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Keep your finger firmly on the pulse of Scotland’s youth work sector with our news, events & blogs library. You’ll get the top stories, best training opportunities and insightful comment from across the sector.

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Chair of YouthLink Scotland – Call for Nominations
We are delighted to announce that the Board of YouthLink Scotland is recruiting a new independent Chair to succeed Angela Leitch CBE, who stepped down in November 2025 after three years in post. Find out more and nominate a suitable candidate by 1st March.
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Let's Talk About Online
Conversations make a difference! Join this training from 2pm to 3.30pm on 23rd March to explore how to chat to young people about what’s happening in their online lives.

Youth Work Manifesto
The manifesto sets out three national commitments Scotland must make to ensure every young person can thrive through access to high-quality youth work. Together, they represent the foundation of a stronger, fairer youth work system: guaranteed by law, universally accessible, and sustained by investment.

The Link Magazine 2025
The latest edition of The Link shines a light on how youth work across Scotland is creating safer spaces and stronger futures for young people.

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Scottish Charity Awards 2026
SCVO's Scottish Charity Awards are back for 2026! These prestigious awards celebrate the impactful work of Scotland’s voluntary sector. If your organisation, team, or an inspiring individual has made a difference over the past year, now is the time to shine. The closing date for nominations is 12pm on Tuesday 17th March.
  • Date:  17 February, 2026

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Tackling Misogyny
The Scottish Government has launched a new advertising campaign urging boys and young men against sharing misogynistic content online. The advert warns that sexist content is “never harmless” and that it affects girls in real life, including ones you know. The campaign runs from 16th February to 23rd March across digital, audio, outdoor and social media channels.
  • Topic:  Equality, Positive Masculinity
  • Date:  17 February, 2026

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Hate Crimes Recorded by the Police in Scotland 2024-25
The first annual report on hate crime recorded by the police, under Section 15 of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. This includes information on the number and type of hate crimes recorded by the police, as well as victim and perpetrator characteristics and prejudice shown.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  17 February, 2026

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AI is not for the future, it’s for now
That was the clear message from young people who shared their experiences at the Digital Youth Work conference in Edinburgh last week. Find out more...
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  17 February, 2026

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#IWill Ambassador Recruitment
Do you know a young person aged between 10-24 who has a passion for social change and wants to make a difference to their community? If the answer is yes, why not encourage them to apply to become an #IWill Ambassador? Applications are open until 29th March.  
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  17 February, 2026

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Poverty Among Young Adult Men in Scotland
Young men in Scotland are facing similar levels of poverty as children, according to a new report by the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit. After housing costs, more than one in five (22%) Scottish men aged 18 to 44 were living in poverty in 2021-24 compared to 23% of children, an increase from 19% pre-pandemic. 
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  12 February, 2026

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Into Film Awards
The Into Film Awards are a celebration of young filmmaking talent, offering a platform for 5-19 year-olds from across the UK to express their creativity and tell the stories that matter to them. Winning an Award can be just the first step on an incredible journey into the world of film and beyond. Entries close on 23rd February.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  12 February, 2026

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Study Sheds Light on Social Media and Mental Health
Research by The University of Edinburgh following more than 3000 young people has found that low to average social media use at ages 11 and 14 did not strongly predict mental ill health three years later, including depression and anxiety, self-harm and suicide attempts.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  11 February, 2026

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Young People Launch Online Safety Educational Tools
NSPCC Scotland has been working with an amazing group of young people from across Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Youth Parliament, on a project that aims to help make the online world safer for children. The group of Digital Safety Ambassadors have co-designed a set of educational tools and resources to raise awareness of the risks young people face online, and to support influencing opportunities with decision-makers.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  11 February, 2026

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Young people want adults to stop panicking about AI – and start learning with them
A new AI toolkit developed with young people in Scotland reveals deep concerns about jobs, body image and misinformation, alongside a clear call for ethical, transparent use of artificial intelligence.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  10 February, 2026

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Creating Space to Belong
Jo Jones, an art therapist within Rock Trust’s Health and Wellbeing Team writes about the importance of creating supportive spaces for young people to explore their creativity, seen through the lens of our partnership with Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop. This partnership was made possible through funding from the Youth Arts Open Fund.
  • Topic:  Arts, Housing/Homelessness
  • Date:  9 February, 2026

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The Digital Educator Award Scotland
A new award recognising educators for innovation in the use of digital technology has been launched in Scotland. The scheme aims to highlight the outstanding work of educators who champion digital skills in classrooms and beyond. The awards are free to enter, and open to those working in all areas of compulsory, vocational and post-compulsory education and training.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  5 February, 2026

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