Podcasts and videos
CiviCast: A history of the Civic University movement
7 March 2024
In this podcast, our Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha interviews Professor John Goddard OBE.
‘Reflections on Michael Young’s legacy’
8 February 2024
Find out more about Michael Young’s legacy and the important work carried out by the institutions he founded over the years.
‘The driver of Michael’s innovation was often discontent’
29 November 2023
Discontent can be a powerful force for good, if we choose to participate in generating new solutions, says Helen Goulden.
‘He mixed the intellectual rigour of research with the entrepreneurial flair of business’
22 November 2023
The Young Foundation Trustee, Mike Omoniyi, explains what being ‘Forever Young’ means to him.
‘He was a do-er; he got his hands dirty to make changes for the better’
22 November 2023
Our Trustee Kate Hainsworth shares what the spirit of Michael Young means to her.
‘What is citizen science’
9 October 2023
In this video, the Institute for Community Studies and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) explore what ‘citizen science’ means, and how it’s changing the way that research is done.
‘How can we ensure a people-powered transition?’
29 September 2023
Our CEO, Helen Goulden OBE, spoke on a panel about what a people-powered transition to net zero would look like at the Liberal Democrats conference 25 September 2023.
‘We need to prove that investment in prevention works’
31 July 2023
Hearing from young people around the UK, this short film reflects on their civic journeys to becoming active citizens – and explores the change that’s needed to increase engagement.
A spotlight on the ‘S’ in ESG on the Turley ESG Bites podcast
25 May 2023
Helen Goulden discusses The Young Foundation’s ‘Quest for the ‘S’ in ESG’ on the Turley ESG Bites podcast.
‘You can have more of an open, honest conversation’
28 March 2023
Showing the value of peer research through work in the East Midlands town of Corby, created as part of the European Uplift Youth programme.
Life within easy reach
22 March 2023
A webinar hosted by the TCPA, sharing insights from Waltham Forest Council and The Young Foundation, exploring the ’15-Minute Neighbourhood’ concept.
Hive Minds: Funding a more participatory future for citizen science
13 January 2023
This panel discussion reflects on the findings of a review of UKRI’s Citizen Science Exploration Grant-funded projects, and explores ways to support participatory research approaches.
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