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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 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

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 8d

🎧 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.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 3d

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

University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 3d

UofG researchers took part in @scotlandbnz.bsky.social and Scottish Funding Council event Tackling the Climate Emergency at the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social, exploring how research across disciplines is shaping a sustainable future.

#NetZero #ClimateAction

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Event Round-Up: Collaborative Approaches to Climate Change Research in Scotland - Scotland Beyond Net Zero

Event Round-Up: Collaborative Approaches to Climate Change Research in Scotland Scotland Beyond Net Zero and the Scottish Funding Council hosted a dynamic and inspiring event – ‘Tackling the Climate E...

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 4d

📢 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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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 8d

Get your free ticket now!

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Storytelling Through Photography: Climate Change and Mental Health

Photo exhibition

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 8d

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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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 9d

🧵 3/3 📹 The webinar will be recorded. Attendees get exclusive info on joining the Practice-Builders Network.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
🔗 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-p...

#JustTransition #Sustainability #SocialChange #Webinar #Democracy #ClimateJustice

Building practice for a JUST future

Activate the power of participation to tackle social, political and environmental challenges.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 9d

🧵 2/3 Learn how communities of practice are driving real-world action in:
🗳️ Democratic innovation
💸 Social & solidarity economies
🏗️ Built & social infrastructures

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 9d

🧵 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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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 10d

🚀 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.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 14d

🌟Don't miss out - only 2 more days to apply for this unique opportunity with GCF

Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Sep 10

📣Job Opportunity – Glasgow Changing Futures Coordinator

GCF is looking for a data-driven person to lead on the development and management of processes and data-informed systems that will enable the delivery of our strategic programme.

Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 15d

As Professor Jaime Toney, GCF academic lead for Sustainable Futures, reminded us: “The future’s collaborative”.

Read our full report of the discussion here 👇 www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...

Collaboration is crucial for a healthy, equitable and sustainable future, concludes panel at a GCF event

The world's most pressing challenges cannot be solved in isolation and require collaboration across disciplines and communities, according to Sir Michael Marmot and an interdisciplinary panel of exper...

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 15d

At last week’s GCF event, Sir Michael Marmot and an interdisciplinary panel of experts called for a multi-solving approach to tackle the interconnected global challenges of health inequality and the climate crisis.

Collaboration is crucial for a healthy, equitable and sustainable future, concludes panel at a GCF event

The world's most pressing challenges cannot be solved in isolation and require collaboration across disciplines and communities, according to Sir Michael Marmot and an interdisciplinary panel of exper...

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 24d

Sir Marmot will be joined by Manira Ahmad, Chief Officer at Public Health Scotland, Professor Jaime L. Toney, Professor Rich Mitchell, and Professor Jude Robinson. The panel will be moderated by Professor Petra Meier.

Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 24d

...and it's sold out! There are no more tickets left for Multi-Solving for a Healthy, Equitable and Sustainable Future, today’s panel discussion with @michaelmarmot.bsky.social 🌍

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Sep 10

Interested in supporting the programme? Find out more and apply!👇

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Internal applicants only

Glasgow Changing Futures Coordinator

Please note this vacancy is only open to current University of Glasgow employees.Job PurposeGlasgow Changing Futures (GCF) is seeking a person to lead on the development and management of processes...

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Sep 10

📣Job Opportunity – Glasgow Changing Futures Coordinator

GCF is looking for a data-driven person to lead on the development and management of processes and data-informed systems that will enable the delivery of our strategic programme.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎧 Research Stories - a new podcast from @UofGlasgow.

Ep 1 features Prof Christina Young sharing how laser technology is uncovering the hidden stories in historic paintings.

🎙️ Listen now: www.gla.ac.uk/research/pod...

#ResearchStories #AcademicPodcast #ArtConservation

Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Aug 28

At the @UofGARC from 11-12 September 2025, collaborators have the opportunity to come together to co-create resilient coastal futures through a mix of workshops, activities and discussions.

Register now – don’t miss out!

www.ukcoastalresilience.org/coast-r-netw...

Coast-R Annual Forum 2025: Co-creating Resilient Coasts - Coast R Network

11-12 September 2025 University of Glasgow How can we work well together across interfaces to build more resilient coastal communities and seas? *Interfaces refer to working with communities of people...

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Aug 28

⌛1 MORE DAY to sign up to join the Coast-R Network Annual Forum 2025: Co-creating Resilient Coasts. 🌊

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Aug 19

The project aims to gain a better understanding of these inequalities, and evaluate the impact of locally run food markets in supporting healthy diets.🍎🥕🍌

👉Read the full story here www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Research partnership to tackle dietary inequalities in Glasgow

Researchers, local government and food organisations are coming together to tackle poor diet and ill health in some of the most deprived areas in Glasgow

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣 @uofglasgow.bsky.social has announced a new research partnership that will see researchers, local government and community partners come together to tackle dietary and health inequalities in Glasgow.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Aug 12

Part of GALLANT and GCF, the research links resilience with equity.

🔗 Read more: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...

#UofG #Sustainability

University of Glasgow - Explore - Glasgow Changing Futures - Right size, right place

A new University of Glasgow study is offering critical insight into how cities on tidal estuaries, such as Glasgow, can better prepare for the growing threat of climate change-related flooding.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Aug 12

🌊 A new @UofGlasgow study finds that large estuaries like the Clyde need a “right size, right place” approach to manage climate-driven flood risks.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Aug 5

@uofglasgow.bsky.social has collaborated with local communities to launch communiMap, a community science app which aims to inform future climate action in the city.🌳

Read the full story here: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...

Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Jul 9

🔗Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...