In response to the unfolding situation, over the coming weeks and months we are producing a series of blogs and resources that look at how we can best support our own and others resilience during, and beyond, this coronavirus crisis. For example, we will be looking at the ‘Resilient Moves’ you can make to help yourself and/or on behalf of others using our Resilience Framework as a guide. And of course, in line with our mantra ‘beating the odds whilst also changing the odds’ (Hart et al., 2016) we will be thinking about more than just our individual resilience, but also that of wider communities and society. In particular we will be thinking about the most disadvantaged people and how we can support them. Anything we do to build resilience must both support individuals, and also challenge and disrupt the things that make it harder for people in the first place. In other words, our understanding of resilience is about overcoming adversity whilst also changing the causes of that adversity.
Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities
We outline and discuss how people with disabilities in the UK are likely to be disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and the UK government’s response to it. We also make recommendations for immediate and long-term interventions.
Coronavirus: Enough money to live blog
This blog focuses on the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic with a particular focus on young people, bringing together some reflections from youth and adult co-leaders of the Resilience Revolution, including those from Boingboing and the Centre of Resilience for Social Justice.
Kindness and coping strategies – 8 April 2020 – Online Resilience Forum
Due to Coronavirus, we are moving our Forums online for the first time, to enable us to stay connected, have meaningful discussions, and take an hour out to learn together.
International Resilience Revolution Conference: 30-31 March 2022
Our International Resilience Revolution Conference will now take place on 30 & 31 March 2022, with pre- and post-conference events on 29 March & 1 April 2022 in Blackpool, UK. We hope you can still join us!
Coronavirus: Supporting staff resilience
Angie was asked about how best to support University of Brighton staff, so she put together some tips for the staff pages. But since we felt these ideas were useful for staff everywhere, we thought we would share the information here as well.
Supporting local charities & community hubs during coronavirus
Charities that provide vital support are facing devastating cash crises, just as they are being called on by the Government to step up their support, but without any of the financial measures offered to businesses.
How schools and colleges can support vulnerable young people during Covid-19
Gabrielle Rowles (FHEA) considers challenges faced by schools during coronavirus and suggests useful resources. Acknowledging the tireless work by schools in exceptional circumstances, Gabrielle stresses the importance of avoiding enlarging an already unacceptable attainment gap for disadvantaged children.
My moves to becoming a ‘Digital Odds Changer’
A guest blog by Dr Amanda Taylor-Beswick about making ethically sound digital technology choices to become a digital odds changer and help challenge digital social injustice.
