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  • Education | Events and Resources | Major Projects | News | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Education and Learning

    Scotland 2030: Future Schooling, Education & Learning – Report & Film

    ByFutures Forum Staff 10 March 202011 April 2023

    Tuesday 10 March 2020, at the Scottish Parliament To mark the publication of the Futures Forum and Goodison Group in Scotland report exploring the future of education in Scotland, leading figures from Scottish education joined pupils from Glasgow for an event on 10 March 2020 to discuss how schooling might change by 2030. The Schooling,…

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  • Room at the Scottish Parliament with people listening to Olli-Pekka Heinonen
    Education | Events and Resources | Session 5

    Finnish Lessons: Olli-Pekka Heinonen

    ByFutures Forum Staff 4 March 20203 March 2023

    Wednesday 4 March 2020, at the Scottish Parliament In conjunction with the David Hume Institute, Scotland’s Futures Forum held a seminar in March 2020 with Olli-Pekka Heinonen, the Director General at the Finnish National Agency for Education. Olli-Pekka spoke about the Finnish approach to education and how it is preparing its people to meet the…

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    Economy | Energy | Environment | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Environment | Scotland 2030: Technology | Session 5 | Technology

    Scotland 2030: Carbon Positive Jobs

    ByFutures Forum Staff 5 February 20209 June 2023

    Wednesday 5 February 2020, at the Scottish Parliament What jobs will there be in a net zero Scotland? With a climate emergency to respond to while new technology pushes at boundaries and disrupts our lives, many jobs in Scotland will change or disappear completely. New jobs will also emerge. How can we ensure these jobs…

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    Education | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Education and Learning | Session 5

    Scotland 2030: Leadership in Education

    ByFutures Forum Staff 30 January 202017 May 2023

    Tuesday 10 September and Thursday 30 January 2020, at the Scottish Parliament Open the Scotland 2030 Leadership in Education report Scotland’s Futures Forum and the Goodison Group in Scotland continued their exploration of education in the future with two events on leadership in education. The events brought together leading figures from education for interactive workshops…

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  • Audience member takes a photo of Claudia Beamish MSP as she chairs the Futures Forum event on Our Food Future. Pic - Fiona MacLellan
    News | Session 5

    Spring 2020: Upcoming Events

    ByFutures Forum Staff 20 January 20203 March 2023

    Scotland’s Futures Forum continues its exploration of our future with a series of events in spring 2020. Covering the future of education, the impact of innovation and sustainability on the jobs we do, and the shared ethics and values that will shape our political decision making, these events all take a long-term perspective on current…

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    Education | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Education and Learning | Session 5

    Scotland 2030: Future Education Scenario

    ByFutures Forum Staff 7 January 20203 March 2023

    With the Goodison Group in Scotland, the Futures Forum has been investigating the future for schooling, education and learning in Scotland, looking to 2030 and beyond. In a series of interactive seminars, participants from a wide range of backgrounds, including education, academia, government and business, have been asked to consider our aspirations for education and…

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  • News | Session 5

    Review of the year: 2019

    ByFutures Forum Staff 16 December 20193 March 2023

    2019 has been a busy year for Scotland’s Futures Forum. We’ve explored our shared future in urban and rural communities, hosted discussions on transformative ideas like a citizen’s income and a wellbeing economy, and welcomed the best of Scotland’s sporting leadership into Parliament to talk about their journey. Read our review of 2019

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    Events and Resources | Gaelic | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: Gaelic – what would success look like?

    ByFutures Forum Staff 6 December 20198 March 2023

    What would success look like in for Gaelic in Scotland by 2030? This half-day conference in December 2019 explored the future for one of Scotland’s official languages. Features videos and event report

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    Events and Resources | Gaelic | Gàidhlig | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5

    Alba 2030: A’ Ghàidhlig – Buaidh is Piseach

    ByFutures Forum Staff 6 December 20198 March 2023

    A’ Ghàidhlig – cò ris a bhiodh soirbheachadh coltach? Dè a bu chòir a bhith an dàn don Ghàidhlig ann an Alba? Cò ris a bhiodh soirbheachadh coltach ann an 2030? Aithisg na co-labhairt Leugh an aithisg air fad: Bhidiothan Coimhead air bhideo an tachartais: Geàrr-chunntas bho Oifigear Gàidhlig na Pàrlamaid, Alasdair MacCaluim air beachdan…

