Topic Support Networks

This section introduces the Topic Support Networks (TSNs) by looking at what a TSN is, how it operates and how to become involved, it also acts as a signpost to other documents that support the operation of the TSNs.

Introduction 

A Topic Support Network (TSN) is a group of people working together on a specific sustainability subject that is relevant to Scottish colleges and universities. There are now 8 established and functioning networks. These are: Energy; Sustainable Construction; Travel; Waste; Education for Sustainable Development; Sustainable Procurement; Sustainable ICT; and Promoting Positive Behaviour.

Framework

Have a look at the Framework for Topic Support Network meetings to see what is covered.

Topic Support Networks in Scotland hit online forums--- JISCmail groups
 

We’re stepping up the efficiency of our communications! Each Topic Support Network here in Scotland now has a dedicated JISCmail group. By signing up to this not only will you keep up to date with dedicated Topic Support Network events, but you will be able to engage in discussion forums with other members of the group and shout about some of the events happening on your campus, whilst benefitting from the online networking benefits. To sign up to a Jisc Mailing relevant to you visit click on the relevant area(s) you are interested in above.

Purpose

Members of the network can be staff in further and higher education institutions or in public or not for profit organisations. TSNs will provide opportunities for individuals and institutions to:

• Share information on best practice and support (e.g. between institutions and strategic partners)

• Identify problems, threats and opportunities for new initiatives;

• Participate in consultation exercises; and

• Deliver practical outcomes that will help others in the sector (e.g. case study/templates/ guidance/workshop).
• Provide networking opportunities to the sector in Scotland by topic area; and
• Provide added value to the Universities and Colleges Climate Change Commitment for Scotland (UCCCfS) and the wider EAUC training programmes & projects by theme.
   

Next meetings

Each page above includes a link to our Continual Professional Development Page where all upcoming TSN meetings are advertised.

Topic Support Networks Convenors

Each TSN has a dedicated convenor that supports the group in running a sucessful set of meetings that addresses the purposes outlined above. These convenors are specialist individuals from Scottish insitutions, and in some cases, sector organisations.

Formation of the Topic Support Networks

Click here for the report on the outcomes from the two events mentioned above