Strathclyde University & The Melting Pot

Day

Wednesday 5 February

Time slot

13:30-14:30

This event took place about 2 months ago

Room

Pentland auditorium
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Manish Joshi

Overall aim

• Exploring the social innovation ecosystem
• Understanding the role of the voluntary sector in driving social innovation
• Fostering collaboration and accessing new networks
• Building capacity
• Showcasing best practice and highlighting case studies
• Setting Future direction and offering practical next steps to increase social innovation within the voluntary sector

Description

Join us for an inspiring and collaborative event hosted by The Melting Pot (Edinburgh) and University of Strathclyde's Social Innovation Cluster.

This session is designed to empower Third Sector organisations and social innovators to deepen their impact and navigate the ever-evolving social innovation landscape in Scotland.

The event will:

• Explore the social innovation ecosystem: gain insights into the structures and dynamics shaping social innovation and how Third Sector organisations can thrive within it
• Highlight the role of the Third Sector: understand how the sector drives meaningful change and spearheads innovative solutions to complex social challenges
• Foster collaboration and build networks: connect with a diverse range of stakeholders, including peers, academics, and innovators, to create new partnerships and opportunities for shared impact
• Build capacity for greater impact: access practical tools, strategies, and resources to strengthen your organisation’s ability to innovate and deliver sustainable solutions
• Showcase best practices and case studies: learn from successful projects and initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of social innovation
• Set future directions and offer practical steps: explore emerging trends and actionable pathways to enhance your engagement with social innovation and maximise your impact

This event is a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant dialogue shaping the future of the Third Sector’s contribution to social innovation. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and lead the way.

Who was the event aimed at?

Influencers

Who spoke at this event?

Manish Joshi - Professor of Practice, Social Innovation, University of Strathclyde
Helen Denny - Chief Executive Officer, The Melting Pot