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An introduction to Co-Production in Research - Reflecting on delivering a training session for UCL students

This blog shares learnings about a UCL workshop led by Naheen, Nicc, and Tania (with baby Maxim), aimed at helping students explore how to meaningfully co-produce research with people who have lived experience. It emphasized values like inclusivity, respect, and reflection, while addressing power dynamics, barriers, and the importance of genuine collaboration in academic projects.

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Co-production within archival spaces: what I have learnt

Makella tells us about her two-week placement at Black Cultural Archives that prompted her to think about the potential for co-production within ‘The Arts’ and particularly within cultural archives.

February 26, 2023
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Why is safeguarding so important?

Isaac shares some thoughts on how we can all work towards ensuring the practice of co-production and collaboration is safe for everybody.

February 26, 2023
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Epistemic injustice and co-production

Maddie explores epistemic injustice from her perspective as a psychiatric survivor and discusses how co-production has the potential to prevent and repair the harm done by this kind of injustice.

February 26, 2023
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Getting into the flow of 2023 – February Team Update

The latest news from the team and our community plus updates about our ongoing projects and upcoming opportunities.

February 8, 2023
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Proving co-production in the cultural sector works

David Tovey and Amanda Sinclair from Arts & Homelessness International, the global network of arts and homelessness, share their experiences of co-production in the cultural sector.

January 28, 2023
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Be part of showcasing the work we do and impact we have as a community

We have been busy pulling together an impact report to showcase the amazing work we have all done over the last year and the impact it has had to help us secure funding for our future and are looking for people interested in getting involved.

January 28, 2023
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The game changing effects of co-production and patient involvement in raising the profile of oral health

Ian Needleman from the Eastman Dental Institute at UCL reflects on the benefits to better health and wellbeing from his co-production and patient involvement work.

January 28, 2023
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January team update: Looking ahead to 2023

The latest news from the team and our community plus updates about our ongoing projects and upcoming opportunities.

January 4, 2023
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Our end of year survey is now live – please take part and help shape Co-Production Collective

Our end of year survey is now live! Find out how you can have your say and why we would love to hear your views.

December 16, 2022
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The latest cohort of Mental Health Science PhD students would love you to get involved with their research

In this blog you will meet the latest cohort of Mental Health Science PhD students Co-Production Collective are training, find about the projects they are working on and how you get involved to support them.

December 15, 2022