Community-led Action Research - Roundtable Discussion

Monday 23rd September 2024:  1.30pm – 3.00pm on Zoom

Programme

1.30pm: Welcome and Introduction to the Session

1.35pm: Recap – where we are now and how we got to this point – what is community-led action research and why is it important? Input from David Allan, Deputy Director of SCDC.

1.45pm: Current work in supporting community involvement in action research across the UK – inputs from

• Al Mathers, Director of Research at The Young Foundation

• Chris Manion and Kirsty Neal at British Science Association  

2.15pm: Breakout group discussion:

• What issues do we need consider to further develop community-led action research?

• What actions can you undertake to support community-led action research moving forward?

2.45pm: Plenary session – key points from discussion and next steps

3.00pm: Close