• in a complex and rapidly changing world, how can we get a sense of the emerging future, as well as learning lessons from the past;
• how can we put engagement and participation at the heart of public policy in Scotland and across communities;
• how can we mobilise change, with others, to deliver the outcomes we want to see.
The online part consists of videos, reading and a small number of live sessions connecting the whole U. Lab community. The hubs are self-organising according to the needs and interests of their participants. They provide a space and support to practice what you learn online and to co-produce ideas. So far, some suggested hubs are on resilience, healthy lives, independent living, food and fairness.
Wendy Wilkinson
Deputy Director, Safer Communities, Scottish Government