QCAPtures
From short blog posts and intriguing podcasts to in-depth articles, here you will find pieces of interesting content that we have captured during the QCAP initiative so far.
QCAPtures will be updated regularly - follow us @QUBCommunities1 to keep up to date with our progress.
Communities and the Knowledge Economy
1 September, 2022
On 23 July, QCAP travelled with our community partners from the Market in South Belfast to Dublin, for #DublinMaker2022.
Community Development
Community Development |
Dr Ben McAteer discusses the QCAP Summer School for visiting Belmont University students and staff, which took place in June 2022.
Children and Participation
Children and Participation | 2 June, 2022
The wildlife garden at St Malachy’s Primary School—once the pride of the Market community in South Belfast—has attracted many famous visitors over the years.
Childen and Participation | 10 May, 2022
Community members, including children, should be regarded as experts in their own lives and as active partners in evidence gathering, according to a paper by QCAP's Emma Loudon and Ben McAteer.
DOWNLOAD: Going Beyond Participation - Children as Activists in Change-Making Research
COVID Response
COVID Response | 10 May, 2022
“The strength of our community fabric is one of our greatest assets” says Moira Doherty, Deputy Secretary for Engaged Communities Group in the Department for Communities in a contribution to QCaptures.
DOWNLOAD: Reflections on Working Better Together after COVID
Community Wealth Building
Community Wealth Building | 25 March, 2022
QCAP team members Brendan Murtagh and Andrew Grounds recently presented research results at a Community Wealth Building event organised by Development Trusts Northern Ireland (DTNI).
Community Wealth Building | 4 May, 2022
Researchers and practitioners have identified five priority areas for Building Community Wealth: Assets; Places; Economy; Work; and Procurement.