Improving research use in the third sector: learning from work with Apex Scotland

Lightowler, C. (2012) Improving research use in the third sector: learning from work with Apex Scotland. Project Report. IRISS, Glasgow, UK.

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Abstract

This project report details the process and findings of a project to improve research use in the third sector undertaken between July 2011 - July 2012, funded by the ESRC (RES-173-27-0231). The project involved undertaking an audit of research use prior to the project, undertaking a range of activities aimed at improving research use across the organisation and evaluating the impact of these different activities. Through the project focused on improving research use within one third sector organisation, Apex Scotland, it generated a number of findings and reflections likely to be of interest for those (particularly third sector organisations) seeking to improve their research use. The project also generated reflections likely to be of interest to academics looking to increase the impact of their research for third sector organisations. The project was funded through the ESRC’s third-sector placement fellowship scheme and involved the principal investigator, Claire Lightowler, working with Apex Scotland for one day a week over the course of the year. In addition to this report other resources are available, including, a lessons learnt summary, case study, response by Apex to the findings.

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Project Report)
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Lightowler, Dr Claire
Authors: Lightowler, C.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences
Journal Name:IRISS
Publisher:IRISS

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
578881Improving the use of research in the third sector: Lessons for academia and practiceClaire LightowlerEconomic & Social Research Council (ESRC)ES/I030077/1SPS - SOCIOLOGY