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    Mu dheidhinn Fòram Alba air Thoiseach

    ByFutures Forum Staff 1 December 201917 July 2023

    Is e Fòram Alba air Thoiseach a’ bhuidheann-bheachdachaidh mun àm ri teachd aig Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. Tha sinn ag obair air bunait nach eil a’ bualadh air pàrtaidhean gus rannsachadh a chur air adhart agus deasbad a bhrosnachadh mu na dùbhlanan is na cothroman mu choinneamh na h-Alba san ùine fhada. Tha e nar n-amas…

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  • Tom Chivers speaks on AI, alongside Chris Deerin from Reform Scotland and Clare Adamson MSP chair - 11 Sep 2019
    Events and Resources | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Technology | Session 5 | Technology

    Artificial Intelligence: A Misunderstood Revolution

    ByFutures Forum Staff 11 September 201930 May 2023

    This seminar in 2019 with writer Tom Chivers explored how artificial intelligence [AI] is developing and changing our lives. Includes report and podcast.

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  • Postcard with text that reads: our future Scotland; we wish you were here; www.ourfuturescotland.com
    Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Our Future Scotland | Session 5

    Our Future Scotland

    ByFutures Forum Staff 1 August 20195 March 2023

    #OurFutureScotland challenges everyone – from the First Minister and other party leaders, to leading business and technology figures, and award-winning authors and artists – to share their aspirations for the kind of country they want Scotland to be in the future. Check out the video to see what our First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Makar Jackie…

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    Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Our Future Scotland | Session 5

    Our Future Scotland @ the Scottish Parliament’s 20th Birthday Party

    ByFutures Forum Staff 29 June 20195 March 2023

    Saturday 29 June 2019, at the Scottish Parliament The Scottish Parliament opened its doors to the people of Scotland for an afternoon of celebration to mark its 20th birthday. As part of the celebrations the Futures Forum held a debate on what life, and the Parliament, might be like in 10 or 20 years time….

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    Economy | Events and Resources | Housing | Local Government | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Life in Future Scotland | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: A Sustainable Future for Urban Scotland

    ByFutures Forum Staff 26 June 201920 June 2023

    Wednesday 26 June 2019, at the Scottish Parliament Life in Scotland’s towns and cities is forecast to change significantly in the coming decades. Cities are set to continue to grow, facing the challenge of providing housing and services for new populations, while the role and place of towns in Scotland remains uncertain as traditional high…

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    Blog to the Future | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Life in Future Scotland | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland’s cities: retrofitting or new urban developments?

    ByFutures Forum Staff 24 June 201924 October 2023

    A blog by Felix Esche, a work experience student in June 2019, on the future of our cities.

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    Events and Resources | Session 5

    A Nordic Rethink: Where Next for Nordic Horizons?

    ByFutures Forum Staff 20 June 201911 April 2023

    Thursday 20 June 2019, at the Scottish Parliament Since 2010, Nordic Horizons has brought six Nordic experts a year to Scotland to share their experience and expertise from some of the world’s most successful countries. It has covered issues as varied as Finnish Prisons Policy, Norwegian Outdoor Kindergarten, the Icelandic Crowd-sourced Constitution, Swedish Voting Systems…

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    Education | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Education and Learning | Session 5

    Scotland 2030: Leadership in Education

    ByFutures Forum Staff 11 June 201917 May 2023

    Tuesday 11 June 2019, at the Scottish Parliament This seminar, chaired by Sir Andrew Cubie, was the second in a series of debates focusing on leadership in education, particularly leadership of change. It featured a presentation from Neil McLennan, Director of Leadership programmes at the University of Aberdeen, a small-group workshop session and reflections from…

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  • Judy Murray talks at Leaders in Sport event - Alison Johnstone alongside
    Events and Resources | Health | Leaders in Sport & Physical Activity: Seminar Series | Major Projects | Session 5 | Society

    Leaders in Sport & Physical Activity: Judy Murray

    ByFutures Forum Staff 5 June 201918 May 2023

    On Wednesday 5 June 2019, former Fed Cup Captain Judy Murray spoke at the Scottish Parliament as part of the seminar series with Leaders in Sport and Physical Activity hosted by the Futures Forum and the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe). Judy reflected on her experience of coaching in tennis in Scotland, the lessons she’s…

