Despite making up half of the population women continue to be underrepresented in the workforce, more so in traditionally male-dominated industries and senior management. Yet with stifled talent...

​The Scottish Government is committed to utilising digital technology to provide simple, fast and effective justice for all at best cost. Holyrood’s Digital Justice Scotland 2017 will bring...

This event will reflect on the past 10 years of the Adult Support and Protection Act (Scotland) 2007 and explore how it has benefited adults at risk of harm n Scotland. In doing so we will share...

With the recent introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy the Scottish Government have committed to a distinct approach to apprenticeships and wider skills development in order to drive closer...

Scotland's natural environment is an under-utilised asset for the promotion and improvement of physical and mental health and wellbeing. In particular, green exercise which denotes an active and...

After a record year for Scotland’s food and drinks sector, the industry announced ‘Ambition 2030’ in March 2017 – backed by a total of £10 million in funding from itself, the Scottish Government, and...

GDPR will come into effect in the UK on the 25 of May 2018, regardless of Brexit. By this time organisations must be able to show how they are compliant with the regulations in order to avoid...

This briefing will examine the role of libraries in the 21st century to deliver services, meet the needs of communities and help support national and local priorities The context In an era of...

Commissioning is a relatively complex concept and process which is fundamentally about service reform, re-design or re-configuration.  The context Commissioning is rooted in...

The marine sector accounts for a significant portion of the Scottish economy, feeding and formed by several sectors within society. From aquaculture and tourism to shipping and energy – getting...

This event will explore the benefits and risks of the digital world for Scotland’s children and young people and ask how we can empower the younger generation to be safe online and take control of...

Effective and proper handling of complaints is vital for organisations seeking to drive improvements and restore positive relationships with people who have felt let down. Handling complaints...

At this event we will explore how creative play including the expressive arts can support child development and look at how we can make creative play available for all children both in early years...

This briefing will examine the latest developments and practice in preventing and tackling homelessness in Scotland. The context In 2015/16, Scottish local authorities received around 35,000...

New communication channels have opened between organisations and public citizens thanks to increased connectivity, new technology and use of social media.  This can be both an opportunity and...

In May of this year, the Scottish Government launched a consultation to its ten-year strategy for the learning provision for children and young people with complex additional support needs. Our event...

By better supporting child witnesses we can minimise the risk of further trauma and improve the evidence informing our justice system. This event will explore how we can improve the support provided...

Published in March 2017, the Scottish Government’s new Digital Strategy realising Scotland’s full potential in a Digital World commits Scotland to ‘put digital at the heart of everything we do...

Regardless of industry, many managerial roles now require individuals to have a rudimentary grasp of organisational finances. Increasingly financial management is no longer the preserve of CFOs...

In June 2017, the launch of a new national improvement programme to raise attainment and improve retention in Scotland’s colleges was announced by the Minister for Further Education, Shirley-Anne...