This week, representatives from the ENGAGED Youth consortium came together in Spain and Portugal for site visits and in-depth discussions focused on methodology development and cross-national learning. The Norwegian project coordinator from the University of Bergen joined colleagues from Universidad de Sevilla and the NGO Pensando en el Futuro for a visit to the Spanish…Continue reading Collaborative Field Visits Drive Methodological Development in ENGAGED Youth

In May, the ENGAGED Youth team at the University of Bergen had the pleasure of welcoming two enthusiastic 9th-grade pupils, Isabella and Sanna, as part of their work week placement. Ahead of their visit, Isabella and Sanna conducted informal interviews with their peers to explore how young people understand politics and democracy. Their findings revealed…Continue reading Norwegian 9th Grade Pupils Share Youth Perspectives with ENGAGED Youth Team

In March 2025, our research project was officially launched in Bergen, Norway. The Kick-off brought together a passionate and committed consortium of partners from the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Romania and Norway. During the kick-off meeting the consortium laid the groundwork for the project’s collaborative efforts, aimed at exploring and strengthening youth civic and political…Continue reading The ENGAGED Youth Project Officially Launched in Bergen

How are young people engaging with the society around them—and with politics? In many European countries, researchers and politicians are seeing a decline in political engagement and interest among youth. Read more here.

We are pleased to announce that our project now has an official presence on LinkedIn. Through our profile we will share updates, insights, publications and events related to our work. We invite you to follow us to stay informed and connected with the project as it progresses. You can find our profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/engaged-youth