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  • Image of David Duke speaking at a Leaders in Sport event alongside James Dornan MSP chair - 29 May 2019
    Events and Resources | Health | Leaders in Sport & Physical Activity: Seminar Series | Major Projects | Session 5 | Society

    Leaders in Sport & Physical Activity: David Duke

    ByFutures Forum Staff 29 May 201913 March 2023

    On Wednesday 29 May 2019, the founder and chief executive of Street Soccer, David Duke, spoke at the Scottish Parliament about his journey through sport and the lessons he has learned along the way. Organised by the Futures Forum and the Scottish Parliament’s Information Centre (SPICe), this seminar was part of a series reflecting on…

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    Democracy | Events and Resources | Session 5 | Technology

    Digital Democracy: Engagement and Parliament

    ByFutures Forum Staff 22 May 201930 August 2023

    Seminar in May 2019 on how the Scottish Parliament can best engage with citizens in a digital age. Features podcast and presentations.

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    Creative reflection | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Creative Reflections | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Life in Future Scotland | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    In An Enlightened Future by Susie Maguire

    ByFutures Forum Staff 20 May 20199 March 2023

    A reflection by Susie Maguire on the potential effect of a citizen’s income. Written in 2019, “In An Enlightened Future” charts the dream of someone living in a world with a citizen’s income.

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    Economy | Environment | Events and Resources | Housing | Local Government | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Environment | Scotland 2030: Life in Future Scotland | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: A Sustainable Future for Rural Scotland

    ByFutures Forum Staff 14 May 20199 March 2023

    Scotland’s sparsely-populated areas are predicted to lose a quarter of their population by 2046, with the working age population likely to shrink by 33%. At the same time, the challenge of enabling the development that is needed to sustain rural communities is delicately balanced with the environmental imperatives of conserving our environment and protecting its…

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    Events and Resources | Health | Leaders in Sport & Physical Activity: Seminar Series | Major Projects | Session 5 | Society

    Leaders in Sport & Physical Activity: Shelley Kerr

    ByFutures Forum Staff 8 May 201911 April 2023

    On Wednesday 8 May 2019, the Head Coach of the Scotland Women’s National Team, Shelley Kerr, spoke at the Parliament in a seminar chaired by the Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh MSP. Podcast Listen to a podcast of Shelley’s presentation here: Shelley spoke about how she had to battle to play football as a girl growing…

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    Climate Change with the IPCC

    ByFutures Forum Staff 3 April 20198 March 2023

    Seminar in April 2019 with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) looking at science, policy and solutions on a global scale. Features a podcast.

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    Economy | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: A Citizen’s Income?

    ByFutures Forum Staff 2 April 201913 April 2023

    Panel discussion at the Scottish Parliament in 2019 on a citizen’s income or universal basic income. How attractive – and affordable – is it as a policy?

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    The Future of Feminism with Helen Lewis

    ByFutures Forum Staff 28 March 20197 March 2023

    Short report of event from March 2019 with Helen Lewis on the Future of Feminism with Monica Lennon MSP.

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    Scotland 2030 Programme: Upcoming Events

    ByFutures Forum Staff 12 March 20195 March 2023

    Scotland’s Futures Forum continues its exploration of life, society and culture in Scotland in the future through a series of events tackling subjects from the potential for a citizen’s income, the future for rural Scotland and the role of leadership in education. All these events take place in the Scottish Parliament and are open to…

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    Scotland 2030: Leadership in Education

    ByFutures Forum Staff 12 March 201912 January 2023

    On Tuesday 12 March 2019, the Futures Forum and the Goodison Group in Scotland continued their exploration of schooling and learning in the future. Bringing together representatives from business, government and education, this event focused on leadership in education and featured a contribution from Professor Graham Donaldson. The seminar built on previous events from which…

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    Blog to the Future | Economy | Health | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Health | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Can Scotland be a world leader in wellbeing?

