The Global Guide to Research Impact
11/09/2012
Blog Posts
A quick survey of researchers in a science department in a top British University uncovered, that four out of six researchers felt communication of their work was merely an obligation of their job.
04/09/2012
Blog Posts
Open Access will change our communication processes at a very practical level. we need to do more to make outputs and communication practises truly open access.
29/08/2012
Blog Posts
How many times have we had to write a policy brief on a very complex piece of research that has contained no clear take away messages?
28/08/2012
Blog Posts
The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) recently announced the welcome news that all publically-funded development research is to become freely available.
24/08/2012
Audio & Video
The objective of this DFID-funded report is to improve the use of Theory of Change as an effective tool in international development.
20/08/2012
News
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is seeking a part-time, permanent Social Development Research Officer. This position is exciting and unusual, providing a bridge between…
20/08/2012
News
DRUSSA aims to improve the uptake and accessibility of local, contextualised research in Africa by developing strategic partnerships between research institutes and policy-makers, industry and local communities.
16/08/2012
Guides & Tutorials
Effective communication requires effective strategy and a coherent plan of action. here are six useful guides from six different places that offer valuable information on…
15/08/2012
Blog Posts
How can specialist research findings be translated for the non-specialist audience while being both informative and engaging?
15/08/2012
News
BBC Media Action is seeking request for proposals. They have been assigned to deliver media for development projects in 14 different countries over 5 years.
13/08/2012
News
The K* concept paper has now been made available for feedback and comment (comments will be collated by the end of August).
13/08/2012
Audio & Video
At the end of the R4D Theory of Change workshop held at DFID, we recorded a conversation with Simon Batchelor (IDS) and Duncan Green (Oxfam GB).
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
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Shubha Jayaram
Sue Martin
Maria Balarin
James Harvey
Emily Hayter
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