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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Digital Equity IN+ Practice: co-creating what comes next: we're really looking forward to welcoming members of the INCLUDE+ network to the University of Leeds tomorrow! Stay tuned for updates from our funded projects or check out the programme at includeplus.org/event/digita...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🔊Tues 7th July at 4pm: 'Before we ban: digital youth work for whom?'! 🖥️Join the Digital Youth Work Research Hub and INCLUDE+ online to discuss the UK under-16s #SocialMediaBan www.linkedin.com/events/befor...

Banner which reads "Digital Youth Work Research Hub webinar titled 'Before We Ban: Digital Youth Work For Whom?' - a discussion on the impact of the UK under-16s social media ban on the youth work sector, led by Beatrix Konyves. Tuesday 7 July, 4:00–5:30 PM, online."

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

@include-plus.bsky.social have published the final report of the Our Futures & AI Project ✨ The project brought together two youth groups to explore the topic and carry out some youth-led research into Artificial Intelligence. More info 👉 bit.ly/4f1HvYE

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Digital Creative Assistant Charleigh Ferguson will be supporting the Changemakers across the summer and they will report their findings back to the young people, as well as at the INCLUDE+ annual network event in Leeds, in September.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Fantastic to see the Digital Changemakers project featured in Articulate Cultural Trust's latest newsletter! ACT is working with 12 young people from down in Cornwall to right up in the Highlands, on an online research project focused on Articulate’s three digital creative platforms.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Creativity and a whole load of skills! Young people at YMCA Tayside rose to the challenge of creating their own arcade game as part of this brilliant Exploratory Project youtu.be/Igz_SCtotDg?... Find out how at includeplus.org/exploratory-... #digital #YouthWork

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Level Up Arcade Cabinet Building Project with Include+

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Led by @youthlinkscot.bsky.social, this project brought together young people and youth workers from The Citadel Youth Centre and Cromar Future Group, with staff at Sopra Steria. It was supported by Digital Skills Education and Scottish AI Alliance 👉 Find out more at includeplus.org/feasibility-...

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Our futures and AI – INCLUDE+

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

⭐ AI: It’s not just the future – it’s NOW! ⭐ Reflections on the 'Our Futures and AI' Feasibility Study: includeplus.org/ai-its-not-j...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

"Sustainability is not a financial destination but a mindset". INCLUDE+ Fellow Darran Gillan asks if #sustainability can ever be more than a performative claim by third sector organisations in the context of precarious #funding. Do IN+ Principles offer a way forward? includeplus.org/sustainabili...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Rather than ploughing ahead, Mhor Collective and Art in Ramsgate paused, reassessed and revised the approach. It's a pleasure working with organisations who understand the need to work this way and, as a Network+, we're committed to supporting grantees in navigating unexpected challenges.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

To engage meaningfully and responsively, projects sometimes need to change tack. 'Recipes for Connection' aimed to pilot a relational #digital #inclusion model rooted in activism, collective care and civic participation but the reality proved far more challenging! includeplus.org/exploratory-...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The project was delivered in partnership with @superhighways.bsky.social, a specialist digital inclusion organisation that is part of Kingston Voluntary Action. Together with NAVCA members, the team developed a ‘train-the-trainer’ programme to help small local VCSE organisations get started with AI.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

NAVCA sought to help charities identify ways AI can be safely used to support their work and increase capacity, giving them more time for work that needs human thinking and interaction.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Helping local infrastructure organisations to support small #VCSE organisations in understanding and using #AI: Read the full report from this NAVCA Fellowship, funded by INCLUDE+, at includeplus.org/fellowship/g...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Reflections from the Youth for Tech Futures Fellowship in India by The Pranava Institute: includeplus.org/youth-digita... 82% of people aged 15-24 use the internet yet voices of young people, particularly from non-Western contexts, remain largely absent from discourse shaping digital environments

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Outputs from this Fellowship can be found at includeplus.org/fellowship/b... The full toolset offers guidance to youth work organisations on building robust, positive and ethical relationships with technology companies.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

INCLUDE+ Fellow Alex Hutchison, hosted by @youthlinkscot.bsky.social, reflects on a project to explore how youth work organisations might partner with tech companies without losing the focus on children and young people’s rights, inclusion, safety, and dignity. includeplus.org/reflections-...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📢 You’re invited: “It’s Just Banter: Building Resilience to Objectifying Content Online” | 21 May, 12–2pm. The Online Objectification team share participatory research on young women’s experiences and how to build resilience and safer digital spaces. www.eventbrite.com/e/its-just-b...

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It's Just Banter: Building resilience to objectifying content online

The Online Objectification team will share the processes and findings from the multidisciplinary community lead research project.

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CAST - Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology @techforgoodcast.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

👀 New Design Hop dates! Running across three live Zoom sessions (22 & 29 April, and 10 June), with coursework in between, this #free programme helps charities & social impact orgs explore new #digital ideas. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; sign up here 👉 buff.ly/TeIWbyA

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Design Hops - CAST

A free seven-week online training programme teaching innovative techniques from the digital world to enhance work and problem-solving abilities.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Humphrey Curtis will be presenting findings at the ACM CHI Conference bsky.app/profile/chi.... on 13th April. #aphasia #DigitalHealth #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The toolkit was built in partnership between Aphasia Re-Connect and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, with contributions from 40+ people with aphasia, Speech & Language Therapists (SLTs), and caregivers, with funding from INCLUDE+.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

✨ Advokit is a community-built toolkit to help people with #aphasia and their supporters navigate disability benefits and public services. youtu.be/ABHzo2Y0Y-U 🛠️ For tools and resources visit www.advokit.uk 👉 Further info at includeplus.org/feasibility-...

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Advokit Explainer

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🙏 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.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

👏 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.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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!

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🌐 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 ✨ 🔗 bit.ly/4c288Mj

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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!

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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+.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Read the full report on our website: includeplus.org/exploratory-...

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See the whole of me – INCLUDE+

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

📽️ 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-...

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Feasibility studies funding call 2025 – INCLUDE+

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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/...

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#digital #equity | INCLUDE+ Network

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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...

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#digitalinclusion #digitalequity #tech4good | INCLUDE+ Network

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This brilliant INCLUDE+ Exploratory Project is a collaboration between @parvenk.bsky.social (Kids N Clicks) and Dundee International Women's Centre.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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-...

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Feasibility studies funding call 2025 – INCLUDE+

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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...

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🌟 Our 2025 call for Feasibility Studies is now open! 🌟 includeplus.org.

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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.

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

📢 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! bit.ly/3ItmvNj #EducationNeedsYouthWork

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INCLUDE+ @include-plus.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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!

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