Steve Scott

Today, our #CommunityResearchNetworks came together with representatives from @ukri.org and The Young Foundation at Toynbee Hall. A fantastic day of collaboration, connection, and knowledge-sharing, driving change and uniting communities.

I'm really proud to have been involved in establishing this programme in 2022 and delighted at seeing it reach this exciting milestone. I look forward to seeing how things progress over the next 5 years. Congratulations to all the networks that have been involved 👏

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Why we need community research networks Announced earlier today, UKRI and The Young Foundation are delighted to be working together to support nine community research networks across the country.

If you're interested in why we're funding communities in this way take a look at this fantastic blog from my UKRI colleagues David Chapman and Tom Saunders with @theyoungfdn.bsky.social CEO @helengou.bsky.social

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www.ukri.org/blog/why-we-...

Investment to address regional priorities with UK communities UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and The Young Foundation partner to put communities at the heart of research and innovation (R&I).

A landmark moment with UKRI announcing 9 networks being funded in phase 2 of the Community Research Networks.

The 5 year £9 million programme enables communities to set research agendas & develop the knowledge, skills & tools to act on issues that matter to them. 🧵 1/3

www.ukri.org/news/investm...