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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The 23rd ESRC Festival of Social Science will run from Saturday 18 October to Saturday 8th November. This year’s central theme is "Our Working Lives", exploring how digital technology is reshaping the way we work and interact. festivalofsocialscience.com/https://fest...

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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Join us on Thursday 11th December 2025 to mark 25 years of #learningdisabilities research at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social We'll be sharing the latest findings & celebrating the role of partnership across our work. Registration is now open for this free event - bit.ly/4nGNVhC

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

On Saturday 20th September, Byres Hub will be open for tours and the chance to sit for a live portrait by Project Ability artists. You can visit the exhibition area and go up to our room with a view to look out across St Mungo Square, the University's Western Campus and the south of Glasgow.

Images of 4 portraits from "I Am Here" exhibition

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Playlist for Life @playlistforlife.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

📣 Announcing a new Playlist for Life Help Point Network in Glasgow's West End with the August 6 opening of a 'Dementia Heroes' cafe @byreshub.bsky.social ☕ 💚 Held on the 1st Weds monthly to connect people affected by the condition, including to charity advisors providing free advice and resources 🎵

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We’re excited to invite you to take part in our Nature Photo Competition! Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just love capturing the beauty of the outdoors, we’d love to see your work. The top 5 images will be printed at scale on the inner black walls in the Clarice Pears building.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival have an open event submission process which allows organisations to host events as part of the festival programme. The deadline for the print programme is Monday 14 July. Find out more and access our submission form: www.mhfestival.com/get-involved...

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SMHAF 2025: Event Submissions | Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival is a platform for everyone to create and share art inspired by mental health. Our open event submission process allows organisations to host events in the fest...

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Quarriers North West Carers Service are holding drop-in meetings at Byres Community Hub from 11am-1pm on: Thursday 19th June Thursday 24th July Meet the team and find out about what the service does for unpaid carers (information, advice, funding for short breaks, training and peer support).

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Gillian, Health Defence Coordinator from @chsscotland.bsky.social will be offering free first-come-first-served drop-in blood pressure checks to staff, students and members of the public from 12noon-1pm straight after Hub Monday. No booking is needed.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Looking forward to hosting this in Byres Hub. Our new community created bunting is on display for the occasion.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Next Hub Monday is on 16th June 🏫10am tour of Clarice Pears & Byres Hub ☕️ 10.30am networking & refreshments 🗣️ 11am themed talk ‘Shaping healthy 20 min neighbourhoods across Scotland’ No booking. All welcome Hub Mondays at Byres Community Hub youtu.be/cC5bQkZWR04?... via @YouTube

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Hub Mondays at Byres Community Hub

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Discover Plugged In at this year's Byres Hub Community Day, Saturday 7th June 12-4pm. Head down to learn about this computer recycling project from North West Glasgow Voluntary Sector Network.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We're so excited for our Community Day, 12-4pm on Sat 7th June! There's a brilliant, varied programme for the day with something for everyone including an escape room style challenge. Register on Eventbrite for this FREE event and share with your networks: byreshubcommunityday2025.eventbrite.com

Speech bubble from woman with megaphone on orange background: "Think you've got what it takes to escape Byres Hub?"

Additional text: "Join us at our Community Day on 7th June to find out!"

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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Join us @byreshub.bsky.social on Friday 20th June from 1-2.30pm for the launch of a new booklet for families of young people navigating the transition from school to adult life. Registration essential - find out more & book here bit.ly/43o5vyq

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Our annual community day is one month today! Drop in from 12-4pm on Sat 7th June to meet lots of fantastic third sector organisations in our connections marketplace, have a go at the challenges in our Byres Hub Subway escape room & much more. Book free tkts byreshubcommunityday2025.eventbrite.co.uk

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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Today @byreshub.bsky.social we had the privilege to preview the brilliant, moving & hard hitting new film from the Chance2Change group. Their Health n Equality project brings together poetry, art & film to address #healthinequalities & inspire social change. www.yokercampus.org/Chance-to-Ch...

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Chance to Change

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Would you like to document some stories from your life but need some support to get started? "Lives on Paper" is an inspirational and enjoyable memoir writing workshop open to all. Book a free space for Friday, April 11th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lives-on-p...

