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Evidence ecologies: Challenges of using evidence in practice

17 May 2023, 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

researcher in seminar - UCL Imagestore, Alejandro Walter Salinas Lopez

Join this event to hear Sally Riordan challenge the idea that research evidence can be summarised so it is easy to use for policymakers and teachers while still remaining meaningful.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Dr Sally Riordan

Location

Room 739
IOE
20 Bedford Way
London
WC1H 0AL

An evidence ecosystem is the totality of processes that select, synthesise, transport, transform and implement research findings.

In this seminar, Sally will present examples of how these processes skew research findings to such an extent that the net impact of the research dissemination process is negative. In particular, she will share the results of a systematic review of a meta-analysis that provides the official justification for the National Tutoring Programme (NTP).


This in-person event will be particularly useful for researchers, policymakers and school leaders who are interested in the use of evidence for policy and practice.


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About the Speaker

Dr Sally Riordan

Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research, UCL IOE

She has been conducting rapid evidence assessments to support policymaking for the Social Mobility Commission and drawing from her experiences, looks into the challenges of using and adapting evidence for policy and practice.

More about Dr Sally Riordan