Evidence for Change - Building partnerships between academia & third sector

Event
University of Glasgow
Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Studio 2
11 Chapel Lane
Glasgow
G11 6EW
United Kingdom
Tuesday, 10 October, 2023 - 13:00 to 15:00
Evidence for Change - Building partnerships between academia & third sector

Global sustainable development requires actionable evidence for change which can only be produced through collaboration between researchers, practitioners and advocates. This event will promote a discussion on ways through which non-governmental organizations and researchers can work together to improve programmes, public policies and practices. It will provide an opportunity to learn more about cross sector collaboration, potential partnership areas and funding opportunities.

Event goals:

  • Share experiences on the use of evidence to make the case for action
  • Promote partnerships between academics and third sector organizations
  • Identify potential funding streams

The event will be hybrid but attending online will give you more opportunity to network and meet potential partners.

This event is a collaboration between the Sustainability IRT at the College of Social Sciences (University of Glasgow), the Glasgow Centre for International Development (University of Glasgow) and Scotland's International Development Alliance.

 


 

Date and time

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:00 - 15:00 BST


Location

Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Studio 2, the University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW

 

Agenda
 

13:00 - 13:10  Welcome and opening remarks

Prof Cecilia Tortajada, School of Social and Environmental Sustainability, University of Glasgow

13:10 - 13:50  Panel 1: Strengthening collaboration

Strengthening collaboration between academics and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) The panel will explore the following questions: • What are the benefits of research-informed development projects? • What is the role of academic evidence in programming, advocacy, and campaigning activities? • What does a successful partnership look like? Chair: Frances Guy, Scotland’s International Development Alliance Panellists: • Samantha Ross, Link Education • Yankho Mataya, WaterAid • Prof Mo Hulme, School of Social and Political Science, University of Glasgow • Dr Neil Munro, School of Social and Political Science, University of Glasgow

13:50 - 14:00  Q&A

14:00 - 14:10  Coffee break

14:10 - 14:40  Panel 2: Funding research partnerships

Panel 2: Funding research partnerships between academics and NGOs This panel will explore the following questions: • What are funders looking for in an evidence-based approach? • How can partnerships between academics and NGOs result in more successful funding bids, and more impactful results? Chair: Prof Jude Robinson, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow Panellists: • Mary Ryan, Glasgow Centre for International Development, University of Glasgow • Madeleine Beveridge, Research Support Office, University of Glasgow • John Primrose, Scottish Government (TBC)

14:40 - 14:50  Q&A

14:50 - 15:00  Concluding remarks

Dr. Yulia Nesterova, School of Education, University of Glasgow

 

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