Past events

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

December 6, 2024, 09.30 – 12.00
Online, MS Teams

Keeping your retirement plans on track can be a challenging task. These sessions encourage a positive and realistic approach to help participants make informed choices about their retirement plans.

Leadership Training (National Union of Journalists)

November 27, 2024, 09.30 – 16.30
Face-to-face, Glasgow

Leadership Training (National Union of Journalists)

November 21, 2024, 09.30 – 16.30
Face-to-face, Edinburgh

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

October 9, 2024, 09.30 – 15.30
In person, Inverness

Keeping your retirement plans on track can be a challenging task. These sessions encourage a positive and realistic approach to help participants make informed choices about their retirement plans.

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

July 18, 2024, 09.30 – 15.30
In person, Thurso

Keeping your retirement plans on track can be a challenging task. These sessions encourage a positive and realistic approach to help participants make informed choices about their retirement plans.

Tackling bullying and harassment in the workplace - SUL Highlands and Islands and TUC Education

Tackling bullying and harassment in the workplace - SUL Highlands and Islands and TUC Education

June 27, 2024, 10.00 – 14.00
Spectrum Centre, Inverness

Join this workshop to understand how to spot early signs of bullying at work, learn methods to challenge unacceptable behaviour, and encourage management to tackle bullying by complying with employment legislation.

Samaritans Scotland West Highlands and Skye Project - Highlands and Islands Learning Week 2024

Samaritans Scotland West Highlands and Skye Project - Highlands and Islands Learning Week 2024

June 7, 2024, 13.00 – 14.00
Online, via Zoom

This session is part of the Project’s webinar series which is available across West Highlands.

Dementia Friends with Alzheimer Scotland - Highlands and Islands Learning Week 2024

Dementia Friends with Alzheimer Scotland - Highlands and Islands Learning Week 2024

June 3, 2024, 13.00 – 14.00
Online, via Zoom

Join us for this informal and participatory session which considers 5 key messages about dementia.

Artificial Intelligence Introduction with Digital Skills Education - Highlands and Islands Learning Week 2024

Artificial Intelligence Introduction with Digital Skills Education -  Highlands and Islands Learning Week 2024

June 3, 2024, 13.00 – June 5, 2024, 14.00
Online, via Zoom

AI continues to be a key concern for workers and workplaces. Join us for a ground level overview that everyone can understand.

STUC Apprenticeships Event 2024

STUC Apprenticeships Event 2024

May 30, 2024, 09.15 – 16.00
STUC Margaret Irwin Centre, Glasgow

STUC and Scottish Union Learning are hosting an event to to support apprentices in Scotland.

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

May 22, 2024, 13.00 – 15.30
Online,

Revolutionary Spirit: Music, Football, Politics

Revolutionary Spirit: Music, Football, Politics

April 25, 2024, 19.00 – 23.00
Speak Oot: Dundee’s Festival of Trade Unionism, Dundee

Revolutionary Spirit: Music, Football, Politics with Denise Christie, Pat Nevin and Paul Simpson. Organised as part of Speak Oot: Dundee's Festival of Trade Unionism.

Scottish Union Learning Fringe Meeting

Scottish Union Learning Fringe Meeting

April 15, 2024, 17.30 – 19.00
Committee Room 1, Dundee

Fair Work: Organising and Training Event

March 28, 2024, 10.00 – 16.00
TIC Building, Glasgow

This is a one-day event aimed at trade union reps and officers on using the Fair Work Framework and Fair Work First in negotiating, organising, and awareness raising.

Boost your digital wellbeing

Boost your digital wellbeing

March 27, 2024, 10.30 – 13.00
Merkinch Community Centre, Inverness

These free learning events will boost your digital wellbeing and help you develop a more positive relationship with your phone.

Boost your digital wellbeing

Boost your digital wellbeing

March 26, 2024, 09.30 – 12.00
Trail House, Thurso

These free learning events will boost your digital wellbeing and help you develop a more positive relationship with your phone.

Boost your digital wellbeing

Boost your digital wellbeing

March 25, 2024, 18.30 – 21.00
Pentland Hotel, Thurso

These free learning events will boost your digital wellbeing and help you develop a more positive relationship with your phone.

Fair Work, Leadership, and Equality - 2023-24 Dissemination Event

March 25, 2024, 14.00 – 16.00
Online, Zoom

Money Advice Scotland Dignity First Event

March 25, 2024, 10.00 – 14.00
Barclays Eagle Labs, Glasgow

To mark the launch of the their latest campaign, Dignity First, Money Advice Scotland are delighted to announce that they will be hosting an in-person event in Glasgow city centre on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 10am to 2pm.

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

March 5, 2024, 13.00 – 15.30
Online, MS Teams

2024 Everyday Skills Event

2024 Everyday Skills Event

February 29, 2024
Online, Zoom

This Event enables trade unions to raise awareness of Everyday Skills issues in the workplace and share best practice in supporting those with Everyday Skills needs.

Free Cyber Security Course: Staying Safe Online (Refresher)

Free Cyber Security Course: Staying Safe Online (Refresher)

February 14, 2024, 14.00 – 15.00
Online, Zoom

Join Craig, Kirstie, and Daniel to refresh your knowledge on staying safe online.

