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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…

Hive Minds: A series of peer research talks and debates

17 August 2022
10:00am – 11:00am

Join us online to explore current news and views in participatory research. Our next event is at 10am on 17 August.

‘Fat people face discrimination that affects them for the rest of their lives’ 

Blog 15 May 2022

New research from Kickstart peer research trainees uncovers prejudice and discrimination and explores its impact.

Fatphobia Kickstart report

Publication 15 May 2022

A report exploring young people’s experiences of fatphobia, developed and devised by a group of young Kickstart peer research recruits.

Hive minds: a series of peer research talks and debates

18 May 2022
10:00am – 11:00am

A session chaired by Dr Alessandra Radicati and Dr James Shraiky of UCL’s Institute for Global Prosperity