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Revolutionising institutions: the enduring legacy of Michael Young
Feature 30 November 2023
In a world of social movements, networks and fast-paced change, Young shows us that institutions prevail as fashions and political agendas come and go. By Helen Goulden.
The Power of Participation: our vision 2024-28
Publication 30 November 2023
Embracing the spirit of our founder, Michael Young, our five-year strategy, The Power of Participation, shares our vision to redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business and shape a fairer, greener future.
A historical perspective: Michael Young’s legacy and the history of the Institute for Community Studies
Publication 29 November 2023
Marking 70 years since the Institute for Community Studies’ inception, Holly Smith outlines it’s profound impact on the welfare state and political thinking.
‘Take ‘no’ as a question’: seven habits for serial change-makers
Feature 29 November 2023
Sir Geoff Mulgan, former CEO of The Young Foundation, remembers Michael Young and shares qualities he possessed that seem particularly relevant to the world more than a century after his birth.
‘Building peace together’: a complex social endeavour
Feature 29 November 2023
Nearly 40 years ago, Michael Young and his contemporaries sought to support peace around the world. Their vision is still core to International Alert – and our collective future, says Executive Director Nic Hailey CMG.
‘Disrupting the system’: how Young opened doors to higher education
Feature 29 November 2023
Young founded the Open University as a ‘National Grid of Learning’, and it continues to enable access to higher education for learners across the UK, says Professor Josie Fraser, Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
‘On the side of the consumer’: upholding Young’s commitment to fairness
Feature 29 November 2023
Founded by Michael Young more than 66 years ago, Which? continues to stand up for consumers’ rights, working with businesses and government to protect consumers from harmlor.
‘Inspiring individuals’: ensuring Young’s legacy lives on
Feature 29 November 2023
Established by Michael Young in 1963 as a not-for-profit distance learning provider, the National Extension College (NEC) continues to widen access to education for people of all ages.
‘Raising our expectation of participation’
Blog 29 November 2023
We launch our new five-year strategy at a time of great challenge and division, says our CEO, Helen Goulden – and everyone in the UK should experience the power of participation to affect meaningful change
‘The driver of Michael’s innovation was often discontent’
Blog 29 November 2023
Discontent can be a powerful force for good, if we choose to participate in generating new solutions, says Helen Goulden.
‘Society has changed considerably’: Young’s u3a has matured
Feature 28 November 2023
A child of its time, the ‘university’ Michael Young co-founded to be run by older people, for older people, has now hit middle age. By Dr Liz Thackray, Chair, Third Age Trust
‘His values guide our future’: Michael and the Youngian vision of Social Research
Feature 23 November 2023
Aspects of Michael Young’s vision, dating back to over half a century, feel urgently relevant today, says Stian Westlake, Executive Chair, ESRC.
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