The AUDE team are busy working behind the scenes on the 2026 Big Conversation programme. This page will be updated regularly. Please click to expand each of the sessions below and find out more about them. Please note speakers and session titles are subject to change.
All sessions will be held at The Barony, University of Strathclyde (unless otherwise indicated). Please refer to the venue, travel and accommodation page for further details.
18:00 - 18:30
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
18:00 - 19:00
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
19:05 - 19:20
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
19:20 - 21:30
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
09:00 - 09:30
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
09:35 - 09:55
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
10:00 - 12:00
The site visits at the University Strathclyde will be:
Case Study 1 Learning and Teaching Building – Major refurbishment of 2 buildings including a wrap-round extension to link them and create much needed social space. Full decant of both buildings. (circa £40M+).
Case Study 2 John Anderson Building – Overcladding of Physics Building that includes laser labs and central pool teaching spaces. Building remained open during the works (£12.5M).
12:00 - 13:00
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
13:05 - 14:05
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
14:10 - 14:30
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
14:35 - 15:50
Workshop Objectives
Delegates attending the Big Conversation should have; shared practical approaches to backlog prioritisation, identified strategies for reducing estate operating costs and explored how surplus/underutilised space can become an opportunity.
Consider how estates strategy must evolve alongside:
Solution: Produced a set of sector-wide themes, solutions, and actions
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
15:50 - 16:00
The Barony, University of Strathclyde
Speakers and session titles subject to change.
