European Union Online advertising: the impact of targeted advertising on advertisers, market access and consumer choice. “In this research paper, we provide a comprehensive overview of online advertising markets and we analyse the challenges and opportunities concerning digital advertising. We…Read More ›
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COP26, the 0.7 Percent Aid Target, and UK Sexual Orientation: New Official Publications 07.06.21
Westminster & the UK Government The 0.7 percent aid target “The UN has a target for countries to spend 0.7 percent of their Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA). In 2013, the UK achieved this target for the…Read More ›
Gender equality, low car emmissions, and recorded crime : New Official Publications 25.05.21
European Union Vulnerable consumers. This briefing considers vulnerable consumers and their ability to find the best deals and benefit from the competitive market. It also covers EU law and policy, and the European Parliament view. A comparative analysis of gender…Read More ›
Queen’s Speech 2021, the Future of Europe, and Investing in Destabilisation : New Official Publications 10.05.21
Westminster & the UK Government Queen’s Speech 2021 “This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the Queen’s Speech on 11 May 2021 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.” Connected and autonomous road vehicles “This paper…Read More ›
Blockchain, football, and Covid-19 : New Official Publications 26.04.21
European Union Digital Cultural Diversity “Digital technologies have revolutionised every aspect of our lives, and culture is no exception. Technology has a huge potential to make culture accessible to all, by democratising both consumption and involvement in cultural creation. However,…Read More ›
Artificial intelligence, body image, and loneliness: New Official Publications 12.04.21
European Union Humans and societies in the age of artificial intelligence. “While most of the ongoing discussions on AI limit themselves to the short and medium-term effects, this short and comprehensive report tries to go beyond the most immediate challenges…Read More ›
Census data: what is it, and how do I find it?
What is the Census? The UK Census is a survey of the entire population held every 10 years on a specified day. The Census has been held since 1801, with a couple of exceptions; 1941: World War Two meant that…Read More ›
Scottish Local Authority datasets : Access to spatial data on Air Quality Management Areas, Core Paths, and more
Do you need Scottish Local Authority spatial data? For example, access to Tree Preservation Areas, School Catchments, or Community Council Boundaries. All 37 datasets listed above can be accessed via our Digimap subscription service in a downloadable format (UofG staff…Read More ›
The map sale continues
The map sale of duplicate and surplus stock has been very popular so far, and much has been sold. However, we still have a significant number of maps available for areas such as Kirkintilloch, Leith, Kilmacolm, Dunfermline, Troon, Girvan, Wick,…Read More ›
Historical Glasgow map reproductions now available
We are very pleased to announce that high quality reproductions of some of the highlights of the Map Collections covering Glasgow are now available from the Online Shop of the University. You’ll find privately surveyed maps showing Glasgow in 1778…Read More ›