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‘How can we ensure a people-powered transition?’
Blog 29 September 2023
Our CEO, Helen Goulden OBE, spoke on a panel about what a people-powered transition to net zero would look like at the Liberal Democrats conference 25 September 2023.
‘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.
‘Vital and timely’ net zero policy research
News 14 April 2023
Funding from the British Academy will drive a six-month project exploring place-sensitive participatory policy development for a ‘just transition’ to net zero.
‘Health equality has been de-prioritised for decades’
Blog 13 March 2023
Emily Morrison highlights the ‘triple injustice’ in knowledge and evidence, gender identity, and social policy that perpetuates health inequity.
‘Our transition to net zero must be government-led and people-powered’
Blog 10 March 2023
To achieve the UK’s net zero goals, we need a united department at the heart of Westminster, says Emily Morrison
Call for evidence launches to inform policy for youth engagement
News 9 March 2023
Our Civic Journey programme announces a call for evidence to help shape policy recommendations to support young people to develop as active and empowered citizens.
‘A human-centred approach in an uncertain world’
Blog 21 February 2023
Young people need ‘pragmatic and solution-orientated design-thinking’ as they develop skills, knowledge and behaviour on their Civic Journeys, says Professor Matt Flinders
‘Young people need “social scaffolding” to reach their full potential’
Blog 17 February 2023
When thinking about support for the challenges young people face, Professor Matt Flinders says it’s right to use the language of access and growth.
Getting beyond the jargon
Blog 25 January 2023
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.
Building resilient communities and tackling geographic inequalities
News 25 January 2023
Our collaborative research – delivered with the British Academy, Power to Change, and the Bennett Institute for Public Policy – explores the role and importance of ‘social infrastructure’.
Hive Minds: Funding a more participatory future for citizen science
Blog 13 January 2023
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.
Transforming tomorrow
Blog 13 January 2023
Dr Steve Scott describes UKRI’s journey in supporting citizen science, working to enable diverse groups to participate with, and collaborate in, the research and innovation process.
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