials: meeting - Michael Keating (and others) 12-11-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Continuation of ongoing discussion with UK civil servants on Centre's research. Continued interest in utilising the CCC for expert analysis. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Understanding the Scotland Bill and its Implications (SNP club) 25 September 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented to the SNP Club of Edinburgh on the Smith Commission, the Scotland Bill and its constitutional implications. Interest from members of a political party |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Understanding the new devolution settlement (English Speaking Union) 26 November 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented a lunchtime talk to members of the English Speaking Union, an educational charity. Nicola spoke about the new devolution settlement and answered questions about policy and taxation implications Audience was interested in the discussion and asked for further information |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | United Kingdom(s)? Scotland's Referendum and Britain's Future |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Michael Keating contributed as speaker to the final seminar series 'Enlightening the Constitutional Debate' organised by the British Academy and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The seminar addressed the resilience and possible evolution of the constitutional union between Scotland and the other parts of the United Kingdom. Questions of continuity and change in the event of independence as well as of Scotland continuing to be part of the UK were discussed. The goal of the event was to contribute meaningfully to the constitutional debate with a measured analysis of the evidence and the available options. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and the referendum blog. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Universita di Pisa: lecture (in Italian) - Michael Keating 15-5-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture on "Scottish independence" Developed links with Italian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Universite Laval, Canada: lecture (in French) - Michael Keating 1-2-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture on Scottish independence Developed links with Canadian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Universite de Quebec a Montreal: lecture (in French) - Michael Keating 28-1-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture on Scottish independence Developed links with Canadian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | University College London, seminar: speaker - Michael Keating 15-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Seminar on "Devolution and Planning in Scotland, Catalonia and Flanders". Placing Scotland in comparative perspective, building networks beyond the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | University of Aberdeen "Scientia" article: "Scotland and Small States" - Michael Keating Winter 2013-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Article on Scotland and Small States Dissemination of research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014 |
| Description | University of Aberdeen, seminar: speaker - Michael Keating 11-10-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Seminar on "Scotland and Europe". Q&A. Building awareness of FUS programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | University of Aberdeen: lecture - Michael Keating 8-7-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture in "Exploring Scotland: A Journey through Arts and Social Sciences", post-lecture Q&A. Engagement with students on the referendum question. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | University of Edinburgh conference: speaker - Michael Keating 29-4-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Quebec-Scotland conference on Stateless Nations * |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | University of Girona: lecture (Spanish) - Michael Keating 21-10-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture in Spanish titled "Scotland after the referendum". Post-lecture discussion of "what happens next" in the UK, with relevance to Spanish system. Future collaborations with the university possible. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | University of Glasgow Stevenson Lecture: speaker - Michael Keating 16-4-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Invited to give the Stevenson Lecture on the issue of Scotland and Europe. Assisted to provide engagement on the issues related to the referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | University of Glasgow workshop: speaker - Michael Keating 11-12-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Workshop on historiography of the nation. Building networks for Future of UK and Scotland programme. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | University of Liverpool, seminar: speaker - Michael Keating 21-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Participants in your research and patient groups |
| Results and Impact | Speaker, "Scotland and Catalonia" seminar. Helped build comparative analysis of two similar cases. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | University of Ottawa, Canada: lecture (in French) - Michael Keating 5-2-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture on Scottish independence Developed links with Canadian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | University of Western Ontario, Canada: lecture - Michael Keating 23-1-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Lecture on Scottish independence. Developed links with Canadian institutions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Verfassungblog: Scotland and the EU - Michael Keating 8-9-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Analytical discussion of potential Scottish place in EU post-referendum Promoted understanding of independence referendum and beyond to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.verfassungsblog.de/scotland-and-the-eu-comment-by-michael-keating/#.VZPbgO1Viko |
| Description | Views of Europe |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Op-Ed in the Scottish Left Review by Michael Keating (co-authors: Maggie Chapman, Bill Paterson and Iain Bruff) in which the interviewees discussed EU decision-making, its democratic deficit and current issues related to the referendum in Scotland and the debate about roads to EU membership. Views of Europe |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| URL | http://www.scottishleftreview.org/article/views-of-europe/ |
