VSSN New Researchers online session on careers!
📅 Thu 16 April 2026 | 12:00–13:00 (UK time)
Join former New Researchers @helenabnett.bsky.social and Chris Mills as they share their experiences of moving from PhD study into research careers.
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c26728...
Two researchers and three young people sat around a meeting room table, with a flipchart behind them on which the words 'Herts YPAG' are written
Great @nihrarcs.bsky.social webinar yesterday on evaluating #PublicInvolvement with children & YP. Brilliant presentation from my @hertsresearch.bsky.social colleagues Lauren Denyer & @helenabnett.bsky.social, & members of @hertsypag.bsky.social. Thank you to everyone who attended & contributed 1/2
📣 VSSN member @helenabnett.bsky.social is speaking at the launch of Using Documents In Research, @brisunipress.bsky.social, editors Helen Kara & Aimee Grant
🗓️19 March | 🕙10am
Helen’s talk: using charity annual reporting data to explore representation
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/part-1-boo...
“Our findings tell us that young people’s choices around social media and gaming may be shaped by how they’re feeling but not necessarily the other way around,” said Prof Neil Humphrey, a co-author [of a Manchester University study that followed 25,000 11- to 14-year-olds over three school years].
It is all very well promising End of Life options but they cost money 👇The Hospice movement is one of the UK's greatest achievements but it needs resourcing by the state. Those with terminal illnesses need to be able to access beds & resources wherever they live.
The #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here and one thing is clear: teenagers are under pressure from all angles.
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
.... and acceptance (of yourself and others). We must recognise that there is a need for a better/easier diagnostic process that is completely separate to talking about access to education.
There is I think a lot of value in this new @ippr.org report - particularly the recognition (missing from so much coverage) that the 2011 move away from inclusion has substantially contributed to the increase in EHCPs etc.
But diagnosis isn't just about education. It is about identity, culture...
#NewPublication📣 in @cphjournal.bsky.social with @drhnewman.bsky.social @elspethma.bsky.social @kathrynalmack.bsky.social & Wendy Wills.
'A process evaluation of weight management services developed with, not for, communities': doi.org/10.55016/ojs...
@hertsresearch.bsky.social
📣 1 day to go to #VSVR2025!
We’ll start with the New Researchers Day, followed by Day 1 with a welcome by Angela Ellis Paine and Vita Terry, and a keynote by Prof Stephen Osborne.
Programme: tinyurl.com/VSVR2025programme
@bayesbschool.bsky.social @ncvo.bsky.social @volactionislington.bsky.social
🎥 Missed our latest New Researchers Online Session?
You can now watch Ellen Bennett’s @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social presentation on theory in voluntary sector research. Perfect for anyone revisiting the big ideas that impact our field.
📺 Watch here: www.vssn.org.uk/2025/07/14/v...
🎶 It’s happening tomorrow!
Join @helenabnett.bsky.social for a workshop on how voluntary organisations can help tackle inequalities in access to music education.
📅 25 June | 🕛 12 noon
Still time to register 👉 tinyurl.com/accessmusiced
Supported by the VSSN Small Grants programme.
🎶 Reminder: There’s still time to register!
Join @helenabnett.bsky.social on 25 June for a workshop on how voluntary orgs can help address inequalities in music education. Details below 👇
Help shape the future of science communication. The @royalsociety.org is conducting a survey to understand the current state of the UK research sector and how these challenges impact your ability to communicate, collaborate, and drive meaningful change. 📝 www.research.net/r/RS_public_...
🎶 How can voluntary orgs help tackle inequalities in access to music ed?
Join @helenabnett.bsky.social for a workshop exploring this intersection across music ed, voluntary sector & public health.
📅 25 June | 🕛 12 noon
Register 👉 tinyurl.com/accessmusiced
Supported by VSSN Small Grants programme.
The very nature of schools makes #SEND provision difficult. The expectation that all children will hit the same mark simultaneously is misguided for everyone, for the disabled & neurodivergent its insane. The noise, overcrowding, bullying & lack of 1:1 care IS the problem. Fix that & inclusion works
@nihr.bsky.social ' #PPI in Action' webinar on "Inclusive Involvement in Adult Social Care Research" - speakers include my @uniofherts.bsky.social #UniofHerts colleague Prof Kathryn Almack.
21/3/25 11-12.00. Info and registration: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@arceastofengland.bsky.social
We’re advertising permanent posts in our new subject group of Social & Urban Policy. We’re building something really great here with a brilliant colleagues and strong, collegial leadership. A year (to the day I think!) since I joined, I’m hugely glad I did.
HTs 🎩 to @jpreso.bsky.social, young people & colleagues for A* organising + presenters name-checked in blog post incl @simonrstones.bsky.social, Sophie @raiiseuk.bsky.social, @neuro-observant.bsky.social & her amazing #InvolveYoungPeople research cycle & @joshharsant.bsky.social @barnardos.org.uk 👏👏
5 young people sitting on a train
Programme for 'Making Connections' national NIHR event on children and young people's involvement in health and social care research
Herts YPAG on tour!
On our way to Birmingham with @louca-mai.bsky.social and @helenabnett.bsky.social for an @nihr.bsky.social #GenerationR #MakingConnections event with YPAGs from across the country
So excited to have an opportunity to support and learn from this fantastic project - co-led by @louca-mai.bsky.social, @kathevans2.bsky.social, young people, and others - which explores how diverse young people's voices can best be heard & lead to real change in health/wellbeing policy & practice
Blog post about our last meeting by a member of the group: generationr.org.uk/the-herts-yp...
Looking forward to an exciting 2025, including a get-together with YPAGs from across the country
@uniofherts.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social
#PPI #PPIE #PublicInvolvement #InvolveYoungPeople
Thank you! Really helpful way to find other UH people here!
