This webinar will explore the findings of new research on social capital in small communities, focusing on the island of Guernsey as a case study. We’ll explore the strengths and challenges Guernsey faces, from its strong sense of belonging and trust to the growing threats posed by inequality, social divides, and an aging population. The webinar will highlight key opportunities to safeguard and enhance Guernsey’s social capital, including actionable strategies for fostering greater connectedness, building trust, and empowering local organisations. Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, or community leader, this session offers valuable insights into how we can evaluate community social capital and identify insights for implementing meaningful change. The techniques and findings are highly relevant to anyone interested in social capital, community and economic development, and social wellbeing.
About the presenter:
Tristan Claridge has been researching and applying social capital for over 20 years. Tristan is a geographer and environmental scientist with a passion for social processes and how social value is identified and communicated. Tristan has a deep and grounded understanding of social capital and its application, having worked on the concept from theoretical and practical perspectives. He draws on lessons from economics, sociology, political science, psychology, urban planning, and any other discipline that contributes understanding to the concept. In addition to his practical work with the concept, Tristan has been an active contributor to the academic debate about social capital. He has written over 200 open-access articles on social capital and related topics and is actively engaged in ongoing research.
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About Our Webinar Series
This event is part of our regular webinar sessions for social capital researchers including PhD/master students. These sessions include invited presentations from prominent scholars as well as presentations by PhD students and experts in professional practice.
For social capital researchers, these sessions are an opportunity to hear about the latest social capital research and insights from scholars working on the concept. They can be a great way to connect with people, to get advice, discuss ideas or issues, get suggestions for literature to read, or you can just listen.
Are you researching social capital and want to present your research? Click here for more information and to submit a proposal.
Generally, presentations can be 20 to 30 mins. The content of your presentation will depend on your research stage.
