A free public event will be held at University of the West of Scotland’s Paisley campus next week to discuss the issues shaping the Scottish Parliament election.
The panel will take place on Wednesday 29th April, just over a week before voters go to the polls on Thursday 7th May.
Organisers say the event will bring together a range of expert voices for an impartial discussion on the key factors influencing this year’s election and what they could mean for Scotland’s future.
The session will be hosted by UWS Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor James Miller. Speakers include Catriona Stewart of The Scotsman, alongside UWS academics Professor Murray Leith, Dr Anna McKeever and Dr Emilia Pietka-Nykaza, and Dr Sean Kippin from the University of Stirling.
Topics are expected to go beyond party campaigning and focus on wider trends such as voter behaviour, polling, migration, demographic change and shifts in political alignment.
The event is aimed at students, staff and the wider community, with organisers saying it is designed to help people better understand a fast-moving political landscape.
The hour-long session will include opening remarks, a panel discussion and a question-and-answer session with the audience.
Professor Miller said: “UWS is proud to be a place-making institution with a commitment to community engagement, and this event is an important part of that role.
“We want to create a space where people can come together to hear informed and impartial discussion on the issues they really care about.
“In the week running up to polling day, this is an opportunity for people to reflect on the wider context around the election. We hope it will help people feel better informed and more confident in making decisions that are right for them, their families and their communities.”
The event is free to attend and open to the public.