We’ve been engaging with other stakeholders and networks about the work we’ve collectively been doing over the past 18 months, including with a group of students from the Educational Leadership and Counseling Department at Texas A&M University in the United States.
Read MoreIn this blog post, Max Besana reflects on the unique power of meeting in person during the CKM Gathering held on 11 November 2025 in Inverness. Having planned and supported the event's logistics, Max shares her perspective on the organising process and the sense of shared purpose that defined the day as participants sought creative solutions to similar challenges. The blog also reflects on her participation in a workshop hosted by Research Data Scotland, which explored how research data can be used for the "public good". Drawing on her experiences with Science Ceilidh, Max explains how the gathering provided an opportunity to meet, listen to, and support the many expressions of rurality and community across Scotland. Although the event has concluded, she highlights how the creative sparks and connections made will continue to strengthen the network's collective voice and help build a better community.
Read MoreLauren reflects on the first six months of Community Knowledge Matters, including developing the network, community engagement, participatory ethics, and co-priority setting
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