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Crossroads of Movement

Co-creating healthier futures through active travel

Date & time
27 October 2026 | 10.00-14.00

Event format

Attend event in person

Event type

Participatory interactive event

Event topic

Family relationships, Travel

Audience

Children & families, Young People

Academic discipline

Sociology and social policy

Venue

Sparc | Spark, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ

What's on offer?

An interactive stall exploring travel and access for various people 

What's it about?

The activity encourages families to compare experiences, recognise differences between journeys and reflect on why some routes feel easier or safer than others. By sharing their own perspectives and contributing to collective findings, participants actively engage in social science research. The activity concludes with a collaborative display of community insights, highlighting barriers and ideas for improving local travel experiences. Please note this activity is part of Cardiff University's 'Be a Social Scientist' on Tuesday 27th October 2026. 

Who's leading the event?

Dr Catherine Purcell, Reader in Occupational Health, Cardiff University 

Open to

Children age 5 and above and their families 

Of particular interest to

Children and young people

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