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Graham Boyack shares reflections on our recent event with John Sturrock KC and how the next generation is developing questioning and listening skills.
Shelagh Young reflects on the budget announcements in the context of our recent Great Risk Transfer research.
Esther Roberton shares her thoughts on if directly elected mayors are the answer, what is the question?
New blog from David Gow, DHI Trustee, are we singing a new song? Can things only get worse?
The latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker shows green shoots of optimism as fewer Scots concerned about the cost of living.
New research into the Great Risk Transfer shows that a third of employers only provide the bare minimum when it comes to sick pay and pensions.
Are Scots beginning to feel more optimistic about the economy? David Gow discusses the latest Understanding Scotland Economy tracker results, are we shaking off the misery?
Catriona Matheson reflects on the latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker and what it tells us ahead of the General Election.
Latest in the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker reveals healthcare and the cost of living remain the top concerns ahead of the election.
Helen Chambers discusses the need to be able to interrogate numbers in policy making as well as our everyday lives.
Latest in the quarterly Understanding Scotland Economy tracker series continues to shed light on Scots’ survival tactics during challenging economic times
David Hume Institute trustee, David Gow reflects on the stark findings in the latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker. introducing us to a the word German word Politikverdrossenheit.
Shan Saba, Director of BrightWorks, Scotland’s leading recruitment agency reflects on the latest Understanding Scotland Economy tracker data and the long term impacts on people’s lives, productivity and the labour market.
The Understanding Scotland Economy tracker reaches its second birthday. The latest research shows Scots continue to cut back, skip meals and lose sleep over their finances, are there glimmers of hope?
DHI Director, Susan Murray discusses building standards, climate change, risk transfer and long short-termism otherwise known as NIMTO
Exciting times as five new trustees join the board of the David Hume Institute as we look towards our 40th Anniversary.