Crucible Programme 2020
At present, we are still hoping that the 2020 Glasgow Crucible will go ahead as planned on the dates below, with applications being accepted until mid July.
However, we will continue to review this and will post updates if anything changes.
- Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th August 2020 - We will depart the University at 9:30am on the 26 August arriving back at approx 5:00pm (traffic dependent) on the 25th August.
- Wednesday 30th September 2020, 9:00am-5:00pm. We will begin the day at the Glasgow Science Centre.
- Thursday 22nd October 2020, 9:00am-5:30pm, Studio93.
The 2019 programme is provided below for reference. A full 2020 programme will be released closer to the time.
Programme Days 1 and 2
Venues: SCENE and Lodge on the Loch
(2019 programme provided for reference only - the2020 programme will be confirmed in the coming weeks)
Day 1
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9:30 |
2 x Minibus departs from Kelvin Way |
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10.30 |
Welcome to SCENE (with Coffee) |
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11:15 |
Introductions and tour of SCENE |
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13.15 |
Lunch |
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14:00 |
Creating a world-class “creative collaborative research environment”. |
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15.30 |
Cruise Loch Lomond from SCENE to Lodge on the Loch at Luss (snacks and drinks available to purchase on board). Free time/Check-in to hotel |
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17.30 |
Pre-dinner drinks and discussion with Miles Padgett, VP (Research) and Tanita Casci, Head of Research Policy (The Lounge) |
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19.00 |
Dinner (The Glen Luss room) |
Day 2
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9:00 |
Tools to support creative decision making |
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11:00 |
Creativity looking in: solving your challenges |
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12.45 |
Lunch |
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13.30 |
Creativity looking out: solving societal challenges |
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16.00 |
Bus departs Luss to return to University of Glasgow, estimated arrival 17.00 |
Programme Day 3
Venues: Glasgow Science Centre and the Govan Stones/Pearce Institute
(2019 programme provided for reference only - the2020 programme will be confirmed in the coming weeks)
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09.15 |
Arrive Glasgow Science Centre, Tea and coffee available |
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09.30 |
Welcome – Robin Hoyle, Director of Glasgow Science Centre |
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9:45 |
Developing your online profile - Laura Tyler |
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10:00 |
Engaging with third-sector partners - Sean Adams |
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10:30 |
Coffee break |
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11:00 |
Practical ways to engage the public with research Susan Meikleham, Glasgow Science Centre |
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12:00 |
Writing for The Conversation UK, Michael Parker, Membership Editor, The conversation UK |
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12:30 |
What do we mean by Effective Public Engagement with research? Kevin O'Dell, Dean of Public Engagement |
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13.00 |
Lunch |
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13.40 |
Delivering an elevator pitch - Susan Meikleham |
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15.00 |
Depart to Govan Stones, Glasgow. Welcome and tour hosted by Megan Kasten, Phd Student |
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16:00 |
Move to the Pearce Institute for Tea/Coffee and presentation by Dr Helen Green - REF Impact Officer for Arts |
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17:00 |
Close |
Programme Day 4
Venues: Studio93 and Glasgow University Union
(2019 programme provided for reference only - the2020 programme will be confirmed in the coming weeks)
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09.00 |
Coffee available at Studio93 |
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09.30 |
Welcome and introduction to the day |
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10.00 |
Interdisciplinary / intercultural collaboration, with Mary Ryan, Heather Ferguson and Allan Gillies, plus an overview of Compumatch with William Pettersson. |
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12.15 |
Lunch |
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13.15 |
Building Effective Partnerships |
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13.45 |
Entrepreneurship & Converge Challenge with Adam Kosterka |
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14.00 |
Engaging with Policy Makers, with Nick Watson |
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15.15 |
Coffee |
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15.30 |
Policy briefings, with Allison Jackson
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16.00 |
Closing remarks and next steps (finishing by 16.30) |
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18.30 |
Drinks Reception at Glasgow University Union |
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19.00 |
Dinner and Ceilidh with Invited Guests at Glasgow University Union. Close estimated at 11:00pm |