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McGill International Portfolio Challenge

McGill University

Closing Soon

The McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) brings together top students and industry leaders from across the globe to create innovative portfolio solutions for urgent socio-economic issues—from rising inequality and protectionism to the ESG transition. Now in its 10th edition and part of McGill’s Sustainable Growth Initiative, the MIPC bridges academic insight and industry expertise. Each year, hundreds of investors, actuaries, academics, and students representing diverse backgrounds come together for a high-impact case competition, speaker series, and recruitment activities. A dedicated student executive team curates a rich, interactive experience around a new grand challenge each year. The MIPC is one of the most lucrative university competitions in the world. For industry partners, it’s a chance to gain fresh solutions to timely challenges, mentor the next generation of finance leaders, and recruit top talent from around the world.

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Digital Mapping Hackathon

Planning Aid Scotland

Closing Soon

A free, interactive workshop for anyone interested in exploring QGIS and digital mapping through practical group exercises. This in-person session will introduce practical digital mapping skills and show how spatial data can support planning and place-based project work. What you will explore Using QGIS, a digital mapping tool for planning and spatial analysis, participants will work with place-based data to explore how maps can help us understand places more clearly. You will look at how different layers of information can be brought together to reveal patterns, opportunities and challenges. Experienced digital mappers are welcome to come along and use their preferred programme. Why digital mapping matters The workshop is not only about learning how to use a mapping tool. It is also about understanding how data can tell different stories depending on what we choose to measure, prioritise and visualise. You will have the chance to test ideas and discuss findings with others. Who should attend This workshop is open to anyone who is interested in developing digital mapping skills. It may be particularly useful for people working in, studying or volunteering around planning, spatial data, place-based projects or community-led planning. You do not need to be a digital mapping expert to take part. The workshop will be friendly, practical and supportive, with opportunities to learn from others and build confidence. CPD The workshop can be counted towards your CPD. Partnership This training is delivered in partnership with Perth and Kinross Council. Questions If you have any questions or comments about the workshop, please get in touch with Jo by emailing volunteer@pas.org.uk

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Marketing Camp: Hackathon

Marketing Camp

Open

Ready to flex those marketing muscles? 🤓 Join our hackathon 🤓 This autumn we’ll be putting our heads together to tackle real marketing challenges from local organisations, charities, and community projects. You'll choose a brief, join a team, and spend the afternoon letting your brain off the leash 🧠 The stakes are low but the pay-off is high, as it’s a win for everyone. The brands up front get a boatload of fresh ideas, while you get to stretch creative muscles that don't always see much action in the day-to-day 💪 Plus pick up new perspectives, tactics, and connections you can take back into your work. As well as the hack sessions there'll be plenty of opportunities to chat and connect with other smart marketing minds, a headline talk packed with practical takeaways, and enough food and drink to keep the cogs whirring 🍻 You can check out the full agenda on our website. Think of this as your marketing playground 😁 No pressure, no politics – just the freedom to chase interesting ideas and see where they lead. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 🤝 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRILLIANT HUMANS AT INVANITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 As well as our brain-tickling autumn hackathon we also host an insanely useful and outrageously fun spring conference, plus a whole bunch of low-key monthly meet-ups all around Oxfordshire. Have a gander and sign up to stay hot on the trail of our latest adventures in marketing.