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Today, students from two of our Thrive Secondary Schools took part in the second stage of a major project at Hull University. A cross-faculty team, led by Dr Steven Forrest and Dr Aviv Kruglanski, is driving this vitally important piece of work, examining Climate Resilience and Net Zero Solutions for Hull. Students from Newland School for Girls and The Boulevard Academy were able to see their work from the first round of workshops displayed alongside the latest Dialogue Maps that have been commissioned for this project. They have been working alongside adults from a whole raft of organisations to further develop ideas. The university team will then use these to develop proposals to present to the key policymakers in Hull. Flooding is a particular issue that the city faces so, with climate change and rising sea levels, this is an essential piece of work. Our profound thanks go to our colleagues at Hull University for continuing to include our young people in this venture. It is also a clear demonstration of the Lundy Model working in an authentic way. Our students value the safe space, that the university provides so their voice may be heard by the right audience, and will lead to having an influence on policy.

Students from Kelvin Hall and Newland School for Girls attended an 'Oh Yes, Net Zero' workshop at the University of Hull yesterday, working on solutions ideas for Net Zero. As well as being part of this brilliant initiative, it linked to the other research projects that Thrive has already been involved in, with our colleagues at the University. This is an excellent example of 'Student Agency' having actual and authentic influence on policymakers. The programme is run by Reckitts, Hull City Council, the University of Hull and Future Humber.

Students from some of our Thrive Schools are involved with Hull University Researchers, Dr Steven Forrest, Dr Aviv Kruglanski and their team in a major research project, looking at Climate Resilience and Net Zero solutions for Hull. On Tuesday, academics and members of different organisations took part in a workshop at the university to map out issues and possible solutions for this theme. Now is the turn of our students to give their input. Yesterday, Newland School for Girls hosted the first of the school workshops with students undertaking some brilliant work. They provided some quite wonderful and innovative solutions.