Publications

If you're looking for a report or presentation slides from one of our events, please see the individual event page. View our past events here.

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History, politics and vulnerability: explaining excess mortality

May 2016

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A synthesis of the research undertaken into excess mortality to date, which, from a detailed examination of all the available evidence, identifies the most likely underlying causes and, therefore, the most appropriate policy responses.

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Alcohol use across retirement: a qualitative study of drinking in later life

March 2016

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This report presents the results of a qualitative exploration of older people’s drinking and the factors which influence their use of alcohol.

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Glasgow: health in a changing city

March 2016

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This report looks in detail at how health and life expectancy are changing in Glasgow and explores the changes to the city’s population, housing, environmental and socioeconomic circumstances over the last 20 years.

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Social contexts and health

February 2016

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This report provides a synthesis of our learning about social contexts and health. Social contexts can be understood as the relationships and networks of support that people experience, the interconnections within communities, and the involvement of peopl

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Exploring the experiences and impacts of Glasgow 2014 volunteer applicants

February 2016

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This report reviews existing literature on the impacts of mega-sporting event volunteering and qualitatively investigates the experiences of volunteers at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

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Clyde-sider applicant journeys: findings from a follow-up survey

January 2016

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This report follows a baseline survey report issued to clyde-sider volunteer applicants prior to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and presents findings from a follow-up survey issued three months after the Games.

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Participatory budgeting in Scotland: design choices & delivery principles

December 2015

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This report outlines the relevance of participatory budgeting within Scotland’s political, policy and public service delivery context and outlines ten strategic PB design choices and ten principles for effective delivery.

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Positive conversations, meaningful change: learning from Animating Assets

November 2015

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This report presents and discusses new ways of thinking about the development and nature of asset-based approaches in community and systems settings.

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Strengthening the community voice in alcohol licensing decisions in Glasgow

October 2015

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This report explores how the community input into the licensing process can be strengthened.

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Assessing individual & community impacts of Stalled Spaces-funded projects

October 2015

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This study explored the health, wellbeing and social impacts of Stalled Spaces-funded projects in Glasgow on active participants and the wider community.

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