Reset your relationship with your phone - Digital Skills Education Ltd

Reset your relationship with your phone - Digital Skills Education Ltd

January 31, 2024, 13.00 – 14.15
Online, Zoom

Online Course to improve your digital wellbeing by improving your relationship with your phone

Cost of Living Webinar

Cost of Living Webinar

January 30, 2024, 14.00 – 16.00
Online, Via Zoom

This webinar is for ULRs, reps and Union Learning Organisers across Scotland to look how we can organise to tackle this cost of living crisis.

Open University Microcredentials Information Session

Open University Microcredentials Information Session

January 16, 2024, 14.00 – 15.00
Online, Via Zoom

The session will offer an overview of microcredentials – what they are, how they can support learners’ ambitions and what a good application covers.

Developing Financial Wellbeing Skills Webinar

Developing Financial Wellbeing Skills Webinar

December 13, 2023, 14.00 – 15.00
Online, Via Zoom

This webinar will focus on how unions can work with ULRs and learners to develop strategies to support budgeting skills.

Open University Open Learn Champions Continuing Professional Development

December 6, 2023, 14.00 – 15.00
Online, MS Teams

Please join OU for a lively discussion to help shape the Open Learning Champions Continuing Professional Development events.

STUC Disabled Workers' Conference

STUC Disabled Workers' Conference

December 2, 2023 – December 3, 2023
Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Glasgow

Scottish Union Learning will have an exhibition stand at this conference on Saturday, 02 December.

Money Advice Scotland Webinar - Financial Wellbeing

Money Advice Scotland Webinar - Financial Wellbeing

November 30, 2023, 10.00 – 11.00
Online, Microsoft Teams

Informal webinar to summarise and discuss the Autumn tax and spending announcements and how they will affect households in Scotland.

Age Scotland Age Inclusion Webinar

Age Scotland Age Inclusion Webinar

November 22, 2023, 14.00 – 15.30
Online, MS Teams

Fully Funded Age Inclusion Virtual Workshop - November

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2023

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2023

November 16, 2023, 10.00 – 14.00
Online (Zoom),

The 15th Annual Scottish Union Learning Conference will be held online on Thursday, 16 November 2022 from 10am to 2pm.

November Open Age Inclusion Workshop

November Open Age Inclusion Workshop

November 15, 2023, 09.30 – 12.30
Online, MS Teams

Fully Funded CPD Accredited Age Inclusion Virtual Workshop - November

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

November 9, 2023, 09.30 – 12.00
Face to face, Inverness

Keeping your retirement plans on track can be a challenging task. These sessions encourage a positive and realistic approach to help participants make informed choices about their retirement plans.

STUC / Scottish Hazards Community of Reps October Meeting

October 31, 2023, 16.00 – 17.30
Online, Zoom

The October meeting of the STUC / Scottish Hazards' Community of Health and Safety Reps

Age Scotland Age Inclusion Webinar

Age Scotland Age Inclusion Webinar

October 17, 2023, 10.00 – 11.30
Online, MS Teams

Fully Funded Age Inclusion Virtual Workshop - October

October Open Age Inclusion Webinar

October Open Age Inclusion Webinar

October 11, 2023, 09.30 – 12.30
Online, MS Teams

Fully Funded CPD Accredited Age Inclusion Virtual Workshop - November

SUL Learning Provider Event

October 10, 2023, 11.30 – 12.30
Online, MS Teams

Scottish Union Learning (SUL) is organising an online event on October 10th 2023, in recognition of our valued learner providers.

Maths in Action for Maths Week Scotland

September 30, 2023, 10.00 – 12.00
Merkinch Community Centre, Inverness

Join us at Scottish Union Learning for this free workshop as part of Maths Week Scotland.

Every worker, every workplace: How we tackle climate change

September 27, 2023, 13.30 – 16.30
The Treehouse, Inverness

Scottish Union Learning/STUC would like to invite you to join our event which is part of Highlands and Islands 2023 Climate Festival. It will be an afternoon of activity, discussion and planning for collaborative action as we go forward.

Age Scotland Age Inclusion Webinar

Age Scotland Age Inclusion Webinar

September 13, 2023, 14.00 – 15.30
Online, MS Teams

Fully Funded Age Inclusion Virtual Workshop - September

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

September 13, 2023, 09.30 – 15.30
Face to face, Inverness

Keeping your retirement plans on track can be a challenging task. These sessions encourage a positive and realistic approach to help participants make informed choices about their retirement plans.

One Size Fits All? Covid and Equalities in Scotland Session

One Size Fits All? Covid and Equalities in Scotland Session

September 2, 2023, 10.30 – 12.30
Scottish Trades Union Congress, Glasgow

The STUC will be hosting a session on the unequal impact of Covid on workers in Scotland on Saturday 2nd September.

Online Dyslexia Masterclass for Parents

August 31, 2023
Online, Zoom

August Equality Reps Meeting - Long Covid and the Impact on Equalities

August Equality Reps Meeting - Long Covid and the Impact on Equalities

August 15, 2023, 14.00 – 16.00
Online, Zoom

Calling all Equalities Reps in Scotland!

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

July 26, 2023, 09.30 – 15.30
Face to face, Thurso

Keeping your retirement plans on track can be a challenging task. These sessions encourage a positive and realistic approach to help participants make informed choices about their retirement plans.

Fair Work, Leadership, and Equality - Funding Criteria Launch 2023-24

Fair Work, Leadership, and Equality - Funding Criteria Launch 2023-24

June 22, 2023, 14.00 – 15.00
Online, Zoom

Regroup, Rebuild and Renew! - Highlands and Islands Learning Conference

Regroup, Rebuild and Renew! - Highlands and Islands Learning Conference

June 2, 2023, 09.30 – 14.30
Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness,

Scottish Union Learning's Highlands and Islands Learning Conference will be held at the Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP on Friday 2 June 2023. The theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Regroup, Rebuild and Renew’.

