External Affairs and Outreach for @ALLIANCEScot Leading Scotland's conversations in Europe, amplifying citizens voices and advising on safer medicines.
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Welcome to our official External Affairs & Outreach page for @ALLIANCEScot! We're here to advocate for citizens' rights, drive change in medicines and strengthen Scotland's voice in Europe.
Follow for updates on the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe, safer medicines and more.
How can Scotland strengthen its ties with Europe?
Join SAFE & @UofGPolicy at the Festival of Europe Scotland to celebrate European cooperation, on topics including Erasmus+, youth mobility & cultural exchange.
14 May, 10.15am-11.45am
Register here: ow.ly/QWWW50YTbev
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@ireneoldfather reflects on why stronger UK-EU Cooperation matters for citizens, civil society and long-term stability
Opinion: Why UK needs ambitious new deal with EU as it contemplates protectionism scotsman.com/news/opinion/co…
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So grateful to @Sirjohncurtice and @EuropaInstitute @EdinburghUni @ChadDamro and team plus SAFE members for great conversations @ALLIANCEScot plus amazing team @EUdelegationUK @PedroSerranoEU 4 support. Watch this space for our #EmpowerEU film coming soon!
At @EdinburghUni 🏴, I met business, youth & disability organisations to reaffirm why 🇪🇺🇬🇧 cooperation still matters.
Great presentation from @SirJohnCurtice on current public thinking in Scotland and in the wider UK.
Thanks @IreneOldfather & @EUdelegationUK for the support.
In @TheScotsman today, Chair of SAFE and Vice-Chair of the UK-EU DAG, @IreneOldfather explores how shifting global pressures are reshaping Europe and why this moment calls for a bold and ambitious new UK-EU deal.
#ScotlandEUConversations
Opinion: Why UK needs ambitious new deal with EU as it contemplates protectionism scotsman.com/news/opinion/co…
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At @EdinburghUni 🏴, I met business, youth & disability organisations to reaffirm why 🇪🇺🇬🇧 cooperation still matters.
Great presentation from @SirJohnCurtice on current public thinking in Scotland and in the wider UK.
Thanks @IreneOldfather & @EUdelegationUK for the support.
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Over the year, we have delivered a series of engagement activities with our partners that centre voices of people with lived experience, on topics such as citizen's rights, youth participation, and medicine and health.
Read more: alliance-scotland.org.uk/blo…
ALT Illustration of multicolored vertical bars topped with various human silhouettes, highlighting diversity and accessibility.
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Thanks to @AngusRobertson for key update @AntonMuscatelli for insightful contribution Dunstan Hadley UKG current position and our members and supporters including colleagues in our Consular Corps and Westminster @RichardBakerMP @StephenGethins #EmpowerEUawards @ALLIANCE_ExtAff
The Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe won the Inspiring European Connections Award at the recent #EmpowerEUawards.
External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson congratulated @IreneOldfather and the team as he updated SAFE on the UK EU negotiations and the priorities of @scotgov.
ALT External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson congratulated Irene Oldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe team for winning the Inspiring European Connections Award at the recent #EmpowerEUawards.
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Such a great honour to be invited to speak with the #CMO @DrGregorSmith at the Global Health Forum today. Creating Health Through Understanding and value @IreneOldfather @redmond_kidd @IanMWelsh @ALLIANCEScot @PersonCentredVo
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Looking forward to meeting colleagues/partners for tomorrow’s SAFE meeting in @Edinburgh_CC Chambers @RoyaSocEd @ScotGlobalForum @EdwardInEurope @ScotGovBrussels @EdinburghUni @sarathiam @ScotchWhiskySWA @ALLIANCE_ExtAff @ALLIANCEScot Hearing from @AngusRobertson @AntonMuscatelli
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A great privilege to join @IreneOldfather and her brilliant team at SAFE, the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe, as she deservedly collects the Inspiring European Connections Award at the #EmpowerEUawards. Recognition for a great organisation building and renewing our EU links.
ALT Irene Oldfather and the SAFE team accepting the award.
ALT Dr Irene Oldfather and Richard Baker
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Congratulations @IreneOldfather your hard work, enthusiasm and ability to include so many colleagues is unmatched, richly deserved award!
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Thrilled to share that Dr @IreneOldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE) have won the Inspiring European Connections award at the #EmpowerEUAwards.
This recognition shines a light on Scottish civil society’s voice in Europe.
@EUdelegationUK @EU_EESC
ALT Irene pictured receiving the award.
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Tonight we announced the #EmpowerEUawards winners.
These awards recognise the efforts of civil society to build a strong EU-UK relationship.
Congratulations to Erasmus Student Network UK, Liverpool European Partnership and Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE).
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Congratulations Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe: you are the winner of the #EmpowerEUawards in the Inspiring European Connections category.
SAFE is a civil society coalition sustaining Scotland’s links with 🇪🇺 & ensuring citizens’ voices are heard in the EU-UK relations.
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#EmpowerEUawards @EUdelegationUK
What a great atmosphere so privileged to be shortlisted. Lovely welcome from EU Ambassador @PedroSerranoEU joined by @RichardBakerMP @ALLIANCE_ExtAff @tommyNtour @IanMWelsh
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Delighted that Dr @IreneOldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe have been shortlisted for the Inspiring European Connections category for the #EmpowerEU Awards 2025. The team are looking forward to attending the ceremony on Thursday at London’s City Hall.
ALT Photo of Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe Events including a picture of Dr Irene Oldfather.
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Imp discussns ⬇️HoC around future agenda U.K./EU relations. Citizen Trust at ❤️of future cooperation +improved competitiveness+growth/SPS/security/trade/youth experience Erasmus+ #PPA @ALLIANCE_ExtAff @ScotGovBrussels Good see @EU_EESC @ScotParl 🙌 @EUdelegationUK 🏴🇪🇺🇬🇧
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3. Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE) – A civil society coalition working to maintain Scotland’s links with Europe & ensure that citizens remain part of the EU-UK conversation.
Congratulations to all three #EmpowerEUAwards shortlisted organisations.
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Looking forward to seeing colleagues /friends tomorrow night @EuropeanMovemen Scotland dinner. Thanks to @sirgrahamwatson +Vanessa Glenn 4nomination for Scottish European of the YearTough competition but nice to be in the mix @ALLIANCE_ExtAff @IanMWelsh @tommyNtour 🇪🇺🏴 #SAFE
Delighted to see ALLIANCE Director @IreneOldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe shortlisted in the Inspiring European Connections category at the #EmpowerEU Awards 2025. Winners will be announced on 20 November in London.
@scotgoveurope
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Delighted to see ALLIANCE Director @IreneOldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe shortlisted in the Inspiring European Connections category at the #EmpowerEU Awards 2025. Winners will be announced on 20 November in London.
@scotgoveurope
Delighted that the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe has been shortlisted for the Inspiring European Connections category at the #EmpowerEU Awards
Huge thank you to our members and partners who make this work possible. Looking forward to the November ceremony!
@IreneOldfather
