@nickipierce.bsky.social would like to hear from young dads aged 13-18 who are in education or training to understand their experiences, what works and what needs to change. Please do share the flyer below with any young dads who might be interested in participating, or your wider networks!

We’d like to hear from young dads (aged 16-25) who can share their experiences to help influence policy and support practice for the benefit of young parents. Please share with any young dads who might be interested in participating, or with your wider networks! Full details below 👇

📢New publication from the FYFF study now available open access! ‘Being there’ as providers and caregivers: caring masculinities in parenting and partnering among young fathers in the UK,' has been published in 'Caring Fathers in the Global Context' bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/edcollchap-o...

Recently @nickipierce.bsky.social was invited to not only share her research at @pintofscience.uk but also had the opportunity of two local artists creating pieces inspired by it! The art now sits with pride in the FYFF office and Nicki has blogged about the experience and the artworks created.

It was great to be a part of this event and to see all of the other research groups/centres from our College here at the University of Lincoln. If you missed it yesterday, the display stays in place in the Minerva building until the end of the week so it's not too late to pop over and take a look!

📣 New event! Supporting Parents in Prisons 📅 Tuesday 8th July 🕤 9.30-4.30 📍 Lincoln Bringing together academics, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how we can better support parents and families affected by the criminal justice system Full details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting...

The @followingyff.bsky.social are proud to support #FathersMentalHealth on International Father's Mental Health Day 2025 #IFMHD2025 To mark the occasion @drlinziladlow.bsky.social and I reflect on findings about young fathers and their mental health followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/the-men...

It was fantastic to have @ruthndwrites.bsky.social and Niall Bacon (Steel City Dads) join us last week to speak about how fathers experience perinatal loneliness and what we can do about it in policy and practice If you missed out,the recording is now live: followingyoungfathersfurther.org/webinars

THIS WEEK's #CPCCGWebinar ⤵️ 👩‍💻 @profatarrant.bsky.social will discuss findings from the @ukri.org @followingyff.bsky.social study on how young #fathers navigate their romantic and intergenerational relationships over time in the context of early #parenthood Register: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/f...

📣 New event Does the UK have a family policy? Join @familypolicyspa.bsky.social to explore the evolving relationship between the state and the family, with keynote speaker Professor Mary Daly 📅2nd June 🕙 10am 📍 Zoom Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

Today is your last chance to register for tomorrow’s webinar: How do fathers experience perinatal loneliness and what can we do about it? 📅 Wednesday 28th May 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-fat...

We're delighted that @ruthndwrites.bsky.social and Niall Bacon will join us for our May webinar to speak about how fathers experience perinatal loneliness what we can do to address it in policy and practice 📅 Wednesday 28th May 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-fat...

📣 New event Does the UK have a family policy? Join @familypolicyspa.bsky.social to explore the evolving relationship between the state and the family, with keynote speaker Professor Mary Daly 📅2nd June 🕙 10am 📍 Zoom Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

The @familypolicyspa.bsky.social are delighted to host Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed Register now for this free lunchtime webinar: 📅 Monday 19th May 🕛 12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

NEW PUBLICATION! Father-inclusion: a sensitising concept and framing strategy for addressing the systemic exclusion of men as-fathers across services Please DM me if you'd like access to a copy DOI: doi.org/10.1332/2046... Weblink: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

If you're free this lunchtime, it's not too late to register to attend our next webinar! Registration closes at 11am 👇

The recording of my inaugural lecture is now available online. If you were unable to attend or would like to watch it back please follow this link: Co-creating father-inclusive societies through research and innovation youtu.be/zl7h9H-Z6Vk

With Adolescence on Netflix, the recent Lost Boys Report and Everyone’s Invited showing the extent of harmful sexual behaviour in schools, there is increased worry and discussion about young men and boys Join our April webinar: 📅Monday 28th April 🕛12-1pm 📍Zoom www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...

The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is excited to have Professor Anna Tarrant as our Invited Speaker on Thursday 1 May to share her insights on father inclusion and working with young fathers. Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...

We've made space in our 2025 webinar series to host a very important and timely conversation Join @profatarrant.bsky.social and our panel of 4 expert speakers as they discuss: How can we better support young men and boys? 📅 Monday 28th April 🕛 12noon 📍 Zoom www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...

Register now for the @familypolicyspa.bsky.social webinar with @joelib.bsky.social 📅 Monday 19th May 🕛 12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

📣 New event! @familypolicyspa.bsky.social is delighted to host @joelib.bsky.social , founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, for a special webinar 📅 Monday 19th May 🕛 12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register for free now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

We’re rounding off the week with some great news for the FYFF team as our RA Emily Harle has passed her Viva and completed her PhD, congratulations Emily! You can read more about Emily’s research here: followingyoungfathersfurther.org/the-team/emi...

The issues boys and men navigate are diverse and messy, linked to socioeconomic inequalities, geography and social history.

