Engaging Children and Young People in Research

King’s Road Centre, Newcastle University                                                           Book Now
Monday 24th October 2011, 9.00am – 4.30pm

The North East has long been a champion for youth engagement and public and voluntary sector organisations in the region are noted for their efforts and achievements in this field. Yet the pressure mounts – cuts to funding, changes to Higher Education and the social and economic climate make the value of youth engagement and participation more important than ever. While they are often the subject of research and invariably feel the impact of publicly funded research as it evolves in to policy, more young people should be encouraged to actively participate in the design and delivery of research. Beacon NE, in partnership with the Regional Youth Work Unit and the Institute of Local Governance, is delivering an event dedicated to exploring best practice in this field.
This event will:

* Bring together academics, youth practitioners, policy makers and young people

* Build capacity to do research with young people within the region

* Build confidence of academics and youth practitioners and encourage collaboration

* Explore issues connected to values and ethics in regards to research with young people as co-producers of the research

* Highlight examples of best practice in youth engagement

If you are an academic researcher or Post-Graduate student experienced or interested in researching with young people, a practitioner working with children and young people or a policy-maker or commissioner in the field of children’s services, we invite you to take part in this free conference aimed at sharing best practice. The event is open to all, and we would particularly welcome attendance from young people from around the region so please feel free to distribute to your networks.

The event will take place in the King’s Road Centre on Newcastle University campus, maps and directions can be found here: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about/visit/maps.htm Parking for delegates will not be available on campus so we recommend using public transport or one of the public car parks in the city centre. If you have any particular access requirements for this event, please email kate.hudson@ncl.ac.uk

For an up to date Programme of the day click here

While this event is free, delegates who cancel between Thursday 20th October and Monday 24th October may incur a cancellation charge.

Young Tyneside Film Challenge

Calling all young filmmakers!
Are you ready for the Young Tyneside Film Challenge?
Win £500 of Amazon vouchers and a screening of your winning film at the Tyneside Cinema

As part of this year’s Juice Festival, Tyneside Cinema are challenging the young filmmakers of the North East to make a short film on the theme of Hallowe’en for a chance to win the very first Young Tyneside Film Challenge trophy, £500 of Amazon vouchers and a screening of your winning film at the Tyneside Cinema.
The films can be about any idea that the theme inspires. This could be anything from a High School Werewolf Musical to a documentary about scary goings on in your neighbourhood.

Any style of technique can be used and create a film on your phone or a movie camera! Anything is welcome! All films must be under seven minutes in length.

To find out more about how you can get involved visit https://www.tynesidecinema.co.uk/young-tyneside/news/tyneside-cinema-launches-the-young-tyneside-film-challenge

There you’ll be able to find the official rules, ‘how to’ filmmaking guides and information on how to submit your finished film.

The challenge is open to anyone aged 19 or under living in the North East of England. Entries are welcomed from individuals or groups, including schools and youth groups.

There are three age categories:

13 and under, 14-16 and 17-19.

In addition there will be an award for the winner in each of these categories.

Completed films must be submitted by 5.00pm on Friday 14th October 2011.