Events and training
We run a programme of virtual and in-person workshops, roundtables, talks, and more
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Hive Minds: Exploring participatory research
4 November 2025
10:00am - 1:00pm
Develop knowledge, and connect with others interested in participatory research. Hosted by RFA in partnership with The Young Foundation.
Civic Impact Dashboard user-testing workshop
9 December 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm
Help shape a dashboard supporting universities to take a more data-driven approach to creating positive civic impact.
Training
We provide high-quality training for individuals, groups and organisations that are looking to research in and with local communities. We provide direct training to peer and community researchers. We also provide ‘train the trainer’ packages, supporting organisations to build their community research and innovation capacity. We have proven accelerator programmes that support social enterprises and mission-led businesses to increase their scale and impact – often through brokering cross-sector partnerships.
Our training packages are highly adaptable, and are proven to work in a range of bespoke settings and diverse participants.
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Introduction to peer research course
19 November 2025
9:30am - 3:30pm
This online course is for organisations wishing to develop their peer research project management skills in-house. A previous participant said: “I learnt a lot and feel inspired.”
Bespoke training
We work with you to translate your research needs and aims into a project brief and timeline. We then work collaboratively to meet your brief. We manage your research project end-to-end, co-ordinating the team, and processing the data and insights that are gathered during the project.
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