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๐งต 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
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๐ข Calling
#TeamUofG
research staff and students! Don't miss the Learn Together workshop with DIFFERabled on 1st Apr. ๐ Book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-toge...
๐ Read more about Learn Together and DIFFERabled:
www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...
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Learn Together Workshop 3: DIFFERabled
Join us for the third workshop in the โLearn Togetherโ series, an initiative that aims to foster ethical collaboration with communities.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-together-workshop-3-differabled-tickets-1976388198304
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๐ก Delivering on Scotland's climate priorities requires an integrated approach.
@scotlandbnz.bsky.social
published their vision for implementing existing policy. ๐ชด GCF's Sustainable Futures Lead Jaime L. Toney contributed to the statement. ๐ Read here:
scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk/2507-2/
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SBNZ Statement on Upcoming Scottish Elections - Scotland Beyond Net Zero
SBNZ statement on upcoming Scottish elections Scotlandโs commitment to achieving net zero and a just transition by 2045 presents a complex challenge that extends beyond technological innovation. Achie...
https://scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk/2507-2/
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๐ข Join Professor
@alasdair-skelton.bsky.social
, who will discuss his book Our Time, Finding Hope in the Time of Crisis on 15th April at the Sir Charles Wilson Building. The event will include a Q&A and book signing. ๐๏ธ Book your tickets:
www.eventbrite.com/e/our-time-b...
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Our Time by Alasdair Skelton - Book Talk, Signing and Q&A
Join us for a public lecture, Q&A session, and book signing to mark the recent release of Prof. Skelton's new book, Our Time.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-time-by-alasdair-skelton-book-talk-signing-and-qa-tickets-1984042066229
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๐ข Don't miss the online launch of
@scotlandbnz.bsky.social
research toolkit on Wednesday, 25th March at 9.30! ๐ฃ๏ธ Join research leaders Chris Pearce and Tracy Morse, and the lead developer of the toolkit Rosalind Cavaghan. ๐๏ธ Register:
www.eventbrite.com/e/scotland-b...
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Scotland Beyond Net Zero - Launching the Sustainability Research Toolkit
Join us online to learn more about Scotland Beyond Net Zeroโs Sustainability Research Toolkit.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scotland-beyond-net-zero-launching-the-sustainability-research-toolkit-tickets-1980468915840
17 days ago
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๐ฃ๏ธ Dr Maria McPhillips (GCF), Siobhan Morris (UCL), and Dr Matthew French (Monash University) will give a keynote talk at the Grand Challenge Conference in Berlin. They will share lessons from delivering challenge-led research programmes across the three institutions. ๐ More:
gc-conference-bua.de
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๐ฐ๏ธ If we want to imagine different kinds of futures, we might have to look closely at ideas about time that shape everyday life. ๐ก
@lisabradley.bsky.social
uses autoethnography as a way to question and experiment with time in HE. ๐ Paper out now in Futures:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Life without Clocks: Experimental autoethnography for strange-ing time and queering futures, in and through Higher Education
This paper argues that to imagine futures otherwise we must surface, explore, and disrupt the naturalized ideas of time that shape our everyday academโฆ
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016328725002010?via%3Dihub
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๐ข Calling
#TeamUofG
research staff and students! Don't miss the Learn Together workshop with
@viascotland.bsky.social
on 17th Mar. ๐ Book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-toge...
๐ Read more about Learn Together and VIAS:
www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...
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Learn Together Workshop 2: Values Into Action Scotland
Join us for the second workshop in the โLearn Together' series, an initiative that aims to foster ethical collaboration with communities.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-together-workshop-2-values-into-action-scotland-tickets-1976387603525
24 days ago
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๐ฅ Stay ahead of what's happening in GCF and never miss an update! ๐ฐ Our quarterly newsletter brings you: ๐น GCF in action updates ๐น Opportunities, events, insights ๐น Inspiring stories from our partners ๐ Subscribe now:
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๐๏ธ Next week at Prevention Research 2026! ๐ Healthy and Equitable Futures Fishbowl with
@pmeierprof.bsky.social
: an interactive listening, discussion and critical thinking session asking what a healthier and more equitable future could look like. ๐ Register by 1st March:
preventionresearch26.co.uk
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๐ข We are supporting Find A Solution! ๐งโ๐ The programme funds and facilitates summer internships with third-sector organisations during which University of Glasgow students work on short-term projects focused on overcoming challenges or barriers organisations face. 1/2
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๐๏ธ Calling
#TeamUofG
- primarily research staff and students interested in community engagement. Book your tickets now for the Learn Together workshop led by Red Cross Voices, on 26th Feb, at the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre ๐
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-toge...
