The Guardian has today printed the names, and where possible, images, of all the media workers killed in Gaza, as part of an international day of action involving more than 150 media organisations. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Openings, Lucy Caldwell’s striking exploration of motherhood and marriage, is out today in paperback. faber.co.uk/product/9780571382767-openings

New ESRI report launched today comparing the economies of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Among other things, the report points to widening gaps in income, educational attainment and health waiting lists 👇 www.esri.ie/news/compara...

🚨 New Pivotal report - Achieving greater integration in education and housing. Read the report here: www.pivotalppf.org/our-work/pub...

Times are tough for the voluntary & community sector. Now, more than ever, organisations need to be able to demonstrate their value. CES' 'Evaluating Impact' training course has been designed to help you do just that. www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...

👋Calling all community and voluntary sector practitioners! Ready to enhance your impact assessment skills? Our Evaluating Impact training is designed just for you. Gain practical insights to demonstrate your initiatives' impact. It starts on 6th March!! www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...

Researchers!! Time is running out to secure your place on our training course on 7th Feb. Learn how to make your research matter through #implementation

💡 #Implementation is the carrying out of planned, intentional activities using tested methods to turn evidence & ideas into policies & practices that work for people in the real world. Book your place on our Implementation training for researchers at effectiveservices.org/training-and...

🔍 Are you new to #evaluation or looking to sharpen your skills? Our 'Evaluating Impact' training programme has you covered! Join us for hands-on sessions where you'll learn to assess and communicate the #impact of your projects effectively. Sign up here: effectiveservices.org/training-and...

😍We were very pleased to welcome staff from Mindwise to CES today for a logic modelling workshop - a key part of our Evaluating Impact Programme. If you would like a bespoke course for your organisation to help you assess & communicate your impact click here: effectiveservices.org/training-and...

📢 To tell you a little bit more about our new training on Implementation for Researchers, check out our short video! youtube.com/watch?v=07fV... The training will be delivered in 4 online sessions on 7th, 14th, 28th February, & 7th March 2025 Book at www.effectiveservices.org/training-and...

😀 Yesterday we were very pleased to launch a new #research report into the experiences of Classroom Assistants in Northern Ireland, in partnership with Ulster University. They want recognition, respect and appropriate pay for their vital work. Read more at: www.effectiveservices.org/journal/new-...

Congratulations to the choir of Thornfield House School Choir for being totally brilliant!

Junior Ministers add their voice to building a trauma informed approach into the Programme for Government. #connectingsystems @effectiveservices.bsky.social

Attending the Safeguarding Board for NI’s Conference on Systems to Support Our People -Embedding a Trauma Informed Approach. How can we embed a trauma informed approach into the next Programme for Government @effectiveservices.bsky.social #connectingsystems

Say hello to CES on Bluesky. For all things evidence, evaluation and implementation in policy and front line services.

It should shock us that over 5,300 children are spending Christmas in temp accommodation in NI. Homelessness services will do their best to make this a happy time and ensure that no one goes without. However understandably what families want is a home of their own. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...