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Three ways that knowledge brokers can strengthen the impact of scientific research
20/04/2017
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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
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What determines whether or not policymakers take into consideration recommendations that emerge from research or data analysis? Our research has identified several factors. Some…
How to report fake news
31/01/2017
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Incredible how quickly the term ‘fake news’ has gone from unknown to hashtag superstar. The recent US election was a masterclass in how quickly people…
How do journalists find good leads?
26/10/2016
Guides & Tutorials
Have you ever wondered how stories start to spread across the media – or how to get your story into the loop that journalists are…
How good are you at research uptake? New tool helps assess capacity.
05/05/2015
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Whose capacity? Developing capacity of decision makers and knowledge brokers to use and demand research has been recognised as strategy to support research uptake. However,…
Expanding our understanding of K* (Kstar)
30/10/2012
Papers & Reports
The K* concept paper, just released, looks to address the array of terms associated with knowledge mobilisation. The paper shows that many of these terms are systemically linked to each other and attempts to unify the field to some extent.
Policy entrepreneurs’ skills with a little bit of help from Carl Jung
01/06/2012
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The RAPID Outcome Mapping Approach, in short ROMA, is a strategic planning tool that ODI’ RAPID programme has suggested for some years as a way…
Getting research into policy: the role of think tanks and other mediators
15/05/2012
Blog Posts
This is an insightful post by Judy Sebba (Professor of Education and Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange in the School of Education and Social…
The value of working with think tanks and pressure groups
30/04/2012
Blog Posts
This interesting post, entitled ‘Academics must realise the value in working with think tanks and pressure groups that can re-package their research for a wider…
The role of information and knowledge intermediaries
30/04/2012
Papers & Reports
These useful links provided by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) (2006) discuss the role of intermediaries and the issues surrounding them, important when aiming…
Abigail Mulhall: Communicating DFID Research
14/03/2011
Audio & Video
Abigail Mulhall, Research Uptake Manager of the Research and Evidence Division in the Department of International Development (DFID), recognises that there are a number of…
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