Additional Contact Information
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
- PublishedLlais y Disgybl yng Nghymru: effaith y pandemig Covid-19: Rhan o Rwydwaith Tystiolaeth Gydweithredol
Roberts, A., Williams, J. & Croke, R., 5 Jul 2023, Llywodraeth Cymru. 55 p. (RhwydwaithTystiolaeth Gydweithredol)
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
2021
- PublishedIntegrating Sustainable Development and Children’s Rights: A Case Study on Wales
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
- PublishedLleisiau Bach yn Galw Allan
Dale, H. & Roberts, A., 1 Jul 2015, Arsyllfa Cymru ar Hawliau Dynol y Plentyn.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Activities
2024
- Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Dechnoleg
The Sixth Bangor Youth Summit. Giving Secondary School pupils an opportunity to come together to discuss Technology and Children. With interactive workshops in Bangor University's Student Activity Hub.
30 Jun 2024
Links:
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
2023
- Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Iechyd Meddwl
Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit
10 Nov 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser) - Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Lais y Disgybl
Pupil Voice Summit (Primary)
30 Apr 2023
Links:
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser) - SRA Cymru - Webinar
SRA Cymru - Supporting children as researchers and advocates
20 Apr 2023
Links:
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker) - University of the West of England, Bristol (External organisation)
Advisory Board Member - Embedding children's participation rights in pedagogical practice
1 Mar 2023 →
Links:
Activity: Membership of committee (Member)
2020
- Ail Uwchgynhadledd ar Newid Hinsawdd 2nd Summit on Climate Change
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
- Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Newid Hinsawdd - Youth Summit on Climate Change
An opportunity for primary school pupils to meet speakers working on Climate Change projects
18 Oct 2019
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser) - Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Newid Hinsawdd / Youth Summit on Climate Change
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 the public. Lleisiau Bach Project
NCCPE Engage Awards - Engaging with Young People Finalists
14 Nov 2016
Links:
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor) - North Wales Child Protection Board Conference
Speaking about the work of Lleisiau Bach
12 Sep 2016
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
2015
- Arsyllfa Cymru ar Hawliau Dynol Plant (External organisation)
Wales Observatory on Human Rights of Children
1 Jan 2015 →
Links:
Activity: Membership of network (Member)