Get Involved
Training and volunteering opportunities
Get in touch about training, volunteering and ways to support our work.
As part of our mission to connect research and practice we welcome people getting in touch with us who may want to volunteer to support our work. This could be in bringing the perspectives of lived experiences in some way; providing particular expertise related to services and service provision; data collection and analysis; website development and social media; creative arts; or something else!
We are also happy to discuss options for providing training or input with your team or setting on any of the work we do, including the use of creative methods for enabling the voices of children and young people and supporting research-informed approaches within practice.
PhD opportunities
We offer PhD opportunities and welcome enquiries to discuss options informally.
We have internationally recognised research expertise in participatory and creative methods and approaches. Our vibrant ACoRNS research culture is supported by term-time, weekly online meetings for our students, staff, Visiting Fellows, and volunteers. You’ll be part of an inclusive, inspiring and collaborative research environment that includes opportunities for:
- Presenting research ideas, progress and findings
- Hearing from invited internal and external speakers
- Taking part in ‘journal club’ discussions around a published paper or related news story
- Developing research and leadership skills including writing for publication, managing ethical dilemmas, and chairing meetings
- Sharing triumphs as well as challenges in a supportive and collegial environment
- Contributing to taught programmes to improve your academic skills and career development
If you'd like to discuss our PhD opportunities informally, please email Sarah Parsons or Hanna Kovshoff:
Professor Sarah Parsons: [email protected]
Professor Hanna Kovshoff: [email protected]