Designing Research for Social Impact: Insights from Researchers, Community Organisations and Policy-Makers
Designing Research for Social Impact: Insights from Researchers, Community Organisations and Policy-Makers
The Institute for Lifecourse & Society (ILAS) hosted a seminar titled “Designing Research for Social Impact: Insights from Researchers, Community Organisations and Policy-Makers” on Wednesday, 20th March 2024, from 9:30am to 12:30pm in Room G006 of the ILAS Building.
This gathering brought together academic researchers, representatives from community organisations, and policy-makers to explore the design, implementation, and translation of research into meaningful social impact. It offered a forum to discuss how collaborative and inclusive research practices can better serve societal needs.
The agenda was structured to include presentations and discussion panels that highlighted experiences and strategies from diverse sectors. Participants reflected on key challenges such as aligning research priorities with community expectations and ensuring policy relevance and on best practices for fostering genuine partnerships and evidence-informed interventions that make a difference in people’s lives.
