As part of the Academy for Social Sciences‘ Campaign for Social Science’s series on devolution, a recorded session took place at PSA26 Annual Conference. The session was organised and chaired by Dr Coree Brown Swan (University of Stirling) and featured presentations from Professor Matthew Wall, Professor Murray Leith and Jan van Heese, Associate Professor Ben Wellings, and Dr Davide Vampa on their timely research ahead of the May elections.

Here is a summary of this session with recordings of the presentations

You can also find out more about the Campaign for Social Science Devolution Hub which showcases research and evidence-led insights from leading social scientists, through written contributions and events, to shine a light on devolved and sub-national government in the UK, including how the different polities across the UK might learn from each other, and whether the inconsistencies of the UK’s devolution map are an inherent strength or a challenge for a harmonious union of regions and nations. Explore the hub for more.