‘Fat people face discrimination that affects them for the rest of their lives’
New research from Kickstart peer research trainees uncovers prejudice and discrimination and explores its impact.
Hive minds: a series of peer research talks and debates
18 May 2022
10:00am – 11:00am
A session chaired by Dr Alessandra Radicati and Dr James Shraiky of UCL’s Institute for Global Prosperity
Report finds social enterprises funded by The Young Academy benefit 1.8m learners
Social investment fund, set up to tackle disadvantage in education, shares learnings.
‘Putting young people in the driving seat of research can steer better youth support’
Helen Goulden shares a new report, and celebrates greater participation of young people in the research sector.
‘Greater diversity among councillors matters. Here’s why.’
Victoria Boelman asks what we can all do to increase the diversity of people putting themselves forward for local elections.
‘More must be done to confront online racism’
Research led and directed by peer researchers on the Kickstart scheme explores the role social media plays in amplifying discrimination, hate and abuse.
Time to invest in community leadership
A new report by The Young Foundation’s Chief Executive, Helen Goulden, explores the role and value of community leadership – and suggests what’s needed to support it.
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Reflections from our CEO'We shouldn’t wait until people are struggling before we help them'
New research – ‘Beyond the foggy and uncertain’ – shares insights into the concerns and priorities of young people around England, and outlines their vision for a happier, healthier, post-Covid future.
Read the report