https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh The padlet is now closed, look forward to discussions on Weds 28th! Thank you. en-us 2023-05-19 11:06:29 UTC 2025-11-22 16:57:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2630173997 What top tips would you give to a researcher seeking to start a collaboration with a policy partner?]]> 2023-06-22 13:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2630173997 https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2631009996 How do we navigate situations when the policy partner is a strategic one for our area of work, but they are disengaged/less responsive to our collaboration?]]> 2023-06-23 12:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2631009996 https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2631054331 I have been asked (by an Inquiry nearby) to describe how  scientific advice can be subject to political challenge. I would be very interested to gain a consensus view.

]]> 2023-06-23 13:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2631054331 anna_foss https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2631246477 How much does research lead to changing policymakers thinking compared to policymakers seeking research to evidence their preconceptions? ]]> 2023-06-23 22:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2631246477 https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2631376968 What is needed to better stimulate interdisciplinary exchanges as a route to diffusing research knowledge into policy and practice, and policy and practice experience into research? ]]> 2023-06-24 08:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2631376968 https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2632669878 Seeking and understanding research comes with high opportunity costs for policymakers. What is the evidence base that taking a research-led approach to decisions actually leads to better outcomes from policy? ]]> 2023-06-26 16:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2632669878 https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2633373045 It would be great to share reflections on how storytelling and science marry together, and how it is often storytelling that makes the difference. Facts unfortunately no longer do what we want them to do, and they are rarely enough to convince policymakers. As inspiration, I wanted to share Brett Davidson's excellent review of grey literature in Nature/other outlets. ]]> 2023-06-27 10:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2633373045 https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2633468130 Humility, listening, and generosity are important for successful engagement with decision-makers. Why are these so rare in academia and what can we do about it?]]> 2023-06-27 13:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/petra_makela/yhp8m4w3k5psj9qh/wish/2633468130