Free Training and Skills Session with Gamcare

May 25, 2023, 14.30
Online, Zoom

This event being held by Scottish Union Learning, and delivered by GamCare, a charity who offer information, advice, and support for those affected by problem gambling, on Zoom on Thursday May 25, 2:30pm.

Pre-retirement Course, Highlands and Islands

May 17, 2023, 09.30 – 15.30
Face to face, Inverness

Keeping your retirement plans on track can be a challenging task. These sessions encourage a positive and realistic approach to help participants make informed choices about their retirement plans.

Equality Reps Network Meeting

May 16, 2023, 14.00 – 16.00
Online, Zoom

A space for lay Equality reps to share good practice, discuss workplace issues, and form a network with like-minded individuals

When the Health & Safety Inspector Calls

When the Health & Safety Inspector Calls

April 25, 2023, 16.00 – 18.00
Online, Zoom,

Join us for the second annual webinar to build links with Scottish Trade Union Health & Safety Reps, Equality Reps and Regulatory Bodies.

A just transition for the Highlands and Islands: green jobs, skills and support

A just transition for the Highlands and Islands: green jobs, skills and support

April 25, 2023, 14.00 – 15.00
Online, Zoom

Explore what the climate challenge may mean for the Highlands and Islands, and discuss the skills, training and support required to ensure Scotland’s climate response benefits the different kinds of communities in the Highlands and Islands.

GamCare Spring Roadshow

April 25, 2023, 09.00 – 15.30
Adelphi Conference Centre, Glasgow

Digital Wellbeing

April 20, 2023
Online, MS Teams

SUL Congress Fringe: Organising Through Learning

SUL Congress Fringe: Organising Through Learning

April 17, 2023, 17.30
Committee Room 2, Caird Hall, Dundee

Join Scottish Union Learning at our Congress Fringe meeting to hear how unions are delivering Fair Work in workplaces across Scotland through union-led learning and skills programmes.

Data Detox

April 13, 2023, 10.00 – 12.00
Online, MS Teams

Presenting Yourself Online with LinkedIn

April 6, 2023, 10.00 – 12.00
Online, MS Teams

Unionreps Connect Scotland 2023

Unionreps Connect Scotland 2023

March 30, 2023, 09.00 – 16.00
Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Glasgow

A national training and networking event for workplace reps from across Scotland. Includes workshops by Scottish Union Learning, Scottish Hazards and TUC Education.

The Open University Microcredentials Information Session

The Open University Microcredentials Information Session

March 27, 2023, 13.30 – 14.30
Online, Zoom

Ahead of the next round of applications for fully funded microcredentials opening in April, Scottish Union Learning and The Open University in Scotland are hosting an online information session, aimed at those who may want to apply to study, as well as Union Learning Reps and Organisers who are encouraging and supporting applicants and learners.

Union Learning in Orkney event

Union Learning in Orkney event

March 11, 2023, 10.00 – 14.00
St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall

Find out about trade union learning in Orkney: featuring guest speakers, exhibitors, discussions, future planning and buffet lunch.

STUC Apprenticeships Event

March 9, 2023, 09.45 – 14.00
STUC Margaret Irwin Centre, Glasgow

STUC and Scottish Union Learning are hosting an event to celebrate the past, present and future of apprenticeships in Scotland.

2023 Everyday Skills Event: Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

February 23, 2023, 09.30
The Boardwalk @ Impact Arts (Formerly Scottish Youth Theatre), Glasgow

This Event enables trade unions to raise awareness of Everyday Skills issues in the workplace and share best practice in supporting those with Everyday Skills needs.

Tools for Resilience and Recovery - Cyber Security Training

February 3, 2023, 10.00 – 12.00
Online, MS Teams

Free, fun, and interactive cyber security short course

Tools for Staying Secure Online - Cyber Security Training

February 2, 2023, 10.00 – 12.00
Online, MS Teams

Free, fun, and interactive cyber security short course

Learn how to share basic cyber security advice - toolkit demonstration

December 15, 2022, 14.00 – 14.45
Online, Teams

Scottish Union Learning and Digital Skills Education Ltd would like to invite union learning reps, learning officers, tutors and project workers to attend an online introduction to our new 'Staying Safe Online' e-learning toolkit.

Green spaces for climate-resilient neighbourhoods: what does Scotland need for fair and equitable resilience?

December 1, 2022, 14.00 – 15.00
Online, Zoom

Dr Leslie Mabon from The OU, will outline some recent research into green spaces and climate change resilience in Scotland, and offer suggestions for how local governments, third sector organisations and industry can support fair and effective climate resilience via urban greening in Scotland.

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2022

November 10, 2022, 09.30 – 15.00
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

The 14th Annual Scottish Union Learning Conference will be held in Glasgow, on Thursday, 10 November 2022 from 9.30am

Scottish Union Learning Highlands and Islands Online Learning Conference: Upskilling and Reskilling for a Resilient Highlands and Islands Workforce

Scottish Union Learning Highlands and Islands Online Learning Conference: Upskilling and Reskilling for a Resilient Highlands and Islands Workforce

September 30, 2022, 09.15 – 14.30
Online, Zoom

Our themes for this year's conference are Recovery and Resilience. Join us to explore ways in which we can work together to improve the lives of workers across Highlands and Islands though reskilling and upskilling.

