Previous Events
Research Capacity Training Event: Item Response Theory, Factor Analysis and Latent Growth Modelling
The Improving Children’s Lives Initiative and Research Forum for the Child at Queen’s University Belfast present this two day training course on Item Response Theory, Factor Analysis and Latent Growth Modelling. This seminar is targeted at those interested in advanced Quantitative Methods with Children and Young People, both in academic and non-academic settings. Some prior knowledge of multiple regression, and/or factor analysis is recommended before application.
19 January 2012 - 20 January 2012 | School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast | More Info »
Professor Richard Layte and Dr Cathal McCrory: Lunchtime Seminar - Prenatal Smoking and Childhood Behavioural Problems: A Quasi-Experimental Approach
This retrospective cross-sectional paper examines the relationship between maternal prenatal smoking and children’s behavioural problems at nine years of age independent of a wide range of possible confounders.
09 December 2011 | Room 02.525, School of Psychology, David Keir Building | More Info »
Gerison Lansdown - Applying a Child Rights lens to health practice: Building and Sustaining Capacity amongst Professionals
The Exploring Children’s Rights SIG, in conjunction with the Improving Children’s Lives initiative, is holding a seminar on Thursday 08 December 2011, 10.00am-12.00pm. Gerison Lansdown, International Children’s Rights Consultant and Research Forum for the Child Visiting Scholar, will be presenting on ‘Applying a child rights lens to health practice; Building and sustaining capacity among professionals’ The seminar will take place in the Great Hall, Queen’s University Belfast. Please see flyer below for further details. As places are limited, registration is essential. To book your place, please email Dr Bronagh Byrne, b.byrne@qub.ac.uk
08 December 2011 | The Great Hall, Queen's University Belfast | More Info »
Measuring the Scope, Quality and Impact of Children's Participation
The Research Forum for the Child and the Improving Children’s Lives initiative, are hosting a public seminar on Tuesday 06 December 2011.. The theme of the seminar is ‘Measuring the Scope, Quality and Impact of Children’s Participation’. Gerison Lansdown, International Children’s Rights Consultant and Research Forum for the Child Visiting Scholar, will highlight a new initiative designed to explore the impact of children’s participation while Paula Keenan, Strategic and Operational Adviser with the Participation Network, and Eamonn Keenan of Playboard NI will highlight examples of local best practice. The seminar will take place in the Great Hall, Queen’s University Belfast Please see flyer below for further details. This is a free and open event, however space is limited and registration is therefore essential. To book your place, please email your name and organisation details to Dr Bronagh Byrne, b.byrne@qub.ac.uk.
06 December 2011 | The Great Hall, Queen's University Belfast | More Info »
Professor Joy V. Browne: Lunchtime Seminar - Development of an Adaptive Behavior Inventory for High Risk Newborns: The BABI
Professor Joy V Browne, University of Colorado, will deliver a lunchtime seminar in the School of Nursing and Midwifery entitled "Development of an Adaptive Behavior Inventory for High Risk Newborns: The BABI".
05 December 2011 | Postgraduate Seminar Room, Level 7, School of Nursing and Midwifery | More Info »
Dr Barry Lyons - Parents' Rights, Children's Rights and Decisions about Medical Care: Lunchtime Seminar
The 'Exploring Children’s Rights' SIG, in conjunction with the Improving Children’s Lives initiative, is holding a seminar on Friday 11 November 2011, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Dr Barry Lyons, University of Manchester, will be presenting on ‘Parents Rights, Children’s Rights and Decisions about Medical Care’. The seminar will take place in Lecture Theatre, Elmwood Learning and Teaching Centre.
11 November 2011 | Lecture Theatre, Elmwood Learning and Teaching Centre | More Info »
Professor Neil Humphrey - Evaluating Social and Emotional Learning in Schools
At this seminar Professor Humphrey will talk about his experiences of conducting national evaluations of the SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) programme in English primary and secondary schools.
24 October 2011 | 12.30pm in Canada Room, Lanyon Quad, Queen's University Belfast | More Info »
Professor Beth Blue Swadener - Child Participation and Voice: Cross-national Perspectives
The Exploring Children’s Rights SIG, in conjunction with the Improving Children’s Lives initiative, is holding a seminar on Monday 24 October 2011, 3.30pm-5.00pm. Professor Beth Blue Swadener, Arizona University, will be presenting on ‘Child Participation and Voice: Cross-national Perspectives’.
24 October 2011 | Room 03/011, Peter Froggatt Centre | More Info »
Improving Children's Lives: Outcomes, Partnership and Planning
The Improving Children’s Lives initiative (ICL), Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI), the Health and Social Care Board (HSC) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) present this half day seminar on how outcomes and indicators can be used to design and plan children’s services.
14 September 2011 | Sir William Whitla Hall, Queen's University Belfast | More Info »
Health-research-related ICL coffee morning
Improving Children’s Lives is already working within a wide range of disciplinary areas across the University including: social work; psychology; education; nursing and midwifery; medicine; public health; sociology; law; and pharmacy. To find out more information about Improving Children’s Lives and make new research contacts within child health related areas, please come and meet us at our coffee morning.
10 June 2011 | 10.30 am in the foyer of Health Sciences Building, 97 Lisburn Road. | More Info »