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Members Network - Research Special
This will be an opportunity to meet and hear from members of the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group.
National Youth Work Conference 2024
Join us at the National Youth Work Conference on Tuesday 5th November in Glasgow where we’ll be examining how youth work’s early interventions not only repairs but prevents fractures in our communities. 

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New Report Highlights Importance of Cyber Resilience Discussion for Young People in Scotland
The report illustrates the key role youth workers have to play in supporting young people stay safe and supported online.
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Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives
This online Convention will bring together international perspectives to explore the enabling power of youth work in creating and sustaining young people’s civic engagement. Online, 28th August, 9.30am - 1.30pm

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Give an X Campaign
YouthLink Scotland is supporting the Give an X Campaign to get young people voting and are delighted to share some resources from Give an X that you can use on your social media to encourage young people to register to vote.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  11 June, 2024

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30 Under 30
The Young Women's Movement's annual campaign to celebrate young women, girls and
non-binary people in Scotland who are making changes in their communities and wider society is open for nominations until 1st July.
  • Topic:  Equality, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  10 June, 2024

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2024 SURF Awards
Highlight, celebrate and share your achievements addressing physical, social and economic challenges in communities across Scotland. The deadline for nominations is Monday 2nd September.
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  10 June, 2024

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Informing YouthLink Scotland’s Policy Briefing Series: Youth Work and Tackling Youth Homelessness
Help inform our policy briefing series by sending us your data or stories on the practical role of youth workers and their impact on housing for those you support.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  6 June, 2024

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Free Resilience-building Workshops for Young People in Scotland this Summer
Change Mental Health are offering free one-hour workshop style sessions for any summer camps/youth clubs/services that work with young people. Find out more...
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  5 June, 2024

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Education Reform Legislation Published
Legislation to create a new national qualifications body and an independent inspectorate of schools and other educational providers has been published.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  5 June, 2024

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Lack of Affordable Homes Tops Worry List for Young People in Scotland
Nearly 60% of 11 to 25 year olds surveyed by Young Scot said lack of affordable housing and the climate emergency are the main issues worrying them about their future.
  • Date:  4 June, 2024

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Learnings from Place-Based, System Change Initiatives to Tackle Child Poverty
This report provides early evidence and learning from a range of initiatives that aim to tackle child poverty through working in partnership to provide holistic, person-centred support for parents and families.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  4 June, 2024

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The Prince's Trust Launches New Funding Hub to Support Young Entrepreneurs
The Prince’s Trust, in partnership with NatWest and with the support of long-term partner British Business Bank, has launched a new funding offer that will support young entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of starting their business to overcome the financial barriers they face.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Funding
  • Date:  29 May, 2024

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Youth Loneliness Toolkit
Young Scot has created a Youth Loneliness Toolkit with young people, to inspire others to take action on youth loneliness in their local community. It’s been co-designed with young people who’ve already trialled lots of the local activities to support youth loneliness.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  29 May, 2024

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Building Racial Literacy
A programme for all educators interested in gaining confidence in talking about race and racism, as well as those seeking support in integrating anti-racist behaviours into their practice. Applications are open until Wednesday 19th June.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Equality
  • Date:  29 May, 2024

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Doing Mental Health and Wellbeing Research with Rural Communities Survey is Live
How do you think research about mental health and wellbeing in rural areas should be done? What should the priorities be? How should communities be involved in this process? And what would make it feel fair, meaningful and relevant?
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  28 May, 2024

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