Additional Contact Information
a.b.roberts@bangor.ac.uk
01248383038
I am currently the Course Director for Childhood and Youth Studies. I'm an experienced participative research specialist working with children and young people between the ages of 7-25, helping to increase their involvement in and influence on decisions that affect their lives. Co creator of Children As Researchers (Funky Dragon, 2009). I joined the Wales Observatory on the Human Rights of Children, Swansea University in October 2014 after working for Funky Dragon-The Children and Young People’s Assembly for Wales from 2007. Joining the School of Education in 2017, I am currently working on Masters by Research on Pupil Voice.
I lecture on Modules XAE1027 and XAE1035 on the Childhood and Youth Studies Course in the School of Education
Qualifications
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA), 2023
Higher Education Academy, 2023 - Professional: PGCE Primary
Prifysgol Aberystwyth, 2003–2004 - BA: BA Geography (Human)
Prifysgol Aberystwyth, 2000–2003
Publications
2023
- Published
Roberts, A., Williams, J. & Croke, R., 5 Jul 2023, Llywodraeth Cymru. 55 p. (RhwydwaithTystiolaeth Gydweithredol)
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
2021
- Published
Croke, R., Dale, H., Dunhill, A., Roberts, A., Unnithan, M. & Williams, J., 11 Mar 2021, In: Social Sciences . 10, 3
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2015
- Published
Dale, H. & Roberts, A., 1 Jul 2015, Arsyllfa Cymru ar Hawliau Dynol y Plentyn.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Activities
2024
The Sixth Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Youth Summit. Giving Secondary School pupils an opportunity to come together to discuss Technology and Children. With interactive workshops in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ's Student Activity Hub.
30 Jun 2024
Links:
2023
Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit
10 Nov 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)Pupil Voice Summit (Primary)
30 Apr 2023
Links:
SRA Cymru - Supporting children as researchers and advocates
20 Apr 2023
Links:
Advisory Board Member - Embedding children's participation rights in pedagogical practice
1 Mar 2023 →
Links:
2020
2nd Summit on Climate Change
Summit for schools to discuss and showcase work on Climate Change. Opportunity for schools to contribute to Welsh Government inquiry - The Circular Economy - Beyond recycling.
27 Feb 2020
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
2019
An opportunity for primary school pupils to meet speakers working on Climate Change projects
18 Oct 2019
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Bringing together children and young people from across North Wales to discuss their concerns about climate change and help them to voice their expectations for change.
5 Jul 2019
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)
2016
NCCPE Engage Awards - Engaging with Young People Finalists
14 Nov 2016
Links:
Speaking about the work of Lleisiau Bach
12 Sep 2016
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
2015
Wales Observatory on Human Rights of Children
1 Jan 2015 →
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