H&S Community of Reps update - STUC/Scottish Hazards/TUC Education in Scotland

September 20, 2022, 15.30 – 17.30
Online, Zoom

Throughout the pandemic, we have been working with STUC colleagues to support the development of the H&S Community of Reps. The next online meeting of the growing Community will include a special session on Neurodiversity Support in the Workplace.

Work, Disability, and Social Justice Course

September 14, 2022, 14.00 – September 28, 2022, 16.00
Online, Zoom

Cost of Living - Short Update (Money Advice Scotland - Financial Wellbeing Webinar)

August 30, 2022, 13.00 – 13.30
Online, Zoom

This Money Advice Scotland webinar will look at the ongoing Cost of Living Crisis, with experts discussing the latest developments and providing insights and information about the different types of available support.

Buy Now, Pay Later (Money Advice Scotland - Financial Wellbeing Webinar)

August 17, 2022, 13.00
Online, Zoom

In this webinar, MAS discuss what 'Buy now, Pay Later' is and how it works. They will look at some of the pros and cons of using it, as well as some recent studies into this new form of credit.

Fair Work, Leadership, and Equality - Funding Criteria Launch

July 13, 2022, 14.00 – 15.30
Online, Zoom

Online Train the Trainer - Digital Delivery for Financial Wellbeing (Money Advice Scotland)

July 13, 2022, 10.30 – 13.30
Online, Details to follow

Aimed at professionals who undertake financial capability work with clients, this course will help advisers develop skills to improve clients’ financial wellbeing. There will be a focus on how this work can be undertaken using digital platforms, and the link between digital inclusion and financial wellbeing.

Tools for Resilience and Recovery

June 30, 2022, 14.00 – 16.00
Online, MS Teams

Open to all workers in Scotland, these workshops are ideally suited for Union Learning Reps and tutors who are keen to develop their own skills and want to share this knowledge with colleagues.

Greener fuel options for your home (Money Advice Scotland)

June 30, 2022, 14.00 – 14.30
Online, MS Teams

This Money Advice Scotland webinar on the topic of greener fuel options for the home is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their financial capability.

Tools for Resilience and Recovery

June 30, 2022, 10.00 – 12.00
Online, MS Teams

Open to all workers in Scotland, these workshops are ideally suited for Union Learning Reps and tutors who are keen to develop their own skills and want to share this knowledge with colleagues.

Tools for Staying Secure Online

June 23, 2022, 14.00 – 16.00
Online, MS Teams

Learn how to stay safe online at these short online free workshops. This session is delivered remotely and is available to all workers in Scotland. This is a great way to up your cyber security knowledge and confidence. You don’t need any technical knowledge or experience to take part.

Digital Delivery for Financial Wellbeing Train the Trainer (Money Advice Scotland)

June 23, 2022, 10.30 – 13.30
Online, Details to follow

Aimed at professionals who undertake financial capability work with clients, this course will help advisers develop skills to improve clients’ financial wellbeing. There will be a focus on how this work can be undertaken using digital platforms, and the link between digital inclusion and financial wellbeing.

Tools for Staying Secure Online

June 23, 2022, 10.00 – 12.00
Online, MS Teams

Learn how to stay safe online at these short online free workshops. This session is delivered remotely and is available to all workers in Scotland. This is a great way to up your cyber security knowledge and confidence. You don’t need any technical knowledge or experience to take part.

Songwriting as Storytelling with Luca Manning

May 25, 2022, 13.00 – 14.15
Online Interactive Session (Zoom),

Join artist, songwriter & storyteller Luca Manning for an engaging webinar on songwriting as means of storytelling.

The Cyber Aware Workers Toolkit (Afternoon session)

May 19, 2022, 14.00 – 15.00
Online,

Join Craig and Daniel at Digital Skills Education Ltd to learn about and get hands on with a new interactive learning resource.

The Cyber Aware Workers Toolkit (Morning session)

May 19, 2022, 11.00 – 12.00
Online,

Join Craig and Daniel at Digital Skills Education Ltd to learn about and get hands on with a new interactive learning resource.

Extending our reach: Developing Workplace Skills Online (STUC Congress Fringe)

April 25, 2022, 17.30 – 20.30
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

The Scottish Union Learning Fringe at STUC Congress will be held at 5.30pm on Monday, 25 April 2022.

Playlists for Life Development Session

March 31, 2022, 14.00 – 15.30
Online Workshop (Zoom),

SUL H&I is offering a development session with Playlists for Life (PfL) who delivered a breakout workshop at SUL’s recent Everyday Skills event in February.

NMIS Insights: exploring microcredentials and a new digital course

March 30, 2022, 14.00 – 15.00
Online Webinar (Teams),

This webinar is led by NMIS with input from Scottish Union Learning and the Open University in Scotland, it will focus on good practice in online learning.

Money Advice Scotland: Home Insurance Webinar

March 23, 2022, 14.00 – 14.30
Online, Zoom

Money Advice Scotland is offering free Financial Wellbeing Webinars. There is no need to book a place, simply add the event to your calendar and use the Zoom details listed to join.

Money Advice Scotland: Cost of Living Webinar

March 10, 2022, 10.30 – 11.15
Online, Zoom

Money Advice Scotland is offering free Financial Wellbeing Webinars in March. There is no need to book a place, simply add the event to your calendar and use the Zoom details listed to join.