In this new piece for @uk.theconversation.com today, @profatarrant.bsky.social discusses why blaming absent dads for the crisis of masculinity is much too simplistic and why we need to listen to and hear what dads tell us and involve them in processes of change and transformation bit.ly/4cpRFQd

Congratulations to Professor of Sociology and FYFF Director @profatarrant.bsky.social who delivered a fantastic inaugural lecture yesterday evening! A recording will be made available in due course and we will be sure to share the link for those who missed it.

It’s not too late to join us this evening in Lincoln for @profatarrant.bsky.social 's inaugural lecture: Co-creating father-inclusive societies through research and innovation Registration closes just before 6pm and you can book your free ticket in the link below 👇

Tonight is the last opportunity to register for our March webinar! Don’t miss out, registration closes tomorrow at 10am: 📅 Wednesday 26th March 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom (link will be sent via email after you register) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-a...

You are invited to join us for the Inaugural Lecture of FYFF Director @profatarrant.bsky.social, Professor of Sociology 📅 Wednesday 26th March 🕕 18:00 – 19:00 (registration from 17:30) 📍 University of Lincoln (MB0312) See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-...

Have you registered for our next webinar? We've got two fantastic speakers joining us to discuss the importance of social support within the community for fathers and families. 📅 Wednesday 26th March 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom Register below 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-a...

Our findings show that where fathers have been able to take longer parental leave, they are more likely to remain involved and engaged over time We submitted evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry on Equality at work: Paternity and Shared Parental Leave fyff.co.uk/findings/equ...

Registration is now open for our next webinar! We will be joined by Dan Flanagan and Dr Ian Blackwell to discuss the importance of social support within the community for fathers 📅 Wednesday 26th March 🕛 12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-a...

Why is the Father-Inclusion Hub needed? You can read more about the Hub and: “why we need a co-created archive of resources to promote and embed father-inclusion within and across social and service systems” in @profatarrant.bsky.social's blog for Dad La Soul 👇 www.dadlasoul.com/why-universi...

Did you catch @profatarrant.bsky.social speaking about the Father-Inclusion Hub on Dad La Soul’s podcast last week? If you missed it you can still watch it here: www.youtube.com/live/qvnyVEy...

You are invited to join us for the Inaugural Lecture of FYFF Director @profatarrant.bsky.social, Professor of Sociology 📅 Wednesday 26th March 🕕 18:00 – 19:00 (registration from 17:30) 📍 University of Lincoln (MB0312) See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-...

It’s nearly time for the next edition of our quarterly newsletter, if you’d like to receive it straight to your inbox you can sign up here: followingyoungfathersfurther.org/join-us

Registrations are now open for two @ncrm.ac.uk courses led by Prof Kahryn Hughes and I: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research 23/06/2025: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho... Introducing Qualitative Secondary Analysis: from why to do it, to how to do it 15/9/2025: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Registration is now open for our next webinar! We will be joined by Dan Flanagan and Dr Ian Blackwell to discuss the importance of social support within the community for fathers 📅 Wednesday 26th March 🕛 12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-a...

Tomorrow is the last chance to register for our February webinar. We hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-y...

Have you registered for our next lunchtime webinar? We're delighted to be joined by Professor Lisa Russell and Dr Alex Blower @edudetective.bsky.social 📅Wednesday 26th February 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-y...

📣 New blog! Our latest blog from @nickipierce.bsky.social @profatarrant.bsky.social discusses the findings and recommendations from our recent report: "Care in the Prison Estate" Read it here 👇 followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/support...

The Father-inclusion Hub website was lunched just this month! A growing, co-created archive of ‘what works’ in embedding father-inclusion! Visit the site to access resources developed by leading organisations and get in touch if you have examples to share! fatherinclusion.org

Have you registered for our next lunchtime webinar? We're delighted to be joined by Professor Lisa Russell and Dr Alex Blower @edudetective.bsky.social 📅Wednesday 26th February 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-y...

Do you want to develop your knowledge and skills in using creative and participatory research methods? This interactive workshop includes: co-creation, researching with children, photovoice, ethics, analysis, impact... And you'll get to make your own zine! Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

It was great to be at Healthwatch Lincolnshire’s "Voice" conference today and speak to researchers and healthcare professionals about co-creating father-inclusive practice. If you’d like to know more about the FYFF study, you can access our findings here: followingyoungfathersfurther.org/findings

Care in the Prison Estate? Our new report sheds light on the lived experiences and support needs of young fathers, aged 25 and under, who are in prison. Read the full report here: fyff.co.uk/files/ed4f1b...

Looking forward to chairing our next fyff.co.uk webinar Engaging young parents and disadvantaged young men in education lnkd.in/eHAb_WBT With Lisa Russell Professor of Education and Employment and Dr Alex Blower founder of Boys' Impact

We're delighted to announce our February webinar, where we will be joined by Professor Lisa Russell and Dr Alex Blower @edudetective.bsky.social 📅Wednesday 26th February 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-y...

Tomorrow is the last chance to register for our January webinar We hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting...

Today we launched the Father-inclusion Hub to over 122 professionals. This hub is a living archiving of resources to capture what works in supporting dads! TY to @felicitycallon.bsky.social from Small Steps Big Changes for sharing your resources! Check it all out here: fatherinclusion.org