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Learn Together Workshop 1: Red Cross VOICES Network
Join us for the first workshop of โLearn Togetherโ, a new initiative that aims to foster ethical collaboration with communities.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-together-workshop-1-red-cross-voices-network-tickets-1976386339745
about 2 months ago
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๐ค Building resilient and equitable partnerships relies on working together to navigate the funding landscape. ๐ A recent engagement with the
@glasgow.ac.uk
partners in Tanzania foregrounded the mutual commitment to tackle global health and environmental challenges. ๐ Read more:
shorturl.at/iopU4
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about 2 months ago
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๐๏ธ Book your space! ๐งโ๐ Hear GCF HEF lead
@pmeierprof.bsky.social
reflect on practical strategies for managing complexity, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and sustaining impact in large-scale research, and discuss issues that can arise in such work. Tickets โคต๏ธ
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about 2 months ago
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๐ข SOLD OUT: Scotland at the Crossroads: Net Zero and the Next Parliament, the
@uofgpolicy.bsky.social
Festival of Politics event on 16 Jan. ๐ฟ A panel of experts will look at the next Parliament's role in the path to net zero and the implementation of the Climate Change Plan.
#climatechange
#netzero
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๐ข Pop in to the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre to see The Glasgow School of Art exhibition 'Equitable Communities of Health in the Climate Era: Designing Future Experiences', innovative exhibits that speculate on possible future societies. Details below โฌ๏ธ
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about 2 months ago
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๐ We welcome
@publichealthscot.bsky.social
10โYear Strategy that sets a clear ambition: longer lives and fairer outcomes powered by prevention and partnership. It aligns with how GCF works: coโcreating evidenceโbased solutions with communities, public services and industry... 1/2
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โฐ One day to go! Apply now for this amazing opportunity โฌ๏ธ
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2 months ago
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๐ฟ The sustainability toolkit developed by
@scotlandbnz.bsky.social
is now live:
scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk/toolkit/
๐ ๏ธ It will help researchers explain the different ways their research can be applied to sustainability challenges. ๐ Join launch event on 25/03:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1980468915...
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Research Toolkit - Scotland Beyond Net Zero
https://scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk/toolkit/
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โฐ 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.
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๐ข๐งโ๐ 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. ๐
glasgow.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.ht...
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๐งต 1/2 Visit Better Futures Donโt Happen by Accident, an exhibition in the Byres Community Hub, which follows our HEF workshops run with the Catalyst. The displays present โmega trendsโ that will shape our health in the future and insights from the workshops, illustrated by Nic Dickson.
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๐ข Share your views on
@glasgowcc.bsky.social
revised Climate Plan. ๐ฑ 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. ๐ Learn more and read the Climate Plan:
glasgow.gov.uk/cpconsultation
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๐ Happy Birthday, University of Glasgow! Here since 1451, here for the future. ๐ Here's to changing the world for (at least) the next 575 years.
#TeamUofG
#UofG575
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3 months ago
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๐งต 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
4 months ago
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๐ข Calling
@glasgow.ac.uk
students and staff interested in community engagement! ๐ฃ๏ธ Sign up for the launch of Learn Together, community-led workshops about ethical engagement with underserved communities. ๐๏ธ Book here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-toge...
๐ Learn more:
www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/pu...
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-together-launch-information-session-tickets-1975976363495
4 months ago
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๐ข 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. โ๏ธ The project will host creative writing workshops. ๐ Learn more:
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
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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.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1228555_en.html
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๐ 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. ๐ Share your views:
consult.gov.scot/energy-and-c...
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Draft Climate Change Plan - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by The Scottish Government
https://consult.gov.scot/energy-and-climate-change-directorate/draft-climate-change-plan/
4 months ago
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๐ข 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 residentsโ mental health as part of a new research project.
