Enabling New Ways of Working

We are pleased to announce the launch of the School of Education and School of Social and Political Sciences Workspace Futures 2030 project, aimed at reimagining the Gilbert Scott Building workspaces.

This project is not just about physical relocation; it is about designing an environment that strengthens collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing, setting the stage for the move to the Gilbert Scott Building.

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Diagnose & Engage Stages 

The project will begin with a Diagnose stage, which involves a deep dive into our working culture, practices, and interactions with each other and our environment. Your participation, starting with data-gathering activities, will shape the outcomes of the workspace design. This will include: 

• Work Mode Study: This virtual calendar will help us map work modes and locations over five days, providing a clearer picture of our activity types and frequencies. 
• Work Experience Survey: A concise survey designed to capture your current workplace experience, collaboration habits, and space usage preferences. 
• Observations: A two-day observation study will be conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the current work environment and uncover any hidden needs and requirements.

Once data gathering is complete, we will begin the Engage stage, where we will explore the future work experience based on the project's Strategic Intent and the outcomes from the Diagnose stage, including:

• Co-creation Work Sessions: In-person sessions, during which we will validate the data and insights gathered through our surveys, interviews, and workshops, and together design solutions.  
• Exhibition: Exhibition of proposed design solutions. 

Partnership with Steelcase 

The Diagnose and Engage stages of this project will be guided by our partner, Steelcase: Applied Research & Consultancy, a global leader in workplace design and innovation. Steelcase's expertise is demonstrated in many of our campus projects (including James McCune Smith, Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre, Adam Smith Business School & PGT Hub).

Stay Connected

For any questions or additional information, please feel free to contact us at workspace-programme@glasgow.ac.uk.

Together, Let's Shape Our Future Workspace in the Gilbert Scott Building.