Public lectures

Public lectures


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China’s Growth: Understanding the slowdown and future trajectory

Date: Tuesday 25 June 2019
Time: 17:00 - 19:30
Categories: Public lectures
Venue: Sir Charles Wilson Building, University Avenue
Speaker: Professor Shangjin Wei

The recent slowdown in China’s growth comes from three distinct sources, each requiring different policy responses. In this talk, Professor Wei analyses these sources, assesses current policy responses and proposes additional reforms.
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Celebrating 20 Years in Dumfries - Lecture by Andy Goldsworthy

Date: Friday 30 August 2019
Time: 17:00 - 19:30
Categories: Public lectures
Venue: School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Glasgow, Crichton Campus, Dumfries, DG1 4ZL
Speaker: Andy Goldsworthy

On Friday 30 August as part of the series of lectures to celebrate 20 years of the University of Glasgow in Dumfries, the School of Interdisciplinary Studies will host Andy Goldsworthy, a resident of Dumfries and Galloway since 1985, who will speak about his most recent projects and body of work.
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Celebrating 20 Years in Dumfries - Lecture by Colin Stewart

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2019
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Categories: Public lectures
Venue: School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Glasgow, Crichton Campus, Dumfries, DG1 4ZL
Speaker: Colin Stewart

Colin Stewart, Managing Director at Citigroup and a veritable force within the financial services industry in the UK has accepted our invitation to give a lecture as part of our 20th Anniversary Lecture Series.
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Celebrating 20 Years in Dumfries - Lecture by Steph Scholten, Director of The Hunterian

Date: Monday 23 September 2019
Time: 17:00 - 19:30
Categories: Public lectures
Venue: School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Glasgow, Crichton Campus, Dumfries, DG1 4ZL
Speaker: Steph Scholten

Don’t miss your chance to listen to a fascinating talk, straight from an expert with exceptional and extensive knowledge in his subject area.
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Lecture by Professor Frank Coton

Date: Thursday 26 September 2019
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Categories: Public lectures
Venue: School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Glasgow, Crichton Campus
Speaker: Professor Frank Coton

Lecture by Professor Frank Coton, Vice Principal (Academic and Educational Innovation), University of Glasgow.
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Celebrating 20 Years in Dumfries - Lecture by The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC

Date: Tuesday 01 October 2019
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Categories: Public lectures
Venue: School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Glasgow, Crichton Campus, Dumfries, DG1 4ZL
Speaker: The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC

Join us for a lecture by the highly respected Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC.