This opportunity is part of the King's Edge Summer Skills Programme
Let Them Talk is a non-profit organisation focused on reducing polarisation by helping young people develop the skills needed for better dialogue. Its work explores how people can listen more carefully, express themselves more clearly and navigate disagreement with greater confidence, particularly in contexts where issues may be complex, sensitive or divisive.
Through this Community + Research project, students will explore a simulated research challenge connected to dialogue, polarisation, civic engagement and difficult conversations. Working in a small group with a Graduate Teaching Assistant / PhD student facilitator, students will engage with an organisation-informed brief, investigate relevant examples and develop insight-led outputs such as workshop concepts, communication ideas, recommendations, a briefing or a final presentation.
The final research question will be confirmed following a short development phase, during which the Graduate Teaching Assistant / PhD student facilitator will work with Let Them Talk to shape a focused, appropriate and researchable question. This development phase is expected to take around two weeks before the student project begins.
The student project will typically run over 4–6 weeks, with students expected to commit around 3–4 hours per week, including facilitated group sessions and independent research activity.
Students will not act as facilitators, mediators or representatives of the organisation. The project is designed as a simulated research experience, helping students build skills in research, communication, critical thinking and collaboration while exploring how dialogue can support stronger civic and community life.
Event ID: 01966-K1M4P