University of Southampton 23 October 2009
Outline
The event was brought together by Building Futures with the University of Southampton to use Growing By Degrees as the mechanism for a futures workshop, testing the scenarios and encouraging greater creative thinking in how HE ambitions might be harnessed for greater city wide benefit.
The half day event used a number of methodologies to encourage discussion around key future drivers. Dedicated presentations and insight from a range of bodies including the RIBA, the Institute of Education, the OECD, Southampton City Council, the University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University and the gave attendees an opportunity to develop and submit ideas through debate. Speakers were chosen in light of their expert contribution to the 2009 publication, their dedicated work in the sector and/or their strategically important role in the Southampton area.
Attendees were carefully selected to encompass a range of senior level enablers and service providers from the Southampton area with effort made to ensure an ensure an even mix of academic, civic and business leaders- in order that the conversation is a joint venture between ‘town’ and ‘gown’ as pe the publication’s aims.
Provocations
- Where is Southampton heading? Is there a shared sense of direction?
- What are the specific challenges facing Southampton that need to be addressed?
- Do you collaborate enough?
- Do any of the scenarios resonate with you or apply to Southampton?
- By 2029 what do you want Southampton to be known for?
