The Children and Youth Research Network is a university-wide research network with members from the Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Built Environment and STEMM disciplines. They are united by their interest and commitment to enhancing the lives of children and young people through their work.
1. Promote research and enhance teaching.
2. Facilitate connections and partnerships.
3. Advocate for the wellbeing of children and young people.
In 2018 a new series of network meetings was launched. This series is for the benefit of our internal network. Up to four of these meetings will be held a year. Key thinkers from different sectors will be invited to lead our discussion each time.
February meeting: The NSW Advocate for Children and Young People, Andrew Johnson was invited to the lead the discussion. He spoke about the work of the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People, key priorities identified from children and young people’s perspectives and the development of the NSW Strategic Plan. UNSW staff can read more on Inside UNSW.
CYRN members at the February 2018 meeting
July meeting: The CEO of Youth Action, Katie Acheson will lead the discussion. She will speak about the work of Youth Action which is the peak body for young people and youth services in NSW. Meeting will be held from 10am -12pm on Wednesday 18 July.
The second seminar series to be launched in 2018 is a series showcasing the work of UNSW researchers. The aim of this series is to familiarise potential research partners with the areas of work currently in focus within the CYRN group, with the intention of fostering knowledge exchange and creating an open conversation towards future partnerships. The first of these will be held 20 September 2018.
UNSW Arts and Social Sciences
UNSW Built Environment
UNSW Business
UNSW Canberra
UNSW Law
UNSW Medicine
UNSW Science
External Affiliates
CYRN welcomes partnership with any organisation or agency who is also working in the area of children and youth services, research, policy or practice.
For further information about the Children and Youth Research Network (CYRN) please contact Dr Kate Bishop.
Dr Kate Bishop
Convenor, Children and Youth Research Network (CYRN) UNSW
Phone: +61 2 9385 7648
Email: k.bishop@unsw.edu.au