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National Youth Work Conference 2026
This year’s conference will bring together practitioners, academics, pioneering projects and policy leaders to explore the future of mental health and wellbeing support for young people. The call for workshops and articles is open until 17th July.
Better Lives Survey 2026
This new report draws on engagement with 2,922 young people across Scotland and provides valuable insight into how young people perceive violence, knife crime, safety, and prevention efforts in the current social climate.

Applications Open for £758,000 Youth Arts Open Fund
This fund aims to support freelance artists or organisations seeking small amounts of funding so that they can deliver arts activity for children and young people. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 21st July.
Building Ethical Partnerships with the Tech Sector
A new set of tools has been launched, designed to support youth work organisations to make ethical alliances with technology companies.

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QAA Youth and Community Work Subject Benchmark Statement Review
The Subject Benchmark for Youth and Community Work used in CLD Professional Qualifications is on the review timescale and QAA are looking for Writing Group members. Expressions of Interest are open until 9th January.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  5 January, 2026

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2026 New Year Honours
Big Congratulations to all those recognised in the 2026 New Years Honours, many of whom are active in making a profound impact on young people's lives through youth work, locally, regionally and nationally!
  • Date:  30 December, 2025

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BA (Hons) Community Education Degree Course at UWS
UWS are currently recruiting for their BA (Hons) Community Education degree course (which includes in an depth insight into youth work). They're also looking for youth work placement opportunities for their students and Mentors. 
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  23 December, 2025

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John Loughton to Lead Young Scot
John Loughton, third sector leader, will take over at the helm of Young Scot in early 2026. John is a social entrepreneur, leadership consultant and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience.
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Now recruiting! – Become a Young Advisor to the Commissioner
The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland is looking for passionate 12-16 year olds to join their Young Advisors and make a big difference to children’s rights in Scotland. No experience needed, expenses paid, support given, and fun guaranteed! Applications close on 1st February.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Nicotine Pouch Rise Driven by Young Men
Use of nicotine pouches has risen substantially in Great Britain over the last five years, particularly among young men, with one in 13 (7.5%) men aged 16 to 24 now using them, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Young People Accessing Support or Treatment for Alcohol and Drugs: Standards
The Standards outline what young people should expect when seeking help for drugs or alcohol. The Recommendations offer guidance to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs), their local strategic partners and service providers to put in place accessible, person-centred support, that meets the needs of young people.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Cyber Incident Response Toolkit
The cyber incident response toolkit has been created to help organisations manage their cyber incident response. The toolkit will be subject to constant review, building on good practice, lessons from exercises and incidents and feedback from public bodies.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Keeping the Promise – Health and Wellbeing of Care Experienced Children and Young People
This evidence review was commissioned to explore how longitudinal quantitative data can support monitoring the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s care experienced children and young people, in line with The Promise 2030.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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The UK–Germany Youth Summit
Find out more about an exciting opportunity for young people aged 18 to 25 to attend a fully-funded UK-Germany Bilateral Youth Summit in Berlin in March. This Summit brings together young people from the UK and Germany and offers a space to explore intercultural dialogue and deepen their understanding of different perspectives. The deadline for applications is 25th January.
  • Topic:  International
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Simon Jaquet
We are saddened to share the news of the recent passing of Simon Jaquet, former Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland.
  • Date:  18 December, 2025

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YouthLink Scotland's Statement on the UK Government’s Decision to Rejoin Erasmus+
YouthLink Scotland's statement welcomes the UK Government’s decision to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme. This is an important step towards restoring international learning and exchange opportunities for young people and youth workers across Scotland.
  • Topic:  International, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  17 December, 2025

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