Glasgow Social Sciences Hub

Staff workshops and seminars

Staff workshops and seminars


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“Planners are society’s humanisers”: The expectations and motivations of 21st century planning students

23 Apr

Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Time: 15:30 - 17:00
Categories: Staff workshops and seminars
Venue: Room 210 (Planning Studio), 42 Bute Gardens
Speaker: Hannah Hickman (Assoc Prof of Planning Practice)

In this session, Hannah Hickman (Assoc Prof of Planning Practice at the University of the West of England) will deliver her seminar “Planners are society’s humanisers”: The expectations and motivations of 21st century planning students, hosted by the Urban Retrofit project.

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The LeadHERship Retreat

11 May

Date: Monday 11 May 2026 - Tuesday 12 May 2026
Categories: Staff workshops and seminars
Venue: Melville Room, Gilbert Scott Building
Speaker: Irene-marie Esser

This executive programme is purposefully designed to support women in business to take the lead, make meaningful impact, and achieve lasting growth, both professionally and personally. Strengthen leadership confidence and clarity, enabling women to drive purposeful change and forge resilient, values-led careers. Inspire bold, authentic leadership that encourages transformational business results. Empower participants to navigate their leadership journey with vision, influence, and sustainable success across all areas of their lives.

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