| Description | We The People (Aye, Write) 28 March 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen spoke at an event at Aye Write, Glasgow's book festival. The panel included Elliot Bulmer and Nicola McEwen and was chaired by Michael Keating. Panelists addressed the potential for the further devolution of powers to the people, the deliverability of the Vow or the Vow Plus, and the prospect of a written constitution. They took questions from the audience on these topics. Questions were asked by the audience |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.ayewrite.com/writeon/Pages/We-The-People.aspx |
| Description | Welfare Policy and the Future of Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Workshop on social security and the independence debate, bringing together scholars from political science, social policy and economics along with senior officials from the Scottish and UK governments, and representatives from the voluntary sector. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Welfare and Public Services |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Contribution by David Bell to the 'Welfare and Public Services' Seminar which formed part of the 'Enlightening the Constitutional Debate' series organised by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the British Academy. David Bell's presentation focused mainly on welfare, and he set out to address the question on what the size and distribution of welfare spend would be, in the event of constitutional change. He observed that whilst in the longterm, radical change to the welfare system in an independent Scotland may be possible, in the short to medium term we must begin from the starting point we have. The event stimulated discussions over welfare and public spending. David Bell's presentation raised the awareness of the ESRC programme and contributed to increase the knowledge of the audience about the welfare system under further devolution or independence. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | What Can an Independent Scotland Learn from other Countries? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post announcing a series of comparisons directed at gathering best practice examples that may be helpful for defining policies in Scotland Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the Paul Cairney's website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | What Do People Know About Scottish Politics? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post summarising findings of surveys of what people know about Scottish Politics. Several surveys demonstrate that people know too little about the powers devolved to Scotland to be the 'informed electorate' everybody finds useful for making a decision on independence. The blog also gives a summary of devolved powers in order to increase knowledge about the distribution of powers. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | What Next for Scotland? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Prof Nicola McEwen gave a presentation on the discussed devolution of welfare that forms part of the package of new powers for Scotland after the referendum. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | What Works (in a complex policymaking system)? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post explaining complexity of policy making and policy learning in light of the ESRC publishing the 'What works centre'. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the Paul Cairney website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | What happens if Scotland votes no? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Public event (c. 180 audience) bringing together the public, leading politicians, academics and representives of the third sector and civil society to explore the question of 'what happens if Scotland votes no?'. Nicola designed and organised the event, which included innovative public deliberation sessions, academic presentations and political panels. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. The event was reported by PA and was the lead item on the STV news bulletin of the same day - the latter report underlined the role of academics and the ESRC programme as an impartial source of advice and knowledge. Feedback indicated participants increased their knowledge and understanding, helping them towards deciding how to vote in the referendum. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | What if the Chancellor Rules out a Formal Currency Union? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Angus Armstrong and Monique Ebell in which they discuss ongoing developments in the debate about the currency union. The Scottish Government was expected to argue that a currency union, even if it is an informal union ('sterlingization'), is possible and the path to follow. In the author's view, because of the level of debt an independent Scotland would inherit, this arrangement is likely to be unstable. An alternative coherent option is for an independent Scotland to introduce its own currency. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme as well as the NIESR. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | What is the Future of Scotland's Political System? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Paul Cairney in which he directs attention to the internal dynamics the referendum may have. The Scottish referendum may be considered as a window of opportunity to rethink not only the relations between Scotland and the UK but also policy-making within Scotland with the opportunity to reform local government. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | What the Scottish government's childcare proposals mean for gender equality in an independent Scotland |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by Craig McAngus analysing the proposals of the Scottish Government's White Paper on childcare and discussing the question whether these proposals could increase gender equality in an independent Scotland. He argues that while the Scottish Government understands that the state must provide generous and universal provision in order to allow women greater economic freedom, the proposals will not go far enough for those who wish to see Scotland achieve the levels of gender equality that exist in the Nordic countries. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | What's going on in Scotland and the UK (16 July 2015) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented an analysis of the current state of the debate in Scotland and the UK to a delegation of academics visiting from China. Academics from abroad were informed about the current situation in Scotland and the work of the Centre on Constitutional Change. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | White Paper Analysis on BBC Radio Scotland's Newsdrive |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Radio interview on BBC Radio Scotland's Newsdrive programme to discuss the implications of the Scottish Government's White Paper on Scotland's Future. Speaking on the programme, Dr McEwen reflected on the likely impact of the paper's proposals on childcare, as well as the number of issues that would remain to be negotiated with the rest of the UK in the event of Scottish independence. Raised public awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | White Paper Analysis on BBC Radio Scotland's Newsdrive |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Radio interview on BBC Radio Scotland's Newsdrive programme to discuss the implications of the Scottish Government's White Paper on Scotland's Future. Speaking on the programme, Dr McEwen reflected on the likely impact of the paper's proposals on childcare, as well as the number of issues that would remain to be negotiated with the rest of the UK in the event of Scottish independence. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. Subsequent media requests. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | White paper reflections - Defence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Colin Fleming discussing the position of the Scottish Government regarding it's defence policy after independence. While the overall presentation in the White Paper is very realistic and comprehensive, Fleming points to the aspect of timing and the will to negotiate cooperation that is necessary on both sides after the referendum. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | White paper reflections - Social Media & White Paper Day |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry looking into the reactions on the release of the Scottish White paper in social media Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | White paper reflections: Overview #2 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog enty explaining the Scottish government's White paper on independence Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Who will decide the referendum outcome? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post written by Nicola McEwen for 'The Conversation' and reposted on Future UK and Scotland website, following speculations about voters from firth of Scotland having a decisive influence on the referendum outcome. She argues that demographic factors will offer little in explaining why people will vote Yes or No thereby emphasising the need for informed data on why people vote yes or no. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and of my research, through website, twitter feed, etc. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Why Scotland is more than capable of defending itself |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Comment in the Sunday Herald by Colin Fleming in which he reflects on Scotland's capacity in establishing an independent defence policy. Why Scotland is more than capable of defending itself |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Why Scotland is more than capable of defending itself |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post by Colin Fleming in which he challenges the argument that an independent Scotland would be unable to deliver the same defence and security provisions as currently enjoyed by the UK. The blog was linked to the UK Government's Defence report on Scottish Independence released on Oct 8, 2013. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| URL | http://www.futureukandscotland.ac.uk/blog/why-scotland-more-capable-defending-itself |
| Description | Will Scotland be fairer after independence? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Workshop 'Exploring Independence after the White Paper' held after the release of the Scottish Government's proposal. Academics and Practitioners discussed with members of civil society the implications of the proposals and the prospect for Scotland's Future. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. It also promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience at an early stage in the referendum debate where information was scarce. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Will Scotland be wealthier under Independence? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the ESRC public conference 'Exploring Independence after the White Paper' held after the release of the Scottish Government's proposal. Academics and Practitioners discussed with members of civil society the implications of the proposals and the prospect for Scotland's Future. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. It also promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience at an early stage in the referendum debate where information was scarce. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Will Scotland share a currency union with the UK? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Workshop 'Exploring Independence after the White Paper' held after the release of the Scottish Government's proposal. Academics and Practitioners discussed with members of civil society the implications of the proposals and the prospect for Scotland's Future. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. It also promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience at an early stage in the referendum debate where information was scarce. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Will an independent Scotland be able to defend itself? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Workshop 'Exploring Independence after the White Paper' held after the release of the Scottish Government's proposal. Academics and Practitioners discussed with members of civil society the implications of the proposals and the prospect for Scotland's Future. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. It also promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience at an early stage in the referendum debate where information was scarce. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Will an independent Scotland be greener? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the Workshop 'Exploring Independence after the White Paper' held after the release of the Scottish Government's proposal. Academics and Practitioners discussed with members of civil society the implications of the proposals and the prospect for Scotland's Future. Raised awareness of and increased engagement with ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme, through website, twitter feed, etc. It also promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience at an early stage in the referendum debate where information was scarce. