Transforming Evidence

Sharing new and interesting research about making and using evidence, across disciplines and policy domains. Co-leads
@oliver_kathryn and @AnnetteBoaz

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

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[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

What is #metascience? Vectors of change in an evolving landscape.

🚀 New blog from Geanina Bereş, @judefransman and James Wilsdon at the Research On Research Institute (RoRI)

https://t.co/1aGHErbGQ0

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

RPPs to Improve Evidence Use: Research-Practice or Research-Policy?

Jenni Owen of @DukeSanford reflects on why the difference matters for impactful partnerships.

https://t.co/ksRJVvq0sh

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

The term ‘policymaker’ is subject to sustained over- and misuse.

Ben Hepworth argues that we should differentiate people by the work they are doing.

https://t.co/A5BZBSnFsc

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

'P' is for policymaker.

Ben Hepworth unpacks a term subject to sustained over- and misuse.

https://t.co/A5BZBSnFsc

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

'P' is for policymaker.

Ben Hepworth unpacks a term subject to sustained over- and misuse.

https://t.co/A5BZBSnFsc

[Institute for Methods Innovation @IMI_methods]

Kathryn Oliver, Co-Director of Transforming Evidence (@TransformUre), reflects on her experience in policy settings, explaining how research plays a role as "one voice" in supporting democratic decision-making.

https://t.co/bNGY3GwwlC

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

🗓️ Next week join the @CSciPol annual conference on 'Resilience in a changing world'

Registration closes Monday 10 am. Find out more👇🏼
https://t.co/bjVQr1v5Ck

[Eleanor MacKillop @esmackillop]

🛎️ Event: how do local decision-makers access and use evidence & how do they engage with knowledge brokers and academics?

Tuesday 17th June, 2-5 pm BST, online

Register here for this free event: https://t.co/yxEatF65Bu

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

Five opportunities for knowledge cumulation at science-policy interfaces.

✍🏻 Insights from a new paper by Benjamin Hofmann and colleagues at @EawagResearch, @usys_ethzh & University of Bern.

https://t.co/3hT9mt6Yty

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

Bridging disciplinary silos with an open methods resource.

🚀 Sallie Barnes, @AnnetteBoaz & Kathryn Oliver introduce the #URE Methods repository, re-launching summer 2025.

https://t.co/IdNCcHPUmX

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

An Atlas of Connections (and Omissions!)
Jonathan Breckon introduces @PolicyUpen's new map of the UK's policy-academic world.

#visualisations #maps #evidence #policy

https://t.co/DuTaqh7yqi

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

📢 Are you a development practitioner or policymaker?

@IDS_UK is running a 6-week online short course to support evidence use.

🗓️ June 03 – July 10, 2025

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/Bv2NEDScGg

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

What influences the use of research #evidence in policy? An updated systematic map.

📊 Access the pre-print, a full set of data & series of visualisations.

✍🏼 Prof. Kathryn Oliver

https://t.co/8sVusTkRtv

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

How do you know whether #evidence has made a difference? And how can you track its use?

🎙️ In conversation: @jocasebourne talks to Geoff Marsh on the Transforming Evidence podcast.

https://t.co/eVK948Wst9

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

What influences the use of research #evidence in policy? An updated systematic map.

📊 Access the pre-print, a full set of data & series of visualisations.

✍🏼 Prof. Kathryn Oliver

https://t.co/8sVusTkRtv

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

🌍On May 15 @WHO launch the Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation & Evidence-Informed Policy-making

The launch is the result of 2 years of collaboration in over 40 countries and will share identified research priorities

Details + registration👇🏼
https://t.co/nGNuxYu9tG

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

🗞️ Read our new report on understanding + shaping the Areas of Research Interest (ARIs)

🔸How can organisations get the most from ARIs?
🔸What are common challenges?
🔸How to optimise ARIs to best support #evidence use?

✍🏻 Kathryn Oliver & @AnnetteBoaz

https://t.co/yQyelo62FJ

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

💥 New: How is evidence for policy and practical change created by Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities as they address climate crisis and adaptation?

✍️🏾@buddhall and @RTandon_PRIA @UNESCOchairCBR

🔗https://t.co/HCQPxGPLxB