All are welcome to join our informal lunchtime discussion, hearing first-hand about the value of peer-led research from a grassroots community group.

For this conversation station, we will be exploring some of the intersections between climate action and mental wellbeing with the GRAB Trust in Oban including a recent project trialling a reusable cup scheme with local businesses. Kerry MacKay will be sharing some of the methodologies, challenges and impact this project has had including experiences of co-writing an academic paper and using the learning to inform a national scheme, and ideas for next steps.

This project was originally funded by the Highlands and Islands Climate Change Community Grants. You can find more about their project including a case-study here and their website here. The Conversation Station will include a short presentation by Kerry. You are welcome to engage as you’d like, including bringing your lunch or a cup of coffee and listening in, before we open up to wider discussion with a chance to ask questions and connect with peers. The discussion will focus on the first hour, but there's time to stay and continue the discussion going if you would like for another half and hour.

Current network members will get a calendar invite for the event. Join our network and mailing list to receive one, or sign up for the event here.

More about the series

Conversation stations are informal presentations where a community group can share their own experience of community-led research amongst peers. 

Join these sessions for a chance to hear first-hand from community voices about their experience of community-led research and why it’s so important for tackling systemic issues around mental health & wellbeing across the Highlands & Islands.