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Panel: Why community-driven R&I matters to us

Blog 30 June 2025

Watch a panel session from the Pushing Boundaries conference, where members of the accountability group of community researchers discuss why it matters how community-driven R&I projects are designed and delivered. 

A snapshot of our conference of community-driven research and innovation

Blog 30 June 2025

Hear from some of the organisers, hosts, speakers and accountability group members from the Pushing Boundaries conference, about their highlights from the event, and why it’s important.

Is loneliness in Britain creating “an island of strangers”?

Feature 23 June 2025

Dr Jack Layton says social infrastructure – including green spaces – is vital in supporting social connections, building stronger communities, and mitigating loneliness.  

Climate Outreach at London Climate Action Week

24 June 2025
11:00am – 5:00pm

Attendees at our co-hosted event will work to shape and drive delivery of the government’s Public Participation Strategy for Net Zero

Claire Dhami

Claire Head of Systems Change and Inclusion at West Midlands Combined Authority, leading the Public Sector Innovation agenda, transforming public services across areas like early years, youth unemployment, health and social care, and homelessness.

Sami Gichki

Sami is a citizen scientist with coproduction experience across numerous academic institutions ensuring that lived experience remains at the heart of mental health research.

Dr Lauren Baker Mitchell

Dr Lauren Baker Mitchell is a Senior Research Fellow for Creative Communities at Northumbria University, where she delivers the Community Innovation Practitioner Awards.

Chris Manion

Chris is Head of Grants at the British Science Association and has responsibility for delivering The Ideas Fund, which is piloting a new way of supporting communities to work in partnership with researchers.

Professor Beth Parry

Beth is the Director of the Urban Institute and Professor at the University of Sheffield. She is passionate about addressing spatial injustice

James Halls

James Halls is a dedicated advocate and entrepreneur, recognised for his pivotal role at OSHI in revolutionising support systems for vulnerable communities.

Lewis Hou

Lewis is founder and director of Science Ceilidh, an intermediary organisation supporting cultural and knowledge democracy in Scotland.

Clair Griffiths

Clair is a Community Outreach Coordinator at Xplore!, where she leads engaging science activities across communities in Wales.