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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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Youth Summit. Giving Secondary School pupils an opportunity to come together to discuss Technology and Children. With interactive workshops in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Student Activity Hub. - 30 Jun 2024 - Links: 
- Tri gweithdy cynhyrchu sain i ddisgyblion uwchradd o Ogledd Cymru, fel rhan o ddiwgyddiad a drefnwyd gan Arwyn Roberts o'r Ysgol Addysg. - 27 Jun 2024 Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
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 → - Links: