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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Dec 19
🧵 1/3 Many milestones this year for GCF! A few defining highlights to wrap up the year:

1. HEF workshops throughout summer and autumn and an exhibition opening in January in the Byers Road Hub

2. Four secondees who helped us extend our engagement within the University
Georgie, one of Glasgow murals. University of Edinburgh marquee in top left corner, Glasgow Changing Futures word mark in bottom left corner, 2025 Highlights (text) in bottom right corner UofG marquee top left corner. Two photographs depciting people in workshop underneath. Banner across the page saying: Co-designing Healthy and Equitable Futures. Text in a navy block underneath reading: 'Following successful workshops with the University community over the summer, we are working with external stakeholders to bring fresh perspectives to the pursuit of healthy and equitable futures for all. An exhibition exploring the ideas emerging from the workshops will open in the first week of January in the Byres Road Hub.' GCF watermark, Catalyst logo at the bottom UofG logo top left corner. Headline at the top of the page, reading 'GCF secondments'. A slide with a teal-blue background, a white puzzle icon to the left and a text reading: 'The GCF Secondment Programme Pilot. 4 professional service secondees were recruited through an open call. 6-month secondment programme – combining shared opportunities for engagement with GCF and each other, and individual projects across the GCF portfolio. All secondments are an opportunity for an individual to learn about a new environment, make new contacts, and share their expertise.'. A navy block underneath with text reading 'In April, we launched the GCF Secondment Programme, a 6-month pilot that will connect GCF with the professional service skills and networks at the University of Glasgow, and extend university engagement. The model also engages with the cross-functional, challenge driven teams, part of exploring ‘service excellence’ at universities.' GCF wordmark at the bottom
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⏰ One day to go! Apply now for this amazing opportunity ⬇️
uofggcf.bsky.social Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 13d
📢🧑‍🎓 Student Communications Intern wanted! Join the GCF team & help shape our messaging across & beyond the University. Gain experience in content creation, social media, & digital storytelling. Open to @glasgow.ac.uk students (3rd year+). Apply by 27/01.

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January 26, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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🌿 The sustainability toolkit developed by @scotlandbnz.bsky.social is now live: scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk/toolkit/

🛠️ It will help researchers explain the different ways their research can be applied to sustainability challenges.

📅 Join launch event on 25/03: www.eventbrite.com/e/1980468915...
Research Toolkit - Scotland Beyond Net Zero
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January 21, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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⏰ Don't miss the Byres Community Hub exhibition 'Better Futures Don't Happen By Accident'. Come over tomorrow between 1 and 3 pm to learn more about the collaboration between the Healthy and Equitable Futures and the Catalyst.
uofggcf.bsky.social Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 15d
🧵 1/2 Visit Better Futures Don’t Happen by Accident, an exhibition in the Byres Community Hub, which follows our HEF workshops run with the Catalyst. The displays present ‘mega trends’ that will shape our health in the future and insights from the workshops, illustrated by Nic Dickson.
January 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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📢🧑‍🎓 Student Communications Intern wanted! Join the GCF team & help shape our messaging across & beyond the University. Gain experience in content creation, social media, & digital storytelling. Open to @glasgow.ac.uk students (3rd year+). Apply by 27/01.

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January 15, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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🧵 1/2 Visit Better Futures Don’t Happen by Accident, an exhibition in the Byres Community Hub, which follows our HEF workshops run with the Catalyst. The displays present ‘mega trends’ that will shape our health in the future and insights from the workshops, illustrated by Nic Dickson.
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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📢 Share your views on @glasgowcc.bsky.social revised Climate Plan.

🌱 The plan looks at actions needed to prepare for the impacts of climate change and prioritises the benefits of climate action for the people of Glasgow.

👉 Learn more and read the Climate Plan: glasgow.gov.uk/cpconsultation
January 8, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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🎂 Happy Birthday, University of Glasgow! Here since 1451, here for the future.

