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Big Ideas
Big Ideas is an event for young people, young leaders, volunteers and workers to learn new skills, network, share ideas and celebrate the impact of youth work.
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Location: University of Stirling
Organisation: Youth Scotland
Get ready for Big Ideas 2026!
The biggest weekend in youth work is back from 29-30 August at the University of Stirling!
Bookings are now open!
What is Big Ideas?
A fantastic event for young people and youth workers, Big Ideas is all about engaging, inspiring and empowering young people and youth workers to take the lead in their local communities. This residential event comprises an action-packed programme of fun and engaging workshops for young people and a separate workshop list for workers to ignite new ideas and gain new experiences.
Join Youth Scotland’s celebration of young people and experience an event which is young people led and which showcases youth work’s talents and skills!
Who is it for?
For young people, young leaders, volunteers and workers to learn new skills, network and share ideas to celebrate the impact of youth work. Featuring a fantastic choice of over 20 workshops, to empower action through new ideas, tools and resources.
The Big Ideas Weekend is most suited for:
> Young People (12-17 yrs)
> Workers/Leaders (18 yrs+)
Young People aged (16+) can self-book onto the event.
Young people aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult youth worker/volunteer.
Youth Workers will follow their own training programme during the day, but will be responsible for their young people outwith the formal sessions and during joint evening sessions.