    ByFutures Forum Staff 25 February 20195 March 2023

    Jennifer Wallace, Carnegie UK Trust, @Jen_CarnegieUK Earlier this month I attended a Scotland’s Futures Forum seminar on a wellbeing economy at the Scottish Parliament. The event, a collaboration between the Futures Forum, the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee and the newly formed Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll), heard from a range of thinkers and doers…

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  • Slide from Wellbeing Economy presentation with text "Collective wellbeing: people and planet; Fundamental Human Needs Met; Resources Shared Fairly; and Economy Embedded in Society and Nature"
    Economy | Events and Resources | Health | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Health | Session 5

    Scotland 2030: A Wellbeing Economy?

    ByFutures Forum Staff 5 February 201920 March 2023

    Report of a seminar in February 2019 with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance on Scotland as a wellbeing economy.

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    Events and Resources | Health | Housing | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Health | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: Housing and Ageing

    ByFutures Forum Staff 23 January 20198 March 2023

    How can housing meet the needs of older people in the future? This seminar in January 2019 explored the future for housing with an ageing population. Features podcast of presentation.

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  • Events and Resources | Health | Leaders in Sport & Physical Activity: Seminar Series | Major Projects | News | Scotland 2030: Health | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5

    Leaders in Sport & Physical Activity: Seminar Series

    ByFutures Forum Staff 15 January 201917 April 2023

    In 2019, the Futures Forum and the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) hosted a series of seminars hearing from leaders in sport and physical activity. Each was asked to share the lessons they’ve learned in their journey through sport, along with their thoughts about the future. The seminars were for MSPs, MSP staff and Parliament…

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    News | Session 5

    Spring 2019: Events Programme

    ByFutures Forum Staff 10 January 20195 March 2023

    Scotland’s Futures Forum is delighted to announce our Spring 2019 Programme of Events. As part of our Scotland 2030 Programme, we’ll be hosting discussions looking at the future for housing with an ageing population, and the future for further and higher education in 2030 and beyond. We’ll also consider the question of whether a citizen’s…

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    Winter Bulletin and Review of the Year 2018

    ByFutures Forum Staff 20 December 20185 March 2023

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    Drugs policy | Events and Resources | Justice | Session 5 | Society

    International Perspectives on Drug Policy

    ByFutures Forum Staff 12 December 20185 March 2023

    This seminar in December 2018 brought together experts from Denmark and Norway to share good practice on drugs policy.

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  • Photo of Lewis Macdonald MSP speaking at our social care event
    Events and Resources | Health | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Health | Scotland 2030: Our Future Scotland | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: A Sustainable Future for Social Care for Older People

    ByFutures Forum Staff 16 November 201811 May 2023

    16 November 2018, at the Scottish Parliament In conjunction with the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee, the Futures Forum brought together a diverse range of people to consider the future for social care for older people in Scotland. The seminar was chaired by the convener of the Health and Sport Committee, Lewis Macdonald MSP….

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    Education | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Education and Learning | Session 5

    Scotland 2030: Secondary Education

    ByFutures Forum Staff 13 November 201812 March 2023

    Future Schooling, Education and Learning: Goodison Group in Scotland Forum Debate Tuesday 13 November 2018, at the Scottish Parliament The Goodison Group in Scotland and the Futures Forum continued their exploration of schooling and learning in the future, with a focus on secondary education in 2030. Read the event report here:  Future Education: Secondary Schools…

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  • Scotland 2030: Death and Dying
    Events and Resources | Health | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Life in Future Scotland | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: Death and Dying

    ByFutures Forum Staff 6 November 201814 March 2023

    Tuesday 6 November 2018, at the Scottish Parliament The Futures Forum concluded its investigation into life in the future with a discussion on death and dying in 2030 and beyond. Chaired by the Parliament’s Presiding Officer, Rt Hon Ken Macintosh MSP, this session considered our approach to death and dying in Scotland, now and in the…

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  • Image of Convener Bruce Crawford MSP standing in front of his presentation at Post Brexit Common Frameworks - 2 Nov 2018
    Events and Resources | Finance | Local Government | Session 5

    Post-Brexit Common Frameworks

    ByFutures Forum Staff 2 November 20188 March 2023

    Half day conference in November 2018 with the Finance and Constitution Committee on governance in the UK after Brexit. Features event report.

