Hansard Society

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Hansard Society Scotland

Monitoring devolution and its effect on Scotland

Hansard Society Scotland provides a new independent and non-partisan platform in Scotland to consider issues relating to the Scottish Parliament and the implications and lessons for other parts of UK parliamentary democracy.

The programme includes events and activities to bring together MSPs and staff of the Parliament, political journalists and academics, modern studies teachers, corporate affairs staff in the private and voluntary sector, and others with an interest in parliamentary democracy in Scotland.

For further details, please contact:

Emma Megaughin
Programmes Coordinator
Hansard Society Scotland
5 Rose Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2PR

Tel. 0131 243 2750 Email: hansard.scotland@hansard.lse.ac.uk

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Become a Hansard Society Scotland Research Scholar!

The Hansard Society/ University of Edinburgh Research Scholars Programme offers an outstanding opportunity for postgraduate students and professionals to develop applied knowledge of structures of government and policy processes in the UK, with a particular emphasis on Scotland, and gain invaluable experience at the heart of the British political system. If you’re interested in doing a unique political internship in Edinburgh and studying British politics at its world famous University, there’s still time to apply for Autumn 2008.
The National Conversation

The National Conversation is galvanising debate across Scotland. After 10 years, it is only right to look again at the devolution settlement. The political ground in Scotland has shifted, starting a process that will change the United Kingdom forever.
MPs in Schools Scotland resource packs

The MPs in Schools Scotland packs help schools to develop better links with their local representatives by supporting teachers and students in organising an interactive visit from their local MPs. Available in English and Gaelic, the resource packs provide teachers with materials they can use to prepare their students for a visit - ensuring that students get the most of out of a visit from their elected representatives.
Developments in Scottish Politics: The English View

November 27th 2007 saw the fourth seminar in the Institute of Governance's series on Identity and Governance in England.
Speaker: Peter Riddell - Chief Political Commentator and Assistant Editor, The Times, and Chair, Hansard Society

Respondent: Joyce McMillan - Columnist and Chief Theatre Critic of The Scotsman, Visiting Professor of Creative Industries at Queen Margaret University and Council Member, Hansard Society.

Chair: Charlie Jeffery - Co-Director of Institute of Governance, Professor of Politics at the University of Edinburgh, and Vice-Chair, Hansard Society Scotland Working Group.
Hansard Society Scotland at 2007 SNP Conference

In 2007, the Hansard Society again collaborated with BT Scotland on its event at the Scottish National Party Conference. The discussion ranged over the opportunities for elected representatives, parliaments and local councils to engage with the public using new technology.