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Lives on Paper

Local creative writers’ group Writing Wrongs is pleased to announce that they will present a series of free workshops in Byres Hub

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Visible Mending workshop today (Monday 7 April) in Byres Hub from 12noon - 4pm. Friendly welcome, free tea and coffee and learning together how to repair clothes in a fun way.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Hub Monday Today - 7th April - Lee Scott @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social will be joining us from 10.30am to tell us about ‘The Changing Museum’ scoping work for major redevelopment of the museum’s public-facing venues. Join at 10am for tour of @uofgshw.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

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Hub Mondays

Join us every second Monday 10am-12pm to check out our space and network with other groups! Our next Hub Monday is on 7th April.

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FoRSe Study @forsestudy.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

📢 Have you, or someone you know, experienced psychosis and felt worried about relapse? We’re looking to speak with people in Scotland who have lived experience of psychosis and worry about relapse. Help us better understand fear of relapse and support those who experience it.

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Catriona Ewart @catewart.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

A workshop for #WorldSleepDay @byreshub.bsky.social prioritising our sleep with our own self published magazines - sleepy zines 💤 A creative way to share our experiences, with some familiar themes… work, zeitgebers, worry, caffeine, and dreams #sleephealth @uofgshw.bsky.social

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

FASS who support families affected by drug and alcohol use are running an information session in the Hub on Thursday 20 March from 2pm - 3pm on their family support groups. You can call them on 0141 737 3699 or just drop-in on the day. 90 Byres Road, G12 8TB

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Catriona Ewart @catewart.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

#WorldSleepDay2025 Prioritizing Sleep Health through the Art of Zine Making Join us on Friday 14th at the Byres Community Hub to explore sleep and create your own sleepy zine, a self-published pocket-sized magazine #sleep #participatorymethods @uofglasgow.bsky.social @byreshub.bsky.social

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We are partnering Every Stage Ltd to bring this amazing CPD opportunity on event management for not for profit organisations on Tuesday 18th March 10am - 3pm in Byres Hub. Register here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/empowering...

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Empowering Third Sector Events: Best Practices & Techniques

Learn how to maximise the benefits that events can bring to your organisation, develop ideas, streamline processes and follow best practices

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Every thought about writing some of your life story? Join is for thr first of three free memoir workshops in Byres Hub on Friday 14th March 11am - 1pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lives-on-p...

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Lives on Paper

Local creative writers’ group Writing Wrongs is pleased to announce that they will present a series of free workshops in Byres Hub

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University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

📣 Last call! Applications for the Find A Solution programme close at 23:59 today, Monday, 3 March. If you’re a charity or third sector organisation in the Greater Glasgow area, apply for funding to hire a UofG student intern for 160 hours over summer. 👉 Apply now at glasgow.ac.uk/findasolution!

University of Glasgow, Find A Solution and Student Opportunities Hub logos on pink, purple and turquoise background with text: Apply by 3 March; Last chance to apply for funding; Our Find A Solution programme provides Glasgow-based charities and third sector organisations with funding to take on a student intern over summer glasgow.ac.uk/findasolution

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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Colleagues here @uofgshw.bsky.social have launched a new study to understand how knowing the cause of a young person's epilepsy might help inform the most effective treatments and offer the best support. Find out more at www.episcot.org

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Healthy Working Lives Group @hwlg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Huge thanks to everyone who came to our #ppie conference at @uofgshw.bsky.social last week! Despite the rain and tech glitches, we had a fantastic day thanks to our amazing speakers, presenters, and engaged delegates. 🙏

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

In the world of community engagement, development and activism in health inequalities, Margaret Lance was one of kind. So sad to hear of her sudden passing. What a loss to Scotland and the many organisations and individuals she supported. Thinking of her family. Thank you Margaret ❤️

Lady in red, Margaret Lance photographed at Byres Community Hub coproduction event in November 2022 by UofG photography.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

‘Don’t let anybody trash you and be the star your meant to me’ David Hayman ‘Drumming up Change has been all about connection & belonging’ Andy Miller, Scottish Commission for Learning Disability. What an amazing project @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social View the film here: drummingupchange.co.uk

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Drumming Up Change

Building belonging

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Change of location this morning at The Adam Smith Business School for a celebration of the Drumming Up Change project & film screening. This has been an inspiration project by @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Fortune Works and Drumchapel High Sch

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People sitting around tables in a large room

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

It's 2 years since we moved into the Clarice Pears building! Have you visited yet? On the ground floor you'll find our Glasgow’s Health exhibition and Byres Community Hub, a unique space for research and community collaboration. Open to the public Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. @byreshub.bsky.social

Four images of the inside and outside of the Clarice Pears building, University of Glasgow, with staff, students and VIP guests.

