吃瓜tv Institute for Sustainable Communities
The 吃瓜tv Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) is an interdisciplinary research institute that works with people in creative and flexible ways, to explore pathways to fair and sustainable futures, where communities are represented, empowered and enriched.
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Active Travel Needs to Care for the People Doing the Work
by Deirdre Harrington - Guest blog: Research-Informed Insights on 鈥渢he Toil and the Toll鈥� in the Sector
12 May 2026
Equality is not Enough: Equity and the Just Transition to Sustainable Water Systems in Scotland
by Laura Major and Jen Roberts - Scotland may be a hydro nation, but abundance alone does not guarantee a just and sustainable water supply. Where water flows, equality does not necessarily grow.
19 Mar 2026
Stick or twist? Why the UK's net-zero strategy is faltering and may need to change
by Matthew Hannon - A new thinkpiece from SISC researchers, reflecting on the push back against Net Zero and what we may need to do about it.
10 Mar 2026
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20May2026Talk title: Political parties, democratic dilemmas & tradeoffs for group representationLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:00
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17Jun2026Talk title: Communities, the life precarious, and workLocation: Strath Union Level 8Time: 12:30
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21Oct2026Talk title: Net Zero in Peril? The case for a new low carbon social contract in the UKLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:00
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20May2026Talk title: Political parties, democratic dilemmas & tradeoffs for group representationLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:0017Jun2026Talk title: Communities, the life precarious, and workLocation: Strath Union Level 8Time: 12:3021Oct2026Talk title: Net Zero in Peril? The case for a new low carbon social contract in the UKLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:00More news and blogs
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Active Travel Needs to Care for the People Doing the Work
by Deirdre Harrington - Guest blog: Research-Informed Insights on “the Toil and the Toll” in the Sector
12 May 2026
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Equality is not Enough: Equity and the Just Transition to Sustainable Water Systems in Scotland
by Laura Major and Jen Roberts - Scotland may be a hydro nation, but abundance alone does not guarantee a just and sustainable water supply. Where water flows, equality does not necessarily grow.
19 Mar 2026
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Stick or twist? Why the UK's net-zero strategy is faltering and may need to change
by Matthew Hannon - A new thinkpiece from SISC researchers, reflecting on the push back against Net Zero and what we may need to do about it.
10 Mar 2026
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20May2026Talk title: Political parties, democratic dilemmas & tradeoffs for group representationLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:0017Jun2026Talk title: Communities, the life precarious, and workLocation: Strath Union Level 8Time: 12:3021Oct2026Talk title: Net Zero in Peril? The case for a new low carbon social contract in the UKLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:00More events
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Active Travel Needs to Care for the People Doing the Work
by Deirdre Harrington - Guest blog: Research-Informed Insights on “the Toil and the Toll” in the Sector
12 May 2026
-
Equality is not Enough: Equity and the Just Transition to Sustainable Water Systems in Scotland
by Laura Major and Jen Roberts - Scotland may be a hydro nation, but abundance alone does not guarantee a just and sustainable water supply. Where water flows, equality does not necessarily grow.
19 Mar 2026
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Stick or twist? Why the UK's net-zero strategy is faltering and may need to change
by Matthew Hannon - A new thinkpiece from SISC researchers, reflecting on the push back against Net Zero and what we may need to do about it.
10 Mar 2026