🙏 Of course, this would not have been possible without the support of EPSRC, @ukri.org and @leedsunimedia.bsky.social, as well as fantastic colleagues @alicjapawluczuk.bsky.social, Melanie Flynn, Lucy Gosling and Mona Eane.
👏 As Lead Investigator for INCLUDE+, Helen constantly advocates for equitable research and funding practices, and meaningful co-production. Her tenacity has allowed us to create inclusive funding models for digital inclusion work and to push for structural change where it is needed most.
The award recognises extraordinary people who go above and beyond to support colleagues across the sector by facilitating communities, sharing learning and being advocates for good practice.
🎉INCLUDE+ is very proud to announce that Prof. @thornhambot.bsky.social is one of the @jisc.bsky.social's 2026 Community Champions!
www.jisc.ac.uk/news/all/jis...
A brilliant endorsement of the new AI Youth Work Toolkit, produced by @youthlinkscot.bsky.social, Citadel Youth Centre and Cromar Future Group, as part of the 'Our Futures and AI' INCLUDE+ Feasibility Study!
🌐 Happy @uksic.bsky.social #SaferInternetDay!
We're kicking off our #DYWConf2026 by launching Our Futures and AI: A Youth Work Toolkit - designed to be a practical companion as you help young people safely and responsibly explore the world of AI ✨
🔗 https://bit.ly/4c288Mj
So much fantastic work shared by INCLUDE+ members at the #DYWConf2026! Many thanks to Hilary Phillips, Citadel Youth Centre, Cromar Future Group, Alex Hutchison and keynotes @alicjapawluczuk.bsky.social and Cristina Bacalso!
Our brilliant INCLUDE+ Research Fellow @alicjapawluczuk.bsky.social has been invited to join the All Party Parliamentary Group on Youth Affairs' roundtable on
#digitalyouthwork #AI in youth work!
www.linkedin.com/posts/alicja...
Do you work with young people and want to help them navigate the emerging landscape of AI? This workshop will introduce practical resources developed by youth leaders, AI education specialists and young people, brought together by @youthlinkscot.bsky.social with funding from INCLUDE+.
Thao and Emma's response drew on Thao's INCLUDE+ Fellowship 'The risks and opportunities associated with chatbots using generative AI for children', hosted by Ofcom, and focused on children's developmental needs, gendered online harms, and ethical use of AI includeplus.org/fellowship/t...
It's great to see recommendations submitted by Thao Ngoc Do and Emma Carmel now incorporated into
@ofcom.bsky.social
's Guidance 'A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls: Practical Guidance for Tech Companies'.
👉 Ofcom's Statement and Guidance is published at www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...
A fantastic conference with the opportunity to learn about several INCLUDE+ digital youth work projects on AI, mental health platforms, developing ethical partnerships with the tech sector, plus a keynote from our Digital Youth Work Research Hub leads Alicja Pawluczuk and Cristina Bacalso.
Read the full report on our website: includeplus.org/exploratory-...
See the Whole of Me was an INCLUDE+ Exploratory Project which co-produced an amazing animation about perinatal mental health together with mothers. www.linkedin.com/posts/ways-t...
📽️ Video by Yuan Gao, with Darran Gillan interviewing.
Got an idea for a project to enhance #digital #equity through collaborative forms of civic action? Our Feasibility Studies are funded up to £50k for impactful, interdisciplinary research. Apply by 31st Dec: includeplus.org/feasibility-...
Thinking of applying for an INCLUDE+ Feasibility Study grant? Give yourself a head-start by watching the second video from our 'Relational Digital Inclusion' event, which highlights the ideas and themes which stood out for members of our network.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
‘Don’t pander to the tech giants!’ How a youth movement for digital justice is spreading across Europe
Many thanks to the brilliant Yuan Gao, who devised, recorded and edited these video pieces, and to INCLUDE+ Principles Champion Darran Gillan, who interviewed the speakers.
Imagined futures for 'Relational Digital Inclusion'. Hear from INCLUDE+ members who attended the INCLUDE+ annual event at the University of Leeds in September 2025, as they reflect on 'The Politics of Care and Connection'
(part 1 of 4, video by Yuan Gao).
www.linkedin.com/posts/includ...
Photograph of a large roasting tray full of cooked chicken thighs, with sauce and herbs.
This brilliant INCLUDE+ Exploratory Project is a collaboration between @parvenk.bsky.social (Kids N Clicks) and Dundee International Women's Centre.
"Tools are powerful but people are wiser". Find out how an unusual cookery workshop helped a group of women to feel more confident, critical and positive about the role that AI could play in their lives (though not necessarily in their kitchens!). www.linkedin.com/posts/parven...
Projects will each have a maximum value of £50,000, to begin no later than April 2026 and lasting no more than 9 months: includeplus.org/feasibility-...
INCLUDE+ is inviting proposals for projects that seek to enhance digital equity through collaborative forms of civic action. We are particularly interested in projects focusing on systemic or structural change, which aim to do impactful work in the world...
Graphic announcing “INCLUDE+ Feasibility Studies Funding Call 2025” with a URL: includeplus.org/feasibility-studies-funding-call-2025. Features stylized hands pointing toward the text and logos of UKRI, University of Sheffield, University of Cambridge, University of Exeter, Swansea University, and University of Leeds.
🌟 Our 2025 call for Feasibility Studies is now open! 🌟
includeplus.org.
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We're currently fielding quite a few enquiries about the next INCLUDE+ #digital #equity #funding call for feasibility studies, with a budget of up to £50k.
We're just finalising the details and hope to launch the call next week, so stay tuned! The deadline for submissions will be 31st Dec.
📢 Our recent Youth Work, Education & Lifelong Learning report is full of great info on how youth work helps to #ChallengePoverty by:
🎓 Supporting educational attainment
💪 Developing skills for life & work
🚧 Tackling barriers to participation
And more!
https://bit.ly/3ItmvNj #EducationNeedsYouthWork
Young people taking the lead on AI research: find out about the fantastic INCLUDE+ study 'Our Futures and AI' led by @youthlinkscot.bsky.social.
Huge thanks to @sopra-steria.bsky.social for hosting this visit by the two youth groups!
@volactionleeds.bsky.social explored how the tech industry, the VCSE sector and statutory bodies can work together to create more effective and inclusive digital volunteering partnerships. Full report by Katie Cecilia, with support from Andrina Dawson at includeplus.org/fellowship/l...
Horsforth Town of Sanctuary received a grant to explore the process of gifting devices to people seeking asylum. Thanks to the brilliant Laura Schubert and Alice James for leading this work! includeplus.org/exploratory-...
We're delighted to feature in this month's Partner Profile by 100% Digital Leeds digitalinclusionleeds.com/partner-prof...
The piece highlights two amazing Leeds-based digital inclusion projects that we've funded...