Scottish Apprenticeship Week: Valuing Apprenticeships

March 8, 2022, 16.00 – 17.00
Online Webinar,

A Webinar focussing on the value of good quality apprenticeships as positive post-school destinations for young people.

Virtual Everyday Skills Event 2022

Virtual Everyday Skills Event 2022

February 24, 2022, 09.50 – 15.15
Online,

This event is designed to enable trade unions to raise awareness of Everyday Skills issues in the workplace and share best practice in supporting those with Everyday Skills needs. It is aimed at Union Learning Representatives, Learning Organisers and Tutors.

Challenging Conversations - Focus Group Session

Challenging Conversations - Focus Group Session

January 13, 2022, 11.30 – 13.00
Online, Zoom

Want to contribute to the development of a future learning session? We would love to hear your thoughts!

Practical Cyber Resilience Skills: Tools for Resilience and Recovery

Practical Cyber Resilience Skills: Tools for Resilience and Recovery

November 29, 2021, 17.00 – 19.00
Online, Zoom

Learn how to use security software to keep you and your family safe online

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2021

November 24, 2021, 10.00 – 14.00
Online, Zoom

13th Annual Scottish Union Learning Conference, 24 November 2021, 10am - 2pm

Practical Cyber Resilience Skills: Tools for Staying Secure Online

Practical Cyber Resilience Skills: Tools for Staying Secure Online

November 15, 2021, 17.00 – 19.00
Online, Zoom

Learn how to stay safe online at our short, free, evening workshops. Running remotely on 15 and 29 November.

Climate Crisis: The need for re-skilling and up-skilling - Open University, STUC and Scottish Union Learning

Climate Crisis: The need for re-skilling and up-skilling - Open University, STUC and Scottish Union Learning

October 28, 2021, 12.00
Online Webinar, Crowdcast

The UN Conference of the Parties, COP26 is coming to Glasgow in November, the centre of the global climate change negotiations. As we respond to the climate emergency, and the pressing need to create new green jobs, Scottish Union Learning is working with The Open University in Scotland and STUC to develop a webinar on upskilling and re-skilling in the workplace.

Health & Safety: Regulation, Enforcement, Unions and Fair Work

Health & Safety: Regulation, Enforcement, Unions and Fair Work

October 27, 2021, 15.45 – 17.15
Online Webinar, Crowdcast

Speakers from STUC, Scottish Hazards, Fair Work Convention, Trade Unions and The Health & Safety Executive.

SUL H&I Learning Conference 2021

SUL H&I Learning Conference 2021

September 24, 2021, 09.30 – 14.30
Online, Zoom

The theme of our H&I 2021 Learning Conference is Upskilling, Reskilling and Recovery.

The Relaxation of COVID19 Protections: The impact for workers and unions

The Relaxation of COVID19 Protections: The impact for workers and unions

September 8, 2021, 16.00 – 17.30
Online, Crowdcast

Speakers from TUC, STUC, Scottish Hazards and workplaces in Scotland and England will give an update on workplace concerns and what actions unions are taking and will need to take to ensure Health & Safety at work.

Fair Work in Practice Panel Discussion

Fair Work in Practice Panel Discussion

September 1, 2021, 12.00 – 13.00
Online, Crowdcast

This webinar with the Fair Work Convention, will explore the five dimensions of Fair Work and Fair Work First, drawing on practical examples of how trade unions embed Fair Work within workplaces.

Human Rights Legislation Webinar

Human Rights Legislation Webinar

August 31, 2021, 17.30 – 18.30
Online, Crowdcast

A broad overview of Human Rights legislation in Scotland, facilitated by Thompsons Solicitors.

Show Racism the Red Card in the Workplace: Islamophobia

Show Racism the Red Card in the Workplace: Islamophobia

August 26, 2021, 12.00 – 13.00
Online, Crowdcast

This webinar in partnership with Show Racism the Red Card will look at how Islamophobia manifests and how unions can work with the campaign to tackle this form of racism.

Women & Autism in the Workplace

Women & Autism in the Workplace

August 25, 2021, 11.30 – 13.30
Online, Zoom

An introduction to autisitic women's experience in the workplace, facilitated by the Scottish Women's Autism Network (SWAN).

Equalities Legislation: An Introduction

Equalities Legislation: An Introduction

August 19, 2021, 11.30 – 13.30
Online, Zoom

An overview of Equalities legislation, facilitated by Thompsons Solicitors.

Employment Law: An Introduction

Employment Law: An Introduction

August 12, 2021, 11.30 – 13.30
Online, Zoom

A broad overview of Employment Law, facilitated by Thompsons Solicitors.

Deaf Awareness Session

Deaf Awareness Session

August 4, 2021, 15.00 – 16.30
Online,

What it means to be deaf or hard of hearing, and some practical tactics and tools to make communication easier.

Presenting Yourself Online with LinkedIn

Presenting Yourself Online with LinkedIn

July 28, 2021, 14.00 – 16.00
Online, Zoom

A practical introduction to LinkedIn, the most popular professional social media site in the world.

Data Detox: Take control of your personal data online

Data Detox: Take control of your personal data online

July 6, 2021, 14.00 – 16.00
Online, Zoom

Feel like you’re sharing too much data? We’ll show you how to take control of your digital privacy – without having to give up your smartphone

Data Detox: Take control of your personal data online

Data Detox: Take control of your personal data online

June 24, 2021, 13.00 – 15.00
Online, Zoom

Feel like you’re sharing too much data? We’ll show you how to take control of your digital privacy – without having to give up your smartphone.

