a development from the institute for advanced studies

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What we do

The Scottish Universities Insight Institute supports programmes of knowledge exchange which address and provide insight on substantial issues that face Scotland and the wider world.

Our programmes break down disciplinary and organisational barriers in bringing together academics from different backgrounds, policymakers and practitioners.

We mobilise existing knowledge in fresh ways through sustained and collaborative focus on a shared issue and aim to support decision makers in all sectors of society in being better informed.

News

Spring newsletter

The latest issue of the Insight Institute's newsletter can now be downloaded.

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Designing the transition to sustainability: programme report available

The report, written by the Community resourcing programme team, explores models for designing community resourcing, identifying barriers for effective action and highlighting opportunities for future action.

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Fire damage to the Institute's building

Due to a fire in the James Weir Building, the Institute is operating out of a temporary office. Staff email accounts and phone numbers are unaffected and you can still contact us.The Institute's space will be unavailable until we move to a new location in September 2012.  Programme events are being relocated and participants will be sent updates as soon as these become available. 

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Events

Responses to Rape: New Directions

28-29 May 2012, Rooms 2.13 & 2.15, Royal College, University of Strathclyde

The second workshop of the Re-thinking Responses to Rape programme will address new directions and approaches to rape that have not focused solely on law reform.

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Digital Workers: overcoming exclusions

30th & 31st May, School of Computing, University of Dundee

The second seminar of the Digital Workers programme will focus on addressing problems of digital exclusions. It will examine current and potential exclusions that are based on age, ability, gender and social class.

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