Roger Highfield, editor of New Scientist, has started a new blog, ‘The S Word’, covering science and policy. Science policymaking for international development hasn’t appeared…
New science policy blog at ‘New Scientist’
09/12/2009
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Making your research accessible (52/52)
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.
WikiHoles: Plugging the information gaps
06/12/2009
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Those of us with a good internet connection and questions to ask often turn to Wikipedia.
New guidance on research communications
27/11/2009
Papers & Reports
DFID is a recognised leader among donors in its efforts to support and develop better research communications. A recent report ‘Learning Lessons on Research Uptake…
CGIAR Science Communications Awards 2009
23/11/2009
News & Opportunities
Do you know of an outstanding bit of science communication by a CGIAR project or partner? If so, why don’t you give them a pat…
Capturing and using effective information exchange patterns
22/11/2009
Papers & Reports
Few logframes effectively capture all – or even many – of the ways in which researchers are exchanging information. The absence of this element results…
Open Access – What can DFID do?
16/11/2009
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There was a great deal of interest in the recent ‘Open Access Week’. DFID-funded researchers are asking themselves both what is expected of them and…
Explosive adventures in podcasting
15/10/2009
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‘It’s more complicated that that’ must be the official war cry of scientists and researchers. I have a great deal of sympathy for you, having…
Policymaker, policy maker, or policy-maker?
12/10/2009
Word processors have changed dramatically the way we all work. There is still a lot for editors to do, but today it is easier for…
Katine: An ambitious mega-media development partnership
11/09/2009
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While many researchers and development projects struggle to get even a single relevant mention in their local newspaper, one project in Uganda has been receiving…
Reaching out for research communicators
20/08/2009
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DFID funds a number of different organisations who are trying to help researchers communicate their work more effectively. This week we feature resources from two…
Make your scientific posters sing
13/08/2009
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Conferences are an important way to share new research findings and connect with other researchers. The ‘poster session’ is now a mainstay of the conference…
Customise your tiny URLs and track click statistics
06/08/2009
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As websites have become more complex, the length of web addresses (URLs) has grown, and they have become increasingly unwieldy. Hot links and hyperlinks are…
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