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This seminar offers a chance to critically discuss and debate the relationship between Big Data and active citizenship. In an age of austerity, data abundance suggests one approach to improving urban life and generating economic growth. However, active citizens need to think critically and creatively about what kinds of expertise are authorised by the data…
· A diverse group of people including local residents, colleagues working in health and social care, young people, and people with an interest in art and design come together to participate in our Fire Starter 2019 event. · The group learns about social isolation and loneliness as a growing phenomenon in Orkney. · Everyone contributes…
The recent Audit Scotland review of Health and Social Care Integration recognised many of the challenges familiar to stakeholders and partners who engage with the new Health and Social Care Partnerships. “Health and Social Care Integration – An Update on Progress” raises significant concerns about the lack of progress in relation to partnership and collaborative…
If the only way is up, how do we know when the economy has reached its destination? What does it mean for an economy to Arrive? Instead of pursuing endless growth at all costs, it’s time for governments and other decision makers to prioritise shared wellbeing on a healthy planet. In their new book “The…
Interdisciplinary learning (IDL) helps people to solve problems and tackle challenges that are beyond the scope of any single subject. It is an indispensable part of education for life in the 21st Century. The main issues and challenges of the present day are interdisciplinary. Examples are everywhere, from climate change and pandemics to business and…
If the only way is up, how do we know when the economy has reached its destination? What does it mean for an economy to Arrive? Instead of pursuing endless growth at all costs, it’s time for governments and other decision makers to prioritise shared wellbeing on a healthy planet. In their new book “The…
The Improvement Service is offering a series of free workshops to support locally elected members to develop their skills and enhance their knowledge. Local government, and public services in Scotland, are facing challenges that will require the utmost skill and dedication from elected members to successfully navigate. These workshops will support elected members to develop…
The Centre on Constitutional Change, in partnership with the UK in a Changing Europe, will be holding an event to examine the latest Brexit developments and what they mean for Scotland and the UK. Brexit: What Now? What Next? will hear from politicians, journalists and academics including: Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and…
The Re-InVEST project is a four year project, launched in 2015, which aims to contribute to a more an EU that promotes solidarity and inclusion through an inclusive, powerful and effective social investment strategy. The project emerged from the ‘Alliances to Fight Poverty’, a network of civil society organizations, trade unions, policymakers and academics committed…
On the 25th of January, we will be meeting at John Sinclair House from 3-5pm to hear from some key public sector organisations on their take on social media content, planning and analysis. Social media in the public sector has really upped its game in the past few years but it can be hard keeping…
