By now many colleagues will have heard the terribly sad news that our colleague and longstanding VSSN stalwart Duncan Scott has passed away. He died on 18th May after a severe stroke. Duncan was a pioneer and champion of voluntary sector research in the UK, and at the forefront of landmark discussions which led to […]
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VSSN and VSR election results
VSSN is delighted to announce the results of recent elections for the VSSN steering group and the Voluntary Sector Review Editorial Management Board (EMB). For the steering group: Jane Cullingworth was re-elected Vita Terry was elected Jurgen Grotz was elected For the EMB: Feilim OhAdmaill was re-elected Joanne Vincett was elected […]
Report from Jon Dean: Building bridges: Volunteering Research and Practice Workshop – 7 June 2018
During Volunteers Week, the Voluntary Sector Studies Network, the Association of Volunteer Managers, and the National Network of Volunteer-Involving Agencies organised an event focused on bringing university-based volunteering researchers and sector practitioners together. Hosted at NCVO, the five-hour workshop sought to build bridges between these two groups, who, frankly, should have a better connection. […]
Report from Irene Hardill: Building bridges: Volunteering Research and Practice Workshop – 7 June 2018
Personal reflections Rather appropriately the Building Bridges volunteering research and practice workshop, co-hosted by the Voluntary Sector Studies Network, Association of Volunteer Managers and the Network of National Volunteer Involving Agencies and supported by NCVO, was held during Volunteering Week. Through their networks the co-convenors attracted a diverse audience united by a commitment to understanding […]
Report on Day Conference 9th May 2018
A report on the recent VSSN day conference on May 9th in York has been posted, written by steering group member Linda Milbourne.
2018 Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference – Call for papers
Trust, Transparency and Accountability of Charities and Voluntary Organisations: Challenges for Policy, Practice and Research Public trust in charities, voluntary organisations and wider civil society is under threat from a perceived lack of transparency and accountability surrounding its work. From the Oxfam scandal, to the failure of Kids Company, and ongoing concerns about fundraising practices, […]
Youth Action, Activism and Education One-day Conference: Open for Registrations
Youth Action, Activism and Education: Continuities, Changes and Possibilities 9am-4pm Thursday 15th March, 2018 The Spitfire Ground, St. Lawrence, Canterbury, Kent Further conference information Youth action, civic activism and education stands at an important crossroads. A number of recent political events across the world have evidenced the importance of, and need for, young […]
