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The Centre on Constitutional Change is a leading research centre for the study of constitutional change and territorial politics in the UK & beyond - Researching the issues. The Centre on Constitutional Change (CCC) is a leading centre for the study of constitutional change and territorial politics in the United Kingdom and beyond. The Centre also acts as a hub for a much wider network of scholars
16/07/2025
New on the blog!
The Federal-Confederal Letters, by David Melling &
These letters make the case for reform of the UK’s governing framework, through sharing views and experiences on models of devolution, federalism and confederalism
Read more: edin.ac/44wXmJJ
06/06/2025
New on the blog!
Fraser McMillan and Davide Vampa discuss the results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election - Labour’s unexpected but fragile win, the SNP’s continuing struggles and the surge of Reform UK.
Read it here: edin.ac/43NhxBh
27/05/2025
New blog!
What Italy Can Teach about Reform UK’s Rise in Scotland.
As Reform UK moves beyond its English heartlands and gains ground in Scotland, Davide Vampa draws lessons from Italy’s populist radical right to understand what this shift might mean: edin.ac/3FnWXQ4
07/05/2025
New blog!
Reform(s) coming home to bite.
Read Arianna Giovannini on the causes behind the surge in support for Reform, and what could be done to address them: edin.ac/44mYccj
06/05/2025
Award News!
A CCC course delivered in partnership with the School of Social and Political Science (Edinburgh) & UK in a Changing Europe has been awarded the Jacqui Briggs Prize from the Political Studies Association for outstanding contributions to advancing teaching and learning in political studies!
Read more: edin.ac/3Z5bR45
05/05/2025
New blog!
As Reform UK sweeps to victory in English local elections, is a new era of polarisation coming to Scotland?
Read Davide Vampa from the University of Edinburgh on the shifting dynamics of Scottish politics in the wake of Reform UK’s rise: edin.ac/44kvOrj
29/04/2025
New blog!
Constitutional Standoff in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Drama in Four Acts (So Far)
Read Maja Sahadžić on the unfolding situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina: edin.ac/3GtOGtY
19/04/2025
New blog!
Do Scots become less likely to support secession as they age, or is the relationship due to differences between birth cohorts that persist over time?
Read Mark McGeoghegan on the latest modelling seeking to address this question.
Read more: edin.ac/4czbZ1i
16/04/2025
New Blog!
Read Michael Keating as he explores shifting national identities, the inadequacies of traditional constitutional concepts, and the interplay of nationalism with social identities in Britain and Ireland.
Read more: edin.ac/4jpnx9M
21/11/2024
New blog!
Read Dr Clare Rice, co-author of the first book-length academic study of The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland, on the key themes emerging from the work.
Read more: buff.ly/4fHTZ5W
19/11/2024
We are delighted to welcome Jeffrey Kopstein for a presentation based on his recent book, ‘The Assault on the State: How the Global Attack on Modern Government Endangers our Future'
Register and info: buff.ly/4fA458C
3 Dec
3:30pm - 5pm
Chrystal Macmillan Building, Edinburgh
08/11/2024
In the last of our General Election Series with UK in a Changing Europe, Professor Rob Ford will examine the 'Puzzles and Challenges from the 2024 UK General Election Result', and explore what might lie ahead for British politics.
Register & info: buff.ly/4fEggRl
21 Nov
16:10-18:00
Edinburgh
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