On 26th February, we launched the Glasgow 2026 Legacy Network!
Hosted by our colleagues at Glasgow 2026, the launch brought together a brilliant line-up of speakers and panellists from across Scotland’s sporting and cultural networks to explore the potential legacy impacts of this summer’s Commonwealth Games.
Continue reading “Build, Learn and Share: Launching the Glasgow 2026 Legacy Network “
Colleagues from the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events (CCSE) at University of the West of Scotland (UWS) are eligible to supervise students in the area of sport, leisure and tourism (Unit of Assessment 24) for the SGSSS Student-led Open Competition which is now open for applications.
Continue reading “CCSE: Topics of Interest for SGSSS Student-led Open Competition 2025/26”
CCSE’s recent work on festivals, events and accessibility has been supported by Spirit of 2012 as part of their Moments to Connect portfolio of projects.
Continue reading “Festivals, Events & EDI: An Evidence Review”
Several high-profile incidents have occurred in recent years at major football events, where the general public, media personnel, academics and fans alike, have criticised authorities for their failure to strike the right balance between security and an enjoyable fan experience.
Continue reading “Euro 2024: a FANtastic experience for all? Insights from Fan Zones”
You might have noticed it walking through towns or cities: spaces that are left unused, maybe with smashed windows or greenery sprouting out of the walls.
Continue reading “Achieving Spatial Justice through Decaying Spaces in Paisley”
It’s possible that, for many of those gathered in Paisley Town Hall’s Jacquard Suite on Tuesday afternoon, Future Paisley has been a fixture in their lives for longer than they might care to admit.
Continue reading “CCSE’s Annual Symposium: “Cultural Regeneration, Policy, Impact & Supporting the Sector.” Future Paisley & Beyond.”
Rather a long time has elapsed since the last recap of activity on the CCSE blog (and, therefore, of goings-on at CCSE)…
Continue reading “A Recap of Recent CCSE Activity as Reflected on the CCSE Blog”
Earlier this week, Paisley’s recently refurbished town hall played host to the inaugural edition of the Renfrewshire Economy Conference.
Continue reading “Renfrewshire Economy Conference & Tourism Development 🧳🏨📷”
As part of my recent EventRights mobility to Rio de Janeiro, I revisited Vila Autódromo, a favela community that became emblematic of evictions linked to mega-events in the city.
Continue reading “Vila Autódromo, the favela that stood up to the Olympic Games, eight years on”
Fine days can be few and far between in Scotland, it has seemed particularly so this spring; heavy rain has featured most days. Thus, when the sun does put in an appearance, spending time in a basement conference suite might not be everyone’s first choice.
Continue reading “FestivalsConnect: Talking EDI & the many facets of accessibility… “
Paisley Town Centre recently hosted 225 S3 pupils from across Renfrewshire.
Continue reading “A Pathway to a Future in Paisley”
The Glasgow 2030 Tourism Strategy was developed following an intensive phase of engagement and consultation with industry and key stakeholders across the city region. Replacing the previous Glasgow Tourism and Visitor Plan 2023, the new Strategy was launched in October 2023.
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‘Training would be the absolute worst place to leak [menstrual blood]. I’d be mortified!’ Anna, Karate practitioner.
In recent years we have seen a growing number of women in sport speaking out about the ‘P’ word – periods!
Continue reading “Scotland can do more to create menstrual justice in sport “
A few weeks ago, SCVO, Mhor Collective and Simon Community Scotland were on a panel at the Holyrood Digital Health and Care Conference.
Continue reading “Talking trust, working ethically: A new report”
It’s an exciting time for our region, with the opening of the refurbished Paisley Town Hall playing host to the Royal National Mòd last October, the upcoming re-opening of Paisley Museum, developments and longer term plans around RSPB Lochwinnoch and Castle Semple Visitor Centre and proposed hotel investment announced elsewhere in Renfrewshire.
Continue reading “Renfrewshire’s Tourism Today; Tourism Plan 2024 – 2027”
I have worked at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) for 6 years as a lecturer in sport and physical education. Upon moving to Scotland, having taught in the Northwest of England for 15 years, I was struck by the limited amount of academic research undertaken on sport development in Scotland.
Continue reading “Sport and Physical Activity Policy in Scotland: A Country Profile”
Utilising the proven benefits of arts and cultural engagement and, harnessing Renfrewshire’s unique and storied creative and cultural history has been at the heart of Renfrewshire Council’s strategy of cultural and creative investment over the past years.
Continue reading “Some Recent Additions to the Future Paisley Resource Base 📚 🗃️”
Spirit of 2012 recently celebrated a decade of work based in community, civic pride, wellbeing and community.
Continue reading “Belated Birthday Wishes…🎂🎈”