Women in Scotland 1900-2020: Workplace Struggles Project - Advice session (Evening)

June 23, 2021, 17.30 – 19.30
Online, Zoom

Drop-in session with OU and Scottish Union Learning to support participants in the Women in Scotland 1900-2020: Workplace Struggles Project

Women in Scotland 1900-2020: Workplace Struggles Project - Advice session (Daytime)

June 23, 2021, 11.00 – 13.00
Online, Zoom

Drop-in session with OU and Scottish Union Learning to support participants in the Women in Scotland 1900-2020: Workplace Struggles Project.

Data Detox: Take control of your personal data online

Data Detox: Take control of your personal data online

June 17, 2021, 10.00 – 12.00
Online, Zoom

Feel like you’re sharing too much data? We’ll show you how to take control of your digital privacy – without having to give up your smartphone.

Social Media and Trolling Awareness

Social Media and Trolling Awareness

April 22, 2021, 11.00 – 12.00
Online Webinar (https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sul-stuc-congress-social-media-webinar-21),

This webinar will be delivered by NUJ and will focus on social media and trolling

What next for learning and mental health?

What next for learning and mental health?

April 20, 2021, 11.00 – 12.00
Online Webinar (https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sul-stuc-congress-mental-health-webinar-21),

This Scottish Union Learning Webinar as part of STUC Congress will be held at 11.00am on Tuesday, 20 April 2021.

STUC & The Open University in Scotland: Organising learning for a fairer future

STUC & The Open University in Scotland: Organising learning for a fairer future

April 19, 2021, 17.00 – 18.30
Online Fringe (https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sul-ou-congress-fringe),

The Scottish Union Learning Fringe at STUC Congress will be held at 5.00pm on Monday, 19 April 2021.

Fair Work Dissemination Event 2021

Fair Work Dissemination Event 2021

March 17, 2021, 14.00 – 16.00
,

The Scottish Union Learning Fair Work Dissemination Event will be held on Wednesday the 17th of March 2021 at 2pm

Equality: The Road Ahead

December 10, 2020, 11.00 – 12.00
Online,

Register for our webinar to join the discussion

Redundancy: The National Transition Training Fund and how unions can unions work with PACE.

Redundancy: The National Transition Training Fund and how unions can unions work with PACE.

November 19, 2020, 14.00 – 15.30
Online Webinar (Crowd Cast),

PACE and the National Transition Training Fund are initiatives to support workers facing redundancy, this Webinar will look at how unions can work with this intitiatives.

SUL Congress Fringe: Staying Safe and Secure when Working from Home during Covid-19

SUL Congress Fringe: Staying Safe and Secure when Working from Home during Covid-19

November 19, 2020, 11.00 – 12.00
Online Webinar (Crowd Cast),

This digital skills webinar will look at how unions can support workers in understanding ways to stay safe online.

Zero Waste Scotland - Scotland’s Circular Economy: Now and in the future

Zero Waste Scotland - Scotland’s Circular Economy: Now and in the future

November 18, 2020, 14.00
Online Webinar (Crowd Cast),

Zero Waste Scotland recently published a report 'The Future of Work: Baseline Employment Analysis and Skills Pathways for the Circular Economy' - this webinar will look at some of the findings from this report.

SUL Congress Fringe: Read Yourself Happy

SUL Congress Fringe: Read Yourself Happy

November 18, 2020, 11.00 – 12.00
Online Webinar (Crowd Cast),

Book week Scotland is running this week, this webinar will be delivered by Phillipa Cochrane (Scottish Book Trust) and will explore how reading can benefit your health and wellbeing.

STUC Congress (Condensed 1 day Event)

November 17, 2020, 09.00 – 17.00
Online,

Rescheduled from April due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

SUL Congress Fringe: Learning in the Time of Covid

SUL Congress Fringe: Learning in the Time of Covid

November 16, 2020, 17.00 – 18.30
Online Webinar (Crowd Cast), Online

Join us at our Fringe to hear about the challenges, successes and opportunities for trade unions in organising learning during the current pandemic.

Introduction to The Citizen Literacy Project: 'Reading and Writing for Everyone’

November 11, 2020, 11.30
Online, Crowdcast

Register for our webinar to hear more about Citizen Literacy

Highlands & Islands Union Rep Development Day (online)

August 12, 2020, 15.00 – 17.00
Online,

Online meeting for H&I Union Learning Reps, Union Learning Project Workers, Equality Reps (and supporters of union learning in other roles)

Webinar: Staying safe on Social Media during COVID-19

July 16, 2020, 11.00 – 19.00
Online, three time slots available - 11am-12pm, 2.30pm-3pm, 6pm-7pm,

How can workers protect themselves and their families when using social media?

Webinar: Open Learn - Red Clydeside with Open University and Glasgow Trades Union Council

Webinar: Open Learn - Red Clydeside with Open University and Glasgow Trades Union Council

July 7, 2020, 14.00 – 15.00
Online via Crowdcast,

In January 2019 Glasgow Trades Council joined with Open University to mark the centenary of the Red Clydeside at an event in George Square, Glasgow. Open University developed an OpenLearn educational resource as part of the centenary event. This session is the launch of the Red Clydeside resource.

