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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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Global Intergenerational Congress 2026
The Global Intergenerational Congress is taking place in Glasgow from the 29th September to 1st October.  Hosted by Generations Working Together, with support from expert researchers and practitioners worldwide, the Congress will feature cutting-edge research, projects, and practices across a wide range of intergenerational topics. The call for sessions and papers along with online booking is now open.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  15 January, 2026

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Review of Legislative Landscape for Children in Care
Changes to improve, simplify and clarify the legislative framework for the children’s care system to benefit children in care, their families and the workforce that support them will be considered by an independent, expert-led review.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  13 January, 2026

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Leading in Youth Work Organisations
Lead in a youth work organisation and want to grow your practice? Leading in Youth Work Organisations is Youth Scotland's leadership qualification programme for managers and senior leaders in voluntary youth work organisations. The course starts on 24th February in Glasgow. Participants will be required to attend 6 full days as part of the course. Apply by 26th January.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work, Education, Skills & Employability, Training & Development
  • Date:  13 January, 2026

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Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026
Every year the Electoral Commission asks schools, youth groups and anyone who works with young people to join them in supporting young people to learn about democracy and voting.  Welcome to Your Vote Week will be taking place from 9th to 15th March. The theme this year is “Why Voting Matters” with a focus on exploring why voting is important to young people and discussing the impact their vote can have on their everyday life. 
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  6 January, 2026

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Digital Youth Work Conference 2026 
A day of insights, discussion and networking, with new resources, keynote speakers, workshops and plenty of interactivity. Meet the people thinking about Digital Youth Work in Scotland and further afield.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  6 January, 2026

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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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