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

• Corporate Plan 2020-25

  GWT has launched a new Plan, which sets the strategic direction for the next five years.

• Directory of Intergenerational resources to use during pandemic

  A new resource from GWT sharing ideas on how to connect the different generations.

• Rebuilding relationships and connections in response to COVID-19

  GWT is delighted to report that, with the Scottish Government’s backing, we are upscaling our activities and will engage with network members and local communities, finding practical ways to reconnect younger and older generations through technology, telephones, radio, television and paper.

Local Network Events

• Network Coordinators Meeting

  Tuesday 15th September 2020, 10:30am - 2:30pm at Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1UZ (FREE)

• International Certificate in Intergenerational Learning - Edition 6

  Tuesday 27th October 2020, 2:00pm - 11:00pm at 7 week online course (£170 member / £195 non-member)

Past Events

• International Certificate in Intergenerational Learning - Edition 5

  Tuesday 28th April 2020, 12:00pm - 11:30pm at 7 week online course (£160 member / £185 non-member)

• National Conference 2020

  Wednesday 4th March 2020, 9:00am - 3:30pm at The Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD (£70 member / £85 non-member)

• International Certificate in Intergenerational Learning - Edition 4 (7 week online course)

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