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Effectively communicating research for maximum impact |
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by Linda Cilliers
The folders on the computers of African researchers and scientists are full of information that can benefit ordinary Africans and inform the work of policymakers, officials in national and local government, NGOs and CBOs, not to mention Regional Economic Communities like SADC, COMESA and ECOWAS. Yet, how much of this, often groundbreaking, research actually reaches those upon whom it can have an impact? Very little, says a study done for the UK National Commission for UNESCO in May this year.
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The programme is structured into four work programmes:
-- Work Programme 1 (WP1) is led by the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST) at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, and focuses on strengthening the capacity of individuals at universities for Research Uptake Management.
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Work Programme 1: Strengthening individual Research Uptake Management capacity |
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Demand for formal qualifications in the management of research uptake is high in universities` research and public relations and communications offices. The need is particularly great for continuing professional development (CPD) qualifications that can be undertaken with minimal disruption and time away from work.
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Work Programme 2: Strengthening institutional Research Uptake Management capacity |
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has the task of strengthening institutional capacity in Research Uptake Management in participant universities. We`re pleased to be able to bring our experience in studying research management systems to bear in this critical area of the research management process and will identify models of engagement to get research into use.
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Work Programme 3: Literature review and case study work |
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A literature review on knowledge utilisation and research uptake is underway as part of Work Programme 3. Among other aspects, the literature review will highlight different perspectives and models of knowledge utilisation as well as different approaches to facilitate such utilisation. Some of the perspectives emerging from the literature are:
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