Full Title
Research uptake – what is it, why bother and are you good at it?
Session overview
This session will provide an introduction to research uptake: definitions, approaches, tools and techniques. Participants will hear from research uptake specialists from two major international programmes, LANSA and IMMANA, and will be encouraged to share their own examples. Attendees will be introduced to the LANSA self-assessment tool, which will allow them to assess their organisation’s or team’s research uptake capacity.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
By the end of the session the participants will:
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Be able to define research uptake and possible approaches to it
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Be able to identify selected tools and techniques in research uptake
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Understand the purpose and uses of the LANSA self-assessment tool
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Begin to reflect on their (and their organisation’s) strengths and opportunities in research uptake
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Know where to look for further information and resources on research uptake.
Target Audience
Researchers at all levels (primary audience); research uptake and communications staff; users of research in policy and programming
Format
This session will be a mixture of presentations and group discussion.
Level & Prerequisites
Basic (those with experience in research uptake will benefit as well - they will be able to share their own experience and learn about a new research uptake tool)