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media co-op @mediaco-op.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

New animation alert 📣 We worked with @byreshub.bsky.social and @nicmdickson.bsky.social to make this animation about living with multiple long-term health conditions. A really important project - we're so glad to see it out in the world!

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

A snapshot of today in the Hub - Invisible Cities networking with x20 orgs & fab talk - Victim Support Scotland drop-in - Byres Hub Advisory Group - Age Scotland mtg - SCDC mtg - Maurice Bloch Public Lecture - The Scribblers writing group - ESOL - BSL Cafe - U3A Italian group @uofgshw.bsky.social

People sitting listening to speaker, Dr Paulina Trevena at front with screen behind

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

✍️ Thank you to the Writing Wrongs for joining us at today’s Hub Monday to share some of their fantastic work and introduce the new memoir writing workshops ‘lives on paper’ starting next month. More info ⬇️ www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Friday drop-in today. A great discussion about how people are being left behind in today’s digital world. Now looking for a partner to do more one one digital support in the Hub. Date of next meeting is Friday 21 March 11am - 1pm with Spirit of Springburn

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Dr Nic Dickson @nicmdickson.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Official launch of ‘SysteMatic’ animation ‘Juggling multiple health conditions: Roberts story’ youtu.be/uJiVUPFFXBw?si… @byreshub.bsky.social. We co-created this with people with lived experience, to show the impacts of MLTCs on marginalised communities. Amazing production @mediaco-op.bsky.social 👏

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Juggling multiple health conditions: Roberts story

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Friday is ALISS in Wowland community drop-in time again. Gozie from The Health and Social Care Alliance to share information about their Digital Citizen’s Panel and Connect Me blood pressure project. 11am - 1pm Room 146 All welcome. www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

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ALISS in Wowland Community Drop-Ins

Pop in every third Friday of the month 11am-1pm to learn how to use ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) and meet one of our Community Spotlight groups!

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Hearts Giveaway in Byres Hub ❤️

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

After some initial ad hoc support for our Hub groups, researchers @uofgshw.bsky.social are now offering regular support for community groups & charities at a monthly evaluation surgery. Thanks Andy (Dr Andy Baxter), Nail (Dr Nai Rui Chng) & Liv (Dr Olivia Hamilton) www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

Three people around a meeting room table with a fourth out of shot on a laptop.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Are you a charity or community organisation looking for help with evaluation? You can now book into a free monthly evaluation surgery on Mondays at 12noon on 10th Feb, 10th March, 7th Apr, 12th May, 2nd June Clarice Pears Building 90 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8TB uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

February marks LGBTQ+ History Month and this year’s theme is ‘Activism and Social Change’. In spirit of this theme we are hosting a zine making workshop to reflect on ‘What Queer History Means to You’. 📍 Byres Community Hub 🗓️ Thurs Feb ⏰ From 2pm ☕️ Refreshments & materials provided. #LGBTplusHM25

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This exhibition really brightened up our windows last year for users inside and people walking by and it was great to have some of the artists as part of our community day in June helping others to create collages 🖼️

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

🎄 Ready for some Christmas feels? 😊 Please see below a link to a short film featuring some Christmas stars, Lorraine @uofgshw.bsky.social & Toni from Weekday WOW Factor ⭐️ Thanks to everyone involved in the tree project, in our Xmas event and in our wider Hub community ❤️ youtu.be/M-_lxXxkW6w?...

Group of people (U3A Knitters, Quilters and Stitchers) around a knotted Christmas tree

Group of people (Weekday WOW @ Giffnock Library) dressed festively sitting on chairs and smiling up at camera.

Santa handing out gifts to audience (Empower Women for Change & School of Health and Wellbeing staff)

A choir singing (Vocal Dynamics) in front of a knotted tree in a large atrium with audience watching

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

🤩We are so excited for the unveiling of our Community Knitted Christmas Tree today & celebrating with many of people who have been part of this project by donating knitted or crocheted squares or teaching others to knit. The tree, sparkles, choir & Santa (🤫) are ready 🎄✨ 🎶🎅🏼

Gold reindeer headband on a silver sequin fabric

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

A packed room for @uofgshw.bsky.social Annual Christmas Lecture with Helen Minnis, Professor of Child and Adult Psychiatry

Reception area with people chatting and a large Christmas tree

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