Talks

21st Century Challenges Facing Africa John started his talk off at a rattling pace setting the scene for present day Africa.  He observed that 20 years ago, only 4 African countries were middle income countries globally.  Today 16 are.  Moreover,

Colette has been the Communication and Marketing Manager of the Glasgow City Region City Deal Programme Management Office since March 2015. She is responsible for developing and implementing a communication and marketing strategy for both Glasgow City Region and the

Developing Countries : Charity or Transformation Duncan got quickly to the nub of his talk.  He wanted to talk to us about transformation of ‘developing countries’not charity.  His key point being that aid agencies such as Oxfam, Christian Aid or

Kirsty Craig : Glasgow University Campus Redevelopment Plans Kirsty Craig, from the Development & Alumni Office, set the scene by referring to the University’s move to Gilmorehill in 1870 from High Street when it wanted more space.  Then, as now,

Duncan MacLaren was educated at the Universities of Glasgow (Celtic Studies and German) and Edinburgh (Theology and Development Studies) as well as Julius-Maximilian University in Würzburg, Germany. He was the first Executive Director of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund

  Kirsty Craig has worked at the University for the past 19 years. Prior to this as Events Manager at Glasgow City Council, she organised a programme of events, including the Great Scottish Run, World Pipe Band Championships and Gymnastics

Tam McGarvie : GalGael Tam, a sculptor to trade, explained that the GalGael Trust emerged from the aftermath of an environmental protest against the M77 in the mid 90s.  It was founded by Gehan and Colin Macleod in Govan.  The