Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow

Together for the world | #WorldChangingGlasgow

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

🧵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

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

📢 Share your views on @GlasgowCC 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: https://t.co/poPA2v9zz5

[Glasgow City Council @GlasgowCC]

🌱 What can climate action mean to you"?

Glasgow’s Climate Plan highlights 18 wider benefits that will make a real difference to the lives of people in Glasgow.

💡 Share your thoughts on our climate actions on Glasgow’s Climate Plan

👉 https://t.co/QYK89v268w

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

🎂 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

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

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. We can't wait to celebrate with you. 

Thanks to @UofGFood for our birthday cake 🎂

#UofG575

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6. Supporting SBNZ in driving net zero and beyond https://t.co/crxPSpDqPB

7. Appointing a team to help us realise our vision

8. Food for thought from Dubai Futures Forum by Prof Petra Meier https://t.co/5Cv6bz5fXD

9. Supporting Learn Together https://t.co/hKe1P4jqA2

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

🧵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

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

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3. Two LMIC roundtables about research in Africa, Mexico, Caribbean, Central & South America

4. Two student interns who helped us spread the word about GCF

5. An expert panel with Prof Sir Michael Marmot on multi-solving to tackle global challenges https://t.co/6Bo4FGAsDE

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

📢 Calling @UofGlasgow 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: https://t.co/BFm956B42Q
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/hsfoicxitv

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

📢 Calling all storytellers in Scotland! Researchers from @UofGlasgow are gathering stories of up to 1000 words reflecting thoughts and feelings about Scotland and climate change. The deadline is 28th Feb.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/4q5ij92xxi

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

🌎 The draft Climate Change Plan (2026-2040) has been published by the @scotgov on 6th November and is currently open to consultation by all citizens.
🔗 Share your views: https://t.co/xyOpjUabS6

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

💡 The project aims to help areas prone to flooding better defend their communities from increased incidences of rising water in the years ahead, as well as help safeguard their mental resilience.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/Q3PrbuZUGl
Questionnaire: https://t.co/wi2IiokO4P

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

📢 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.

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

🌎 Today we celebrate World Futures Day (WFD), adopted by the @UNESCO General Conference in November 2021.
💭 To mark the day, Prof. Petra Meier shares her thoughts on shaping healthy and equitable futures and reflections from Dubai Futures Forum.
🔗https://t.co/L7zrpb8e4z

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

💷 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: https://t.co/a68tcPEYX6

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

@UofGlasgow 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: https://t.co/oBPfY0zQOe

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

Sign up now to join discussions about what a positive vision for the future of Glasgow, Scotland and the world might look like.
👉Get your free ticket here: https://t.co/AgIGS3IwCh

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

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

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

👫 The Catalyst Lab is a unique, design-led knowledge exchange infrastructure aimed at transforming how our sector collaborates with external organisations and communities to tackle urgent, real-world challenges.

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

🚀 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

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

🤝 In this phase external stakeholders were invited to co-create future solutions to health inequality. Participants from both phases will then come together to identify points of divergence and opportunities to forge new partnerships.

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

📢 Register now for the Prevention Research 2026, 4-5 March, Birmingham.

💡 Explore the latest research and strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases and reducing health inequalities across the UK.

🔗 Go to: https://t.co/VpxWAJGb6m

@NIHRresearch

[Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @UofGGCF]

🚨 Applications for the Glasgow Science Festival are open!

🔗Find out more and apply: https://t.co/snO7w2884o

#GlaSciFest

[Glasgow Science Festival @GlasgowSciFest]

🚨 #GlaSciFest 2025 proposals are OPEN!

Do you do amazing research you would like to share with the public? Then what are you waiting for! 🤩

Submit a proposal for Glasgow Science Festival 2026 on our website 👉https://t.co/6GPfyxMToC