Dr Ian C Elliott

Category: MPA

Interview with David Crighton, Master of Public Administration (MPA) student

“Through the MPA, I’m looking to gain a greater knowledge of public administration and to be challenged academically”.

January 23, 2017
The Sustainability of the Scottish Approach to Policy-Making

In ongoing research I am exploring the extent to which the ‘Scottish Approach to Policy-Making’ has led to significant change in practice. In doing so I hope to highlight some key lessons for future development.

November 21, 2016
I Tried to Bribe an Official

Earlier this year I tried to bribe an official. Actually, I didn’t really. But this was how it was construed. The experience made me think a lot about bureaucracy, process, control and leadership.

November 18, 2016
Connecting with the Real World

Understanding how politics affects practice is key to understanding public administration. This is our version of ‘from farm to plate’.

November 8, 2016
Coffee, lunch, education, networking, experience, trip to Brussels!

We are bringing together academic researchers for a colloquium on leading change in public services. Attendance for delegates is FREE. Book now to reserve your place.

May 2, 2016
ACOSVO Leadership Exchange

Reflections on my participation in the ACOSVO Leadership Exchange programme.

April 18, 2016
What is an MPA?

NB: This was originally posted in 2016. As of September 2018 I no longer work at Queen Margaret University. As such some of the links on the below post may no longer work. For information about my current post please go to the About Me section of this website. By Dr Ian C Elliott, Dr Peter Falconer…

January 18, 2016
Why Gender and Equalities?

I’m proud that our university – that was started by women, for women, is the only university to have an MPA with a core module on Gender and Equalities. So all our students will be required to consider gender and equalities as part of their wider study of public administration, management and governance.

May 4, 2012