Research
training: Man Matters (2011)
ARK ran a half-day course entitled 'Accessing and Collecting
Data: How and Why' which focused on data use and collection,
with a particular focus on information of use for those involved
in men's work. This course was run in association with Man
Matters.
Research
training: NICVA Members' Day (2010)
ARK presented a session 'Assessing the need for your project'
at the NICVA
Members' Day, which explored the need for different types of
information, as well as how to access and collect data.
Research Training: NICVA (2007-2010)
In association with Northern
Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA), ARK runs a
5-day
course on research methods for the voluntary and community
sector.
Research
advice: Community Arts Forum (2010)
Community Arts Forum are planning a participatory research project,
and consulted ARK about research methodology.
Research
proposal advice: RNIB
(2010)
ARK
provided advice to RNIB on a research project focusing on participatory
research. In particular, ARK commented on the research methodology
and implications for inter-regional comparisons.
Childline
(2009)
ARK provided advice to the Childline Youth Forum Northern Ireland
(CLYFNI) on how to design a survey on young people’s knowledge
of, and attitudes towards, emotional and mental health services
for young people. CLYFNI is a group of young people aged 12-20
years that represents young people’s interest in Childline.
CLYFNI initiated this research project and advise was given
on questionnaire design, sampling and on issues relating to
confidentiality and informed consent.
Research
proposal advice: Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust (2008)
The NI Music therapy Trust approached ARK for advice on a research
proposal. ARK provided advice on the methodology and the research
question, as well as suggesting potential academic partners
and possible funders.
Each year, the ARK Research Centre carries out a set amount of
work for voluntary and community sector organisations that is
free of charge. This will facilitate access the most up-to-date
social and political information by organisations which are not
in a position to pay for such work. 