Have you ever felt that real change often begins in places no one can see? Terence Sexton and Joan Walton share their research in a recently published paper in ARJ. It is part of the 2026 special issue on Mindset Transformations. They introduce their work below and here is our podcast interview. “Through our research […]
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Dr. Pinar Akpinar writes about recent action research in foreign policy… “Foreign policy remains one of the most elite-driven domains of public life. Decisions are typically made behind closed doors, by a narrow circle of state officials, often under conditions of urgency and political pressure. Yet the challenges foreign policy seeks to address today—from migration […]
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This podcast shares the story of Tobias Fehr-Bosshard who helped found the U. St Gallen Transformations Lab in support of Swiss universities’ engagement with sustainability issues. Our conversation focuses on the importance of finding support and developmental friendship meet-ups (including at AR+); of sharing ownership with the many stakeholders in the action research – exercising […]
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Lyndsey Hayhurst introduces her newly published paper below, and here’s the link to our podcast interview: “A group of us – young women in Nicaragua – participated in programming by ‘Pedal Power’ (pseudonym) – as we explored how everyday mobilit(ies), gender inequality, and climate injustice intertwine. Our project involved GoPro cameras and community mapping. We […]
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What if the stories that shape our lives weren’t written in boardrooms, but in classrooms, kitchens, and community halls? Blockbusters and brands often dictate the stories audiences follow. They are slick, powerful, and everywhere. But when stories are controlled from the top, local voices are frequently left unheard. In Indonesia, a group of researchers has […]
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