Overview
I am the Course Director for Childhood and Youth Studies, Assessment Lead, and Co-Director of Teaching and Learning  (a role I share with Emma Bishop). I am an experienced participatory research specialist working with children and young people aged 7–25, helping to increase their participation in—and influence over—decisions that affect their lives. I am a co-creator of Children as Researchers (Funky Dragon, 2009). I joined Swansea University’s Observatory on the Human Rights of Children and Young People in October 2014, having previously worked for Funky Dragon—the Children and Young People’s Assembly for Wales—since 2007. I have been teaching at the North Wales School of Education since 2017, and I also lead on marketing for the school.
Additional Contact Information
a.b.roberts@bangor.ac.uk
01248383038
Qualifications
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA), 2023
Higher Education Academy, 2023 - Professional: PGCE Primary
Prifysgol Aberystwyth, 2003–2004 - BA: BA Geography (Human)
Prifysgol Aberystwyth, 2000–2003
Publications
2026
- Published
French, G., Young, N., Roberts, A., Story, A. & Goodier, L., 1 Nov 2026, Child Poverty in Wales, Volume 2: Speaking Truth to Power. Beckett, L. (ed.). University of Wales Press
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2023
- Published
Roberts, A., Williams, J. & Croke, R., 5 Jul 2023, Llywodraeth Cymru. 55 p. (RhwydwaithTystiolaeth Gydweithredol)
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
2021
- Published
Croke, R., Dale, H., Dunhill, A., Roberts, A., Unnithan, M. & Williams, J., 11 Mar 2021, In: Social Sciences . 10, 3
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2015
- Published
Dale, H. & Roberts, A., 1 Jul 2015, Arsyllfa Cymru ar Hawliau Dynol y Plentyn.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Activities
2026
A week of free, online, professional learning sessions for education staff.
26 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2026
Activity: Types of Business and Community - CPD delivery/organisation of courses for externals (in kind) (Contributor)
2024
The Sixth Bangor Youth Summit. Giving Secondary School pupils an opportunity to come together to discuss Technology and Children. With interactive workshops in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Student Activity Hub.
30 Jun 2024
Links:
Tri gweithdy cynhyrchu sain i ddisgyblion uwchradd o Ogledd Cymru, fel rhan o ddiwgyddiad a drefnwyd gan Arwyn Roberts o'r Ysgol Addysg.
27 Jun 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
2023
Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit
10 Nov 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)Pupil Voice Summit (Primary)
30 Apr 2023
Links:
SRA Cymru - Supporting children as researchers and advocates
20 Apr 2023
Links:
Advisory Board Member - Embedding children's participation rights in pedagogical practice
1 Mar 2023 →
Links:
2020
2nd Summit on Climate Change
Summit for schools to discuss and showcase work on Climate Change. Opportunity for schools to contribute to Welsh Government inquiry - The Circular Economy - Beyond recycling.
27 Feb 2020
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
2019
An opportunity for primary school pupils to meet speakers working on Climate Change projects
18 Oct 2019
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Bringing together children and young people from across North Wales to discuss their concerns about climate change and help them to voice their expectations for change.
5 Jul 2019
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)
2016
NCCPE Engage Awards - Engaging with Young People Finalists
14 Nov 2016
Links:
Speaking about the work of Lleisiau Bach
12 Sep 2016
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
2015
Wales Observatory on Human Rights of Children
1 Jan 2015 →
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