Toynbee Hall

Hive Minds: A series of peer research talks and debates

21 September 2022
10:00am – 12:00pm

Join us online to explore current news and views in participatory research.

Kickstarting careers in research

This report shares learnings from The Young Foundation’s participation in the Department for Work and Pensions’ Kickstart Scheme.

‘If the research sector is to truly reflect our diverse communities, we need new forms of partnerships’ 

Tom Saunders and Emily Morrison stress the need for more equitable and sustainable models of community engagement in research

An equitable future for research and innovation

This report focuses on how the research and innovation (R&I) system can more equitably involve community groups and organisations with less power or representation.

Peer research: sharing what works

Our Head of Research, Zoe Dibb, shares insights and key learnings from our Peer Research Network with the Social Research Association (SRA).

Here comes the community!

Today, local leaders from around the UK descend on Parliament to call for a Community Power Act. Our CEO Helen Goulden welcomes engagement with communities that increases both equality and equity. 

Introducing the Community Power Act

This proposal, supported by The Young Foundation, outlines new laws aim that could fundamentally change where power lies in this country.

Digital solutions: tech-powered responses to 21st century crises

This paper explores the potential to develop digital civic infrastructure to support our national growth and drive levelling up.

The rise and rise of participatory research

Our CEO reflects on the knowledge shared at our recent Hive conference – and makes the case for peer research as an approach that is ripe for these times…