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Perspectives from a Citizen Researcher
2 April 2024
Rebecca shares her experiences of Citizen Science work
Hive Minds webinar: Citizen Science event recording
2 April 2024
Sharing experiences of citizen science and community research.
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.
A five-point plan for a green and fair future
8 February 2024
Net zero transition must leave no one behind, says Emily Morrison – and our research shows how national policy can make it so
‘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.
‘Communities must be at the heart of a people-powered transition to net zero’
11 May 2023
The independent review calls for widespread participation in low-carbon living – yet government policy hasn’t changed, says Samanthi Theminimulle.
‘Health equality has been de-prioritised for decades’
13 March 2023
Emily Morrison highlights the ‘triple injustice’ in knowledge and evidence, gender identity, and social policy that perpetuates health inequity.
‘Our transition to net zero must be government-led and people-powered’
10 March 2023
To achieve the UK’s net zero goals, we need a united department at the heart of Westminster, says Emily Morrison
‘A human-centred approach in an uncertain world’
21 February 2023
Young people need ‘pragmatic and solution-orientated design-thinking’ as they develop skills, knowledge and behaviour on their Civic Journeys, says Professor Matt Flinders
‘Young people need “social scaffolding” to reach their full potential’
17 February 2023
When thinking about support for the challenges young people face, Professor Matt Flinders says it’s right to use the language of access and growth.