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12 things we learnt in 2025
Blog 18 December 2025
In this co-created article, colleagues across The Young Foundation share some key learnings and trends observed through their work over the past 12 months…
‘New shift in retrofit policy could create extraordinary and avoidable risk’
Blog 17 December 2025
Our senior researcher Leonie Taylor worries a shift in retrofit policy recently announced by the Chancellor could undermine trust and impact vulnerable households.
‘The water outage in Kent shows the UK is ill-prepared for crisis’
Blog 17 December 2025
Our Director of Sustainability, Emily Morrison, on 13 days without a safe drinking water supply – and the need for a fall-back plan when essential services fail
Forging ‘a renewed belief in the power of partnerships’
Feature 11 December 2025
Reflections from the Institute for Community Studies and NCCPE’s Community Advisory Panel, championing values-driven partnerships at the heart of the NCIA’s national conference
Where should we put our energy (transition)?
17 December 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
A webinar developing a bespoke and place-specific approach to reaching net zero
Redefining roles: Building postgraduate capacity for community engagement
14 January 2026
9:30am – 3:00pm
Join this in-person event of talks, interactive workshops and networking opportunities to showcase the work of Undisciplined Spaces
What’s the UK’s vision for HE? Let’s think local
Blog 2 December 2025
Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha explores how universities can act as civic partners to drive positive change in their local communities.
How can universities be better neighbours?
Blog 2 December 2025
Dr Al Mathers highlights how universities can act as true civic partners, building long-term, place-based relationships to generate measurable social impact in their communities.
The UK can deliver growth, address inequalities, and meet net zero targets. Here’s how.
Blog 2 December 2025
Knowledge Exchange Manager Jacob Coburn explores how regional anchor institutions can drive inclusive growth and strengthen local communities.
Award-nominated youth-driven programme welcomes new cohort
News 2 December 2025
New Peer Action Collective partners to address key themes affecting young people’s safety in our communities.
Dr Susan Griffiths appointed new Chief Executive of The Young Foundation
News 1 December 2025
Griffiths will join in March 2026, with ambitions to “accelerate our positive impact on the most crucial environmental, economic and social issues of our time”
Harnessing university-owned green spaces for wellbeing: evidence-informed recommendations for policymakers
Repository entry 1 December 2025
This paper connects key findings and recommendations emerging from the Institute for Community Studies’ research on university green spaces with current and potential policy opportunities. It outlines how policymakers and partners could work with universities and other key stakeholders, particularly estates teams, to drive access to and uses of…