The recent merger between BRAC University and the Institute of Governance Studies (IGS), prompted the BIGD team to design and launch a new institutional website.
Maximising digital outreach in Bangladesh
24/10/2014
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The Global Guide to Research Impact
Shakil Md. Faisal joined Institute of Governance Studies (IGS), BRAC University as Communications Associate in 2013. At IGS, he assists the IGS Communication Team in preparation of communicative materials from research findings and outcomes, website content creation and management, managing Events and Publications, maintain active engagement with media, Policy Engagement Communications & lobbying with Govt. Officials on etc. He is also associated with University of Development Alternative (UODA) as an adjunct Faculty in the Department of Communications and Media Studies (CMS). Moreover, he conducts Trainings on Mass Communication, Journalism and Media Studies for grassroots journalists and young media professionals. He is also associated with leading national daily online natunbarta.com. Prior to joining IGS, he has worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Communications and Media Studies, UODA since 2010 and he also served there as Public Relations Officer from January 2009 up to December 2009. He received his BSS and MSS in Communication and Media Studies (CMS) in 2007 and 2009 from UODA.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re pausing to reflect at Research to Action (R2A) ✨
This year, 27,000+ readers from 188 countries joined us in exploring how research can better inform action — reading, sharing, and asking thoughtful questions along the way 🌍📚
Despite a challenging year for international development, our community leaned into conversations about:
📊 Impact and learning
🔄 Knowledge brokering & evidence use
🤖 AI and the future of research
What inspired us most was how you engaged — with curiosity, care, and a commitment to making evidence matter.
✨ Looking ahead, we remain focused on creating space for reflection, learning, and meaningful exchange — together.
Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to another year of curiosity and impact 💛
🔗 Link in bio to read our full reflection
#ResearchToAction #EvidenceInPractice #ResearchImpact #KnowledgeSharing #EndOfYearReflection #GlobalCommunity
In our latest blog Inés Arangüena breaks down the Researcher Impact Framework (RIF) — a super practical way to show the real-world impact behind research, not just the publication count.
✨ Why it’s worth a read:
💡 Clearly explain the difference your work makes
📚 Connect outcomes to real evidence + activity
🤝 Highlight impact through collaboration, knowledge sharing & community
📊 Use metrics that actually matter (not just journal impact factors!)
If you’re a researcher, communicator, or anyone trying to share the story behind your work… this framework is a game-changer.
🔗 Link in bio to read the full blog!
#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeTranslation #DataDrivenStorytelling #AcademicCommunications #ImpactNarratives Trinity College Dublin
Revisiting a 2022 article by Tebby Leepile this International Week of Science and Peace. It dives into the challenge of scaling implementation science: too big becomes unsustainable, too small makes little impact. 🌍🔬
How do we find the balance that leads to real change?
Full article in linktree just click #R2AArchive 🔗
#ScienceForPeace #InternationalWeekOfScienceAndPeace #ImplementationScience #SustainableDevelopment #ScaleUpImpact #FromDataToImpact #InnovationForGood
Research To Action (R2A) is a learning platform for anyone interested in maximising the impact of research and capturing evidence of impact.
The site publishes practical resources on a range of topics including research uptake, communications, policy influence and monitoring and evaluation. It captures the experiences of practitioners and researchers working on these topics and facilitates conversations between this global community through a range of social media platforms.
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