R2A's new webinar series unpacking research uptake launched on Thursday 26th January with an interview with Saskia Gent, Director of Insights for Impact.

1. An introduction to research uptake
and the impact landscape
‘A cup of tea with….’
Saskia Gent
Director of Insights for Impact

2. House keeping
• 5 minute introduction by Megan Lloyd-Laney
• 15 minute discussion with Saskia Gent
• 10 minute Q&A with the audience
• Please ask your questions using the question
function to direct a it to the webinar organisers.
• If you do not have a chance to ask your question
please send it in via email or social media using
the hashtag #R2AWebinar.

3. Introducing Saskia Gent

4. Poll
Tell us: How confident are you with research
uptake?
Not at all
Somewhat
Very
Not applicable
What is research uptake?

5. 5 top tips
• Plan early and well
• Request resources in proposals
• Invest in relationships
• Be agile
• Be optimistic

6. Further reading on
research uptake
N8 Coproduction work main report and website
Short summary of N8 project
Digital science analysis of the REF case studies
REF case study database
UKCDS and Kings College, London report into development research in case studies
The Impact Lab at The Impact Initiative
Mini-symposium on understanding research use: how far have we got and where
should we be heading?

7. Join us for the next webinar
Thursday 23rd February Stakeholder engagement
Thursday 30th March Capacity building
Thursday 27th April Communications
Thursday 25th May Monitoring & Evaluation
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