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๐ Today we celebrate World Futures Day (WFD), adopted by the
@unesco.org
General Conference in November 2021. ๐ญ To mark the day,
@pmeierprof.bsky.social
shares her thoughts on shaping healthy and equitable futures and reflections from Dubai Futures Forum. ๐
shorturl.at/SoNmG
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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...
https://shorturl.at/SoNmG
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๐ท The second round of the University of Glasgowโs GRID Civic Grant Fund will see 24 grassroots and community voluntary initiatives in Glasgow receive a share of upwards of ยฃ55,000 in funding. ๐ฐRead the full story here:
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
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Grassroots groups receive more than ยฃ55,000 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...
https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1225267_en.html
4 months ago
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@uofglasgow.bsky.social
has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch Worthwhile Wardrobe. ๐ 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...
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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.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1219252_en.html
4 months ago
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Explore new insights into healthy, equitable and sustainable futures at the launch of โRadical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Futureโ, with co-author Keir Milburn. ๐ Thursday 27th November ๐1-3pm ๐Room 102, Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow
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๐ Phase 2 of GCFโs Healthy and Equitable Futures Catalyst is under way: the first of four workshops took place on Monday at The Hunterian.
#GlasgowChangingFutures
#DesignThinking
#HealthEquity
5 months ago
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๐ข Register now for the Prevention Research 2026, 4-5 March, Birmingham ๐ Go to:
preventionresearch26.co.uk
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5 months ago
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UofG Internship opportunity ๐ฃ 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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https://glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/app/placements/view/92BYZ
6 months ago
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๐จ ICYMI
@pmeierprof.bsky.social
, GCF HEF Academic Lead spoke to
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
about public health modelling. ๐ง New episode of Spotlight, the podcast from
@uofgpolicy.bsky.social
and the
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
is available now:
www.uofgspotlight.com
#PublicHealth
#UofGSpotlight
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6 months ago
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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
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6 months ago
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๐ข The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change seeks experts to review the first draft of the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. ๐๏ธ To learn more about becoming a reviewer, join the webinar hosted by
@wellcometrust.bsky.social
&
@ualberta.bsky.social
on 15th October:
tinyurl.com/5x6xpxcf
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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 (15:00โ16:00 GMT) on how health experts can ...
https://tinyurl.com/5x6xpxcf
6 months ago
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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.
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Storytelling Through Photography: Climate Change and Mental Health
Photo exhibition
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytelling-through-photography-climate-change-and-mental-health-tickets-1734424734069?aff=oddtdtcreator
6 months ago
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๐งต 1/3 ๐จ Interested in building a just, sustainable future? Join the
@manchester.ac.uk
@justcentre.bsky.social
&
@theyoungfdn.bsky.social
webinar on Oct 7! ๐โจ Explore the new Practice-Builders Network mobilising changemakers across sectors. ๐
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-p...
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Building practice for a JUST future
Activate the power of participation to tackle social, political and environmental challenges.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-practice-for-a-just-future-tickets-1594948115749?aff=oddtdtcreator
6 months ago
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๐ The Catalyst Lab showcased design-led futures thinking for GCF's Healthy & Equitable Futures focus area at the ArtsLab Showcase today! ๐ Insights from summer workshops with
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
staff ๐ค Next external partners tackle health inequality ๐ Co-creating inclusive futures
#HealthEquity
6 months ago
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๐Don't miss out - only 2 more days to apply for this unique opportunity with GCF
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At last weekโs 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.
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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...
https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glasgowchangingfutures/headline_1214234_en.html
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...and it's sold out! There are no more tickets left for Multi-Solving for a Healthy, Equitable and Sustainable Future, todayโs panel discussion with
@michaelmarmot.bsky.social
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๐ฃJob Opportunity โ 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.
7 months ago
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๐ง 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. ๐๏ธ Listen now:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/pod...
#ResearchStories
#AcademicPodcast
#ArtConservation
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7 months ago
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โ1 MORE DAY to sign up to join the Coast-R Network Annual Forum 2025: Co-creating Resilient Coasts. ๐
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๐ฃ
@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.
8 months ago
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๐ A new @UofGlasgow study finds that large estuaries like the Clyde need a โright size, right placeโ approach to manage climate-driven flood risks.
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@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.๐ณ Read the full story here:
www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...
8 months ago
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