A snapshot of our conference of community-driven research and innovation
On 10 June 2025 at The British Library, The Young Foundation and UKRI brought together pioneers who are transforming research and innovation through community-driven approaches. The conference explored how communities are reshaping what research and innovation can be. This video hears from some of the organisers, hosts, speakers and accountability group members, at the event.
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