The Youthscape Centre for Research

Twitter account of the Youthscape Centre for Research.

Exercising our curiosity on behalf of young people, and our legs when there are biscuits in the kitchen.

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It's 2025 and we're back! We have so much to look forward to this year - our staff retreats, working with some great organisations on various exciting projects, our Translating God Reading Guide project, conferences, our first Research Community day, and so much more!

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Today we said goodbye (for now) to the outstanding Lucie Moore. Lucie's empathy and deep curiosity has shaped the Centre from its beginnings, may we honour her as we continue the pursuit of being interested over being interesting.

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It's Satellites youth worker testimony time! https://t.co/A7L7AAEik3 #satellites #youthscape #testimonies #youthscapecentreforresearch

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It's Satellites volunteer testimony time! Over the next three blogs, we will be highlighting some of the testimonies from our three groups (volunteers, youth workers, and young people), starting with our wonderful volunteers! https://t.co/phTpxB24a6 #satellites #youthscape

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We had the privilege of delivering a guest lecture at the University of Bedfordshire last week. It was all about participatory research. Take a look at the art work we saw on the way back to @Youthscape HQ too. Definitely a God moment!

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It's Youth Work Week so how timely is DCMS's research report on Volunteering in the Youth Sector. We know how important Volunteers are in enabling youth work activities, read this report for an insight into the value of it and the challenges being faced. https://t.co/XpghlTk3a0

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This week we have a guest blog from Alex Drew, Youthscape's Director of Training, who shares more about why research is important to Youthscape Essentials. Read on to find out how this all links to the minibus driving test... #youthscapeessentials #youthscapecentreforresearch

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Digital detox: Calling all Youth Workers! Are you a scrolling Social Media addict or a proud Luddite? How long do you think you could live without it?

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In 'Future First' (Iss95) we learn that in 2021, 43% of the 515,000 16-year olds took RS for a GCSE. That’s 14 times more than the 16,000 who would have attended church had there been no Covid restrictions' How do we connect the dots between religious interest and church/faith?

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Our new research project is underway! As they all look to begin, we want to thank each group for their time and commitment to this research project. Pictured - Hannah (left) and Gemma (right) in case you didn't know what we looked like! #youthscape #youthscapecentreforresearch

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There’s a phrase at Youthscape that comes out every now and again – ‘live off the land’. But what does this mean and most importantly what does it have to do with our Translating God research?! Read our latest blog to find out...https://t.co/z6rBuqaYCy

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Young people "desire to be involved and active in church life" to show they are "valued and wanted...They want to be taken seriously" and "existing structures of the church accommodating and empowering them". Download the Taking the Pulse Report here: https://t.co/ncbviDKa4v

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1 in 3 youth workers don't feel valued & almost half of churches spent less than 10% of their budget on work amongst CYF. Yet 68% of church leaders in the same survey said their church valued CYF. What's going on? Check out CYM's Taking the Pulse https://t.co/ncbviDKa4v

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The Centre for Research has a new Team Manager!
*Drumroll please*
Meet Martin Saunders.
Read his blog to learn more about why he loves research and the research team even more!
https://t.co/xRJdrtFzqb #youthscapecentreforresearch #youthscape

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Have you seen the @SUEnglandWales and @LiverpoolHopeUK Research Report 'Exploring Hybrid Mission Amongst Young People'? It's all about the context & possibilities of mission with young
people in hybrid spaces. Watch this space for our thoughts in the next volume of The Story!

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@Youthscape @diostalbans @DioceseinEurope @tweetKYTHE

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September is almost over and before long the local wildlife will be bedding down for winter. But here at the Centre for Research there's no time to hibernate! Read our update on our latest projects and what we'll be up to over the next few months. https://t.co/WBv80vPAcL

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Want to know more about Gen Alpha? Although US-based research Springtide's latest report - 13 - looks at the key characteristics & trends about this newest generation. Check it out and let us know if it resonates with your experience! https://t.co/oJs3LxUwT5

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The Diocese of St Albans launched 'The Alban Way' in 2023, a formational year for 18-35s. We've been working with them to evaluate its impact. See what we found below and find out more about the Alban Way at https://t.co/BhWSodRosB @diostalbans