In collaboration with senior policy makers across the Scottish Cities Alliance, the Scottish Cities Knowledge Centre (SCKC) plans to produce an evidence-­‐based set of policy recommendations for publication and high‐profile launch early in 2017.

We are planning three workshops on distinct topics, each involving short briefing papers and presentations from analysts and stakeholders followed by discussion to identify practical policy solutions. The workshops will include a facilitated discussion to identify policy recommendations, and will result in a short report, authored by SCKC, summarising the key conclusions.

Among the speakers, we have with us representatives from the Scottish Government’s Economic Office, the Scottish Council for Development and Industry, Scotland’s Regeneration Network, The Highland Council, Edinburgh Council, Dundee City Council and the Scottish Government’s Cities Team. Steering and informing the debate we will be joined by economists, urbanists and public policy analysts from the University of Glasgow, University of Coventry, University of Strathclyde, St Andrews University, The Glasgow School of Art and Heriot Watt University. The events are by invitation only and will be run under 'Chatham House Rules'.

The three workshops will have the same format and will be held from 13:00 pm until 16:30 pm, as following:

Spreading the benefits of growth across and beyond cities - 1st of April, Glasgow, The Lighthouse

Creating inclusive, prosperous places to work - 29th of April, Dundee, Malmaison Hotel

Creating inclusive, prosperous places to live - 27th of May, Glasgow, The Lighthouse

Please see attached invitation flyer with more details.

We would be very happy if you could attend any of the events so please let me know if you are willing to do so.

The events are free of charge. If you would like to book a place at one, two or all three events or for more information, please contact Dr. Georgiana Varna at: [email protected].

I will circulate a full detailed program in due time. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact me by e-mail or on 07490252662.

Best wishes,

Georgiana Varna & Donald Houston

Dr Georgiana Varna,
Scottish Cities Knowledge Center, University of Glasgow
Adam Smith Business School, Main Building
Glasgow G12 8QQ
[email protected]
http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/staff/georgianavarna/