Peer research
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New project tackles ‘avoidable and unfair’ health inequalities
News 15 December 2022
Linking community, health and social sectors together, Living Roots is a new collaborative programme working to improve health equity in the west London borough of Ealing.
Telling the whole story: why we must be open about the complexities of citizen science research
Blog 31 October 2022
Dr Helena Hollis says support structures can be developed to build participatory research capacities for the future.
‘Perceptions of “good” have shifted – and insights are stronger for it’
Blog 5 October 2022
Peer research can meaningfully involve communities in generating evidence – but Zoe Dibb says more must be done to evaluate quality and effectiveness.
Valuing and enabling citizen science: lessons from the Citizen Science Exploration Grant programme
Publication 14 August 2022
Exploring UKRI-funded projects, this report makes recommendations for future ‘citizen science’ research and funding design.
The ‘ripple effect’ of participatory research
News 10 August 2022
New research from the Institute for Community Studies evaluates UKRI-funded research projects, seeking to better understand the value and scope of ‘citizen science’
Building ‘15-minute neighbourhoods’: what’s on your doorstep?
News 29 July 2022
We’re working with communities and the Council in Waltham Forest to better understand local needs and shape neighbourhoods
Report shares recommendations from our Kickstart experience
News 21 July 2022
As our final cohort of young researchers finish their placement, we shares key learnings and reflections
Kickstarting careers in research
Publication 21 July 2022
This report shares learnings from The Young Foundation’s participation in the Department for Work and Pensions’ Kickstart Scheme.
Peer research: sharing what works
Blog 13 July 2022
Our Head of Research, Zoe Dibb, shares insights and key learnings from our Peer Research Network with the Social Research Association (SRA).
The rise and rise of participatory research
Blog 24 May 2022
Our CEO reflects on the knowledge shared at our recent Hive conference – and makes the case for peer research as an approach that is ripe for these times…
‘Fat people face discrimination that affects them for the rest of their lives’
Blog 15 May 2022
New research from Kickstart peer research trainees uncovers prejudice and discrimination and explores its impact.
Fatphobia Kickstart report
Publication 15 May 2022
A report exploring young people’s experiences of fatphobia, developed and devised by a group of young Kickstart peer research recruits.
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