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Making your research accessible (25/54)
If research can’t be found, or is not easily understood by target audiences it simply does not travel, falling at the first hurdle in the process of trying to bring about change.
Communicating systematic reviews effectively
26/05/2017
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R2A is always keen to crowdsource solutions to problems that individuals, programmes, and organisations face when communicating development research. A thorny issue that many encounter…
Social media
22/05/2017
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Social media is an ever changing field with new platforms and tools appearing each month, but one thing that has not changed is the potential that…
DFID updates about research communications and uptake
19/05/2017
It has been a busy year for the international development community. The 2016 Sustainable Development Goals ushered in a greater emphasis on monitoring and evaluation,…
Communicating research about ending violence against women and girls
15/05/2017
Blog Posts
Communicating academic research and programmatic findings about ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) is an area of development communications which warrants particular sensitivity and…
The power of Animations – Interview with Betty Paton
12/05/2017
Blog Posts
We caught up with Betty Paton last week to talk about the power of strategic communications, video, and particularly animation as an effective way to…
Webinar summary: A cup of tea with Dilshani Dissanayake
11/05/2017
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On Thursday, April 27 R2A held the fourth webinar in the ‘Cup of Tea with…’ series, with an interview between Siân Harris, Publications and Engagement Manager…
Top ten posts of all time
08/05/2017
With 2017 bringing the opportunities and challenges of a new year, here at R2A in the spirit of reflection and continual learning we thought we…
Open Access – Key resources
05/05/2017
Guides & Tutorials
Open access is important because, simply put: if research is not accessible it will not be read. If it is not read then citations, media attention,…
How and why certain development social media campaigns went viral
21/04/2017
Blog Posts
I recently attended the 2017 BOND Conference in London (21-22 March). BOND is a membership network of NGOs, charities, and organisations working on international development…
Three ways that knowledge brokers can strengthen the impact of scientific research
20/04/2017
Blog Posts
Background Knowledge brokers are increasingly advocated as a solution for bridging the gap between science and decision-making. However, despite growing rhetoric regarding the potential benefits…
Local leadership and evidence in policymaking: Insights from Indonesia
06/04/2017
Blog Posts
What determines whether or not policymakers take into consideration recommendations that emerge from research or data analysis? Our research has identified several factors. Some…
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