If the 'holy grail' of research communications is reaching policy makers - how can we make that happen? How do policymakers interact with evidence and how can we tailor our research comms to

In this episode of Research Unravelled Peter speaks with Sarah Carter-Bell from UK Parliament's Knowledge Exchange Unit about the work that she and her team are doing to facilitate sharing of ideas between academia and parliament.

The conversation is full of highly valuable insights and tips for anybody looking to get their research into the hands of policy makers.

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The research output from universities is a unique competitive advantage - why would you not want to communicate that as effectively as possible? How can the impact of those comms activities be tracked? And how can research communicators be better supported by their institutions?

In this episode of Research Unravelled Peter is joined by Alexander Buxton, Head of Strategic Communications at the University of Oxford.

They discuss why the 'specialism within a specialism' of research comms matters to universities, and how those involved with research comms can ensure that their efforts are aligned with the wider strategic objectives of the institutes they work for.

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In 2022 the Science Media Centre published an insightful report on the changing role of science press officers at UK universities. In this episode of Research Unravelled Peter speaks with two people who were instrumental to the report's creation: Helen Jamison and Claire Bithell.

The conversation reveals the often invisible but critical role these professionals play in building trust in science through skilled diplomacy. As universities face financial pressures, Helen and Claire emphasize that research communication isn't merely a "nice-to-have" but an essential component of the research ecosystem requiring continued recognition and support.

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