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Reimagining university-led climate education: evidence- informed recommendations for policymakers
Repository entry 1 December 2025
This paper draws on research into civic climate higher education, undertaken by the Institute for Community Studies at The Young Foundation, alongside analysis of current English climate education policy. It aims to outline new opportunities for evidence-informed civic approaches to climate education, building in the flexibility to enable each …
An emerging research strategy for civic universities
Repository entry 1 December 2025
This agenda outlines the Institute for Community Studies’ approach to research and evidence generation for the NCIA programme. It shares our process of working with four co-commissioning panels to develop priority research topic areas that explore the conditions required to support universities in making a positive contribution in the their place.
Maximising student community engagement to enhance local places: evidence informed advice for universities
Repository entry 1 December 2025
This report builds on NCIA research to offer evidence-informed recommendations for universities on student-community engagement in their region.
The Young Foundation and Peer Action Collective nominated for prestigious award
News 24 November 2025
Insightful research short-listed for the Market Research Society President’s Medal.
Summer Simpson
Person 5 November 2025
Summer brings expertise in qualitative research and community engagement, driven by a commitment to tackling inequality and strengthening social infrastructure, connectedness, and place-based approaches.
Civic Impact Dashboard user-testing webinar
4 March 2026
11:00am – 12:00pm
Help shape a dashboard supporting universities to take a more data-driven approach to creating positive civic impact.
New tool shows local ‘readiness’ for net zero
News 30 October 2025
GoZero Index launches to map local readiness for a fair, green future.
The GoZero Index
Publication 30 October 2025
Explore the GoZero Index, a tool that maps local readiness for a ‘just’ transition to net zero.
NCIA core value framework
Guidance from the CiviCon25 Community Advisory Panel on how the conference can reflect a more inclusive approach.
Join our network of net-zero changemakers
We are building UK-wide community of changemakers, working together to spark bold, collective action for a fairer, greener future
New report and analysis explore ‘social wellbeing’
News 2 October 2025
Collaborative programme publishes evidence to build greater understanding of community wellbeing around the UK.
Aderonke Ademola
Person 1 October 2025
Aderonke brings experience in research, education, and advocacy, with a focus on EDI and the criminal justice system, alongside skills in qualitative methods and inclusive education.
