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‘Disrupting the system’: how Young opened doors to higher education
Feature 29 November 2023
Young founded the Open University as a ‘National Grid of Learning’, and it continues to enable access to higher education for learners across the UK, says Professor Josie Fraser, Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
‘On the side of the consumer’: upholding Young’s commitment to fairness
Feature 29 November 2023
Founded by Michael Young more than 66 years ago, Which? continues to stand up for consumers’ rights, working with businesses and government to protect consumers from harmlor.
‘Inspiring individuals’: ensuring Young’s legacy lives on
Feature 29 November 2023
Established by Michael Young in 1963 as a not-for-profit distance learning provider, the National Extension College (NEC) continues to widen access to education for people of all ages.
Hive Minds: Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP) community research evaluation
13 December 2023
12:30pm – 1:30pm
First hand insights from Dartington Services Design Lab community researchers in South London.
Community innovators win funding and support
News 4 October 2023
Twelve grassroots community organisations supported to ‘turn great ideas into action’ as Phase 2 of the Community Knowledge Fund delivers grants worth £50k to £100k
Ambitious programme supports young people to tackle youth violence
News 20 September 2023
A five-year extension of the Peer Action Collective (PAC) programme, announced today, will drive youth participation to address youth violence and its causes.
Youth leadership for urban wellbeing
Publication 3 August 2023
This research report was developed by The Centre for Urban Wellbeing at The University of Birmingham, in collaboration with The Young Foundation, and the University of Birmingham’s Institute for Mental Health Youth participation leads and Youth Advisory Group.
‘Big change is coming, and young people are leading the way’
Blog 31 May 2023
Dan Farag, Director of Innovation and Practice, say meaningful solutions are led by people who’ve experienced challenges first hand.
One-size-fits all education system challenged by young people
News 31 May 2023
The Big Education Challenge today announces its 15 finalists, which will be supported to develop their early-stage ideas to transform education.
‘Communities must be at the heart of a people-powered transition to net zero’
Blog 11 May 2023
The independent review calls for widespread participation in low-carbon living – yet government policy hasn’t changed, says Samanthi Theminimulle.
Join the Community Tune-In
10 May 2023
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Join our free community music event Toynbee Hall in Tower Hamlets, celebrating songs that matter to local people and communities.
‘I know first-hand that immigrants can feel alienated in their own home’
Blog 13 April 2023
Kickstart peer researcher Christina Riddle shares thoughts on – and research into – the experiences of immigrants in the UK.
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