Could the NILS help answer questions that matter to your community or organisation?
We are inviting researchers, community organisations, policymakers, local governments, and public bodies to join us for an interactive afternoon session on Engagement and Impact as part of the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study’s (NILS) 20th Anniversary event.
The NILS has supported research on population health, inequalities, ageing, housing, migration and other important areas of life in Northern Ireland. We now want to hear from those working beyond academia about how this resource could become even more useful.
During the session, participants will:
🔹 Hear how AgeNI has worked with the NILS
🔹 Learn about the value of the NILS and the projects it has supported till date
🔹 Explore how the NILS could respond to evidence needs across communities and government
🔹 Hear about the new Small Grants Scheme
🔹 Join an interactive roundtable discussion to share ideas on research priorities, evidence gaps and enhancing impact
📅 Wednesday 25 November 2026
📍 The Lansdowne Hotel, Belfast
🍽️ Lunch: 12.30 – 13.30
💬 Engagement and Impact session: 13.30 – 14.45
The lunch and event are free, but places must be booked in advance.
🔗 Register here: https://nils.ac.uk/ukcenls-2026-nils-20th-anniversary-event-registrations-are-now-open/
Your experience can help shape research that is more relevant, accessible and responsive to the needs of people and organisations across Northern Ireland. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Best wishes,
The NILS Team