🌍 Here's to changing the world for (at least) the next 575 years.

#TeamUofG #UofG575
glasgow.ac.uk University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 21d
Happy Birthday to us! 🎉 

The University of Glasgow is 575 years old today. We have been changing the world since 1451! 

This year we will be celebrating the centuries of impact of UofG, while looking towards to the future, with our #TeamUofG community around the world.

#UofG575
January 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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🧵 1/3 Many milestones this year for GCF! A few defining highlights to wrap up the year:

1. HEF workshops throughout summer and autumn and an exhibition opening in January in the Byers Road Hub

2. Four secondees who helped us extend our engagement within the University
Georgie, one of Glasgow murals. University of Edinburgh marquee in top left corner, Glasgow Changing Futures word mark in bottom left corner, 2025 Highlights (text) in bottom right corner UofG marquee top left corner. Two photographs depciting people in workshop underneath. Banner across the page saying: Co-designing Healthy and Equitable Futures. Text in a navy block underneath reading: 'Following successful workshops with the University community over the summer, we are working with external stakeholders to bring fresh perspectives to the pursuit of healthy and equitable futures for all. An exhibition exploring the ideas emerging from the workshops will open in the first week of January in the Byres Road Hub.' GCF watermark, Catalyst logo at the bottom UofG logo top left corner. Headline at the top of the page, reading 'GCF secondments'. A slide with a teal-blue background, a white puzzle icon to the left and a text reading: 'The GCF Secondment Programme Pilot. 4 professional service secondees were recruited through an open call. 6-month secondment programme – combining shared opportunities for engagement with GCF and each other, and individual projects across the GCF portfolio. All secondments are an opportunity for an individual to learn about a new environment, make new contacts, and share their expertise.'. A navy block underneath with text reading 'In April, we launched the GCF Secondment Programme, a 6-month pilot that will connect GCF with the professional service skills and networks at the University of Glasgow, and extend university engagement. The model also engages with the cross-functional, challenge driven teams, part of exploring ‘service excellence’ at universities.' GCF wordmark at the bottom
December 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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📢 Calling @glasgow.ac.uk students and staff interested in community engagement!

🗣️ Sign up for the launch of Learn Together, community-led workshops about ethical engagement with underserved communities.

🎟️ Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-toge...
🔗 Learn more: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/pu...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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📢 Calling all storytellers in Scotland! Researchers from @glasgow.ac.uk are gathering stories of up to 1000 words reflecting thoughts about Scotland and climate change. The deadline is 28th Feb.

✍️ The project will host creative writing workshops.

🔗 Learn more: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Scots urged to join creative conversation about climate change
People in Scotland are being urged to lend their voices to a national conversation about climate change led by the University of Glasgow.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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🌎 The draft Climate Change Plan (2026-2040) has been published by the Scottish Government on 6th November and is currently open to consultation by all citizens.

🔗 Share your views: consult.gov.scot/energy-and-c...
Draft Climate Change Plan - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by The Scottish Government
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December 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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📢 Calling residents of Ayr, Dumfries and Wick! University of Glasgow academics are looking for their feedback on the impacts of climate change on communities and residents’ mental health as part of a new research project.
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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🌎 Today we celebrate World Futures Day (WFD), adopted by the @unesco.org General Conference in November 2021.

💭 To mark the day, @pmeierprof.bsky.social shares her thoughts on shaping healthy and equitable futures and reflections from Dubai Futures Forum.

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Shaping Healthy and Equitable Futures: Reflections for World Futures Day on 2 December
Each year, World Futures Day invites individuals, institutions, and communities around the world to pause and consider the longer-term trajectories shaping our shared lives. Originating as a global in...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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💷 The second round of the University of Glasgow’s GRID Civic Grant Fund will see 24 grassroots and community voluntary initiatives in Glasgow receive a share of upwards of £55,000 in funding.

