The civic high street
From a briefing by Power to Change
For many years, high street policy has centred on an outdated retail-led approach that no longer reflects how and where people shop. A mixed-use civic model is emerging as a resilient alternative, combining..
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Assessing Creative Thinking
From a framework and research by OECD - Organisati
Creative thinking is a teachable skill, measurable and essential for future learning, work and citizenship. Children today will have jobs that do not yet exist, using new tech to solve novel problems and emerging challenges.
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Building resilience in children and young people
From a study by The Australian Institute of Family
What does good practice looks like in community-based interventions designed to build resilience in children and young people aged 7–20? Evidence that three types of interventions can improve resilience..
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The Rise Report of Female Entrepreneurship
From a report by Female Founders Rise, partnered w
What are their experiences, what motivates them as founders, how they understand success, and what support they believe would help them flourish and grow?
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We've been counting the bodies wrong - 1
From a book 'Greater Than Gravity' by Michael J Me
Childhood trauma is the No 1 root cause of death. But recorded on death certificates is; heart disease, cancer, overdose, etc. It creates destruction across mental, physical, spiritual, and social aspects of life.
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We've been counting the bodies wrong - 2
From a book 'Greater Than Gravity' by Michael J Me
We need to recognise that our society, sadly and surprisingly, is still in the budding stages of understanding and addressing the epidemic of childhood trauma. There are 3 areas of effort required.
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5 major trends reshaping democratic engagement
From a webinar by Go Vocal
Reflects technological evolution and growing expectation that governments create more inclusive, representative, continuous channels for civic input. Shifts from episodic participation to a systemic model.
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Behavioural nudges to improve parenting
Geoff Knott
A '5-a-day' campaign encourages people to eat 5 portions of fruit/veg daily. Why not do the same with parents to raise awareness of long-term harm some actions have and also good parenting practices. Some nudges..
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In-Person - LoveRural - National Rural Mission Conference - Stone, Staffs
@Yarnfield Park, Yarnfield Lane, Stone, Staffordshire
Passionate about making disciples in rural areas?
Join this 24 hour gathering and connect with other rural mission practitioners to share wisdom and encouragement. Find mission agencies, partners and resources for local mission. Learn from researchers in regional mission strategy and be inspired to prayer and praise as we discover what God is doing in small settlements and areas of low population.
You can look forward to learning about:
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cross-denominational and multigenerational ministry
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how small can be beautiful
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young people and families
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discoveries from church-planting and other new initiatives
19/10/2026
17:00