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Will the recent spat over the currency mean the debate gets increasingly detached from the things that women care about? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by Craig McAngus in which he highlights the shift in the debate on independence towards currency issues which may eventually result in the drop of personal and real life issues. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Wolfson College, Oxford seminar: speaker - Michael Keating 4-6-14 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Speaker at seminar on Scotland and the EU. Builds links between CCC and Higher Education institutions outside Scotland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Women's Café: Debating the potential consequences of Scottish independence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Women in Leith: Speaking about the referendum debate and potential consequences of Scottish independence The purpose of this activity was to get women more engaged with the Referendum debate, esp. those that are disconnected and less well informed. The event promoted the understanding of the independence referendum of a wide public audience; raised public awareness especially amongst women and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Women's Voices, Scotland's Futures |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Over 100 people gathered at Edinburgh's Merchants Hall to discuss Scotland's constitutional future. The event brought together politicians, representatives of the third sector and academics to engage with the theme of Women's Voices, Scotland's Futures. After initial statements, the event was joined by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon representing the Yes campaign and MSP Sarah Boyack representing Better Together. Gina Davidson of Edinburgh Evening News moderated the questions from the audience. Apart from the extensive media coverage of the event, responses from the participants were extremely positive with a vast majority saying that they learned 'a lot' about the issues involved in the referendum debate. The format was praised as well as the atmosphere that allowed for the expression of views from both sides. The event promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Workshop on Constitutional Politics in Multinational States (University of Quebec Montreal) (Oct 2016) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Nicola McEwen presented at an author's conference on Constitutional Politics in Multinational States, hosted by the University of Quebec Montreal. She presented a paper entitled Between Independence and Interdependence: Exploring the Dynamics of Scottish Self Government |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.mcgill.ca/federalism/files/federalism/2016-october-constitutional_politics.pdf |
| Description | Workshop with civil servants on small states |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Presentation given by Michael Keating at a workshop on small states and their influence in EU policy-making. That workshop was particularly directed at Scottish Government civil servants. Raised awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and fostered relations with Scottish civil servants, contributed to the knowledge of civil servants about more likely and less likely implications of different referendum outcomes. Subsequent meetings and exchange. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Workshop: Scotland's External Relations |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Workshop held in Brussels gathering international academics and invited practitioners from EU institutions and member-states to discuss political, legal and economic perspectives on independence and Scotland's EU & international relations. Different constitutional scenarios were taken into consideration as the outcome of the referendum in Scotland remains unclear and the proposed referendum on UK's membership in the EU adds further uncertainty to the debate. In particular, the workshop sessions focused on issues of accession to and terms of membership in the EU; strategies of small states as well as regions within states to influence decision-making in the EU; and Scotland's membership in international alliances and its options for defence policy. The event raised awareness of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and contributed to our knowledge of positions of officials in EU institutions regarding the debate on Scottish independence. It also fostered our network with officials in Brussels. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Would an Independent Scotland Make Policy Differently? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog post focusing on the success of the Scottish Parliament in delivering 'new politics' and the potential for consultative and cooperative policy making in an independent Scotland. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of the referendum blog and Paul Cairney's website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
| Description | Would an independent Scotland be a fairer nation? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry by Kirstein Rummery and Craig McAngus analysing the White Paper's vision of Scotland as a fairer nation and pointing towards the questions the Government leaves open. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | Write on Festival: chair of 2 sessions - Michael Keating 28-1-15 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Chair of writing festival discussion groups; extended discussion on Scottish constitutional future. Exposure for CCC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Yes or No, Scotland's Referendum Carries Significant Constitutional Implications |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Blog entry written by Stephen Tierney and Katie Boyle. They argue that there are meaningful constitutional implications for Scotland and the UK, whatever the result in 2014. While in the event of a yes vote a focus will lie on the constitutional framework and negotiating relations with the rest of the UK, the implications in the event will involve a wider discussion on the constitutional futue of the UK as a whole. Promoted understanding of independence referendum to a wide public audience; raised public awareness of and increased engagement with the referendum blog and the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland website. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
| Description | iNews24 interviews (in English & French) - Michael Keating, 26-11-13 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Interviews with international news agency as part of global reporting on independence referendum |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |