{jcomments off}You are invited to the Preview of the 2013 Young Life and Times (YLT) Survey Results, which will be held on Thursday 16th May 2014, from 9.30am - 11.30pm, in Queen’s University Belfast.  The Young Life and Times Survey is an annual survey which records the views of 16 year olds living in Northern Ireland about the issues that directly concern them.  The main topics in the 2013 survey were: mental health and self-harm, community relations and cross-community contact, and financial wellbeing.  YLT is a component of ARK.  The dataset and key tables of results will be made publicly available after this event at: www.ark.ac.uk/ylt  During the preview, there will also be a presentation on the new Young Life and Times book - published to celebrate the Survey’s 10th anniversary.  Books will be available to all seminar participants at a reduced price.  To reserve a free place, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: 02890 975906.  Places are limited, and the deadline for registration is Monday 12th May 2014.

{jcomments off}Man Matters is a partnership between the Workers' Educational Association, Home-Start NI, Parenting NI and the Men's Health Forum in Ireland.  In 2013, Man Matters worked with Family Mediation NI to explore the issues facing, and needs of, separated fathers in Northern Ireland.  To date, this alliance has produced a number of resources in this area including: a briefing paper - ‘Fathers, Separation and Co-Parenting’; a Practice Paper - ‘Separated Fathers: The Experience of Practitioners’; a leaflet - ‘Parental Separation: A Father's Guide’; and a video - ‘Experiences of Separated Fathers’.  All of these materials are available for free download from the Man Matters website at: www.manmatters.org/index.php/resources

{jcomments off}Every year, during Men's Health Week, men and boys from the four corners of the island of Ireland gather in brotherhood, solidarity and care in the journey of being male.  They meet on the Hill of Uisneach, Co. Westmeath - an ancient place of assembly in the centre of Ireland.  In 2014, men and boys will gather at midday on Saturday 14th June.  You are invited to join this gathering for an unforgettable experience.  To find out more, visit: www.menofireland.com

{jcomments off}With Giro d'Italia fever spreading throughout Ireland, why not copy the actions of these cycling heroes and 'get on yer bike' to improve your fitness and overall health?  For ideas on where to go, visit: www.cycleni.com and www.discoverireland.ie/Things-To-Do/Ideas-for-activities/Cycling-biking-(1)   

{jcomments off}You are invited to attend a seminar to launch the Marie Keating Foundation Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign.  This will take place on Friday 2nd May 2014 - World Melanoma Day.  It will last from 10.00am until 12.30pm, and will be held in Dublin City Centre.  The event is open to: anyone affected directly or indirectly by skin cancer; anyone who wishes to learn more about skin cancer; anyone involved in skin cancer treatment / support services.  Attendance is free of charge, but places are limited.  For more information or to book a place, contact Helen Forristal at Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: 01 6283726.

{jcomments off}Ennis Men's Shed is hosting a conference in the West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April 2014.  The conference, titled 'No Man is an Island', will look at issues affecting men and their mental and physical well being.  See: www.facebook.com/EnnisMensShed

{jcomments off}Paula Carroll, Lisa Kirwan and Barry Lambe from Waterford Institute of Technology have had an article published in the International Journal of Health Promotion and Education titled “Engaging ‘Hard to Reach’ Men in Community Based Health Promotion”.  This study sought to identify factors that can support men to connect to such programmes.  The findings are at: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/geQuUyA5P6Eapkwu5Yra/full#.UzQ8hpivmM8

{jcomments off}ARK and Brook NI have developed a peer-led educational resource to address sexual risks among young people.  The objective was to facilitate sexual capacity and confidence building with young people in Northern Ireland who are at the start of their sexual careers.  The project was based on data from the Young Life and Times Survey on sexual grooming and sexual experiences.  An online resource has been developed, which highlights information, definitions, research facts, and scenarios on sexual grooming, friendship, love and exploitation.  To find out more, visit: www.ark.ac.uk/ylt/results/YLT-Brook-KE-project.html  This project was co-funded by the ESRC's Knowledge Exchange Programme.