Learning at the Centre: Re-socialising the University through innovative design of flexible learning space Tom Finnigan, David Donald & Iain Wallace Learner.

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Learning at the Centre: Re-socialising the University through innovative design of flexible learning space Tom Finnigan, David Donald & Iain Wallace Learner Support

Presentation Outline Context: Scotland and Glasgow Tradition, Transformation and Modernity Scottish Education What is the Saltire Centre? The Saltire Centre strategy Challenges Successes

Glasgow, Scotland Expands from 1750 with the growth of trade with the Americas...drawing its population from the Highlands and Ireland

The City of Glasgow Population: From 1 million+ in 1901 … … to about 650 thousand in the city … and 2.5 million in the west central Scotland greater urban area in 2001

Industrial Past and Present Ships and locomotives. Iron, steel and coal USA trade: especially cotton, sugar and tobacco

‘Scotland with style’ From industrial to post- industrial

Changing culture

Education in Glasgow Over 60 thousand students in 4 universities

Scottish Education Traditions of Scottish education Radical traditionalism... adapting the old to the new Technology and transformation Workplace requirements – creation of independent learners for the Knowledge Economy

Glasgow Caledonian University a vibrant new higher education resource for a resurgent city

The Saltire Centre

What is the Saltire Centre? An environment to support effective learning, teaching, collaboration and research A one-stop shop for student services A commons for students, with public and private space.

The Saltire Centre Strategy A central space with routes through Campus – a strategy for re- socialising the University Staff use of space – tutorial groups in neutral space; physical and electronic resources on hand Revealing learning – visibility

Challenges Negotiating appropriateness – learner responsibilities and subtle management of behaviours Flexibility of space and furniture Use of new technologies Constant management of change.

Successes National Awards for:- Library design Architecture Lighting Signage A model for learning space developments visits from other HE institutions, national and international Student voices - evaluation

More Information Glasgow Caledonian University The Saltire Centre JISC Designing spaces for effective learning publication

Questions? Thank you