Transforming tomorrow

Getting beyond the jargon 

The Levelling Up White Paper brought the term ‘social infrastructure’ out of the shadows. But what does it mean, and why is it important? Richard Harries shares his thoughts. 

Hive Minds: Funding a more participatory future for citizen science

This panel discussion reflects on the findings of a review of UKRI’s Citizen Science Exploration Grant-funded projects, and explores ways to support participatory research approaches. 

Taking action together

Helen Goulden OBE, CEO of The Young Foundation, reflects on future of participatory research in policymaking. 

From tomato seeds in space to particles from comets

Dr. Marc Kuchner, Chief Science Officer at NASA, reflects on his organisation’s extensive work using citizen science approaches.

Perspectives from the field of citizen science

How is citizen science being used, what’s the view on the ground, and what does it take to share good practice and scale up?

Citizen science, health research, and the fight against Covid-19

Professor Tim Spector shares insights from the world’s biggest citizen science health project – the ZOE Health Study – which provided data in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Speaking truth to power’

Hearing from young people around the UK, this short film reflects on their civic journeys to becoming active citizens – and explores the change that’s needed to increase engagement. 

Life within easy reach: the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s 15-Minute Neighbourhoods Framework

28 February 2023
1:30pm – 3:30pm

Join us to explore the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s 15-Minute Neighbourhoods Framework.

The Civic Journey: Summary of emerging findings

Emerging findings from our youth-led programme, inspiring engagement in social action, community activism and democratic participation across the UK.