Syahirah Abdul-Rahman – författare

Increasingly, academics are finding that engaging with external stakeholders can be both fruitful in undertaking research and an effective way to impact policy. With insightful and practical advice from a diverse range of contributors, including academics, policy makers, civil servants and knowledge exchange professionals, this accessible book explores How to Engage Policy Makers with Your Research.With a practical focus, this book combines an array of real-life experiences and insights from the perspectives of both academics and policy makers who are experienced in informing and impacting policy. The book comprehensively illustrates how academics can more effectively engage with policy makers through a range of interdisciplinary insights and case studies. The book explores the value of research for policy, as well as modes of engagement with policy for researchers across the various stages of their career.Providing practical insights to seize the opportunity of engaging policy makers in research, this innovative book will be an excellent resource for social science academics as well as policy makers looking to benefit from academic research insights. The book provides a better understanding of how the worlds of academics and policy makers can come together to realise greater policy impact from research expertise.

As the world faces new complex challenges, we need innovations in how public policy can support innovation to unlock economic, societal and technological progress. Bringing together expert contributors from across science, technology, innovation and policy making, this book presents thought leadership pieces that address the question: What does the future of innovation policy look like?Chapters explore new approaches and reimagine innovation policy in ways that drive positive change, highlighting the importance of institutional context and innovation support systems. They provide in-depth coverage of topics such as innovation intermediaries, skills in innovation policy, civil-society involvement, and open, responsible, social and eco-innovation. Authors discuss how to revolutionise modes of collaboration for innovation policymaking, the need to integrate stakeholders’ perspectives, equality, diversity and inclusion for innovation actors, and new methodologies and evaluation techniques in the field.Inspiring forward-thinking about how innovations in innovation policy can enable economic, social, and environmental impact, this book is an essential read for researchers and students in the field of innovation, science and technology policy. Policymakers, industry professionals, business leaders and civil society stakeholders engaged in innovation initiatives will also benefit from the valuable insights offered.

As the world faces new complex challenges, we need innovations in how public policy can support innovation to unlock economic, societal and technological progress. Bringing together expert contributors from across science, technology, innovation and policy making, this book presents thought leadership pieces that address the question: What does the future of innovation policy look like?

Chapters explore new approaches and reimagine innovation policy in ways that drive positive change, highlighting the importance of institutional context and innovation support systems. They provide in-depth coverage of topics such as innovation intermediaries, skills in innovation policy, civil-society involvement, and open, responsible, social and eco-innovation. Authors discuss how to revolutionise modes of collaboration for innovation policymaking, the need to integrate stakeholders’ perspectives, equality, diversity and inclusion for innovation actors, and new methodologies and evaluation techniques in the field.

Inspiring forward-thinking about how innovations in innovation policy can enable economic, social, and environmental impact, this book is an essential read for researchers and students in the field of innovation, science and technology policy. Policymakers, industry professionals, business leaders and civil society stakeholders engaged in innovation initiatives will also benefit from the valuable insights offered.

Exploring a broad range of strategies, this book offers a nuanced understanding of how higher education (HE) institutions can meaningfully scale their engagement and real-world impact. It offers insights on fostering meaningful collaborations with both internal stakeholders and external partners, adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of academia. Using real-world case studies, it showcases innovative methods for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community involvement.How to Scale Engagement and Impact in Universities presents diverse experiences, lessons learned, and successful approaches to engaging with both internal and external stakeholders beyond traditional teaching and research boundaries. It addresses the growing demand for universities to demonstrate their relevance and value to society, providing practical examples and reflections on overcoming challenges in engagement efforts. Renowned experts share their expertise on effective engagement practices and impactful initiatives, offering an in-depth understanding of the topic.This innovative book provides valuable insights for university faculty members across a broad range of disciplines looking to enhance their engagement practices and better understand the impact of their work, as well as for PhD students and professionals preparing for careers in education. Leaders and decision-makers in higher education institutions and those involved in shaping educational policies will also find this a timely resource.

Exploring a broad range of strategies, this book offers a nuanced understanding of how higher education (HE) institutions can meaningfully scale their engagement and real-world impact. It offers insights on fostering meaningful collaborations with both internal stakeholders and external partners, adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of academia. Using real-world case studies, it showcases innovative methods for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community involvement.How to Scale Engagement and Impact in Universities presents diverse experiences, lessons learned, and successful approaches to engaging with both internal and external stakeholders beyond traditional teaching and research boundaries. It addresses the growing demand for universities to demonstrate their relevance and value to society, providing practical examples and reflections on overcoming challenges in engagement efforts. Renowned experts share their expertise on effective engagement practices and impactful initiatives, offering an in-depth understanding of the topic.This innovative book provides valuable insights for university faculty members across a broad range of disciplines looking to enhance their engagement practices and better understand the impact of their work, as well as for PhD students and professionals preparing for careers in education. Leaders and decision-makers in higher education institutions and those involved in shaping educational policies will also find this a timely resource.

As the world faces new complex challenges, we need innovations in how public policy can support innovation to unlock economic, societal and technological progress. Bringing together expert contributors from across science, technology, innovation and policy making, this book presents thought leadership pieces that address the question: What does the future of innovation policy look like?Chapters explore new approaches and reimagine innovation policy in ways that drive positive change, highlighting the importance of institutional context and innovation support systems. They provide in-depth coverage of topics such as innovation intermediaries, skills in innovation policy, civil-society involvement, and open, responsible, social and eco-innovation. Authors discuss how to revolutionise modes of collaboration for innovation policymaking, the need to integrate stakeholders’ perspectives, equality, diversity and inclusion for innovation actors, and new methodologies and evaluation techniques in the field.Inspiring forward-thinking about how innovations in innovation policy can enable economic, social, and environmental impact, this book is an essential read for researchers and students in the field of innovation, science and technology policy. Policymakers, industry professionals, business leaders and civil society stakeholders engaged in innovation initiatives will also benefit from the valuable insights offered.

Increasingly, academics are finding that engaging with external stakeholders can be both fruitful in undertaking research and an effective way to impact policy. With insightful and practical advice from a diverse range of contributors, including academics, policy makers, civil servants and knowledge exchange professionals, this accessible book explores How to Engage Policy Makers with Your Research.With a practical focus, this book combines an array of real-life experiences and insights from the perspectives of both academics and policy makers who are experienced in informing and impacting policy. The book comprehensively illustrates how academics can more effectively engage with policy makers through a range of interdisciplinary insights and case studies. The book explores the value of research for policy, as well as modes of engagement with policy for researchers across the various stages of their career.Providing practical insights to seize the opportunity of engaging policy makers in research, this innovative book will be an excellent resource for social science academics as well as policy makers looking to benefit from academic research insights. The book provides a better understanding of how the worlds of academics and policy makers can come together to realise greater policy impact from research expertise.