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    Events and Resources | Health | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Health | Scotland 2030: Life in Future Scotland | Scotland 2030: Society | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: Growing Older in Future Scotland

    ByFutures Forum Staff 3 October 20185 March 2023

    Wednesday 3 October 2018, at the Scottish Parliament The Futures Forum continued its investigation into life in the future with a discussion on growing older in 2030 and beyond. Chaired by Ross Greer MSP, this session focused on the role of older people in our society and the aspirations we have for our later years….

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  • Artwork in production by Fiona J MacLellan during her internship with the Futures Forum in 2018
    Arts&Culture | Creative reflection | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Creative Reflections | Scotland 2030: Our Future Scotland | Session 5

    Our Future Scotland: Artwork

    ByFutures Forum Staff 1 October 20185 March 2023

    Artworks commissioned in 2018 by the Futures Forum from Fiona J MacLellan as part of a paid internship. The pieces represented the growing body of work in our Scotland 2030 Programme.

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    Events and Resources | Justice | Session 5

    Smart Justice: Lessons from New York

    ByFutures Forum Staff 26 September 201811 April 2023

    This seminar in September 2018 featured a presentation by Greg Berman, Director of the Center for Court Innovation in New York, on its approach to smart justice.

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  • Audience member takes a photo of Claudia Beamish MSP as she chairs the Futures Forum event on Our Food Future. Pic - Fiona MacLellan
    News | Session 5

    Futures Forum Bulletin: Autumn 2018

    ByFutures Forum Staff 13 September 20185 March 2023

    Hello and welcome to the Futures Forum’s bulletin for autumn 2018! With the Scottish Parliament having returned from the summer recess, we look back on a busy summer for us and forward to an exciting autumn of events in our Scotland 2030 Programme. Autumn Programme of Events Read more about Scotland 2030: Growing Older, Wednesday 3…

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    Scotland 2030: Our Food Future

    ByFutures Forum Staff 5 September 20188 March 2023

    This seminar in September 2018 used Nourish Scotland’s vision of a sustainable food system in 2030 to prompt a discussion on food in Scotland. Features video of presentations and report.

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    Environment | Events and Resources | Major Projects | News | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Mobility | Scotland 2030: Technology | Session 5 | Technology | Transport

    Scotland 2030: Autonomous Vehicles

    ByFutures Forum Staff 6 July 20185 March 2023

    Are autonomous vehicles the future? How well developed are they already, what is likely to happen next, and how can Scotland exploit the opportunities they present? Scotland’s Futures Forum was delighted to work with Ivan McKee MSP and various partners including Jacobs to explore the potential presented by the development of autonomous vehicles and the…

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    Autonomous Vehicles: Opportunities for Glasgow

    ByFutures Forum Staff 4 July 20185 March 2023

    On 4 July 2018, the Futures Forum held a seminar on the opportunities for Glasgow from the development of autonomous vehicles. Hosted by Glasgow City Council and produced in conjunction with Jacobs and Glasgow Chambers of Commerce, the event was chaired by Councillor Jen Layden and featured a keynote introduction from Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for…

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    Environment | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Environment | Scotland 2030: Mobility | Scotland 2030: Technology | Session 5 | Technology

    Autonomous Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future

    ByFutures Forum Staff 21 June 20185 March 2023

    On 21 June 2018, Scotland’s Futures Forum hosted a seminar on the opportunities and challenges presented by the development of autonomous vehicles. A panel discussion chaired by Gail Ross MSP, Deputy Convener of the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee, saw contributions from four industry experts: Sarah McCartney and Kate Carpenter from Jacobs Ltd Iain Forbes,…

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    Education | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Education and Learning | Session 5

    Scotland 2030: Primary School

    ByFutures Forum Staff 19 June 20185 March 2023

    Future Schooling, Education and Learning: Goodison Group in Scotland Forum Debate On Tuesday 19 June 2018, the Goodison Group in Scotland and the Futures Forum continued their exploration of schooling and learning in the future, with a focus on primary education in 2030. Dylan and Alexander from the Children’s Parliament outlining the vision of a…

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    Economy | Events and Resources | Finance | Session 5 | Society

    A Sustainable Future for Scotland’s Public Finances

    ByFutures Forum Staff 15 June 201812 March 2023

    On Friday 15 June 2018, the Futures Forum, the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee and the Royal Society of Edinburgh brought together a group of experts from throughout Scotland to consider the long-term sustainability of Scotland’s public finances. Read A Sustainable Future for Scotland’s Public Finances Event Report The seminar took place on the…

