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  • June, 2024

    Why Kids Aren’t Playing Outside (And What You Can Do About It)  

    On June 11, 2024, we celebrated the first-ever International Day of Play. This global event highlights the urgent need to...
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  • June, 2024

    It’s Time to Go Out and Play! Happy International Day of Play 

    Today we’re putting play back on the agenda as we celebrate the first International Day of Play. This worldwide celebration...
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  • May, 2024

    Research Spotlight: Morgan Hughey

    “Movement, including sports and play, have always been a key part of my life. I played softball in college and...
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  • April, 2024

    Play Active: an Australian program to boost energetic play in Early Childhood Education and Care

    The World Playground Research Institute is dedicated to sharing projects and research, ensuring that valuable insights from our partners are...
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  • April, 2024

    Get to know Line from the World Playground Research Team

    With a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, and after working in various fields for ten years, Line Madsen wanted to dive...
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  • April, 2024

    Project Spotlight: Learn more about YoPA!

    At the World Playground Research Institute we are committed to sharing projects and research findings, ensuring that the knowledge gained...
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  • April, 2024

    Research Spotlight: Amy Stringer

    Meet Amy Stringer, a playground researcher from the UK, who is beginning her academic journey as a PhD student at...
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  • March, 2024

    Embracing Active Living Through Play

    We are thrilled to announce our participation in the Active Living Conference 2024, set to take place in Chattanooga, Tennessee,...
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  • March, 2024

    Research Spotlight: Aaron Hipp

    “Whether it was playgrounds as a child, or sports, hikes, camping, and working, I have always enjoyed being and playing...
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