Webinar: Open Learning Champions with Open University

Webinar: Open Learning Champions with Open University

June 29, 2020, 14.00 – 15.30
Online via Crowdcast,

With the growth of interest in MOOCs and other online learning opportunities, it is of increasing importance for unions to understand the opportunities and to develop skills to support members in accessing these opportunities.

Webinar: Show Racism the Red Card in the workplace

Webinar: Show Racism the Red Card in the workplace

June 23, 2020, 14.00 – 15.30
Online via Crowdcast,

Since 1994, Show Racism the Red Card have developed and delivered leading anti-racist educational activities, enabling thousands of people across the UK to challenge prejudices and stereotypes. Following the launch of their latest short-film, ‘Challenging Racism in Scotland’s Workplaces’, this Webinar explores the various ways in which unions can engage work with the campaign.

Webinar: COVID 19 - upskilling and reskilling across Scotland's sectors with Open University

Webinar: COVID 19 - upskilling and reskilling across Scotland's sectors with Open University

June 16, 2020, 14.00 – 15.00
Online via Crowdcast,

Learn about the Open University response to COVID-19 through upskilling and reskilling people in furlough and redundancy situations across Scotland's sectors.

Webinar: Make your online learning engaging with Open University

Webinar: Make your online learning engaging with Open University

June 9, 2020, 14.00 – 15.00
Online via Crowdcast,

With Open University, workers can enrol on free courses that reward them with certificates and digital badges, helping them develop, understand and value their skills. Workers still need direction from their union to acquire and expand their skills base. Trade Unions are key to supporting and engaging learners in successfully accessing online learning.

Postponed: Kirkwall Learning Event with Trade Unions and The Open University

Postponed: Kirkwall Learning Event with Trade Unions and The Open University

March 25, 2020, 18.00 – 21.00
The Magnus Centre, Kirkwall

Unfortunately, this event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Scottish Union Learning Everyday Skills Event

Scottish Union Learning Everyday Skills Event

February 27, 2020, 09.30 – 15.00
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

The 12th annual Scottish Union Learning Everyday Skills Event: Building Effective Pathways to Learning will take place on Thursday, 27 February 2020, from 9.30am to 3pm at the Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G11TF.

Fair Work Dissemination Event

Fair Work Dissemination Event

January 16, 2020
Albany Learning and Conference Centre, Glasgow

Scottish Union Learning Conference

Scottish Union Learning Conference

November 12, 2019, 09.00 – 16.00
Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling

Registration for the annual Scottish Union Learning Conference is now open.

STUC Women's Conference

STUC Women's Conference

October 28, 2019, 09.30 – October 29, 2019, 17.00
Perth Concert Hall, Perth

Maths Week Scotland 2019 - Family Learning Event

October 2, 2019, 10.00 – 16.00
Community Trade Union Office, Glasgow

STUC Highlands & Islands Conference

STUC Highlands & Islands Conference

June 15, 2019, 10.00 – 16.00
Inverness Town House, Inverness

For further details visit the STUC website

Scottish Union Learning Highlands & Islands Conference

Scottish Union Learning Highlands & Islands Conference

June 14, 2019, 09.00 – 15.00
Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

‘Union Learning – Empowering Workers, Creating Leaders’.

STUC Annual Congress

April 15, 2019 – April 17, 2019
Caird Hall, Dundee

2019 Scottish Union Learning Everyday Skills Event

February 28, 2019, 09.00 – 15.00
Hallmark Hotel, Glasgow

Fair Work Dissemination Event

January 24, 2019
Albany Learning and Conference Centre, Glasgow

STUC Disabled Workers' Conference

November 17, 2018 – November 18, 2018
Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank, Glasgow

Scottish Union Learning Conference

Scottish Union Learning Conference

November 13, 2018, 09.30 – 16.00
Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank, Glasgow

A Celebration of Learning in 17-19 and Getting Ready to Bid

October 10, 2018
STUC, Glasgow

STUC Black Workers' Conference

October 5, 2018 – October 7, 2018
Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank

STUC Youth Conference

June 30, 2018 – July 1, 2018
Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank

STUC Highlands and Islands Conference

June 9, 2018
Inverness Town House, Inverness

STUC LGBT+ Conference

June 9, 2018 – June 10, 2018
Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Clydebank, Glasgow

2018 Highlands and Islands Learning Conference

2018 Highlands and Islands Learning Conference

June 8, 2018, 09.00 – 15.00
Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

2018 Highlands and Islands Learning Conference

EIS Conference

June 7, 2018 – June 9, 2018
Caird Hall, Dundee

RESCHEDULED: Dumfries ULR Development Day

RESCHEDULED: Dumfries ULR Development Day

May 2, 2018, 10.00 – 15.00
North West Resource Centre, Dumfries

Dumfries ULR Development Day

(Rescheduled) Planning for Retirement Course - Shetland

(Rescheduled) Planning for Retirement Course - Shetland

March 28, 2018, 09.30 – 15.30
Islesburgh Complex, Lerwick

Considering leaving employment on normal, early or ill health retirement, or taking flexible retirement, within the next year or so? This workshop will benefit you!

Fife ULR Development Day

Fife ULR Development Day

March 14, 2018, 10.00 – 15.00
Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Workshops will start at 10.30am and finish by 3.00pm

Leadership Towards Management - Women Teachers and Lecturers Course

Leadership Towards Management - Women Teachers and Lecturers Course

March 9, 2018, 09.30 – March 10, 2018, 16.00
Caladh Inn, Stornoway

This fully-funded 2 day course is being provided by the EIS union, supported by Scottish Union Learning.  

