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‘Perceptions of “good” have shifted – and insights are stronger for it’

Blog 5 October 2022

Peer research can meaningfully involve communities in generating evidence – but Zoe Dibb says more must be done to evaluate quality and effectiveness.  

Thames Futures

Impact story 4 October 2022

We worked with East London developers Barking Riverside Ltd (BRL) to launch a pioneering, award-winning social impact project, Thames Futures.

Introduction to participatory research

24 November 2022
9:30am – 3:30pm

For organisations wishing to develop knowledge and skills in participatory and creative research approaches.

Exploring the east Birmingham food system

Project 23 August 2022

We are working with Birmingham City Council and Smartlyte to investigate barriers in provision of healthy, affordable food by food businesses in East Birmingham.

Valuing and enabling citizen science: lessons from the Citizen Science Exploration Grant programme

Publication 14 August 2022

Exploring UKRI-funded projects, this report makes recommendations for future ‘citizen science’ research and funding design. 

The ‘ripple effect’ of participatory research

News 10 August 2022

New research from the Institute for Community Studies evaluates UKRI-funded research projects, seeking to better understand the value and scope of ‘citizen science’  

Hive Minds: funding a more participatory future for citizen science

16 November 2022
10:00am – 12:00pm

Representatives from UKRI and the Institute for Community Studies discuss ways to support Citizen Science research.

Building ‘15-minute neighbourhoods’: what’s on your doorstep?  

News 29 July 2022

We’re working with communities and the Council in Waltham Forest to better understand local needs and shape neighbourhoods 

Report shares recommendations from our Kickstart experience

News 21 July 2022

As our final cohort of young researchers finish their placement, we shares key learnings and reflections 

Kickstarting careers in research

Publication 21 July 2022

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

Peer research: sharing what works

Blog 13 July 2022

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

The rise and rise of participatory research

Blog 24 May 2022

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…