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As austerity continues to constrain the world of social research, what more can be done to make better use of evidence and bridge the gap with policy and practice? This year’s SRA conference, on 9 December at the British Library, explores how researchers can engage more effectively with those who use research:
What can and should researchers do to ensure they inform policy processes and local practice?
How can we translate nuanced research findings into practical solutions?
Should researchers stray into the world of policy-making?
How do we produce robust evaluations as budgets dwindle?
What do policymakers and practitioners need from research, and can it realistically be delivered?
We’ve secured highly relevant speakers: our keynote is Geoff Mulgan, chief executive of Nesta, and the plenary speakers are Carey Oppenheim (chief executive, Early Intervention Foundation), and from The Colebrook Centre for Evidence and Implementation, Deborah Ghate (chief executive) and Jane Lewis (director of implementation support).
We also have a Plenary Panel where four influential researchers will describe their policy implementation experiences and take questions from the audience. And there are 20 Workshop presentations, where researchers from every sector in the profession share experiences and case studies on a range of topical and practical themes.
See the flyer and book a place on the SRA website: http://the-sra.org.uk/event-registration/?ee=104
With best regards
The Social Research Association
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