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CRFR is supported by:
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Aberdeen
The University of Dundee
The University of Glasgow
Abertay University
Edinburgh Napier University
Glasgow Caledonian University
University of the Highlands and Islands
University of the West of Scotland
The University of Stirling
The University of Queensland





30 Sep: Introduction to HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences framework
An introduction to the HOPE framework, which focuses on how positive experiences can buffer the effects of Adverse Child Experiences.
12 Nov: Evidencing Relationships: Young, mobile UK-EU couples and the UK immigration regime
The UK operates one of the most restrictive systems worldwide for admitting foreign spouses and partners, requiring couples to satisfy a wide range of criteria over a prolonged period.
28 Nov: Childism, Children’s Rights and the Challenge of Children’s Empowerment
This public lecture, hosted by the Children and Young People Thematic Hub and partners, and featuring Distinguished Professor John Wall, is part of the Stewart Alan Robertson Lecture Series funded by the Robertson Endowment.
South Asian Muslim Women’s Experiences of Divorce in Scotland
Nughmana Mirza and Rosemary Elliot explore the lived experiences of eight Muslim women in Scotland who went through, or sought, divorce.
Putting the family into employability support: Fife Gingerbread’s Family Approach Project
In this seminar we showcase research on Fife Gingerbread’s Family Approach project. By working in a family-centred way, the project is improving employability outcomes and empowering parents to develop personal assets and resilience. This, we will show, benefits not only them but also their children.
Youth Employment
In this session we will hear from researchers about their work exploring aspects of youth employment and employment support.
THE CRFR BLOG
Youth work in Scotland: Lifelong impact, urgent challenges
Young People and Contraception
RESEARCH FOCUS
