Local Networks: Research

Our aim is to connect practitioners, policy makers, academics and researchers who are actively or interested in investigating the impact of intergenerational work/relationships on both younger and older aged participants to come together to discuss and explore the following:

• An overview of research studies conducted to date- and the strengths and weaknesses of this work (identifying gaps in the knowledge produced to date).
• Where demand for new research is coming from – the public sector and policy makers, consumers, practitioners, investors? Are there specific fields within intergenerational research that should be prioritised?
• Potential for research project development at multiple sites across the UK and collaboration further afield.
• Discussion of methodologies and potential project ideas – is there an appetite to attempt to run a multi-site intergenerational impact assessment project? If so, what might that look like?

Research Local Network News

• New Community Outreach e-Newsletter from the Scottish Parliament

  The Scottish Parliament is creating a newsletter for third/community sector to keep up-to-date with what’s happening here at Holyrood. Click here to sign up.

• Interview with Sue Northrup, Yvonne Coull award winner

  Sue Northrup has been volunteering with Generations Working Together since 2014. The East Lothian Network Co-ordinator answered our questions on how the network started, highlight and her background.

• Welsh Government Undertakes Review

  Key mechanisms in intergenerational practices: effectiveness at reducing loneliness/social isolation

Local Network Events

• Network Coordinator's Meeting

  Wednesday 11th September 2019, 10:00am - 3:00pm at GWT Office, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson St., Glasgow. G1 1UZ.

• International Certificate in Intergenerational Learning (Online Course)

  Tuesday 5th November 2019, 1:00pm - 11:00pm

Past Events

• A Conversation with Prof. Peter Whitehouse

  Thursday 6th June 2019, 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Jedburgh Grammar School, High Street, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders, TD8 6DQ.

• International Intergenerational Research Group - Scotland Meeting

  Wednesday 7th November 2018, 10:30am - 1:30pm at Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ (Free)

• Intergenerational Training Course for Trainers and Practitioners (Aberdeenshire)

  Tuesday 13th June 2017, 10:00am - 4:00pm at Crossroads Caring Scotland, Saltoun Chambers, 19 Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh AB43 9BD