Past events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tools for Staying Secure Online

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 19, 2021, 11.30 – 13.30
Online, Zoom

An overview of Equalities legislation, facilitated by Thompsons Solicitors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.