Some key highlights:
1⃣ Dr Jonny Hanson has joined ARK as our Assistant Survey Manager!
2⃣ ARK are hosting Prof Rosellen Roche, Ohio University, until the middle of May.
3⃣ Three upcoming events on the welfare state, mental health in NI and participatory & collaborative rsearch
In 2019, KLT asked 10-11 year olds about the environment.
❗️47% agreed that people don't do anything to tackle climate change because they think no one else is doing anything about it.
📚 21% of 10-11 year olds knew very little about climate change in 2019.
#EarthDay
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In 2019, the Kids' Life and Times Survey (KLT) asked 10-11 year olds about the environment.
🛑 85% agreed that we can all do our bit to stop climate change getting worse.
😨 47% agreed that climate change frightens them.
#EarthDay
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ARK are celebrating #EarthDay which recognises the importance of protecting the environment and sustainability!
Find out more here: https://t.co/8fnIkmdg2N
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⭐️ARK Seminar - NILT 2023 Results Launch ⭐️
At this event, @profsiobhanon@NicoleBond02 will discuss experiences of accessing mental health supports in NI.
🗓️ Tues 14 May, 10.30am - 12noon
📍Clifton House, Belfast
🖊️Sign up: https://t.co/gDHztzRU52
@MHC@QUBSSESW@ASPS_UU
ARK are delighted to invite you to their upcoming seminar!
Dr @evemworth will discuss whether the welfare state is worth saving and social cohesion in times of insecurity.
🗓️ Wed 24 April
⏲️ 10.15am
📍Linen Hall Library, Belfast
🖊Sign up: https://t.co/liWjmwO3h4
@QUBSSESW
Those based in Ireland can tune into @RTEArena on Monday evening between 7 and 8 to hear @JaneLugea and @JanCarson7280 talking about #DementiaFictionFest21 which takes place this Wednesday and Thursday. It's free, online and all are welcome https://t.co/srcOJosLCD
Join us on Wednesday and Thursday for the Dementia Fiction Festival with @FictionDementia#DementiaFictionFest21
Find out more at https://t.co/LBIime9gU9
Don't the members of yesterdays Empower and Support group look like a friendly bunch? That's because they are! If you've been recently diagnosed with dementia contact us to find out more about joining. This friendly bunch would love to meet you. [email protected]
Discussion around this complex issue highlighted the lack of policy and robust research; attitudes to violence and social norms; the need for training for teachers/practitioners and a violence prevention strategy.
'The Trauma of Violence and its Impact on Young People in Northern Ireland: The State of Evidence'. This policy brief by @colmw37 & @annmgray draws on published evidence and discussion at an ARK roundtable event