In a world drowning in data, the promise of ‘evidence-based practice’ often feels distant. For many, evidence remains something that is done to them, not…
Evidence is everybody’s story
05/12/2025
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The Global Guide to Research Impact
05/12/2025
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In a world drowning in data, the promise of ‘evidence-based practice’ often feels distant. For many, evidence remains something that is done to them, not…
26/11/2025
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How can researchers move beyond lists of publications and metrics to tell compelling stories about the difference their work makes? The Researcher Impact Framework (RIF),…
29/10/2025
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‘The humanitarian system is facing a period of significant uncertainty. […] In this environment, learning is more important than ever.’ Juliet Parker, Director, ALNAP How…
03/10/2025
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How can young people transform the way development projects are designed and delivered? The Cookbook for Youth-Led Accountability, developed by the Development Alternative, offers a…
01/10/2025
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Communicating effectively – especially in simple, inclusive English – is not about ‘dumbing down’ research. It’s about removing unnecessary barriers so that knowledge can travel…
04/07/2025
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If you want your research to make a difference, you need to think about who will use it. The Research Impact Academy has recently published…
27/06/2025
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Who truly shapes the global academic landscape? In this academic article, Sarah Cummings and Paul Hoebink pull back the curtain on a significant imbalance in…
23/04/2025
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How do we reach and engage young people – with research, with advice, with training? We know that the answer is going to lie partly…
18/04/2025
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For anyone involved in research, the question of impact is central. Proving that our research has had an impact on broader society is hard enough;…
26/03/2025
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There are many titles and phrases for anyone who works in information, communication, and knowledge brokering in the world of evidence. The roles are as…
12/03/2025
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The very useful Peregrine e-discussion group (previously the Pelican Initiative) run by the Better Evaluation group, is a source of rich discussion. Its members share…
26/09/2024
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You, our audience, tell us that you spend a lot of time and energy trying to work out what is the impact of your individual…
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