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    Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Economy | Scotland 2030: Life in Future Scotland | Session 5 | Society

    Scotland 2030: Work in a Gender Equal Country

    ByFutures Forum Staff 5 June 20185 March 2023

    Tuesday 5 June 2018 at the Scottish Parliament The Futures Forum’s investigation into Scotland’s culture and society in the future continued with a discussion of our working lives in 2030. Read Scotland 2030 – Work in a Gender Equal Country Event Report Participants heard a presentation from Jo Salter, a director at PwC (and the…

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    Our Future Scotland: Aberdeen and the North East

    ByFutures Forum Staff 25 May 20185 March 2023

    In partnership with the University of Aberdeen, on 25 May 2018, the Futures Forum held an event on the aspirations for our future in Aberdeen and the North East. Using the Our Future Scotland video as a prompt, an expert panel provided their perspective on the opportunities for the North East in particular and Scotland in…

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    Our Future Scotland: Film Premiere

    ByFutures Forum Staff 16 May 20185 March 2023

    “Our Future Scotland” challenges everyone – from the First Minister and other party leaders, to leading business and technology figures, and award-winning authors and artists – to share their aspirations for the kind of country they want Scotland to be in the future. The film was screened at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 16 May…

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    Spring 2018 Bulletin

    ByFutures Forum Staff 10 May 20185 March 2023

    Find out what we’ve been up to – and what’s coming next!

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    Drugs policy | Events and Resources | Session 5

    Drugs in Scotland: Seminar

    ByFutures Forum Staff 4 May 20185 March 2023

    Seminar in May 2018 on drugs policy in Scotland now and in the future. With NHS Health Scotland, Scottish Drugs Forum and Step Together.

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    Summer 2018: Events Programme

    ByFutures Forum Staff 3 May 20185 March 2023

    Scotland’s Futures Forum is delighted to announce our Summer Programme of Events. In the Scottish Parliament, we’ll be hosting a panel discussion including author Christopher Brookmyre and robotics expert Professor Sethu Vijayakumar on our aspirations for 2030 and #OurFutureScotland, along with a challenge on the future world of work: what would Scotland in 2030 look…

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    News | Session 5

    Drugs in Scotland: MSPs Request Review

    ByFutures Forum Staff 6 April 20188 March 2023

    NEWS: Following a request from a cross-party group of MSPs, the Futures Forum will consider the landscape for drug use in Scotland.

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    Education | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Education and Learning | Session 5

    Scotland 2030: the Early Years

    ByFutures Forum Staff 14 March 201812 March 2023

    Future Schooling, Education and Learning: Goodison Group in Scotland Forum Debate On 14 March 2018, the Goodison Group in association with Scotland’s Futures Form held the first debate of the year as part of its future schooling, education and learning project. The debate focused on early years education, with presentations from Juliet Hancock, Director of…

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    Scotland 2030: Growing Up In Future Scotland

    ByFutures Forum Staff 6 March 20185 March 2023

    In 2018, Scotland’s Futures Forum’s Scotland 2030 Programme is looking at different stages of life in future Scotland. The first event in the series considered what growing up in Scotland in 2030 could and should be like. Read the full event report here: “Life in Future Scotland: Growing Up” Event Report The Futures Forum heard from…

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    Events and Resources | Health | Housing | Session 5 | Society

    An Action Plan for Homelessness

    ByFutures Forum Staff 30 January 20185 July 2023

    Reception in January 2018 to showcase Heriot-Watt University’s academic research behind Social Bite’s ambitious plan to tackle homelessness.

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    Education | Events and Resources | Major Projects | Scotland 2030 Programme | Scotland 2030: Education and Learning | Scotland 2030: Life in Future Scotland | Session 5 | Society

    Future Schooling, Learning and Education: Future Skills and Qualifications

    ByFutures Forum Staff 14 November 201712 March 2023

    Scotland 2030: Goodison Group in Scotland Forum Debate The Goodison Group in Scotland continued its on-going investigation into education and learning in the future with a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 14 November 2017. Bringing together representatives from education, academia and business, GGiS considered how Scotland will change by 2030 and what that…

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