University Residential - Blog Day 2

Day 2 of the summer University Residential saw our young people further broadening their horizons.

We woke up early, had breakfast in the main hall and then we headed to campus. Then we had the politics workshop. Some of us liked the climate questions because they made us think about the environment. There was a funny moment when we found out that Wendy used to be into Punk.

The main attraction on campus was when we found out that there was a Starbucks! We bought some delicious Frappes even though the weather was awful. After lunch we headed over to Attenborough Arts where we learned about different types of art, wrote our own poem and we got to make our own art pieces.

And now we are off to dinner!

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Grassroots placement reflection, Sarah Carter

The NIHR funded Public Health Grassroots* placement provided Sarah a unique opportunity to learn a little more about research and engage with multiple stages of the research cycle. This strengthened Sarah’s understanding of how research develops from an idea into evidence that informs service design, delivery, and decision-making.

Listening to Leicestershire - grassroots grants programme gets underway

Five community organisations across Leicestershire were awarded funding through the NIHR HDRC Community Grants Programme to run local events that gathered insights into the lived experiences of residents and informed key research priorities.

Working together for inclusive change

As technology continues to reshape how we live, work, and connect, it is opening new opportunities. From applying for jobs online to accessing essential services and support, digital tools are now central to everyday life.

Funding opportunity for local community groups in Leicestershire

Grassroots community groups across Leicestershire are being invited to take part in an exciting opportunity to shape local research and improve health and wellbeing in their area.

Evaluation workshop to reflect, learn and strengthen the HDRC team

The HDRC Leicestershire team met in mid-January for an evaluation workshop, hosted by Rose Harvey - our external evaluation partner for the duration of our funding period, helping us reflect, learn and increase impact.

Young Voices workshops

We held workshops across Leicestershire schools to hear about young people's priorities within their local areas to support community health and wellbeing.

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