Published date: 30 September 2024
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Closing date: 13 October 2024
Contract summary
Industry
Research services - 73110000
Location of contract
London
Procurement reference
VRU Steering Group
Published date
30 September 2024
Closing date
13 October 2024
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Join the London VRU Steering Group on Online Harms
The London Violence Reduction unit (VRU) is launching a new workstream to explore the impact of potentially harmful online content on young Londoners. To guide this work, we are establishing an expert Steering Group and are seeking passionate individuals to join us.
Why Participate?
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online safety for young Londoners.
- Provide your expertise to guide research, policy development, and strategic direction.
- Engage with professionals from various sectors, including academia, youth work, education, technology, and law.
What participation involves:
- Contribute to quarterly meetings (mix of face-to-face and remote) to review progress of the VRU's Online Harms research, offer insights and give guidance on key decisions relating to the workstream.
- Attend ad-hoc meetings to address specific challenges related to the workstream when required.
- Please note that this is a 1-year unpaid opportunity. Light refreshments will be provided for all face-to-face meetings.
Who are we looking for?
- Academics
- Education Professionals
- Tech & Social Media Experts
- Legal Professionals
The group will also be attended by:
- Young Londoners from the VRU's Youth Participation Action Group (YPAG)
- Youth practitioners from the VRU's Youth Practitioners Action Board (YPAB)
How to apply
Please express your interest using this MS Form https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6j1lMAH7TEuN38GD-J_r-8vBiJQliJ9AgbO2rcDC2p1URVNFTldZVkE0UkVaSEJTWkVORjNISkxDUS4u&route=shorturl
by midnight the 13th October. We will be in contact with all applicants by 18th October and will liaise with those invited to join the steering group with information about the first meeting.
For further details, please reach out to Ella at ella.burton@london.gov.uk directly.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
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