Outreach and communication

A guide for academics on the dos and don’ts of writing and presenting research reports designed to inform policymakers

Five pointers to help researchers get policymakers interested in their work, based on a guide co-created by government and academics from the University of Leeds

When scholars know their data well and can see their findings being ignored, they should be comfortable enough to speak out. Here, Paul McGreevy offers advice to those contemplating putting their heads above the parapet

If we aspire to enabling better educational decision-making, marketers first have to understand how, when and where prospects make those decisions

With finances squeezed across the sector, building trust and engagement – as well as relationships with partners and journalists – is crucial for PR impact, explains Tanya Wood

To effect real transformation, research must be carried out with young people, who should be made aware of the key role they play and knowledge they bring to the process

How can you stay on top of the evolving student voice and ensure it’s at the heart of your communications? Kim Graakjaer shares her thoughts and some takeaway tips

The success of international research collaborations rests upon clear communication, writes Marian Brady as she offers advice on what this involves in practice

Artists can’t solve the world’s problems, but they are well placed to ask questions that enable ideas and creativity to emerge. And the local knowledge of communities holds a wealth of answers, writes Loraine Leeson

A sophisticated algorithm and a simple phone call have proved to be a formula for student retention. And it’s not stopping as the pandemic recedes, says Jonathan Powles