LIRCH leads research and engagement for rural and coastal health

Beat the traffic: improving air quality to help children learn | Events | Festival of Social Science   As part of the #ESRCFestival Queen's University Belfast will be presenting research on the links between air pollution and cognitive and mental health difficulties experienced by young people. The research study has involved widescale engagement with school leaders, parents and representatives from the community sector and Department for Infrastructure to identify solutions to better protect children and young people in Northern Ireland. The event will include panel discussions with contributions from research participants. More info: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDAXAGfK

“Warm hubs were seen by respondents to my research as safe and inclusive spaces, which also fulfilled broader societal objectives around inclusivity and reducing social isolation.” Are you interested in how social science can provide evidence-based insights for policy? At the end of last month we held an event where members of the Senedd in Wales heard about two vital social science research projects offering evidence-led insights into Welsh public policy. At a lunchtime briefing event, hosted by Cefin Campbell MS (Plaid Cymru, Mid & West Wales), Dr Emily Lowthian and Ella Rabaiotti both based at Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe, addressed an audience of elected members, researchers, academics and civil society representatives about their work on educational trajectories of care-experienced children and warm hubs, and offered recommendations which could help improve public services in Wales. Find out more➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQNjcDg4 #socialsciences #welshpolicy

More from “Rebuilding Pittsburgh.” “A key factor in the movement to restore economic health to the region was the role of universities as economic catalysts, which they recognized and aggressively embraced.” https://lnkd.in/eyt4nvNm #PittsburghHistory #EconomicGrowth #CarnegieMellonUniversity #UniversityofPittsburgh #PittsburghTechnology #PittsburghBusinessTimes

I'm really excited to see this report published from my previous workplace Institute for Community Studies! The research, which draws on the experience of six research projects funded by the The British Academy and Nuffield Foundation Understanding Communities programme, demonstrates that when done well, community-oriented research can: 🪴 support and nurture social infrastructure in place, by creating new spaces for connection and curiosity between people; 💬 provide a vital (albeit fraught!) role of "translation" between communities and policymaker needs. Future programmes or funders can help support this type of research through: - 'Seed' funding for researchers and communities to identify aligned research and community priorities. - Structuring programmes to support long term building of connections in place, such as dedicated budget lines for community outreach/follow-up after publication, or encouraging projects which produce outputs that can be picked up and developed in consequent projects in the same place. - Support early career community-oriented researchers with interactive workshops and peer support spaces. I was grateful for the chance to meet the fantastic researchers who participated in the British Academy and Nuffield Foundation's Understanding Communities programme, all of whom graciously contributed their time and insights to the findings. Many thanks also to Alex Beer, Alice Reeves from Nuffield and Dr Harriet Thompson and Adam Wright for their support throughout the insight gathering process. Anyone interested in community-oriented research should check this out, plus the final report from The British Academy and Nuffield Foundation, and the exciting research projects funded by the programme. You can find them here: https://lnkd.in/eeHmvxfu #CommunityWellbeing #CommunityResearch #SocialConnections #SocialPolicy #SocialInfrastructure

At #ISGlobal, we use scientific knowledge to drive actions that improve society. Today we highlight the BREATHE study, the first to analyze how traffic pollution affects schools in Barcelona and the brain development of children. This research raised public awareness, empowered civil society organizations, and inspired the ‘Protegim les Escoles’ campaign, which succeeded in reducing traffic around 217 schools. Learn more about this project: https://lnkd.in/dsEXzaca

Salud Latina USF is an academic health initiative from the USF College of Public Health, created to advance research, education and community engagement on public health issues impacting Latino communities globally. Check out this overview video to see how faculty and students are making a difference through outreach, mentorship and scholarship. 🎥

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 we’re launching the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧) research report! This research explores: ✔️The current state of community education in Ireland ✔️ Its impact on learners and communities ✔️ The challenges of delivering transformative learning Led by 𝗔𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦, the report shines a light on the sector’s impact and will help shape future policy and support for community education.

I’m very happy to share that our paper has been published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Nature Portfolio)! 🎉 Our study, “Towards ageing-in-place in China: the importance of neighbourhood outdoor spaces,” explores how everyday neighbourhood environments shape older people’s ability to live healthily and independently in their own communities. Highlights: 1️⃣ Neighbourhood outdoor spaces play a vital role in supporting older people’s physical activity, social interaction, and daily wellbeing. 2️⃣ Family and social ties are double-edged: while neighbours, spouses, and children often encourage and accompany outdoor activities, caregiving duties such as looking after grandchildren can reduce time and opportunities for going out. 3️⃣ Community differences matter — work-unit and commodity housing communities show distinct needs and expectations for local care services. 4️⃣ Active adaptation & participation: older people co-create and maintain communal spaces, but their voices need to be better integrated into age-friendly renewal projects. 💡 The paper calls for urban design and community renewal that genuinely support healthy, inclusive ageing and empower residents to participate in shaping their environments. Grateful to my co-authors Karim Hadjri, Helen Woolley, and Jie Xiong for their inspiring collaboration and guidance throughout this work. 🌿 Here’s the online link to the article: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEt-KAMj

“This study is revolutionary for being one of its kind in Wales.” Last week we held an event where members of the Senedd in Wales heard about two vital social science research projects offering evidence-led insights into Welsh public policy. At a lunchtime briefing event, hosted by Cefin Campbell MS (Plaid Cymru, Mid & West Wales), Dr Emily Lowthian and Ella Rabaiotti both based at Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe, addressed an audience of elected members, researchers, academics and civil society representatives about their work on educational trajectories of care-experienced children and warm hubs, and offered recommendations which could help improve public services in Wales. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQNjcDg4 #socialsciences #welshpolicy

Building bridges between universities and communities 🏛️ 🤝 BSP recently launched the Community Engaged Planning Research Cluster, an initiative to strengthen ties between academic research and grassroots action. In collaboration with Everyday Economies and Innovation in Planning Education clusters, the team hosted a workshop at Waterloo Action Centre, bringing together scholars and community organisations to explore the challenges and opportunities of partnership. 🔗 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dnhPz3wx #UCLTheBartlett #CommunityEngagement #UrbanPlanning #HigherEdImpact #CoProduction #SocialValue