Researchers giving voice in a community

Press/Media: Research

Description

Skateboarding is a deep-rooted part of the cultural heritage of Portrush, NI – but skaters are often stigmatised by their local communities.

Subject

Dr Jim Donaghey’s research with the skaters of Portrush helped demonstrate the value of skateboarders as a creative community, and gave them a voice and profile in the town they’ve been lacking for decades.
Period11 Dec 2024

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Media contributions

  • TitleResearchers giving voice in a community
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletWe Are UKRI (Instagram)
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date11/12/24
    DescriptionSkateboarding is a deep-rooted part of the cultural heritage of Portrush, NI – but skaters are often stigmatised by their local communities.

    Dr Jim Donaghey’s research with the skaters of Portrush helped demonstrate the value of skateboarders as a creative community, and gave them a voice and profile in the town they’ve been lacking for decades.

    To see more of Jim and his work, follow the YouTube link in our bio, and for more on how research can break down barriers, search ‘creative communities’.
    URLhttps://www.instagram.com/weareukri/reel/DDcER5gRPwf/
    PersonsJim Donaghey