Planning for Retirement Course - Orkney

Planning for Retirement Course - Orkney

February 27, 2018, 09.30 – 15.30
Kirkwall & St Ola Town Hall and Community Centre, Kirkwall

Considering leaving employment on normal, early or ill health retirement, or taking flexible retirement, within the next year or so? This workshop will benefit you!

2018 Scottish Union Learning Everyday Skills Event

February 22, 2018, 09.30 – 15.00
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership: the STUC and The Open University in Scotland

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership: the STUC and The Open University in Scotland

December 14, 2017, 10.00 – 15.00
STUC, Glasgow

Women and Pensions - Tackling Pay Inequality in Retirement Workshop Inverness

Women and Pensions - Tackling Pay Inequality in Retirement Workshop Inverness

December 5, 2017, 09.30 – 16.30
UNISON House, Inverness

Women and Pensions Workshop

Book Week Scotland

November 27, 2017 – December 3, 2017
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Women and Pensions - Tackling Pay Inequality in Retirement Workshop Glasgow

Women and Pensions - Tackling Pay Inequality in Retirement Workshop Glasgow

November 23, 2017, 09.30 – 16.30
STUC, Glasgow

Women and Pensions Workshop

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2017

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2017

November 15, 2017
COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh

Artivism Workshop

Artivism Workshop

September 29, 2017, 17.00 – 19.00
The Space, Glasgow

Fife ULR Development Day

Fife ULR Development Day

September 13, 2017, 10.00 – 15.00
Kirkcaldy Galleries, Kirkcaldy

Workshops will start at 10.30am and finish by 3.00pm

Dumfries ULR Development Day

Dumfries ULR Development Day

September 6, 2017, 10.00 – 15.00
North West Resource Centre, Dumfries

Dumfries ULR Development Day

Inverness ULR Development Day

Inverness ULR Development Day

September 5, 2017, 11.00 – 14.30
Spectrum Centre, Inverness

Invernes ULR Development Day

Edinburgh: ULR Development Day

Edinburgh: ULR Development Day

August 25, 2017, 10.00 – 15.00
CWU, York House, Edinburgh

Workshops will start at 10.30am and finish by 3.00pm

Scottish Union Learning Highlands and Islands ULR Conference

June 16, 2017, 09.00 – 15.30
Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

STUC Annual Congress

April 24, 2017, 09.00 – April 26, 2017, 15.00
Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore

Young Workers' Event: How to Be Irreplaceable in an Automated Workplace

March 29, 2017, 17.30 – 20.00
STUC, Glasgow

Scottish Union Learning Leadership Event

March 21, 2017, 10.30 – 16.00
IET Glasgow: Teacher Building, Glasgow

Young Workers' Event: Change!

March 16, 2017, 18.30 – 23.55
STUC, Glasgow

Young Workers' Event: Mobilise your Workplace!

March 1, 2017, 17.00 – 20.00
TBC, Stirling

Scottish Union Learning Everyday Skills Event

February 23, 2017, 09.00 – 15.00
The Albany Centre, Glasgow

Young Workers' Event: Mobilise your Workplace!

February 22, 2017, 17.00 – 20.00
TBC, Ayr

Young Workers' Event: Mobilise your Workplace!

February 15, 2017, 17.00 – 20.00
TBC, Aberdeen

Young Workers' Event: Deconstructing Power in Your Workplace

February 6, 2017, 17.00 – February 8, 2017, 17.00
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Young Workers' Event: Mobilise your Workplace!

February 1, 2017, 17.00
ASLEF Training Room at Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh

Equality Rep Development Day

January 27, 2017, 10.30 – 16.00
IET Glasgow: Teacher Building, Glasgow

Young Workers' Event: Mobilise your Workplace!

January 25, 2017, 17.00 – 20.00
TBC, Dundee

Young Workers' Event: Mobilise your Workplace!

December 13, 2016, 17.00 – 20.00
STUC, Glasgow

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2016

November 8, 2016, 10.00 – 16.00
Glasgow Mariott Hotel,

Scottish Union Learning's annual conference for 2016.

Glasgow Local Learning Forum

October 20, 2016, 10.00 – 16.30
STUC, Glasgow

Lanarkshire Local Learning Forum

October 13, 2016, 10.00 – 16.30
Jimmy Brandon Learning Centre, Motherwell

Fife Local Learning Forum

September 28, 2016, 10.00 – 15.30
Kirkcaldy Galleries and Library, Kirkcaldy

Dumfriesshire Local Learning Forum

September 7, 2016, 10.00 – 15.15
North West Resource Centre, Dumfries

Highlands and Islands Learning Conference 2016

June 9, 2016, 09.00 – 15.00
Inverness College UHI, Inverness

Unions and Online Learning - Making Learning Accessible to All

Everyday Skills Event 2016: Developing the Workforce

February 25, 2016, 10.00 – 16.00
City Chambers, Edinburgh

Waste Resource Management - The Circular Economy - in the workplace

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2015

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2015

November 10, 2015, 09.30 – 15.30
Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling

The theme of the conference is Fair Work through Partnership.

SUL Congress Fringe: Read Yourself Happy

SUL Congress Fringe: Read Yourself Happy

January 1, 1970, 01.00
Online Webinar (Crowd Cast),

Book week Scotland is running this week, this webinar will be delivered by Phillipa Cochrane (Scottish Book Trust) and will explore how reading can benefit your health and wellbeing.

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