For Researchers

  • The Research Buddies project has been developed to help facilitate research projects that involve children.
  • RB is aimed at all researchers across the University.
  • It offers an established, credible channel for contact with schools in the community.
  • It demonstrates readiness for research with children, empowering bids to Research Councils.
  • It provides templates for letters to parents, consent forms and other documents.
  • It provides information and training for how to work with schools and children.
  • The continued success of RB depends on it being a mutually-beneficial partnership for both the research team and the schools.