Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
The Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) is an interdisciplinary research institute that works with people in creative and flexible ways, to explore pathways for fair and sustainable futures, where communities are represented, empowered and enriched.
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How community is understood and why it matters
SISC's Head of Research Dr Iain Cairns on defining 'community'
21 Jan 2026
Twenty years of Community Benefit in Scotland: what we’ve learned and why it matters more than ever
Guest post from Foundation Scotland about the future of community benefits, and SISC's work with the charity.
8 Dec 2025
Research highlights best practice for renewable energy community benefit funds
A new report by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) has identified Foundation Scotland as a model for good practice in the design and governance of Community Benefit Funds (CBFs), which support communities affected by renewable energy developments.
24 Nov 2025
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18Feb2026
SISC Seminar: Prof Bernard Harris
Talk title: Charity in National Health Service Hospitals in the UK, c. 1948-1970Location: Strath UnionTime: 12:00
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18Mar2026
SISC Seminar: Dr Donal Brown
Talk title: Net Zero in Peril? The case for a new low carbon social contract in the UKLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:00
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22Apr2026
SISC Seminar: Dr Dwight Tse and Dr Megan Crawford
Talk title: Climate Change and Aging Populations: The Growing Threat of Extreme HeatLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:00
All the latest from SISC
Latest news and blogs
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18Feb2026
SISC Seminar: Prof Bernard Harris
Talk title: Charity in National Health Service Hospitals in the UK, c. 1948-1970Location: Strath UnionTime: 12:0018Mar2026SISC Seminar: Dr Donal Brown
Talk title: Net Zero in Peril? The case for a new low carbon social contract in the UKLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:0022Apr2026SISC Seminar: Dr Dwight Tse and Dr Megan Crawford
Talk title: Climate Change and Aging Populations: The Growing Threat of Extreme HeatLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:00More news and blogs-
How community is understood and why it matters
SISC's Head of Research Dr Iain Cairns on defining 'community'
21 Jan 2026
-
Twenty years of Community Benefit in Scotland: what we’ve learned and why it matters more than ever
Guest post from Foundation Scotland about the future of community benefits, and SISC's work with the charity.
8 Dec 2025
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Research highlights best practice for renewable energy community benefit funds
A new report by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) has identified Foundation Scotland as a model for good practice in the design and governance of Community Benefit Funds (CBFs), which support communities affected by renewable energy developments.
24 Nov 2025
Upcoming events
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18Feb2026
SISC Seminar: Prof Bernard Harris
Talk title: Charity in National Health Service Hospitals in the UK, c. 1948-1970Location: Strath UnionTime: 12:0018Mar2026SISC Seminar: Dr Donal Brown
Talk title: Net Zero in Peril? The case for a new low carbon social contract in the UKLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:0022Apr2026SISC Seminar: Dr Dwight Tse and Dr Megan Crawford
Talk title: Climate Change and Aging Populations: The Growing Threat of Extreme HeatLocation: Strath UnionTime: 12:00More events-
How community is understood and why it matters
SISC's Head of Research Dr Iain Cairns on defining 'community'
21 Jan 2026
-
Twenty years of Community Benefit in Scotland: what we’ve learned and why it matters more than ever
Guest post from Foundation Scotland about the future of community benefits, and SISC's work with the charity.
8 Dec 2025
-
Research highlights best practice for renewable energy community benefit funds
A new report by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) has identified Foundation Scotland as a model for good practice in the design and governance of Community Benefit Funds (CBFs), which support communities affected by renewable energy developments.
24 Nov 2025