Sustainability

Upcoming Events

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Interdisciplinary Research Themes Festive Social

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:59:00 GMT

Join us for some festive cheer & networking! The Interdisciplinary Research Themes are teaming up for this event in hopes of connecting with colleagues & celebrate the end of another great year!

Past Events

Wooded walkway outdoors
Wooded walkway outdoors

Strengthening resilience in natural and built environments

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:49:00 GMT

A research development and networking session for members of UofG Research Community interested in resilience in natural & built environment.

Microbes & Sustainability Event Logo
Microbes & Sustainability Event Logo

EVENT | Microbes & Sustainability/ Fermentation in 20th Century East Asia

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:08:00 GMT

The Sustainability IRT invited Victoria Lee to discuss their work, The Arts of the Microbial World: Fermentation Science in Twentieth-Century Japan.

ICAI learning event: Aid to agriculture in a time of climate change

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:19:00 BST

Join ICAI, the University of Glasgow and Farm Africa for this hybrid learning event on aid to agriculture in a time of climate change.

Book Launch - Diversity and Inclusion in Environmentalism

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:08:00 BST

Join us at this book launch event to discuss how to develop green transitions which benefit, include and respect marginalised social groups.

Exhibition launch: Future Archaeologies of Marine Litter

Thu, 25 May 2023 03:35:00 BST

How will future generations interpret the present from the waste we leave behind? Join us to reimagine our trash as archaeological treasure.

A graphic featuring the text Exploring interdisciplinary research: a hands on approach
A graphic featuring the text Exploring interdisciplinary research: a hands on approach

Exploring interdisciplinary research: A hands on approach

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:59:00 BST

Join this event for critical reflection and knowledge exchange on interdisciplinary research in the social sciences and beyond.

Developing and democratising climate change policy

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:38:00 BST

Join us as we welcome Professor Carballo from the University of Havana for sessions on developing and democratising climate change policy.

Participatory fiction with the Waste Stories project

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:37:00 BST

Join us for an interactive workshop exploring speculative fiction methods and waste.

Water and Sustainable Development: Scotland’s Water Future

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:37:00 GMT

Join us for an online webinar exploring Scottish Water plans to be carbon neutral, what are the Scottish Government’s future water plans, and our future water research needs.

Participatory fiction with the Waste Stories project

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:37:00 GMT

Join us for an in person, interactive workshop using participatory speculative fiction to explore rubbish and wasted materials

Natural Hazard Resilience: Cross Sector Workshop

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:37:00 GMT

Join colleagues from across the University and the National Centre for Resilience to discuss natural hazard risks in Scotland, including potential impacts on inequalities and access to services.

Societal Transformations for Sustainability

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:37:00 GMT

Join us for an in person networking session to explore: What kind of societal transformation(s) do we need to achieve eco-social sustainability?