July 2026 Fellows' update: Gill Robin Taylor
Gill Taylor (CF 2025) spoke at a Pathway – Homeless and Inclusion Health Masterclass, sharing preliminary learning from her Churchill Fellowship research in Canada.
By Gill Robin Taylor, 29 July 2026
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July 2026 Fellows' update: Gill Robin Taylor
Gill Taylor (CF 2025) spoke at a Pathway – Homeless and Inclusion Health Masterclass, sharing preliminary learning from her Churchill Fellowship research in Canada.
By Gill Robin Taylor, 29 July 2026
July 2026 Fellows' update: Ceryl Teleri Davies
Dr. Ceryl Teleri Davies (CF 2026) was interviewed on BBC Radio Cymru on the 28th July 20026 talking about her Churchill Fellowship and her research studying ways to provide compassionate care to women who have suffered violence and sexual abuse. The piece is available to listen to via BBC Sounds.
By Ceryl Teleri Davies, 28 July 2026
Event to explore collective action on violence against women and girls
Fellows Nicola Sharp-Jeffs (CF 2016) and Gudrun Burnet-Shields (CF 2016) are organising a one-day event for people working to address violence against women and girls. The event will bring together Churchill Fellows and others in the field to share learning, make connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
July 2026 Fellows' update: Nina Smith
Nina Smith (CF 2023) welcomed changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, which now explicitly includes suicide risk in the statutory safeguarding guidance for schools and colleges in England.
By Nina Smith, 17 July 2026
Three takeaways from Connect & Inspire 2026
Last week, we welcomed our 2026 Churchill Fellows to London for Connect & Inspire, their first in-person gathering as a cohort and the starting point for their Fellowship journey.
Fellows working to improve the experiences of children in care come together
On 3 July 2026, Churchill Fellows from our Children and Young People in Care programme came together at the Coram Campus in London for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and shared learning.
In conversation with Natasha Cox: Learning leads to new creative Saturday school for Black boys
We spoke to Natasha Cox about how her Churchill Fellowship helped shape the next stage of Actively SeeK.I.N.G, the CIC she founded to support Black boys through creative arts. Drawing on learning from schools in the USA, Ghana, and the Caribbean, Natasha has launched the House of K.I.N.G.s Saturday School. She reflects on how the Fellowship deepened her work, opened new doors, and helped turn her research into practical support for young people in East London.
By Natasha Cox, 10 July 2026
July 2026 Fellows' update: Bethany Linder
Bethany Linder (CF 2025) presented a Dementia Researcher webinar on assistive technology and dementia care, sharing insights from her Churchill Fellowship research in Japan.
By Bethany Linder, 9 July 2026
July 2026 Fellows' update: Judith Vickress
Judith Vickress (CF 2023) was featured in Policing Insight following the publication of her Churchill Fellowship research into violence against women, girls and children in rural communities.
By Judith Vickress, 8 July 2026
July 2026 Fellows' update: Samuel Huczmann
Samuel Huczmann (CF 2025) presented his Churchill Fellowship research on digital-enabled advanced care practice at the University of Northampton's Fuelling Innovation event.
By Samuel Huczmann, 3 July 2026
July 2026 Fellows' update: Samuel Huczmann
Samuel Huczmann (CF 2025) presented his Churchill Fellowship research on digital-enabled advanced care practice at the University of Northampton's Fuelling Innovation event.
By Samuel Huczmann, 3 July 2026