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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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What we have learnt from co-producing our Allies Group recruitment process

This blog discusses how we worked to make the recruitment process fair and open for everyone. It talks about what we did well, what we could do better next time, and how our efforts are helping to bring more diversity and engagement to the community.

February 26, 2024
January 29, 2025
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February Team Update: Sharing our love for co-production

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

February 12, 2024
January 29, 2025
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Co-Production Collective Allies Group: February meeting notes

Co-Production Collective's Allies Group met once more to discuss key areas of our work. We're sharing the minutes so you can catch-up with what was discussed.

February 12, 2024
January 29, 2025
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New opportunities to help co-produce summaries of research evidence

In this blog we introduce opportunities to get involved with the EPPI Centre (Evidence for Policy & Practice Information Centre) at UCL (University College London) and UCL Health Economics Policy Lab.

February 7, 2024
January 29, 2025
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How to best engage the public to participate in collaborative projects

Co-Production Collective co-producer Yesmin shares what she has learnt about how to best engage the public to participate in collaborative projects whatever form they take or whoever they are with

January 30, 2024
January 29, 2025
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A relational journey rather than a project

In this blog Patrick Nyikavaranda shares his experience of building strong, lasting partnerships between researchers and community groups, highlighting trust, consistency, collaboration, and sharing power as key elements.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2025
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January Team Update: Announcing successful Measuring Success applicants and looking ahead to 2024

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

January 8, 2024
January 29, 2025
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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.

January 3, 2024
January 29, 2025
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December Team Update: Celebrating what we have achieved together in 2023

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

December 15, 2023
January 29, 2025
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Finding new ways to network and connect online for the Measuring Success programme

An overview of what happened at our Measuring Success in Co-Production Networking and Connections event, links to apply and updates!

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023