2008 Archive
Generating Social Innovation - How to innovate: the tools for social innovation
This paper provides a first output from a major study, funded and in partnership with NESTA on the methods being used to generate and grow social innovation around the world. It sets out the context for the methods project, analysing why social innovation is coming to be seen as an important issue for government, communities and businesses.
The future of cities
A think piece by Geoff Mulgan on how regeneration and innovation need to work together.
OpenEverything
On 6 November London hosted an Open Everything event, a global conversation about the art, science and spirit of 'open'. The conversation covered, well, everything.
The Green Economy: background, current position and prospects
Geoff Mulgan, Director of the Young Foundation, spoke on Monday 17 November at the opening session of the 2008 Shantou Dialogues.
'Valuing Family, Valuing Work: British Muslim Women and the Labour Market'
A new report on second generation British Muslim women shows that although most want to work only 49% of them have a job - and the rest face severe barriers.
Swell Ideas
Rushanara Ali writes in Society Guardian on the work of Tower Hamlets Summer University and lessons learnt.
Neighbourhood Taskforces Toolkit
This new toolkit, published by the Young Foundation was launched at the National Association of Neighbourhood Management Conference in Nottingham
Paul Barker reviews new book on belonging
Paul Barker reviews Daniel Miller’s The Comfort of Things in this month's TLS
Kippy Joseph begins Young Foundation programme of work in the United States
As the US picks up interest in social innovation YF associate Kippy Joseph is initiating a programme of work in the US.
Communities in Control: Real People, real power
UpRising was singled out as an innovative new programme, supporting and developing a new generation of young people to play a greater role in politics and public life.
Living and Community
Geoff Mulgan, Director of the Young Foundation has called on architects to take a lead in shaping the built environment to accommodate the UK's ageing population.
Happy Mediums - Local Wellbeing Project
Can we immunise young people against unhappiness and depression?
Brown, Cameron and Clegg join forces to launch new programme to support the next generation of political leaders
At a moment of decisive change in world leadership the Young Foundation launches a major new programme, UpRising, to develop new leaders.
US launch of 'Just Another Emperor?'
The myths and realities of philanthrocapitalism.
The role of private equity in social and sustainable development
The Role of Private Equity in Social and Sustainable Development (March 2008)
This report by Arbor Square Associates and the Young Foundation explores the role private equity and venture capital providers can play in social and sustainable development.
The launch of 'The Collaborative City'
The London Collaborative - working together to shape London's future
Studio Schools
20.05.2008
Studio Schools included in new DSCF White Paper on Alternative Provision
Charles Tilly
02.05.08
Charles Tilly, social scientist and Young Foundation adviser, dies at 78
UpRising deadline extended until 19th May
UpRising will be piloted in the East London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Newham and Tower Hamlets in 2008/2009 and then spread around London and into other major cities across the UK.
The UpRising leadership programme will be launched at the end of April.
If you want to apply for UpRising, or get involved in any way, please visit the website at uprising.youngfoundation.org
Launch of SIX website
This week sees the international launch of the SIX website. SIX is a network that’s been set up by a group of organisations to help build the emerging field of social innovation.
Launch of Transformers
The ability of local areas to innovate is unevenly spread. This report investigates why some places innovate more effectively to meet social needs than others
'How to develop a local charter' guidance
Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP launched this new Young Foundation publication for local authorities
NHS Next Stage Review
A response from The Young Foundation to the consultation on policies for innovation
DIUS: Planned Science & Innovation Strategy
The Government's planned strategy - Ideas and recommendations from the Young Foundation
Geoff Mulgan - Thinker in Residence to the government of South Australia
Geoff Mulgan, Director of the Young Foundation has been working over the last two years as Thinker in Residence for the government of South Australia.
David Miliband visits Tower Hamlets
On 28th May 2008 in an event held in partnership with the Mile End Community Project, the Young Foundation were delighted to co-host a visit from the Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, to talk about foreign policy with local Muslim communities in Tower Hamlets.
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