📰Read the full story here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Grassroots groups receive more than £55,000 from the second round of the GRID Civic Grant Fund
The funding will help 24 initiatives in their work to tackle some of the most urgent challenges facing our communities, from equipping young people with new skills to supporting community food initiat...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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@uofglasgow.bsky.social has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch Worthwhile Wardrobe.

🔄 To reduce waste, shoppers are encouraged to buy second-hand, with the option to return items and receive a discount

Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
UofG partnership launches bold new concept in sustainable fashion
The University of Glasgow has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch a bold new concept in sustainable fashion, in the heart of Glasgow.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Explore new insights into healthy, equitable and sustainable futures at the launch of ‘Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future’, with co-author Keir Milburn.

📅Thursday 27th November
🕐1-3pm
📍Room 102, Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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🚀 Phase 2 of GCF’s Healthy and Equitable Futures Catalyst is under way: the first of four workshops took place on Monday at The Hunterian.

#GlasgowChangingFutures
#DesignThinking
#HealthEquity
A collage of photos depicting a design session using cards, post-it notes and building blocks.
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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📢 Register now for the Prevention Research 2026, 4-5 March, Birmingham

🔗 Go to: preventionresearch26.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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UofG Internship opportunity 📣

Learn Together, a GCF-funded project, is recruiting for an intern to support with the development and delivery of workshops and training resources aiming to upskill researchers in engaging ethically with communities.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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🚨 ICYMI @pmeierprof.bsky.social, GCF HEF Academic Lead spoke to @kezdugdale.bsky.social about public health modelling.

🎧 New episode of Spotlight, the podcast from @uofgpolicy.bsky.social and the @uofglasgow.bsky.social is available now: www.uofgspotlight.com

#PublicHealth #UofGSpotlight
uofgpolicy.bsky.social Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Oct 2
🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.

With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.

Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social

🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
episode artwork of Sir Gregor Smith, Kezia Dugdale, Nicola McEwen, David Blane and Petra Meier.
October 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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GCF Sustainable Futures Academic Lead, Prof Jaime L. Toney and VP (Research & Knowledge Exchange), Prof Chris Pearce, joined academics from across Scotland, funders and policymakers at an event hosted by @scotlandbnz.bsky.social & SFC, Tackling the Climate Emergency.

#BeyondNetZero
October 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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📢 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change seeks experts to review the first draft of the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.

🎟️ To learn more about becoming a reviewer, join the webinar hosted by @wellcometrust.bsky.social & @ualberta.bsky.social on 15th October: tinyurl.com/5x6xpxcf
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: IPCC Cities Reviewer Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Your expertise can help shape the IPCC Special Report on Cities! Join us in a webinar hosted by Wellcome and the University of Alberta on October 15, 2025 (15:00–16:00 GMT) on how health experts can ...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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On Tuesday 7th October, an exhibition will be held at the @uofgarc.bsky.social showcasing entries from the student-led photography competition, Storytelling Through Photography: Making the Impacts of Climate Change on Mental Health Visible.
Storytelling Through Photography: Climate Change and Mental Health
Photo exhibition
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October 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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🧵 1/3 🚨 Interested in building a just, sustainable future? Join the @manchester.ac.uk @justcentre.bsky.social & @theyoungfdn.bsky.social webinar on Oct 7! 🌍✨
Explore the new Practice-Builders Network mobilising changemakers across sectors.
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Building practice for a JUST future
Activate the power of participation to tackle social, political and environmental challenges.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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🚀 The Catalyst Lab showcased design-led futures thinking for GCF's Healthy & Equitable Futures focus area at the ArtsLab Showcase today!
🔍 Insights from summer workshops with @uofglasgow.bsky.social staff
🤝 Next external partners tackle health inequality
🌍 Co-creating inclusive futures
#HealthEquity
Display of materials from the catalyst workshops, including post-it notes, prompts and handwritten propositions.
September 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM